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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-19
NAVY TO SIGNAL NEW YEAR
Big Wireless Station to Send 1t
Over Land and Sea.
From The Tribune Bureau.

Washington, Dec. lS.-Ships OF tho
United States Navy all other ships car
rying wireless apparatus. and all wire
less stations within reach will be in
formed Of the arrival of the New Year
by the Naval Observatory through the
navy's great wireless plant at Arlington.
Details were made public to-day. so that
all wireless stations. even those operat-
I'd by amateurs, may watch for the sig
nal. which will begin at II :55 p. m, 18th
meridian time, on December 81
The beats of the transmitting clock at
the naval observatory will be automati-
cally repeated by the Arlington station,
except the 29th. both. 56th, 51th, 58th
end 59th seconds OF each minute will be
omitted for purposes of identification
and in the 59th minute all beats after
the 49th second Will be emitted until the
instant Of midnight, which will be indi-
Gated by the beginning of a beat OF
about one second and a third in dura-
ton. The wave length to be employed
is 6nO -'~--
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-19

Clarence H. Mackay, president OF the
Mackay companies, when asked yesterday
what he thought OF Postmaster General
Burleson's idea that the government take
over the telephone and telegraph lines
said:
1.-THE Postmaster General is mistaken III
his idea that telephone companies are SUD-
ject to the post road act OF Congress OF
1856. The Supreme Court of the United
States in the Richmond case held that
they are not
In denominating the telegraph busi-
ress as being 'monopoiistic in its nature
he is also mistaken. II there ever mas
been more continuous, keen and even bit
ter competition than that between the
Postal and the Western Union | would be
pleased to know when and where
"The money question, however, Is the
main question, for 100000 would not be
a look-in. The Bell Telephone Companies
alone would demand more than that. Then
there are the thousands OF Independent
telephone companies and farmers lines
scattered all over the country. The entire
bill. including telegraph lines, would De
about E2.O0O.Coo000. which is about two
thirds of the national debt at the close OF
the Civil War. when many intelligent men
despaired OF the solvency of ,he Re
public.
Nor is this the worst. Judging from
English experience, that vast sum would
be entirely lost, because under govern
ment management the operating eX-
perses year by year would exceed the IN
come II"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-19
,ut the President has not yet reached a

but the President has not yet reached 4
decision.
Among the White House visitors to-day
was Judge Rufus II. Thayer, Of the
United States Court Of China, with head.
quarters at Shanghai He called TO pay
his respects to the President, following a
conference with the Secretary of state
He declined to discuss the charges
against him which are before the De-
partment OF State
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-19
TO HOLD CAUCUS ON
TELEGRAPH CONTROL
House Democrats May Confer
Next Month-Mackay Says
Cost Will Be Two Billions.

Washington, Dec. 1s.-Postmaster Gen.
eral Burleson's declaration for the princi'
pie Of government ownership Of tele-
graphs and telephones, as outlined in his
annual report, undoubtedly will he fol-
lowed by n Democratic caucus in the
House I'm January. which will decide how
far the project is to be made an admins
tration policy in Congress.
President Wilson has been giving the
project careful study, and, administration
supporters say. has not pressed It on
Congress at this time because of the
enormous expense involved A preliminary
move will be to authorize the Postmaster
General to make a report on the feasibil-
ity of acquiring the lines for a govern
ment monopoly.
Representative Lewis, who was fore
most among the Congress leaders WHO
worked out the parcel post, has prepared
bill on the new subject, but will give
way to an administration measure backed
by Chairman Moon of the House Post
office Committee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-19
HETCH-HETCHY UP TO-DAY
President Expected to Act on
Measure Before Night.

Washington. Dec. 1s.--President Wilson
has until tomorrow at midnight to sign
or veto the bill granting TO the city OF
San Fancisco the right to draw it's water
supply from Hetch-hetchy Valley. in
Yosemite National Park. Unless he acts,
the measure will become law without his
signature.
Consideration OF the bill has been de-
layed on account Of the Presidents III
ness, but he is expected TO. complete his
examination tomorrow and sign tho
measure
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-19
THE CHILDREN'S
AID SOCIETY

needs money for Christmas comforts
and its general work. A Christmas
gift of Fifty Dollars enables the So
ciety to rescue some poor, homeless
wait and provide good family home
for it in the country. Contributions are
solicited for this purpose as we'll as
to provide the thousands of poor chill
dren who attend the Industrial Schools
and the homeless boys and girls in our
Lodging Houses with Christmas dim
nerS, toys, shoes and clothing, etc.
Please make checks payable TO
EDWIN C. MERRILL, Treasurer,
los East 22d Street.
WIN. CHURCH OSBORN, President,
WIN. DOUGLAS SLOANE, Viee.President
CHARLES LORlNG BRACE, Secretary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-19
HOW you CAN make
THE NEEDY HAPPY.

Your Christmas gladness VIII NOT Ok
unless you share it with near'
that otherwise will remain cherries.
Here are a few suggestions:
slOO will fill child's stockins
with gifts useful and enter
tanning.
for home where there are
scnool children. ,,
$50 will buy a sweater anu rolied
skates, or a pair or SHOES anu
new sled for boy, sweat
or and doll for girl Warnn
school dress or SUIT anu
winter cap for girl or hoy.
500 will send Santa Claus 70
needy home with a Christnnass
iinrer for a family and gu
for each child.
500 will buy winter coat Ior
working girl supporting
family in misfortune.
30 will send a half ton or coal
and a Christmas dinner TO
needy family.
1000 will buy q warm oVercoat iot
:. convalescent man.
1900 Will pay the January rent TOT
family in need because or
the Illness or death OF the
father
Is there any better way in which you
can do that which the spirit OF ChrlSt-
mas ordainS?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-19
E.. G. Wagner's Death Accident.

Coroner Jackson, of Richmond Borough.
said yesterday that the death OF Edward
G. Wagner, a lawyer, Of No. q Smith
Terrace, Stapleton, who took bichlorids
Of mercury on Tuesday morning and died
Wednesday. was accidental
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-19
Will 30 Passed To-day

Had it not been for the agreement 10
take the final vote on the legislative Gay
of Friday, and the fact that Senator Ia
Toilette contemplates offering amend
ments at the last moment. the Senate
might have completed its task tonight. IL
is probable, unless the fagging energy
Of the opposing Senators revives over
niebt and the conflict is resumed. that the
measure will be passed early tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-19
Federal Reserve Board En-
ployes Exempted from
Civil Service Rules.
CLEARING HOUSE
EXAMINERS STAY
Senate Adopts Democratic
Amendments and Will Pass
Whole Measure To-day.
From The Tribune Bureau. ]

Washington. Dec. 1s.-When the Senate
set itself to-day TO the task OF passing
the administration currency bill within
the next twenty-four hours exhausted
Senator's practically abandoned their OPP
position and allowed the Democratic ma
iority 10 take it's course without putting
obstacles in its path. The caucus recon
yened at S O'Clock tonight, completed its
task by s. and the Senate ratified its &C
ton with no delay, putting the finishing
touches TO the bill, which will be sent to
conference.
When the Democratic conference ad-
journed II had Endorsed amendments COW
ering several OF the points most vigor-
ously demanded by the Republicans
These included provision that "oulu
permit clearing house associations to con-
tinue their present system OF examining
the transactions Of the banks within the
clearing house association.
The final fight came over the amend
ment agreed upon by the Democrats eH-
empting from civil service requirements
the experts and other employees or the
Federal Reserve Board. The Republicans
inveighed in vain against the amendment
rs a return 10 the spells provision. SEN
ator Root said that if there was one gov
ernmental agency which should be kept
free from political contamination IT was
the federal reserve system. Other Re-
publicans insisted that il was another
concession to the frantic demands OF po-
litical spoilsmen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-19

At the suggestion OF Lewis l.. Clarke,
president of the American Exchange Ma
tional Bank, a telegram was sent TO Senl-
tor owen yesterday by Wall Street bro
kers asking that the currency bill be
amended 10 make it possible TO continue
clearing house examinations OF banks.
The bankers felt that their suggested
amendment would be adopted, because OF
the safeguards offered by the clearing
bol,se examinations against inscriptions
bank managers.
This system has been in use here for
three years. under the direction OF
Charles A. Hanna. who resigned as ma
tional bank examiner TO become Clearing
House bank examiner.
New York bankers also were confident
that the owen bill would be modified to
eliminate the prohibition against q mem
Ter bank doing business with non-mem-
Der bank without the written consent OF
| the Federal Reserve Board.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-19
Reducing the Gold Reserve.


Senators O'Gorman and Lewis, in de-
fence OF the provision. argued that 1t was
necessary that the reserve board be al
lowed TO choose its experts and employees
upon which it would be dependent Tor
carrying out the details or its important
task. on the vote on the amendment only
two Democrats broke away from the
party fold and took issue with the caucus
Senators Lane and Thomas. The amend
ment was adopted by vote OF "a TO -
This appeared 10 bring the open hghtins
to an end The Republicans, who had oeen
defeated on every rollcall during the day
Ly a margin OF three or more votes
rested on their arms and left the tn
umphant majority to complete its task.
The caucus adopted and the Senate ratl-
fed amendments 10 the administration
bill allowing the gold reserve against fed
eral reserve notes TO fall below the 52ls
per cent limit by providing that pro-
gressive tax Of ~ per cent shall be levied
on the reserve banks for every additional
o.. per cent the reserves fall below the
3ola per cent limit
The time during which paper which may
be rediscounted was extended from ~ 10
40 DAYS, the federal board being granted
the authority to FIX the limit or the
amount OF such paper that may be &C
ceuted. This makes provision for the asri-
cultural loans, over which an energetic
fight was conducted by Senators from
Western states.
The bank guarantee provision was re-
tanned. with notifications permitting state
banks and trust companies 10 enter tire
system. VITA these problems out OF the
way. tie bill was sent through the Senate
with the force OF the triumphant majority
behind IL.
II IS not expected that much time VII
no taken by the conferrees OF the TWO
houses 10 reach an adjustment OF the
differences between them. AS a matter or
fact. il is probable that the report WI
practically be dictated by Secretary Nc
Adoo and that the only function OF The
committee will be 10 go through the per-
functorv but necessary performance q
presenting the report approved by the ad-
,,inistrat ton to the two houses. There
appeared to be a possibility tonight that
the currency bill would be In the hands
Of the President by the end OF the week
and that Congress would dispense for its
holiday recess by that time.
Kentucky Irish American., 1913-09-13
ORGANIZE SOCIAL CLUB.

At the meeting of Division 4, A.
o. H., on Monday evening in
Bertrand Hall, it was planned to or
ganize a social club, composed
principally Of the younger members
of the division, with the object of
giving dances and other entertain
ments during the coming fall and
winter season, and President John
H. Hennessy appointed the following
as an Executive Committee, they
meeting last night and completing
the club roster: Thomas J. Langan.
L. ]. Meany, Fred Mooney, Thomas
Farrell, Teddy O'Toole, Thomas Mar
tin, Pat Conley, James McTighe,
Leo Reilly and Harry J. Hennessy.
County Financial Secretary -Langan
reported that the recent joint picnic
was the most successful from a fl
nancial standpoint of any given dur
ing the last seven or eight years,
and that each division had profited
nicely in the sale of tickets. Re-
marks concerning the proper con-
struction of different sections of our
present constitution we're made by
John ]. Score, Pat Mangan, Thomas
Lynch, Michael Doyle, Dave Reilly
and others.
Kentucky Irish American., 1913-09-13
ooLoNELs HOME FRIDAY.

The Louisville baseball club plays
at Minneapolis this afternoon and to-
morrow, going from there to st.
Paul. where a series Of three games
winds up their last trip away from
home. Next Friday, opening with
Kansas City, Heine Pietz's charges
will be the first of the series with
the four Western clubs, which prom
ises to be fully as exciting as any
games this season This series will
probably decide the winning OF the
1918 pennant, Minneapolis being the
favorite at present, according to
baseball bettors, who are laying the
following odds: Minneapolis, 6 to 8;
Milwaukee, 5 to s; Columbus, 3 to
1. and Louisville, to 1. Mime
apolis begins a four-game series
September 22 and Milwaukee does
likewise September 2s, these eight
games being sure to make Associa-
ton history. They win be hard
fought, and judging from the pres
ent progress OF the race the Colonels
have a chance to upset all calcula-
tions by making a pennant winning
spurt right at the end.
Kentucky Irish American., 1913-09-13
STATE FAIR WEEK.

The eleventh annual Kentucky
State Fair, which opens here Monday
and continues for six days, will be
tie greatest in point of exhibits and
entries, more brilliant in regard to
class and display, and more impor-
tant from the standpoint of public In
terest than any ever held in this sec
tion of the country. The premiums
aside from the special rewards and
trophies, total $4,000, and nc
greater horse event has ever been
heralded than the $4,000 Commits
sicner. of Agriculture Stake, which
will be competed for on September
10, in the great 100000 pavilion by
seventeen OF the classiest five-gaited
saddle horses in the entire country
In addition to the splendid horse
show features, which will take place
in the big pavilion. Secretary ]. L.
Dent has secured for this year the
greatest hippodrome performance
ever witnessed at a fair. The acts
will include the marvellous Nine
Marantette and her imported Arabian
high-school horses, and her worlds
champion high-jumping horse, st
Patrick
A vastly augmented array OF lights
will make the State Fairgrounds
scene of fairyland beauty, apd the
fair management has secured a Mid
way feature in the Johnny ]. Jones
Exposition, that comes heralded as
the best aggregation of the kind en-
tour. The Jones outfit requires
twenty-five double-length steel cars
TO transport it. and there are no less
than eighteen of the greatest side
shows and open-air attractions in ex'
istence to afford clean and innocent
but the liveliest and best amusement
for fair patrons There are four oi
five bands in the Midway show, In
cluding vitucci's famous Royal Italian
Band of twenty-five pieces. Each day
and night has been set apart, Friday
night being designated Irish-Ameri-
can and Evening Post night. William
j. O'Hearn and Boyle G. Boyle are
the Chairmen. An appropriate pro-
gramme of Irish music and other
features will be arranged by Chair
man O'Hearn and number OF
Irish-Americans who constitute his
committee.
Kentucky Irish American., 1913-09-13
TWIN CITY LEAGUE.

Tomorrow morning marks the
closing OF the schedule OF the Cath
Ollie Baseball League, and incl
dentally the closing of the best
amateur ball furnished around Louis
WILLIE in years, being especially noted
for the cleanness of the, games, not
q protest being filed with the league
officials during the entire season.
The Champions proved themselves
good repeaters and consistent per-
formers by again romping off with
the pennant flag by a nice margin
with practically the same lineup as
last year. Spring Bank finishes sec
or d, closely followed by the Ken
lucky Oaks, Bruins and Shamrocks,
the latter team having especial hard
luck, their star pitcher and catcher
being badly injured this year. The
schedule for tomorrow is as follows:
Bruins vs.. Cadets, Champions VS..
shamrocks, Kentucky Oaks VS.. Spring
Bank and Hepburns vs.. Athletics, all
at Shawnee Park. The standing to
date.
Kentucky Irish American., 1913-09-13
COVINGTON.

When the marriage of Miss Marie
Donnelly and Joseph R. Kueven was
solemnized on Wednesday morning
of last week at St. Mary's Cathedral
In Covington there was large assem-
tlage to witness the ceremony, which
was performed by Rev. Father Car
roll. The sanctuary received appro-
pirate decorations in the way of palms
and the fall bloom, white astors.
Many lighted candles surrounding the
altar not only added to the beauty OF
the scene, but gave sacred religious
aspect as the young couple plighted
their troth and made their solemn
VOWS. AS the bridal party entered
the central aisle the voices OF the
boy choir mingled with the tones oil
the organ. Miss Stella Kueven, sister
of the groom, and his best man, Will
lam Brown, preceded the groom to
the altar. Miss Kueven wore be-
coming gown of pink voile draped
over silk. Her hat of the same tint
blended with the gown. The bouquet
of Mermets and ferns gave finish
ing touch. The bride has quite a repu-
tation for being exceedingly pretty,
and her selected gown of white crepe
meteor, with stylish Irish crochet
hat. enhanced her personal charms
An attra ctive feature was the snoweI
bouquet of bride roses which Termed
panel for her becoming gown. After
the ceremony the bridal party went TO
the Industrial Club. where BREAKFAST
was served. Mr.. and Mrs. Kueven
then drove to their beautiful appoint
ed home at FIT. Mitchell, and later in
the season will have their honeymoon
trim
Kentucky Irish American., 1913-09-13
HIBERNIANS.
What They Have Been Doing
the Past Week-deneraI
News Notes.

A promising new diviNon has just
been organized at Missoula, Mont.
Much social activity marks the d.
vision at Pueblo, Col, where frequent
and successful entertainments are be-
ing given.
The division at Emmetsburg, Iowa,
opened the social season with a dane
ing party, declared the most enjoy
able OF the year.
Hibernians of Newark will take a
prominent part tomorrow at the lay
ing of the cornerstone of st. Peters
church at Belleville, N. ].
Division I meets Tuesday night and
President Tarpy asks all members to
be present. They Will hear some
things of more than usual interest.
The Minneapolis Hibernians are re-
ceiving special compliment from the
clergy for the interest taken in fur
thering the work of the ProICathe-
dral.
Hibernian day at Columbus, Ohio,
brought together more than 10000
people. The affair was such sue
cess that It will be repeated annually
hereafter
The Ladies' Auxiliary of Jefferson
willie is making splendid progress.
Thursday night they gave a most en-
ioyable and successful entertainment
for their friends.
The Hibernians of Minneapolis
have begun to combat the growing
evil of modern immoral dances by
reviving interest in the ancient folk
dancing Of Ireland.
| There should be a rousing meeting
of Division 3 Monday night. Be-
sides reports and the addition of a
nice sum to the treasury plans for the
fall viii be discussed.
big Six" of indianapolis, the big
gest division in the State, has ar
ranged for a series of fall meetings
at which leading Hibernians will
speak on Irish subjects.
Next wednesday night the Ladies'
Auxiliary meets at Falls City Hall
and a large gathering IL. looked for
This is the live wire division OF the
Ancient Order in Kentucky.
Minneapolis Hibernians presented q
striking appearance in the parade
preceding the cornerstone laying ot
st. Clemens church last Sunday. Ev'
cry division was well represented.
Kentucky Irish American., 1913-09-13
LEONARD A DIRECTOR.

Frank p. Leonard. former Supreme
President OF the Catholic Knights am
Ladies' of America, and well known II
Louisville. has left st. Louis to be
come Provisional Director OF tn,
recently formed Marquette Nationa
Fire Insurance Company, organized
under the stringent insurance laws OF
illinois and with headquarters at Chi
cago. The new company Is to be
controlled by representative Catholi'
citizens OF national reputation foI
ability, character and standing. start
Ing with a capital stock OF 81, 100000
paid up and worcestershire. Amoni
the directorate we note the names ol
such we'll known men as Dr. Fen,
Gaudin, Anthony Matre. Thomas II
Cannon. Robert G. Deylin, George D.
DR.. Henry Refs, Adam w
Jaeger and Joseph Berning, who arc
every way able TO make the Mar
Quette success.
Kentucky Irish American., 1913-09-13
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.

Louisville Council, Knights OF
Columbus, is making preparations
for the celebration of Columbus day,
October 12, upon a large scale.
During the various programmes con-
templated is the conferring OF me
Fourth degree on Saturday after
noon, October IL. For this an invi-
tation is extended all Knights or
Kentucky and neighboring States
who have been members two years
TO apply at once for application
blanks, in order that there will be
no delay in their presentation Tor
initiation on October IL. Full par
ticulars may be had from Secretary
II. B. Mcbride, at the X. G. Home
on Fourth avenue, or Robert A. Wat
son, Master Of the Fourth, and John
p. Hanly, f. N. The Columbus day
celebration in Louisville will be
notable affair. and will include the
reproduction of historic events con-
nected with the expedition and dis
covery OF this country. For this
feature the use Of the Armory has
been secured.
Kentucky Irish American., 1913-09-13

Il hopes to begin very shortly the
erection Of a church, school and pas
toral residence.
Kentucky Irish American., 1913-09-13
NEWPORT.

st. Thomas congregation, New
port, with the appreciation and per-
mission OF the Right Rev. Bishop
Macs, has decided to move from It's
present inconvenient location to a
more desirable one near the Fort.
with that end In view II has pur-
chased the valuable lot on the north
east corner OF Fort Thomas avenue
and Hills court, fronting 125 feet
on the avenue and having a depth
OF $50 feet. This Is unquestionably
the most desirable lot IN the cor
porate limits and the congregation Is
exceedingly glad II has been secured.
Kentucky Irish American., 1913-09-13
RAILROAD CHANGES.

Eugene Toner, who has been Will
the L. and N, has succeeded W. 9
Krutsinger as chief clerk OF tht
local division freight offices OF the
Monon. Mr.. Krutsinger has re
signed to take another position. w
H. Newman, Jr., formerly with the
Rock Island, succeeds ]. v. Kilcourse
as contracting freight agent for the
Monon.
Kentucky Irish American., 1913-09-13
SEEING VENICE.

Miss Marie O'Brien and her
brothers. Edwin and James o'Brien'
who have been touring Norway, Dem
mark and Sweden, reached Austria
last week and were registered at the
Hotel Bristol in Vienna. They are
now in Venice. and write that thus
far their trip has been a most de-
lightful one.
Kentucky Irish American., 1913-09-13
LEAVE FOR SCHOOL.

Miss Constance cassidy and Dor
othy cassidy left Monday to attend
st. GATHERINGS Academy at Spring
field. Misses Frances Smyser, Helen
Mapother, Louise Walton and Eliza
beth Frank will leave next week for
Garden City, l.. l., where they VIII
attend st. Mary's this winter.