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Conference
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tended argument to show that the
provision was unnecessary. The last
long drawn out struggle Of the con-
ference resulted from the adminstra-
tion's determination that the comp
troller of the currency should be CIV
en- place on the federal reserve
board which will control the new
system. The senate conferees were
evenly divided on this proposition.
three senators joining with the house
members of the committee in sup
porting the administrations conten-
tion. 1t was nearly daylight when a
single shifting vote brought the con-
ference TO a close. The conference
as suggested adopted the senate
amendment increasing the total re-
serve behind the new noteS' TO be is
sued from thirty-three and onC-third
percent as fixed in the house bill to
10 per cent. with u graduated tax
on depletion as arranged in tile sen
ate 1t was understood that Presf-
dent Wilson and Secretary Of the
Treasury McAdoo let the conferees
know that they favored the increase.
A compromise plan for retiring the
two per cent bonds on which tho
present currency is based, was writ
ten into the bill by the conference.
Under the plan thirty-six million
dollars worth OF these bonds will be
purchased each year beginning two
years after the system is placed in
operation by the new regional banks
from the present national banks. and
on one-half Of its holding each re-
gional bank may issue currency. The
remainder will be refunded In three
per cent 30-year bones or three per
cent onc-year treasury notes which
the banks must agree to renew each
year for 80 years. ''7'
Features Of Currencv Bill. '"''
The currency bill provides:
a federal reserve board composed
Of the secrhtafyt Of the treasury and
six members, to designate not less
than eight or more than ~ reserve
districts, each with a federal reserve
bank. va .'f
National banks must and other
banks may subscribe to the stock of
reserve banks. If the stock subscrip-
tion is inadequate, stock may be Of
fcrcd to the public.
OF nine directors Of each reserve
bank. three are to be designated by
the federal board.
Stockholders are to receive devi-
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en- the matter up again, Their plans
have so far matured that it, is prom
Used that with the coming Of, spring
the state will make the necessary
improvements. The rubbish and
dead timber-thc accumulation Of
many years-is to be removed. The
approaches to the mound are to bt
graded, and walks Of concrete laid
out. In addition the sides and top
of the great pile OF earth are to be
planted with fragrant shrubs and
flowers. A huge fountain will be
placed at the apex in case some pub
lic-spirated citizen can be found who
will supply the necessary funds If
the state officials refuse TO make the
outlay. The mound is to receive the
attention that its historic value en-
titles it to If the citizens Of this city
have their way.
Historians differ as 10 the exact
time the mound was constructed by
Il race that has been practically deaa
in this section for at least century.
Some of them insist that 1t was con-
structed centuries ago by the mound
builders. Others say that its date
of construction vas sometime in the
Seventeenth Century by Indians.
Some years ago in an attempt to clear
the history of the mound excavations
were made, by party Of local his
torians. They figured on discover
ing some anciently buried relic that
would throw positive light on the
mounds history:
Tunnel Was Bored.
A deep hole was dug from the top
almost to the center and a tunnel
bored from the side TO meet this
opening. a large amount Of ancient
pottery, arrow heads and fragments
Of what we're once human Traces
were discovered. BY some 1t is claim
cd that the skulls discovered were
those of Indians that formerly in
habitcd this section of West Virgin
ia along the Ohio river, while Others
insisted the fragments belonged to a
prehistoric race that existed in this
section long before the Indians occu-
pied the land. The correctness of
the claims has never been thoroughly
cleared, but the fact remains that
none of the ancient pottery and i'm
plements Of. wag taken qout of by
school boys haIss ever be6h accurate
" faced flsFa llRs 4 been fecsasl \
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Prehistoric; ..'.
Mound Will !.
Be Utilized
PATRIOTIC CITIZENS PLANNING
TO BEAUTIFY LANDMARKS of
MOUNDSVILLE, W. VA.
HISTORIANS DIFFER ON EXACT
TINE THE HUGE EARTH
WORK WAS CONSTRUCTED.

MOUNDSVILLE, Dec. 22.-Alter
being practically neglected for over
century the prehistoric mound sit
uatcd almost in the heart OF THIS
city, and from which Moundsville
derived its name, is to be made Il
beauty spot-one that will reflect
credit upon the patriotic ! school
children Of the state of West Fir-
ginia.
Several years ago movement was
started to secureSa full and free
title. to the historic spot whent 1t
became known that the owner of the
property on which the historic pile
of,$earll was erected centuries ago
blythe mound builders was TO be lev
'eltdtswitb Eighth and Ninth streets
and used for building purposes, In
'stantly there was a hue and cry
against. the PLAN Patriotic citizens
and school children and members OF
historic societies throughout the
state got together and within a short
time the property was purchased.
There was u condition agreement
with the state Officials that when the
purchase was made The state would
improve The historic mound and
make It presentable for the inspcc-
lion of visitors who were attracted
to the city to look over the surround
ings. This promise by the state was
never fulfilled. although the school
children went through with theirs,
by contributing pennies, nickels,
dimes and quarters from all sections:
Will Beautify 1t. n
But now the members of a NUNS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT societies haze tals
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MIR. LANHAM ATTENDS
MOTHERS FUNERAL SUNDAY.

Mrs. Cordcla Lanham, mother of
Harvey H. Lapham of this city. died
on Saturday at her home near Glades
Vile, Preston county. Her death oc-
cured suddenly. Mrs. Lanham was
the widow of Eugene Lanham' and is
survived by four sons and one daugh-
ter. Thomas, Frank. Harvey and Geo
Lanham, and Mrs. A. l.. DcMoss, the
latter of Morgantown. Mr.. Lanham
attended the funeral services which
we're held at her late home Sunday.
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is Worried an cross,
An then laff an boiler, "Oh ye new
Fer teched met"
But jest fore Christmas I'm good as
kin he!
Gran'mu says she hopes that when I
git to be a man,
III be a missionarer like her Oldest
brother Dam,
AS was ct up by the cannibuls that
lives in CcylOn's Isle,
Where every prospect pIeascs, an
only men is vile!
But gran ma she has never been to
see a Wild West show
Nor read the life OF Daniel Boone,
or else guess she'd know
That Buffalo Bill an cowboys is
good enough for ME!
Exccp jest fore Christmas, when
I'm good as | kin be.
And then old Sport he hangs around,
so solCmnlikc an still,
His eyes they seem a-saying': what's
the matter, little Bill?
The old cat sncaks down of her
perch, an wonders what's be-
come
! OF them two enemies Of bern that
used to make things hum!
But am so pcrIite an tend So earn
estly to biz,
That mother says to father: "How
improved our Willie Isl"
But father hayin' been a boy his
self, suspicious me
When. Jest fore Christmas, I'm as
good as kin be!
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Washing the Streets.

The streets are being washed to-
day under the direction of Street
Commissioner S. B. Miller. This
makes It Il great deal better for the
Christmas shoppers. The streets
we're in bad condition from the litter
of dirt on them. There is plenty OF
water now that both big pumps arc
In good condition. There is no rca-
son for having muddy streets.
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of Improperly is to be held pending
an Investigation whether the owners
aided the Huerta government.
, NIsay federal troops are reproted
to liSye Joined the rebels. Three
hund$Nl Thousand rQpn DIS Of rifle am;
munitioa ilb bD di6do. rounds of;aF
tiIlery ammunition, were recovered
from q lake east Of Chihuahua, where
they we're hidden by Gen. Mercedes
eXacuating federals.
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bends up to per cent. IA.
Reserve banks are 10 redtscount
paper Of other reserve banks.
Employees of the federal board are
not to be protected by the, civil seryss
ice. q,
The government is to make depos-
its In federal reserve banks, which
are empowered to discount notes, etcg
arising from actual transactions.
Notes, etc., based on live stock and
agricultural products and maturing
in six months may be discounted.
Circulating notes are to be issued
by federal r"~a""" hanks and circtys
lated by IL pnher banks.
Every fe,eral reserve bank must
maintain reserves in gold or Lawful
money of not less than 35 per cent
; The amount of gold in each feder:t
al reserve bank, together with the.
amenntr deposited by IT with tAsi
treasury, shall equal 4G'Psr ceHtsS
fhe Efedcral reserve notes In aetld
circulation. "oH
: Federal reserve notes shall beSse
cured by commercial paper OF pre-
scribed character and maturity
Not less than per cent gold til
redemption of federal reserve notes
must be maintained on deposit IN tho
treasury by each federal reserve
bank.
National banks not situated in re-
serve or federal reserve cities may;
make loans on farm lands. 53
Members of congress may not b
officers or directors OF member banks.
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For Christmas with its lots az A. >
OF candies, cakes and toys
Was made, they say for proper kids
am not for naughty boys;
So wash yer face and bresh yer hair,
an mind your p's and as,
An don't bust out yer pantaloons.
and don't wear out Yer shoes ;
Say "YesSum" to the ladies, and
"YGssur" to tho men,
An when they's company, don't pass
yer plate for pic agian;
But, thiNkin' of the things yer'd
like to see uDOn that tree,
Jest fore Christmas be as good as
yer kin be!
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-03-29
Escort of Young Ladies.

The cadets formed double lines on
Main street near the corner. The lines
faced each other and between the lines
Madame Bernhardt's S automobile took
it's place. Nearby was the automobile
containing the escort of young ladies,
who were: The Misses Bonnie Miller,
Rosamond Ritchie, Helen Hanchett,
Catherine Richards, Lyndale Barlet :
chaperones, Mrs. Margaret Tout
Browning, Mrs, G. +. Stiehl, Mrs. Si-
mon Bamberger.
As soon as the hollow oblong was
formed and Madame Bernhard sig
nailed her readiness to begin business
great cheer went up. From the win
dows OF the Walker Bank skyscraper
sixteen stories Of them, a mighty shout
went up from thousand throats.
At signal, the police at the Second
South end of the oblopg permitted the
first buyer to enter. He was NJ. NJ
Warner, exalted ruler Of the Local
lodge Of Elks. He held in his hand a
new 500 bill
(Which journal does monsieur pre-
fer'' smiled Madame Bernhardt.
"Give me one of each of those yor
hold in your hands; all the newspa
pers are friends OF mine the exalted
ruler replied.
Thus the exalted ruler "double shot
the turn and got two souvenirs fol
| the price of one.
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Directions Are Given.

The committee and the Commercial
club had many calls yesterday from wom-
en- who announced that they were send
ing packages 10 the club. and some OF
them said they were directing their
grocers to make up packages OF food
supplies. 1t Is urged that clothing for
women and children be sent-the parcels
received to this time appear TO he OF
clothing for men.
Among the contributions received YES
terday were three sacks OF -four from
Mrs. V. s. Scribner OF Stockton. Tooele
county. The -four was sent TO this city
by Mrs. Scribner and was Immediately
forwarded 10 Dayton. Contributors of
clothing were II. l.. 4. Culmer, j. J.
Broughall, Mrs. Bailey C Kooyman. Mrs,
j. L. EldredEe Jr.. Mrs. Tom u. Pitt.
Mrs. c. A. Walker and Harry S. Har-
per,
The Utah Light G. Railway company
Will transport free of charge packages
from any part of the city 10 the busi-
ness district. Packages will he received
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Many Kisses Given.

One Young lady hoped up on the
running board OF Madame Bernhardt s
auto and demanded a kiss. Madame
laughed heartily and bestowed the
favor. The act was infectious, and be
fore the demand for kisses could be
stopped ten or twelve girls had felt
the lips Of the divine one.
When the sale was over. Secretary
Joseph L. Caine Of the Commercial
club deposited the contents of the sill
yer platter in a strong leather bag
and made off with il. Upon counting
the receiIts al the Commercial club il
was discovered that some one had
bought a paper for twofranc piece
The French coin was exchanged for a
i"two-bi t. piece. which the committee
deemed more efficaeious as relief
measure
The highly successful sale conducted
bv Madame Bernhardt was the result
OF efforts put forward Jointly by the
Ohio society and the Commercial club
| The Ohio society will probably be
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Madame Contributes $100.

MADAME says she will also buy A
JOURNAL said NJ. Tellegeu.
Thereupon Madame Bernhardt
turned her beautiful purse upside down
aud there rolled out a number of gold
and silver coins and bills. Madame
Bernhardt bad paid 500 for her pa
per.
4 representative OF the performers
on this weeks bill at the Orpheum
came next with an envelope. 1t con
tanned S45. He got his paper.
Thereafter came long line OF men
and women and BOYS and girls. Some
had bills in their hands, some had gold
pieces. some had dollar coins. some
halves, some quarters, some dimes and
some nickels and some pennies. In
all il amounted 10 sS35.i5. 1t was es-
timatcd that 1900 papers were eI-
changed for money by Madame Bern
hardt during the fifty-seven minutes
she was engaged az her task. With
1900 papers disposed OF the average
rate was almost 80 cents a copy.
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Contribution Acknowledged.

President Joseph T. Smith OF the Nor
mon church who on Thursday sent q
check for $1,000 TO Governor Cox OF OHIO,
has received the following dispatc OF
acknowledgement and thanks:
President Joseph +. Smith. Salt Lake
CITY. Utah:
Your welcome wire just received.
For the quarter OF a million destitute
and homeless people In our state to-
day. I send you heartfelt thanks:
JAMES NJ. cox.
The Ohio society held a meeting at the
Commercial club last night, About sixty
were present Harry S. Joseph was chair
man and Mrs Eugene Barlet was secre-
tary Mr., Joseph gave n brief review OF
the work the self-appontcd committee OF
the society had already done. He SAID
the contributions thus far received by the
society amounted TO slSSi, aside from one
half the proceeds Of the sale OF news
papers by Madame Bernhardt. which he
smihngly claimed as right Tor the so
ciety.
Mrs. W. s. Taylor announced that the
Ladies auxiliary OF the MachiuistS union
afternoon and evening for the beneht OIL
the Ohio society fund. There VIII be no
charge for admission, those attending oe-
ing expected TO make donations OF sucn
amounts as they feel they can aiord, The
committee in cha rye consists OF Mrs. Iay-
or andS Mrs. j. ". Edwards.
Max(F. Schck, manager of the Aloha
orchestra. offered the proceeds OF a spe'
caI dance to be given Wednesday even
ing The proffer was thankfully accepted
The hall will be announced as soon a!
MIR SchIck Is able TO find a suitable one
F, c. weisgerber is the leader OF the or
lcb
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Funds Are Transferred.

The society by vote authorized the
transfer OF its funds TO the Commercial
club, to be transmitted by the latter
organization. Resolutions OF apprecia-
Bcrnhnrdt and TO Charles Tying and
G. Mackenzie Of the Commercial club
who have aided the society In its efforts
A number OF ladies' volunteered theli
services as solicitors for funds and sup
plies. The society will meet again Mon
day night.
At a meeting of the Salt Lake aerie o
the F'raternal Order of Eagles las. night
the action of the exec Itive committee anc
President J. Is. Scn!otterbeck In sending
500 to Dayton was ratified. The lodgs
also adopted Il reSolut 1n declaring Itself
ready 10 respond TO call up to $1,000.
". c.. Life, District superintendent o.
the Western Union Telegraph company
yesterday received the following IRON
New York:
At the Offices Of the American Tele
phone G. Telegraph company and the
Western Union Telegraph company.
joint announcement was made. as
follows:
''In the use OF dhe necessarily linn
tied wire facilities reaching the
flooded district OF Ohio and neigh
boring states. due Importance is be-
Ing given to messages from and 10
public officials. relief associations.
the press, and to such urgent mes
sages of relief, believing THAT thus
the public will be best served until
full service can be restored. There
has been no time during the past
week when the combined facilities OF
the two compa MES have not afforded
communication with the larger cities
and towns, but local conditions render
II impossible, in many cases, to de-
liver kilograms or to make local con-
nectionS by telephone"
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Material Increase i'm
Funds for Relief w Work

A summary of the subscriptions received for the
food sufferers is as follows:
Commercial Club receipts Friday -. $2O969O
Ohio society receipts Friday ........... 35325
Total for the day ......,,...,......, .$245O13
Previous for Commercial club. ;. .$272l.7o
Previous for Ohio society ...... $4,000
Total =. ............... $364175 364175
Grand total to date .............. S6091 80
Less relief forwarded ........... 100000
Balance available .............. $309190
Forwarded
Commercial club to Ohio sufferers ...... 100000
Commercial club to Indiana sufferers 100000
l.. ID. S. church sent direct .............. 100000
Other donations sent direct ............. IOOOO
Ladies Auxiliary Machnists will give card party this
afternoon and evening for food sufferers benefit
Aloha orchestra will give dance Wednesday gross pro
ceeds of which to Ohio society
newspapers by Madame Bernhard nctted $93545
First shipment of supplies from Salt Lake forwarded
Friday to Dayton, via American Express company
Light Railway company will handle free of charge
5 p. m.
tees TO raise money collect supplies in soceys
More money will be forwarded today to points indicated
by morning most urgently in need
Of Indiana relief committee authorized Friday
draw Commercial club for $1,000
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SALT LAKE RESPONDING
TO THE CALL FOR AID
Continued from Page one.)

the direction Of Inspector c. A. Carl,
son, while members Of the regular traf-
fic squad kept order at the iDtersec.
ton
Cheers were frequent as the process
sion moved to the point where the
madame WAS to assume the role OF
newspaper seller. Madame Bernhardt
bowed her head in token of apprecia-
tion and graciously smiled upon the
throngs that lined the sidewalks.
At the corner Of Main and Second
South streets she was received with q
burst of music by Held 8 band. playing
an appropriate selection, THE Mar.
seillaise,' "America, "The Star
Spangled Banner" and other patriotic
airs
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on any car between 10 a. m. and p. III;
and will be met at Main and Second
South and Main and First South by uni :.
formed messengers OF the Commercial
club. These messengers will use th~
Schramm- Johnson durg store at First
South and Main and the Druchl &
F'ranken drug store at Second South ana
Main as temporary depots. thereafter
the packages Will be taken TO the Com.
mercial club. where they Will be prepared
for shipment.
In cases where packages are too large
TO be handled easily by street car. the
donors are requested 10 notify the Com
mercial club. which will send autono-
biles for them. owners OF cars are re-
ouested 10 notify the club as 10 their
Willingness 10 assist in transporting the
packages.
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Grateful to Officials.

The Commercial club is grateful 10 Gen
eral Manager j. s. Wells and Superin-
tendent w T. Maddox for their readi-
ness to comply with the suggestion re-
gardn- the use of street cars Tor inc
Transportation of relief supplies. They
Issued the necessary orders at once. The
shipment OF goods will be under the di.
rcctlon OF w. g. Stark OF the Commercial
CLUB publicity bureau.
At special meeting OF the board oil
governors OF the Commercial club at noon
yesterday special committee was au-
thorizcd To direct relief work. The tol :
lowing committee was selected Charles
Tying chairman; Lafayette Hanchett H.
h. Windsor. John y, Spencer, a. @. Mac
kenzie The committee Will meet al
the club at II o'clock this forenoon.
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Railway Magnate Dies.

By International News Service.
PHILADELPHIA, March 2s.-James
MeCrea, former president Of the Penn
sylvsnia railway, died at his home here
tonight at ll:45 clock. He has been
confined 10 his bed for several weeks.
y complication Of diseases caused his
death. Mr.. McCrca was 65 wears old.
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SENATOR BRISTOW
WILL BE CANDIDATE

TOPEKA, Kan. March os-Senator
Joseph L. Brlstow OF Kansas. Progressive.
Will be a candidate for denomination and
election next year: He announced the
fact here today. but refused 10 saw
whether he would run al a straight Pro-
Sresslve or on a Republican ticket
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credited with one.half the proceeds of
/ the sale
Teleerams Are Sent.

The Commercial club yesterday sent
the following telegram to Hugh
Daugherty, trustee OF the Indiana re-
lief fund at Indianapolis:
Commercial club. Salt Lake City.
through Descret National bank. for
$1,000 for relief OF flood sufferers in
your state. We are trying TO keep
in touch with your situation and our
COMMERCIAL CLUB.
F. d. WOODRUFF, President.
More money will be telegraphcd tc
Indiana today and possibly more also
to Ohio
The FIRST shipment OF supplies was
made yesterday from the Commercial
club depot To Dayton by the American
Express company. which makes nc
charge for service. Shipments VIII be
ouested that packages be we'll wrapped
The club will assemble the packages IN
sacks contributed by Manager Rosen-
batt Of the Utah Junk company, who
The collection of supplies is In charge
OF a committee, OF which the Rev. P
A. Simpkin is chairman. Mr.. Simpklr
yesterday appointed his assistants as fol-
lows:
Mesdames l.. NJ. Bailey, w. II. Bintz
J. F. Cowan. j. T. Beless. ]. Z. Dooley,
r. c. Gemmell. A. ]. Gorham, F A Hall
l.. T.. Hall, Lafayette Hanchett George R
Hancock. NJ. NJ. Johnson, II. G. Nc
Mlllag & E,rtIsv II MeMah9"' Risbsrs, Hdwi4 ki%oa
A. II. Parsons. w ]. Barrette. +. l.
Parker. Beatrice Oppenheimcr, G p
Richards. a. Simon. Sol Siesel, C.. w
W, Ritter. William Spry. II. NJ. Wells. d
S. Spencer, John Spencer, r. w, Young
Tom Pitts, c. NJ. Whitley Mont Ferry
and Miss Jane Howat and Miss Kst
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No Charge for Messages.

Superintendent Life also received a
message from headquarters instructinS
him to open the lines of the company to
all messages from mayors OF cities and
authorized relief committees 10 mayors