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Connecticut western news., 1913-12-11
M 'ADOO SENDS ANNUAL REPORT 10 CONGRESS
Secretary Of Treasury Reviews
 Past Years Work.

Secretary of the Treasury W. c Mc- Adoo sent his annual report to con. gress. The secretary explains without reserve that the department saved the day for Dayton. following the food uf April.
 The report concludes with the usunl myriad of financial statistics and is supplemented by abstracts from the reports of a number of bureaus and divisions The figures show. among other things. that the ordinary receipts in the general fund were ST24.i11.230 and the disbursements S6s2. ITO. TOT. The balance fin the general fund on June 30 was S165 9e0.9S5. For 1914 the ordinary receipts are estimated at $T3G,O00.000 and the ordinary dishurse. ments at s70l. 100000. For 1915 1t Is estimated. the receipts will be SIPS 100000 and the disbursements S7l4.- BS4, ,6T5.
Connecticut western news., 1913-12-11
"AO" TO SUFFRAGETTES.
President Wilson Receives Delegation and Makes Known Position-wo-
 men Are Still Hopeful.

President Wilson received the rep resentatives of the National American Woman Suffrage association in the ex- ecutive offices adjacent to the White House. More than sixty were In the party which was ushered into the presence of the president. The delega. ton was headed by Anna Howard Shaw, president of the association. and Mrs. Medill Mccormick of Chi- cago. chairman of the special commit tee which arranged the conference with the president.
 President Wilson in his reply re- fused to send special message to congress urging votes for women However. the president was SO diplo. matic in handling the delicate situn. ton that the women left him satisfied that if he ever gets the opportunity he will aid their cause.
Connecticut western news., 1913-12-11
WOULD REMOVE
 JUDGES AT 70
Interesting Recommendation I2 Attorney Generals Report.
REVIEWS ALL TRUST SUITS.

Rsaffirms Policy of Insisting on Actual
 Dissolution of Illegal Combinations.
 Asks For More Money to Employ. As
 sistants - Other Reeommendatf6
 For Legislation Which Is Needed.
 The most interesting recommenda- .ion contained in the report of Attor- ney General McReynolds Is for the en- actment of law which will result In the elimination from the federal bench below the supreme court of all judges who have reached the age of seventy years.
 This effort by McReynolds to "os- lerize" members of the federal bench who have reached the age of seventy years is likely to stir up a good denl of discussion.
 In regard to the enforcement of the Sherman antitrust law Mir. Mickey holds says:
 Alleged violations of this law are being constantly reported and an or ganization Is being perfected through which substantial complaints may be promptly investigated and violations of the act vigorously and speedily dealt with. IT this work the services of several district attorneys will be freely used.
 "On March 4. 1913. there were pend ing under this act tifty-two cases, thir ty-five civil, sixteen criminal and one nf xrh fNir five criminal and the one contempt proceeding have since been concluded Since March last eight cases have been instituted. five civil and three criminal. and one of each class has been concluded. At this time forty. nine cases are pending, of which forty three were instituted during former administrations and six during the present"
 The attorney general reviews the dis solution of the Union Paciic-Southern Pacific merger.
 The attorney general makes these additional recommendations:
 Clerks of United States courts should be appointed for specified terms by the courts with the consent and ap- proval of the attorney general and be subject to removal by the president for cause at any time.
 Provision should be made for a re view by the supreme court of the final decisions of the court of customs ap peals by writs of certiorari. to he granted only upon application of the government"
Connecticut western news., 1913-12-11
DIR. W. B. CRAIG ACQUITTED
Dean of Indiana Veterinary College Was Accused of Murderina Or. Hell
 enc Knsbe, Woman Physician.

Dr. William B. Craig. dean of the Indiana Veterinary college, was ac- quilted at Shelbyvllle, Ind. of. the charge of murdering Dr. Helene Knabe. woman physician. in her apart ments in Indianapolis on Oct. 23, 1911.
 After a trial lasting since Nov. 2S, and with only the states evidence presented, n motion of the defense to take the case away from the jury and direct verdict of not guilty was granted by Judge Blair.
 Judge Blair held that the state had introduced no evidence to show that Dr. Craig murdered pr. Knabe.
Connecticut western news., 1913-12-11

ter, to learn whether or not it causes when entering the blood by means or a needle scratch numbness and semi consciousness. such as the young wo man said she suffered from.
 Curare. according to doctors. has a pa,alyzing effect upon the motor nerves. and symptoms of that ailment were exhibited by Mrs. Graf shortly after she felt the prick of something against her wrist
 For several hours three detectives from New York headquarters were In and about Newark, and before depart Ing they consulted with Captain Tuitc fhe. "dn.ittcd they were at work on needle jabbing" rumors
Connecticut western news., 1913-12-11
SCHMIDT TRIAL STARTS.
Jury Completed to Try Self Confessed
 Priest Slayer.

With the selection of James E. Co., ruan, an automobile dealer. and Charles Melton. contracting engi- neer, the jury was completed and the actual trlal of Hans Shmidt, the priest who admits he slew Anna Aumueller in New York, began.
 Little time will be taken up by the state to establish that Schmidt mur- dered the girl. and after that 1t will be a battle of the allenists.
 The district attorney has four Of these ready to swear the priest Is snne. For the defense m equal number will tell the jury they believe he Is insane and was insane when he committed the crime.
Connecticut western news., 1913-12-11
HUGHES AND WILSON AT ODDS

Reported New Jersey Senator Is Not In
 Harmony With Administration.
 Dispatches from Washington state that friction exists between Senator William Hughes of New Jersey and the administration.
 The rift. according to current gossip in the capital, was caused by the dls. tribution of federal patronage. Hughes friends enter warm denials when ques- toned concerning the talk.
Connecticut western news., 1913-12-11
Famous Exile Escape Fails.

A second unsuccessful attempt to escape from exile in Siberia was made by Mme. Catherine Breshkovskaya. grandmother of the Russian revolu- ton" whose case at the time Of her condemnation in March, 1910. aroused widespread interest In Europe and the United States.
Connecticut western news., 1913-12-11
BIG VICTORY FOR THAW.
Sanity Must Be Determined by Federal
 Court, Judge Rules.

Federal Judge Aldrich ruled at Con cord. N. H.. that the question of Harry K. Thaw's sanity would have to he decided by the federal courts.
 The dvciTion was brought about h Thaw's petition to he admitted to ba!,
Connecticut western news., 1913-12-11
EXIT WHITE HOUSE MINT BED
Evergreen Tree Marks Spot Where
 Juiep Ingredient Grew.

The famous Roosevelt mint bed. lo- cated just behind the executive offices, from which T. R. used to have m or. casional Julep manufactured, according to testimony at the Marquette libel hearing, Is gone.
 It had descended during the Wilson administration to such base uses as garnishing for meats. A small ever green tree marks the spot.
Connecticut western news., 1913-12-11
PROBE POISON NEEDLE CASE

Seek to Learn Effect of South Ameri.
 can Drug-5ride Victim.
 Tests will be made in New York with curare. the South American poison sup. posed to have been injected recently into the arm of Mrs. Marjorie Gran. a young bride. in Newark (N. J.) thea.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-10
RUTHVEN'S BOND TO
REMAIN AT $4,000
United States Circuit Court Refuses
to Grant Request Of Pris-
Oner in Atlanta

Atlanta. October 9-The United States
circuit court of appeals today refused
to order reduction in the $4,000 bond
of Alfred l.. Ruthven now serving a
three-year term in the federal prison
here for fraudulent use of the rails.
Ruthven sought to obtain his release
pending an appeal through reduction
of the bond. which he claimed was
fixed to act as a supersedeas after his
conviction in the district court ofSNew
Orleans several months ago. The court
held that the record did not show any
order had been made by the lower
court fixing a bond for any sum to
act as a supersedeas.
Permission to renew the appeal for
a reduction of the bond was granted,
provided the petitioner could show that
such an order had been made. but had
been omitted from the record.
Ruthven promoted a device which he
claimed would prevent collisions on
railroads. He sold thousands OF dollars
worth of stock throughout the south
before he was indicted at New Orleans.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-10
JACKSON GETTING
READY FOR THE FAIR

jackson. Miss, October -(Special)-An
army of workmen-ca carpenters, painters,
whitewas hers and day laborers-are now
employed ON the state fair grounds and
the scene down back of the old capitol
is a busy one.
Secretary Mcdonald says he is deter
mined to have everything in apple pie
order and in readiness before the opening
day of the fair The race track is com
pleted, and is the best half-mile track
in. the state, being saucer-s shaped and
well drained, so that the waters from the
heaviest rains are off in few minutes.
A number of new buildings have been
erected and several of the older ones
have been enlarged and improved so that
there will be place for all would be
exhibitors. The entrance gate has been
moved from in front of the old capitol
about 100 feet to the north so that the
doubl row Of electric lights may be on a
line with the Midway, which extends a
quarter of a mile down the hill to the
grandstand at the race track
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-10
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Treatise on Neighbors

To the Editor of The Age-Herald.
can say a great deal about good
neighbors, but as l have known so little
about bad ones, I can't say much about
what one would naturally suppose to be
disagreeable and fussy people. What are
some of the things that make good
neighbors? First: The consideration of
tn, rights and happiness of others, and
the spirit of Kindness has much to do in
creating a friendly feeling among those
we so often come in close touch with.
And then trouble, and those who have
been tried by the fires of adversely often
make good neighbors and true friends
And why is this? 1t is because these
things enlarge the mind and heart. /
have met people ON the highways of life
who never knew what it was to want
something, and not be able to get it, but
had come to know the sting of poverty.
Many such PEE pie as these have been
strangers to sympathy until misfortune
fell upon them, and they opened their
eyes and hearts to see and feel the
wants of their neighbors. and the thought
that they might be able to give them
comfort brought sunshine into their faces
and wreathed them in beauty. They had
Travelled the rugged path and their hearts
We're flooded with sympathy.
My friend, have you never realized the
comfort and joy that a good neighbor
bring? IL you have not, then you have
missed tenderness that sometimes is
almost pathetic. Have you been sick and
someone would walk into your room
holding in one hand a waiter filled with
food that you could eat, and in the other
hand a bunch of flowers; their manner
ba INN ior Of Il ind, To
you have witnessed a scene like this then
you have felt and known the worth of
a good neighbor. j. LAWLER DARBY.
October 8. 1913.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-10
HAGAN CASE MAY
GO TO JURY TODAY
Arguments Will Be Con-
Guided When Court Con-
venes This Morning

Arguments will be concluded this morn
ing in the case of Thomas L. Hagan on
trial in the first division of the criminal
court, before Judge Samuel E. Greene.
Hasan Is being tried for the killing of
VIII Ellard that occurred some time ago
at Lewisburg The trial has been in
progress for the past two days and many
witnesses have been examined. The de-
PENDANT pleaded not guilty by reason OF
self-defense. Robert NJ Bell is assisting
in the prosecution and will probably make
the closing argument for the state when
the court convenes this morning. W
Judge w. r. Fort completed the docket
in the second division of the. court, and
took UP some of the capital cases set in
the first division. Among the persons
arraigned in the second division was an
old white man named ,Isom Wright. who
was charged with violating the revenue
law. There was no positive testimony
against the defendant and at the instance
of Solicitor j. r. Tate the case was mol
pressed by Judge Fort. Wright contend
ed that he was innocent of the charge
and that his arrest was brought about for
an Interior purpose. sts
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-10
FIVE SENTENCED
TO THE WORKHOUSE
Chattanooga Business Men
Guilty of Violating the
Prohibition Laws

Chattanooga, October 9.-(Special.)-A.
II. Silverman j. +. Davis, NJ. kushnor,
A. SlaboslSy and f. II. Lyons were fined
$50 and costs and sentenced to six months
in the workhouse today by Criminal Court
Judge McReynolds, after members of a
law and order committee had appeared
before the grand jury and exhibited whs-
ky alleged to have been purchased from
them.
1t was stated the Rev. C. c. Edwards,
pastor of the Chamberlain Avenue Bap-
fist church purchased the liquor These
are the first arrests following the an
nouncement by the officials that the state
prohibition laws were henceforth to be
enforced to the letter.
1t was stated tonight that four other
dealers would be ordered up and sem
fenced tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-10
UNDERWOOD SAYS
HE IS FOR TARIFF
ASST NOW STANDS
Efforts to Repeal 5 Per Cent
Discount Provision on
Imports Suffers
Setback

Washington. October g.-Efforts to re-
peal the 5 per cent tariff discount pro-
vision on imports in American ships.
which has aroused the state and treas
ury departments, met setback today
with che return. to the city of Representa-
tive Underwood, chairman of the ways
and means committee, original champion
of the clause.
After Joseph w. Folk, solicitor of the
state department, who advocates repeal
of the provision. had talked with Mr.. IN
derwood, he announced there would be no
development in the matter for several
days. 1t also was stated that President
open. Mr.. Underwood still emphatically
| favors the provision and had no hesl-
fancy in saying so.
THE tariff bill now is a law and 1
am for the bill as 1t stands Mr.. Under
wood declared. IF the President thinks
the issue grave enough to seed {. mes
sage to Congress urging the repeal of the
discount provision. or If he indicates tina,
he wishes it repealed, will call the ways
and means committee together TO consider
the idea. But even then I would not favor
a repeal until thorough nearng had
been Eeld and everything had been said
on both Sides
Mr.. Underwood further stated that he
believed there was misconception in the
department regarding the clause, and
that he believed it would work out advan-
tageously TO this country.
Repeal of the per cent differential
clause of the new tariff law against Wkich
many foreign nations have protested gen
orally and threatened retaliation against
the United States. was lined up today for
passage against congressional leaders, but
was blocked temporarily This came
through fight to secure ii working
quorum in the House. Democratic Lead
ers Underwood and Simmons, after con-
| ferences with Solicitor FOX of the state
department, were agreed that a repeal
was the way out of a foreign tangle and
that view was said to have the APPROVAL
of President Wilson.
Re- resentative Underwood, however
ws-s not inclined to take the initiative in
repeating the clause.
Personally | am satisfied with the bill
as it stands" said he "Bul if the Pres
idcnl wants the provision repealed or
sends a message to that effect. l will call
the ways and means committee to co.,
slider it :"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-10
.BRANDE|S EMPLOYED
BY THE COMMISSION
To Represent Opponents of
5 Per Cent Increase in
Freight Rates

Washington, October 9.--Louis d. Bran
deis has been retained by the Interstate
commence commission to represent the
opponents of the per cent increase In
freight rates proposed by the eastern
railroads.
1t was made clear that Brandeis was
not to be regarded as counsel for the COM
mission, but that he was charged with
the development and adequate presenta-
ton for consideration of all facts, in the
controversy.
1t is expected that the railroads will
lille practically simultaneously their in
crease on October Is or the day before.
The new rates will be at once suspended
by the commission. The case then will
be at issue.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-10
FRITZ THOMPSON
WILL NOT MAKE RACE
Bibb Attorney Declines to
Run for Congress to Sue
coed Underwood.

Tuscaloosa, October (Special.)-J
Fritz Thompson of Centreville an
nounced while in Tuscaloosa today that
he would not make the race for Con-
gress from the Ninth district to sue
coed Oscar Underwood The name OF
Mr.. Thompson has been frequently
mentioned as probable candidate
within the past few weeks. lie stated
that one thing which deferred him
from entering the race was the GER
tainty that the state would be redis-
tricted at the next session of the Leg
islature and Bibb, his home county
uncertainty of the future, he stated
was sufficient to keep him from enter
ing the race, even though he were as
sured of success.
Mr.. Thompson is solicitor of the
fourth judicial circuit and has beer
prominent in state politics fer mans
years.
More than 200 people have been ex-
amined by the physicians in the party
conducting the health campaign
through Tuscaloosa county daring the
past few days and more than so pei
cent of those examined have been found
TO be infected with the hookworm. ac-
cording to the statement of DIR. ID. w
Ward, county health officer who has
been with the party. Dr. Ward stated
that the meetings are being largely at
tended and that the people are coop
Grating with the state health BOARD
and the county health board in the
work, Among the members of the par
ty making addresses are DR.. j. Fraser
Orr, of the state department OF health
Miss Thompson. the anti-tub erculoss S
nurse Judge w. w. Brandon ard DIR.
ID. W. Ward.
The City union of Tuscaloosa will be
address at the Young Mems Christ an
association next Friday night by the
Rev. George Stoves of Bessemer. The
City union is an organization OF the
EpWorth league, the Baptist Young
Peoples societies and the Christian En-
deavor societies of Tuscaloosa and sub
urbs. The subject of the address OF
Dr. Stoves viii be Service"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-10
LADIES' AUXILIARY
IN CHATTANOOGA

Chattanooga, October 9.-(Special. THE
grand lodge of the Ladies Auxiliary to
the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen,
in biennial session today, heard reports
from the grand officers.
The reports show that the order is on
good financial basis, there being a
reserve fund of $l50,000.
Officers will be chosen next Thursday
but no forecast of the list has been given
out. San Francisco, Evansville and Gal
weston have SO far presented invitations
for the grand lodge to hold its 1915 meet
ing.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-10
1898 BALES GINNED IN
TALLADEGA COUNTY

Sylaeauga, October Especial -Ac-
cording to the statement of special gin
ners agent, A. IL. Hackney, of Lincoln
for Talladega county, there has been
ginned in the county up to September rs
5s9s bales of cotton. With the exception
of the year 1911, when 66s2 bales were re
ported for the same period, this Is the
largest for several years.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-10
HEAD ALMOST CUT
OFF WITH KNIFE

Kansas City. October 9.-Chares Sing,
a wealthy naturalized Chinese merchant,
was found murdered In his home here to-
day The head had been nearly severed
with a butcher knife. In the same room
two years ago the body of Sings Ameri-
can wife Grace Kelly Sing, was found
with bullet in the head. The coroner
pronounced it suicide.
1t is said Sings business success aroused
much jealousy among other Chinese.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-10
HEARING OF WALKER
PENSION CASES BEGINS

Montgomery, October 9.-(SpecialD
Hearing of 1875 pension cases from Walker
county began before General Fred S.
Ferguson. special master in the investi-
cation of the state pension rolls, this
morning. The Walker county pensioners
were cited to appear before the master
and show cause why their names should
not be taken off the pension rolls, and
the taking of evidence in the cases Will
probably consume several days.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-10
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, October 8. p. m.-The
storm On the southeastern coast has
apparently spent its force. Winds
have become light or moderate and
rains had ceased at p. IN. tonight. Ii
was still cloudy in the coast sections o!
the Carolnas and rain fell there in
decreasing amounts today.
A depression central in Nebraska or
tonights map is drawing the wind cir
eulation from the south over all the
middle and lower Mississippi valley
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-10

effectual in influencing and fashioning the
lives of the people,
when the various means upon which
we have relied for incidental and informal
training in the vocations have proved to
be inadequate to meet the demands of an
increasingly complex social environment
the failing functions have been trans
ferred by common consent to the school,
the public school-the one educative in
strumentalitH that Is completely under
governmental direction This changing Of
conditions, this breaking away from long
established customs this shifting Of the
offices and processes of vocational train
ing from former agencies to the school,
has produced one of the most perplexing
of educational problems Indeed, the
most important problem confronting state
and nation today is that of providing ade-
quate vocational instruction for the
masses of the people. 1t overshadows
tariff reductions. currency revisions and
preparations for war, for upon its wise
solution depend the peace, prosperity and
happiness of our people individually and
collectively. The person who is adequate
ly trained vocationally is qualified both
for efficiency in citizenship and for sue
cess in life"
At the conclusion of Mr.. Abercrombie $
address he was the recipient of hearty
congratulations from his colleagues He
made a fine impression and predicted a
career of usefulness in the House.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-10
POINCARE DECLINES
TO SEE BULL FIGHT

Madrid. October 9,-President Poincare
of France who is visiting King AL
fonso at Madrid. declined today to attend
gala bull fight which had been ar
ranged in celebration of the F'ranco-Span-
ish festivities. President Poincare is a
noted lover of animals.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-10
Property Transfer in Selma

Selma, October s.-tSpecial.)-Deed
transferring the Union slaughter house
property, John E. Briggs was today re-
corded at the courthouse. The property
was formerly owned by Levi Keonigsthall,
but the purchase price was not made
public Mr.. Briggs has been manager
of the slaughter house for more than Il
year past and will continue to operate
the plant IN the future.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-10
Weather Forecast

Washington, October 9.-Forecast for
Alabama and Mississippi: Fair Friday;
Saturday unsettled, probably showers and
cooler in interior; light variable winds.
Tennessee: Fair Friday, probably fol-
lowed by showers by night; Saturday
clearing and colder.
Georgia: Fair Friday and probably Sat
urday; light, variable winds.