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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-11-15
complete DRAFT
CURRENCY BILL
DEMOCRATS OF BANKING COM
MITTEE, EXCEPT HITCHCOCK,
REACH AGREEMENT.

Washington, Nov. 15.-The admins
tration currency bill as it probably
will go to the Senate with the approval
Of President was completed by six
Democrats of the Banking and Curren-
cp committee of the Senate. Senator
Hitchcock and the five Republican
members of the committee continued
to write into their draft of the meas
ure amendments which the White
House has disapproved. Arrange
ments probably will be made to send
both bills to the Senate for considera-
ton some time next week.
The Democrats completed their draft
after working all day in an effort to
hurry the bill along. AS completed
the measure provides for system of
eight regional banks to be capitalized
by enforced subscriptions from the
national banks of the country with I'M
limited powers of rediscount and cur
rency issue and the power to hold
reserves, the entire issue to be under
the control of a Federal reserve board.
In Fridays session the Democrats,
Chairman Owen and Senators Pome-
rene Hollis, Reed, OGorman and
Shafroth, made minor amendments to
the bill. They cut down the Federal
reserve board from nine as fixed by
former vote of the committee to seven,
as originally fixed in the House bill.
The Secretary of the Treasury and six
members to be appointed by the Pres
ident with regard to the financial, CON-
mercial and geographical divisions of
the country" would compose the
board. Each member would hold Of
flee for six years, one term expiring
each year, and would receive $4,000
a year salary.
In to the deliberations of both
branches of the committee the ques-
ton of the guarantee of bank deposits
was injected. 1t was reported during
the day that the Democrats had adopt
ed an amendment proposed in the Sen
ate by Senator Williams, of MISSISSIPPI
pi, providing for a tax of 1 per cent.
on deposits to form a guarantee fund.
After the bill was completed. however,
the Democrats declared the matter had
been set aside and with other matters
would be considered in connection with
a bill revising the banking laws to be
taken up at the next, session of Con-
gress.
The Republicans considered a propo-
sition advanced by Senator Bristow
providing that after the regional banks
had paid 5 per cent dividends on their
capital stock and had accumulated a
20 per cent surplus the remainder of
the earnings should be equally divided
between the government and fund to
guarantee deposits. Senator Bristow
was allowed time to draft his proposal
into the earnings section of the bill.
The administration bill will provide
that the banks shall pay 6 per cent
dividends on their stock, accumulate
20 per cent surplus and that all the
earnings above that figure shall go
to the government.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-11-15

ambassador to Russia; the captains of
the American battleships, members of
the American embassy staff and vari-
Gus American residents in Rome.
Ambassador Page was warmly ap-
plauded when he rose to address the
diners. The entire company joined the
ambassador in drinking a toast to King
Victor Emmanuel and President Will
SON
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-11-15
HENRY GASSAWAY DAVIS is
90 YEARS OLD TOMORROW

cratic nomination for Governor but
declined. He was delegate to seven
Of the national conventions Of the
Democratic party and in 1904 was nomi-
mated for Vice President on the ticket
with Judge Alton b. Parker, in which
memorable election both he and his
chief went down beneath an avalanche
of votes to inglorious defeat.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-11-15
CAP A COLD FOR 25c
WORKMEN BURIED WHEN
BUILDING COLLAPSED

Cedar Rapids, Ia, Nov. 15.-The rear
of a seven story concrete building near
ing completion collapsed Friday after
loon, carrying with it IA men who were
working on the roof Four were taken
from the ruins severely injured and the
others are believed to be buried be
meath the debris.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-11-15
TO BE TRIED FOR MURDER.

Huntington, w. Va, Nov. 15.-The
case of William Hall, indicted on a
charge of murder, will be called for
trial in the criminol court here Mon
day. Hall is accused of the murder
of Albert Osborn, whose body was
found in the Ohio river last summer,
many months after he had mysterious
" disappeared.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-11-15

1t is some time since picture lovers
have seen Mary Pickford on the
screen. In this refined melodrama
they will see Little Mary" in a new
light. "In the Bishops Carriage"
from the book of Miriam Nicholson,
is crook play; nevertheless it's treat
ment is so artistic, so delicate, so fin
ished, that 1t will please every di
vision of society. "In the Bishops
Carriage" five-reel production from
the Famous Film Company, to be ex-
hibited at the. Lomo theatre Monday,
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-11-15

Because of the Importance of for
estry at the annual conservation con-
gress in Washington November IS to
20, an extra day is added to the ses-
sions, Monday, the 18th.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-11-15

Missionary and the Actress" will be
shown, the program to conclude with
an Edison comedy drama, written by
Mrs. Marshall P. Wilder, called "The
Younger Generation" Monday a four
reel allfeature show will be the attrac-
ton at the Gem.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-11-15

East HattiesbuTg" is now on the
map. At least this is the name of a
subdivision just laid out and plated
by the McInnis Lumber Company, for
which the official plat has been ex-
ecuted and put on record in the chan
Gerry clerks office
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-11-15

Roy Anderson, little brother of G..
M. Anderson (Broncho Billy, will make
his first appearance in great Essanay
western drama entitled "The Kid Sher-
in" at the Greater Gem theatre to-
night. On the same program The
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-11-15

In general it may be stated that the
most dangerous forest fire periods in
the west are in middle and late sum-
mer; in the east they are in the spring
and fall.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-11-15

1t has been suggested that guaya-
can, very hard wood of Central
America, may furnish shuttle blocks
to supplement dogwood and persim-
mon, now most used, and in danger of
becoming exhausted.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-11-15

A scientist tells us that 1t is DOS
sible to fry eggs by electricity sent by
wireless. But the main problem is to
get the eggs.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-11-15

sven though New York City owes
more than $1,000, 00o, 900. there is no
immediate danger of bankruptcy pro-
ceed.ngs.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-11-15
CITY BREVTTIES.

Chancery Clerk ellis is being kept
busy today delivering the Confederate
pension warrants, all of which he had
ready for the pensioners when they
began to arrive at his office this morn
inf.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-11-15
CAP. A-COLD FOR Csc
% . . . . = . . . & - = 4
FOREST NOTES. 4

There is a fourishing forest school
in the Philippines, and % men were
graduated with the class of 1913.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-11-15

A New York divine testines that
here are no female angels. e this
another slap at the suffxaGotteo5 /!
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-06-30
GARDNER ADMITS HE
MET MULHALL; TALKED
HIGH TARIFF WITH HIM

Atlantic City, n. J. June 2s.-Former
Representative John ]. Gardner tonight
said
Col Mullhall, in his statements to the
press regarding his activity in opposi-
ton to my election in 1908, is the hrst
knowledge that has come to me as TO
who supported and financed the cam
paign waged by Gen. E. Burd. Grupp
against me in that year.
Then he speaks of eNerting influence
in the appointment of subcommittee IN
1910, through me, and 1t is only neces-
sary for me to state that in that year the
House was Democratic and 1 had no
committees to appoint There Is another
statement that l was inactive in pushing
labor legislation that can hold after the
Democrats controlled, but before the
period of 1910.
II never knew of any criticism OF my
activity in favor of legislation to better
the conditions of the mechanics As TO
the statement that the Manufacturers
in any Congress financed my
fight in this district / can truthfully say
l never knew of 1t. And they never made
a contribution to me or to the campaign
of this district. If they spent
any money for any purpose in any cam
paign in which was a candidate. never
heard of It.
II am positive they never consulted me
1 have met Col. Mulhall and
talked tariff with him. At that time 1
told him 1 was 4 nigh tariff man, and L
still maintain that l am an advocate OF
the Republican tariff system. So 1t
would be impossible for him to influence
me on that point"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-06-30
uaH Lobby Charges Branded as False BY Men Inpolped

formation with reference to books and
public documents, and he was always
willing and obIiging. A year or two ago
McMichaei suffered stroke of paralysis.
which absolutely untitled him for any
active work. and he asked me IL would
recommend him for an elevator job. and
/ said / would.
In reference to advance information
given Mulhall concerning legislation, that
is too preposterous to answer. Anybody
who wants to know what bills are likely
to come up, must get a House calendar.
THE only room in the capitol that has
ever been assigned me is the room which
I turned over to Clyde Tavenner, who
used it every day to send out letter
to the newspapers / was not in 1t once
month"
Mr.. McDermott evaded the question as
to whether he had permitted Mr.. Mulhail
to use this room. Mr. Tavenner is now
a member of Congress from Illinois.
Tn reference to Mulhall giving me
money, 1 want to say he never gave
me a dollar in his life, and SO far as the
National Association of Manufacturers
is concerned, l never received dollar
from them in my life.
TN answer to the statement that
Mulhall to collect money for
me from the Beef Trust, I want to say
my opponents have always had plenty
of money, and / have had always to
go upon my own hook. / never author
ICED Mulhan to collect any money from
the packers for me-"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-06-30
DISGUST OVER METHODS
BRINGS RESIGNATION

Mulhall closes his remarkable state
ment with the declaration that he quit
in disgust when an attempt to bring
about 4 reform in the methods was
snubbed by directors of the n. A. M.
Speaking of the work desired, he says:
There was no decent piece of legisla-
ton wanted by the working people, such
as the Child Labor law, compulsory
education, laws to shorten the hours OF
children in shops and factories, laws TO
better the conditions of employees OF
shops and factories. principally the wom-
en- employed in the stores, that the
officials of the n. A. M. have not OPP
posed with all the vigor in them"
When a threat to expose conditions
when some acting toward reform was not
taken met with no response, he decided
to make good his threat
They felt sure that / would not at
tempt to make this expose or that had
not saved up the documents to prove my
story. But have done all these things,
and through the World and the press in
general now hope to prove my case and
convince the people of the United States
of the truth of my statements.
I am ready to appear before any au-
thorized body OF Congress to furnish such
additional information as have, amplity
that which is herewith set forth and to
answer any questions that may be asked
of me, believing that by so doing will
be rendering a great public service that
will result in the humiliation of the lobby
and the improvement of legislative condi-
tons. The representatives of the people
in Congress should at least be free 10
carry out the wishes OF their constit-
uentS and not those of the n. A NJ. and
those affiliated with it
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-06-30
POLICE RETIREMENT
SUBJECTED TO DELAY
Lack of Funds Prevents Action on
Pending Cases-No Changes Of
Officers Contemplated.

That several changes in the Police Dc
partment of the District will be made
after July 1. was announced yesterday
by Maj. Richard Sylvester. superinten-
dent of police.
These changes will not be, however,
as sweeping as reported. Maj. Sylvester
explained that there are a number of
men, some Of them officers, who ought
and desire to be retired. but owing t.
the lack Of funds available for granting
them the pensions which they have earn
ed through years of hard service, action
in their case is impossible.
Maj. Sylvester announced yesterday
that there would be no changes among
the officers Of the force.
It is stated that there will be some If
teen changes in the force of privates.
Also, there will be an additional detail
of four or 1--WE bicycle men to suburban
districts to take care of enforcement of
traffic regulations. Sun shades for the
traffic police stationed at corners prob
ably will be increased.
A pension fund always in deficit and
low appropriations for the department
have been two difficulties Maj. Sylvester
continually has had to overcome in his
efforts to build up Washington's police
force.
Five men went before the retiring
board at its last session They were
Sergt Ranay Passeno, Patrolman Johy
Barry. Lieuts. Anthony Shilling and Dam
Tel Slattery. and Policeman H II. Tar
mon. An have a long record Of efzicient
service.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-06-30
BARTHoLDT DECLARES
THERE IS NO TRUTH
IN THE STATEMENTS

Other Representatives had this to say:
Representative Bartholdt of Missouri
so far as / know there is not word
of truth in the Mulhall statements as ap-
plying to me. 1 know Mulhall. but was
never impressed by the man and never
was intimate with him in connection with
legislative matters. / never knew for
whom he worked or what were his inter-
ests. 1 have never had the support OF
the National Manufacturers Association
so far as l know. l have seen Mulhall
around the Capitol for years"
Representative Swager Sherley OF Ken
tucky-"I do not know Mulhall, 1 do not
know that have ever seen him. What
statement have to make about this mat
ter will be made on the floor Of the House
If the matter ever comes up"
Representative Webb of North Caro-
lina-"I am surprised that / should have
been placed in any list of its friends by
any one representing the National Asso-
citation of Manufacturers, because my
votes in the House will show that I have
been in favor almost invariably OF meas
ures which il opposed l cannot recall
that I have ever voted against labor
bill. I do not know that 1 ever saw or
spoke with MulhalI."
Representative James Francis Burke of
Pittsburg, named by Mulhall as being in
fluenced, is in Canada.
Representative George w. Fairchild of
New York. also named in this connec-
ton, is at his home in Oneonta, n. Y.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-06-30
COUNSEL ]. A. EMERY
DECLARES CHARGES
"DIAB0LICAL LIE"

James A. Emery, counsel of the Ma
tional Association OF Manufacturers,
designated in the Muihall charges as the
Associations "chief lobbyist" last night
branded "the statement of the alleged
Col MulhalI' as 1.-THE most dangerous
and malicious form OF falsehood-that
which fabricates a. tissue of lies on a
slight foundation of truth"
After explaining the work of the asso-
citation, Mr.. Emery stated:
TT Is difficult within the limits Of
necessary brevity to even refer to the
many remarkable fabrications constitute
ing this tissue of vicious falsehoods
therefore confine myself to those mat
tiers in which I have personal knowledge
since my connection as the associations
counsel In 1905. Many of the public men
specifically mentioned as having been es-
pecially influenced; by officers or agents
Of this association I do not know even
by sight, notably Representative James
T. McDermott Of Chicago. and Mr.. Ralph
Cole, who Is alleged to have called at
my office. The statement that any of
the public men named in MulhalPs
charges were ever in the employee of the
association, directly or indirectly, while
in or out of public life, is a sinister and
diabolical lie. The statement that any
room in the Capitol was ever placed by
any one at the disposal of any of its Of
hcers or agents, or that any page or
other person in the service of Congress
was in its employ. directly or indirectly.
is no less maliciously unjust to the in
dividuals named than to the National As
ISOLATION or its officers.
Nor can even assent to the reputa-
ton for entertainment SO gratuitously
given. despite the statement. no doubt
falsely attributed to Representative Fair
child concerning political meetings and
dinners held in Emery's home / am
compelled to admit that no Congressman
has ever been within my door.
THE newspaper which publishes this
libel informs us that its author is act
uated by patriotic motives. Other COL
umns of the public press inform us that
one, Richard Barry, has filed suit against
the said Mulhall for a share of the $4,000
which he alleges was paid by the pub
Usher of this story for the data supplied
by this pure-minded patriot. A prompt
investigation by an existing committee.
which this association could warmly well
come. will bare the motives of this SIAN
der and the character of this venal assas-
sin of public men. 1t might also expose
the character of the labor lobby which
makes our efforts necessary. Since the
forced severance of mis- relationship with
the National Association of Manufactur-
ers over a year ago. Mulhall has under
taken. by repeated pleadings and threats.
to procure unemployment and this is
probably the final effort of this individual
to wreak a well-paid revenge by a gross
ly false attack upon those who found him
unworthy of trust. Failing in blackmail.
he resorted to SANDER"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-06-30
DEATH TAKES LAST
MEMBER OF FAMILY
Mrs. A. P. Sparks, Adopted Daughter
Of the Late Rev. DR.. and Mrs.
Power. Succumbs,

What two years ago was a family as
happy las complete within itself, as aiy
in Washington, was ended last night by
the death of Mrs. Ada Power Sparks,
adopted daughter Of Rev. DR.. Frederick
ID. Power, late pastor of Vermont Avenue
Christian Church.
Mrs. Sparks had been in poor health
since the death of her foster father on
June IA, 1911. When Rev. DR.. Power
died. Mrs Sparks was Frustrated, aid
seemed never to recover from the shock.
Six months after the death of DIR. Power.
Mrs. Power died. Mrs. Sparks was deeply
affected by both OF the deaths.
Two weeks ago-just about one day
after the second anniversary Of the death
of DIR. Power. Mrs. Sparks was noticed
to be decidedly worse. She was unable
to rally, ard her death last night was
expected.
For about fifteen years Mrs. Sparks
was organist of the Vermont Avenue
Church. She was popular there, and
there were many expressions of sorrow
when Rev. DIR. Earle Wiley. pastor of
the church since the death of DR.. Power.
announced her death at the close Of last
nights service.
Mrs. Sparks was about thirty-six years
old She Is survived by her husband.
Ernest Sparks, who is a clerk in q gov
eminent department, and by four chill
erick. The body of Mrs. Sparks was
sent last night to an undertaking estab-
l.shment
Mr.. Sparks, who lives at $50 Ritten-
house Street Northwest. has not yet COM
pleted funeral arrangements. 1t is un-
that Rev. DR.. Wiley will con-
duct the services.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-06-30
SPEAKER CLARK CONFIRMS.

Speaker Champ Clark confirms the
statement of Mulhall that a determined
attempt was made 20 defeat him for Con-
gress in the campaigns of 1908 and 1910
The Speaker said that the only time he
personally encountered Mulhag was dur
ing the hearings before the Ways and
Means Committee on the Payne tariff
bill.
The Speaker said yesterday: "Mr. Null
halls statement, so far as II refers to me.
confirms a charge that 1 made repeatedly
on the stump on the Ninth Congressional
District of Missouri in 1910, and that was
that large amount of Doodle was being
used to defeat me. In 1908. by making
still hunt, they came uncomfortably near
getting my scalp. In September. 1910,
openly charged in every speech I made
that Doodle was being used to compass
NV defeat"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-06-30
JAMES A GARY DENIES.

Baltimore, Md. June 2s.-Branding
as ridiculous" Col. Mulhalrs allega-
tions that he was one of those who
the lobbyist of the National Associa-
ton of Manufacturers had no difficulty
in reaching and influencing for bust
ness. political. or sympathetic reasons
during recent years, former Postmas-
ter General James A. Gary, former
president of the Merchants and Manu-
facturers' Association of this city. and
prominent in financial circles. declared
emphatically tonight that Mulhan had
never sought his influence on any mat
ter.
Il can find no other word to describe
the statement" said Gen. Gary.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-06-30
Unclaimed Bag of Gold.

Hutchinson, Kans., June "a bag of
gold nuggets and gold dust. estimated to
be worth SO. 90, awaits any heirs who
may be found to the estate of Mrs. Ann
NJ. Bernhart, who died recently in Daven-
port. Iowa, according to an announcement
by the administrator of the Bernhart
properties.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-06-30
Z UPTUR e
EXPERT HERE

q. Z, Hsubert, the noted truss expert, formerly
with W. B. Seeley. Of Philadelphia. viii be in
Washington. stopping at ST. James Hotel. Tuesday,
Wednesday. and Thursday. July !. .. and 5. where
be will demonstrate to all interested parties his adj
vanced methods Of treating rupture. His Combina-
ton Shield Truss produces results without surgery
or harmful injections. Clean and durable. Exami-
nation and advice free Can be seen until .. m
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Washington IN
TURMOIL over
grave CHARGES
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

hall says the N. A. NJ spent 81, 900 to 5000
plus Mulhall's expenses, was unsuccess-
full because of the Democratic landslide.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-06-30

Come and have a look and
buy what you need. Every
horse will be sold for the high
dollar.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-06-30

We will also sell IS head of city
used horses for private parties going
away for the summer. This, time of
year these horses are always on the
market. and we have no limit on them;
they will positively be sold for the high
dollar.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-06-30
SPECIAL NOTICE

We will sell 10 head of U. S. Cow
eminent horses and mules-all good
shape and seasoned stock.
Two fast pacing horses-will make
very good road horses with plenty
of speed The owner has too many.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-06-30
GUS MORGAN

will have 10 head of Maryland horses
ready for ANY KIND of service.
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NORMAN CORBN

will sell IS head of good general pur-
pose horses, right out of the noun
tains of Virginia. You know what kind
of slaves these horses make, and Mr..
Corbin always sells out each week.