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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-09
ASKS CONGRESS FOR
MONEY TO CONTINUE
WORK FOR ECONOMY
President Taft Sends Special
Message Asking $3.50, 900.
Calls Attention to
Savings Made

Washington, January S.--Congress was
asked to appropriate $25000o for contin-
uins the inquiry OH economy and eff
cheney into the executive departments of
the government by President Taft to-
day. The President points out there can
be no greater service rendered the coun-
try than that of the continuance of the
work of the commission until some form
of organization is provided for contin-
uously doing this kind of work under
the leadership of the executive The
President expressed the opinion that the
technique and procedure of every branch
and office of the government should be
submitted to the painstaking examination
as that given those on which reports
have been made. To do This, President
Taft says that ample funds must be pro-
vided and he asks that Congress make
the $250,OOO appropriation by March for
the incoming President.
In my opinion this is not a matter In
which the Congress should assume that
public money Will be unwisely spent"
says Mr. Taft, ''at a total cost of about
$230.000 during the q months covered by
the work Of the commission facts have
been developed and recommendations have
been made by the fusionists that il fol-
lowed will result in the saving of millions
of dollars each year.
This has been done under the pres
sure of inadequate funds and uncer-
tainties which interfered with the maxi
ing of plans which could not be COM
pletely executed within a few months.
1t would be very much to the advan-
tage Of the thrifty administration If
the chief magistrate We're authorized to
spend whatever amount he may deem
to be necessary within the .lext two
years, the only conditjn attaching,
being that he render account of
the stewardship of exk ..ditures."
Referring to the fact that 1t has not
been possible for the commission to
make final detailed reports on moro
than a few OF the hundreds of offices
in Washington, the President said the
reports submitted Will serve TO Illus
trate the character of results which
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-09
TELLS OF AID TO
MADERO REVOLT
Freija Handled Check for
$4,000 From Yucatan
Mahogany Firm

New Orleans, January S-The Senate
committee which is investigating Mcxi-
can conditions heard testimony TO-DAY
concerning contributions which were
made to the Madero revolutionary fund
in 1911 through New Orleans agents.
Fernando Freija, Spaniard, admitted
that he handled a cneck for $4,000 in
April, 1911, which represented contri-
button made by a mahogany firm Of
Yueatan. The money was paid to Pino
Suarez, now vicc-president of Mexico
by Freija according to his testimony.
Senator William Alden Smith, chairman
of the committee, who is conducting the
investigation here, Questioned F'reiJa
closely and learned that when this con-
tlibution was received the Madero revo-
luton was hard pressed for war funds
and that MexIco's vice-president, then
levclutionist, conducted his part of the
cor spiracy against Porffrio Diaz from
this city. was living from hand to
MOUTH"
Freija told the committee of number
OF shipments of arms and ammunition
which he had made within the past year
TO the MaderO faction in Mexico, and
declared that each shipment was made
with the knowledge and consent of the
Washington administration.
Freija stated that he had been offici-
ally informed that he could ship war
supplies without molestation to the act-
ual government Of Mexico and denied
that he had sent any such supplies to
fevoutionists. opposed TO Madero.
In the matter Of the $4,000 confrihu-
tion paid to Senior Pine, Senator Srlith
sought TO ascertain if the contributor
had any relation with an American trust
said to be interested in the production
If iute in Yueaian Freija could not en-
tighten the committee on this point.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-09
Representatives of Window
Glass Interests Deny
Existence of Trust
CENTRAL RESERVE
BANK CRITICISED
Emphatic Warming Given Before Glass
Subcommittee by Former Secre-
tary of the Treasury Shaw.
Hear Business Men Next
THE DAY IN CONGRESS.


Senate. Convened at noon.
Resumed consideration of omnibus
claims bill.
Argument of House managers in
trial of Judge Archibald begun before
court of Impeachment.
Adjourned at 6;nl =. IN. until noon
today
House: Convened at noon.
Considered miscellaneous legislation.
Tariff revision hearing on earthen-
ware and glassware schedule begun by
ways and means committee. Chairman
Underwood announcing that present
tariff on pottery. probably would be
unchanged.
Loans and securities of national
banks formed subject of inquiry at
hearings of money trust" investigat-
ing committee.
Former Secretary of Treasury Shaw
testified at Glass currency reform
committees hearing.
Alleged Brazilian pool of shipping
trust again was subject of inquiry be-
fore merchant marine committee.
Military affairs committee COM
peted appropriation bill carrying
s93. $40 III, and viii report it after pass
age of Indian and postoffice appro-
priation bills.
President Taft In special message
urged s250,O0o appropriation for con-
tinuanee of work of economy and ef-
ficienoy commission.
Repeal of act prohibiting for live
years killing of fur seals on Pribilof
island was urged by President Taft
in special message.
Representative Dupre introduced bill
providing for celebration of Tooth an
niversary of battle of New Orleans In
1915 and appropriating $4,000 for pur-
pose.
Adjourned at SIS p. m. until noon
today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-09
PRATT CITY NEGRO
GROWS PRIZE CORN
Wins Second Prize by Grow
ing 200 Bushels on
One Acre


Montgomery. January s.--fspeciaI1--
A jefferson county negro won the sec
ond prize in the state corn contest ar
cording to an announcement made to-
day by the department of agriculture
and Industries. The name of the negro
Is Isaac D. Martin of Pratt CITY. and
he raised 800 bushels of corn on one acre
of land. The prize awarded him is $50
Ihe hrst prize was awarded to Bennie
Owens of Ware. Elmore county. Owens
produced 2S4A bushels of corn on one
acre of land the largest yield on sin
gle acre ever made in Alabama. or in
any other southern state, according to
the belief of the department of agricul-
ture. The prize for the largest yield is
$3.50
The third prize was awarded to Willie
Atchlson Of Mecalla. Jefferson county
making the second prize to go to that
county. .Atchison received 500 for grow
Ing 1873 1-10 bushels on one acre of. lind
In addition to the three state prizes
each of the successful contestants will
receive So as she county prize for the
largest corn Yield.
The first prize in the state corn contest
was awarded Last year to e. A. Kim
brough of Alexander City, who pro-
duced 224s4 bushels of corn on an acre
of land.
The prizes We're awarded by a commit
tee of three montgomery men, consist
ing of w. A. Gayle. WI Martin. state
land agent, and j. b. Stephens Several
officials of the agricultural department
we're present at the meeting.
The names of the winners in the sew,
eral counties of he state VIII be an
nounced within the next few days. as IL
will require some time to compile the
lst,r although passed upon by the COM
mittee.
The agricultural department regard the
achievement IF Isaac Martin as unprece-
dented in the state. So far as is known,
he Is the first negro in the state, who
has ever figured to any extent In any
agricultural contest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-09
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1--Achbald hears acts arraigned in bitter
terms.
National banking laws ineffective.
Second schedule taken up before COM
mittee.
Capitulation OF Adrianople sure in
next few days.
ITO organize Y. NJ. C. A. at Gadsden-
3-To check disease through publicity
Smith declared innocent of MeGil
murder.
4-Editorial comment.
5-Commission demands to know back
ers for Kelly project.
Compares Birmingham's police with
Atlanta's.
Administration of justice costly in
jefferson
Prepare for meeting Friday.
Weatherly talks to real newsboy.
6-Womans page.
1-Sports.
s-Unionist party to abandon tariff.
9-Great production of iron and steel
lO-Deplores status of public school sys-
tenn in Alabama.
IL Examiners going over state banks.
13-Markets.
H. -England's attitude puzzling.
Caution used in tariff revision.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-09

Washington. January s.-Navy depart
ment officials said tonight that no appre-
hension was felt for the safety of the
repair ship Panther, which left New
York last Thursday for Guantanamo,
Cuba, In which port she was due to-
night or tomorrow. Officials strenuously
deny reports that the vessels of the At
iantic fleet now en- route to the winter
drill grounds off Guantanamo. had been
instructed TO try to pick up the Panther
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-09
TYLER GOODWIN
VISITS CAPITAL
Stephens Nominated to Be
the Postmaster of
Gadsden
by c. f. STEWART

Washington, January s.-(Speclala-
Tyler Goodwin, chairman OF the demo-
cratic state committee, is in Washington
today comforting with members of the
Alabama delegation. 1t is said that Mr..
Goodwin will probably be a candida te
for United States district attorney for
the middle district. Whether or not his-
visit 10 Washington was for the purpose
OF promoting his interests In that direc-
ton, Mr.. Goodwin did not say II was
learned definitely, however, that he is
being urged Tor the place and that he
has it under 4dvisement.
+ Watt r. Brown d Ragland was also
at the capitol today comforting with tbe
Alabama representative. but Mr.. Brown
said that his vigit to Washington was a
business one. pure and simple, and bad
no connection With politics. Mr.. Brown
is being urged by many friends as a
candidate for ieutenant-governor
The following names were sent to the
senate to be postmasters: Harvey e.
Berkstresser. DadevilIe: George w. Rus
sell Eufaula Thomas H. stephens.
Gadsden; sylyanus L.. Sherrell. Hails-
vile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-09
WALL STREET WOULD
CONTROL RESERVE
Shaw Issues Emphatic Warning
Against. Currency Plan Proposed
by Monetary Commission

Washington. January SAN emphatic
warning from former Secretary of tho
Treasury Leslie NJ. Shaw that a central
reserve bank, such as proposed by the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-09
Will Fall Either Directly to
Besiegers or to Euro
pean Pressure
AUSTRIAN ACTION
CAUSES CONCERN
Has Given No Sign of Demobilization
Although Seryia Has Made Every
Observation-Disclosures
Conference Doing Little

London. January s.-The capituiation Oh
Adrianople WILL in the opinion of the Bai-
kan plenipotentiaries. take place WITHIN
few days, either directly to the besieginf
forces or through European pressure
Pending some fresh development the Ba
kan delegates are keeping in closest touca
With the ambassadors because they ara
aware that some of the questions they
have most at heart depend almost entirely
on the will of the powers.
Meanwhile the ambassadorial conference
is doing little hoping that the Adrian-
ople difficulty will solve itself. in soma
manner, and thus make interference by
the powers unnecessary. Moreover, the
action OF the ambassadors is hampered
by the previous agreement that they must
be unanimous in any decision requiring
active interference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-09

New Years Reception Cancelled
St Petersburg, January S.=The
New Years reception at the winter
palace on January IA, has been can
celled, owing, it is understood to the
illness of the Empress and Dowager
Empress
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-09
Intervention May Be Necessary

Should the rail- OF Adrianople still De ue-
layed now that the conference is snspend-
cd, it might become imperative for Eu-
rope to intervene; otherwise Europe would
lose the prestige emitting her to dictate
her will in smaller matters. such as cre-
ating an autonomous Albania and par-
ttioning the Aegean islands.
| One suggestion is that failing better
solution. Adrianope might be ceded to the
powers, who could transfer 1t to the al
| lies after permitting the Turkish garrison
| to depart with the honors OF war, and
guaranteeing other conditions, as the res
ervation of religious and property rignts
! to the Turks and the creation of certain
courts for the trial of civil suits arising
between the Mussulmans. Some of those
among the advanced section of the allied
delegates are OF the opinion that now
that they have paved the way for tho
expulsion of Turkey from Europe, the
powers ought to complete the work by
removing Islam from Constantinople and
transforming the Turkish capital into an
autonomous city under European control.
ard that they should study some system
With the object OF giving q real civiiizea
government to Asia Minor IL such steps
| are Hot tdntu, tiicy ueCistlS thul tic ioib
there win be a repetition In Asia Minor OF
what has just occurred in the Balkans.
Allies Are Amused
! Tse allies, especially the Servians and
| Montenegrins, are amused at the sensi-
| tiveness the Turks displayed at the sud-
den suspension of the last sitting of tho
peace conference by the presiding officer.
! NJ Novakovitch, and their insistence that
strict etiquette should be observed. rhs
allies remark that Turkey seems TO have
forgotten the contemptuous manner in
which she treated the Balkan states and
their diplomatic representatives before
the war.
Ore Of the gravest aspects OF the stu-
alton, unbiased observers view IL. Is
the failure of Austria to give any sign of
demobilization in spite of Servias S sac
rfices for a peaceful solution, Servia
even going so far as to evaeuate the
Adriatic coast. Austria's action in tho
opinion of some, is explained by the fact
that Emperor Francis Joseph, owing TO
his advanced age. has practically abdi-
Gated the direction of affairs to the
crown prince The prince is entirely in
the hands of the most reactionary ele-
ments, who are strongly opposed to the
resurrection of the Servian and Slav
races, and, wishing to take advantage of
IGuropes desire to avoid a great war.
are imposing unjust conditions both on
Servia and Montenegro.
Fresh Instructions
The Constantinopie correspondent OF
the Times announces that fresh nstruc-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-09

lcentlnaed on Paxe EIshD
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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-08-30

care of themselves. provided the city
does not destroy the refuse collected.
l have lived in the lower end of
Paiolo valley for the past few months.
ana up to a day or so ago have not
seen the semblance OF garbage wa
gen. when-wCnder Of wonders one
or those rare mammals appeared on
the scene and removed a couple OF
boxes filled with cans that | had care
fully placed in the corner of the yard,
but overlooked another box Of unburn-
able rubbish sitting alongside these
cans Now, have a suggestion which
| think might help to eliminate part
OF the expense of collection and prove
source Of revenue to the city, and
it is this:
The local can factory and the can
nerfes think enough of the few cents
earned from the scrap tin in their
factories that they save it all, and
ship it to the coast to be made over
again. Don't you think the city could
make a little money from the thous-
ands or tins collected in month to
pay large portion of the expense
in collection? Thanking you in adj
vance, am,
JUST A. KNOGKER
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-08-30
THE ATMOSPHERE CLEARED

The territorial grand jury's action in acquit-
ting William g. Chalmers of responsibility for
the death of child struck by his automobile
does more than free citizen of an ugly charge
it clear the atmosphere for the entire city.
The jury has gone carefully into the evidence
pro and con offered in the case Charges made
publicly that Chalmers was driving recklessly,
and other charges that the authorities we're not
handling the matter fully, and fairly, result
ed in a thorough inquiry by the territorial body.
The jurors called a very large number of wit
nesses before them and made careful examina-
ton of these witnesses. The result is yindica-
ton Of Mr.. Chalmers that settles the question Of
his personal responsibility in the negative He
is entitled TO be.as fully vindicated in the press
as by the grand jury, and the Star Bulletin is
glad to be able to record that this welLknown
citizen, man of family and man who has
keenIy felt the gravity Of the situation, has been
finally, completely and authoritatively cleared
This paper, throughout a case that has attract
ed more than ordinary attention, has insisted
only on the right Of the public to know the facts
and TO be informed as to responsibility for the
accident. The grand jury investigation has been
the best possible thing for Honolulu. 1t has
shown that human life even if that life is the life
Of q child Of poor and obscure parents, is to be
held Of high importance, and that the loss Of hui
man life by accident is to be made the subject of
thorough investigation That the investigation
was as farreaching and as keen as the grand
jury could make it, only adds to the complete
ness with which Mr.. Chalmers is freed of per-
sQnal accountability for a tragedy whose nature
demanded full exnIanati0n
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sWaTTING THE FLY

Honolulu, T. H., Aug. 80, 1913.
Editor Honolulu Star-Bulletin,
Sir:--In last nights paper you pub
lishcd the announcement of the dis
trict attorneys office that a swat
the-fly'' ordinance is to be placed on
the books along with soma other more
or less useless appendages to the city
COVE rnment. and | would like q word
il your valuable space will afford.
/ would suggest that rather than
have an anti-fly ordinance for che res
idents to violate, it would be
more in keeping with the funny
t.l.ngs of the kona weather that a
garbage system be first established,
and then the flies will be able to take
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-08-30
CASE IN POM.

The committee on county and municipal affairs
shall report on all matters pertaining to city plan
ming, building permits and inspection municipai art
and architecture, the construction and maintenance
OF roads, sidewalks, bridges and parks and all other
municipal improvements which shall tend to pre-
serve and add to the attractveness Of the city Of
Honolulu It shall also consider all questions of To-
cal government administration other than those mat
ters relating local legislation health and santa
ton and finance
This is one Of the proposed committees of the
Greater Honolulu Chamber of Commerce.
Even a casual survey Of the powers and duties
given the committee shows what an important
part itcould take just now in helping mould the
progress of Honolulu,
*City planning that alone is big factor in
city progress, and now almost neglected factor
The Outdoor Circle is doing more city planning
than any other organization.
And so on through the list of activities the
committee will undertake.
NThe construction and maintenance of roads
there is boundless opportunity for helping
Honolulu along right lines. The present uncer
tain municipal policy regarding roads shows
what need there is for capitalization of public
opinion on bodybuilding materials and methods
Such committee, working with the supervisors
and the city engineer, would be of immense ser
vice Itcould, providing this chamber is a really
representative community organization, speak
for the great majority of Honolulu's taxpayers
who now have no opportunity to become vocal
But this proposed Greater Chamber cannot
De representative, it cannot be organized at all
unless there is general and hearty cooperation
to give it representative membership
It's the old question of a united community
given new significance by a concrete plan to
make that unity possible and give it greatest eff
fectiyeness and driving power.
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A FESTIVE SENATOR

Senator Hitchcock's open break with his par
tn will hardly be repaired in time for the Demo
cratic majority to have the benefit of his vote on
the final adoption of the tariff bill The fight
ing senator from Nebraska some time ago gave
evidence that he would refuse to be bound by the
Democratic caucus, and his denuncatien of the
caucus system in the senate yesterday indicates
that instead Of becoming reconciled, he is more
bitter than ever in his opposition
Hitchcocks split with his party has come
about because his proposal for graduated pro
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-08-30
MANY COUNTRIES
W Ill EXHIBIT
in SAN FRANCISCO

The apparent frequency of the
cabled news that this country and
that country would not exhibit at the
big California fair might lead some
people to believe that Hawaii, TERRA
del Fuego, Santo Domingo and few
ether out-of-the-way places were about
all that were planning to exhibit, and
that the Panama. Pacific Exposition
was going to be frost. A studied
view of the situation will, however,
brighten things up considerable
While disappointmen is felt that a
few of the great nations will fail to
respond, it is noted today that twen-
ty-seven of the forty-nine countries in
vited to hold exhibitions at the Pana-
Ima-Pacific exposition in San Francis
CO have accepted Eight have declined
and fourteen have not yet replied, but
some of the latter are known to be
about to accept.
The present status is more than IA
yorable regarding acceptance and re-
lection, and stands as follows:
ustria-Hungary is sending COM
mission to Investigate the question.
italy Will surely U0 represented, dt
lament having already appropriated
$500, 900. Russia, which has now no
commercial treaty with the. United
States, will not participate. although
relations with the United States. are
becoming less unfriendly
! Among the fourteen governments yet
undecided are several of the great
powers of the world A curious fea-
ture' of the list is the recorded ac-
ceptance Of Canada, although Great
Britain has declined.
The countries which have accepted
the invitation are Argentina, Bolivia
Brazil Canada, Chilli, China, Costa Ri
ca, Cuba, Denmark, Dominican Repub-
, lie, Ecuador, France, Guatemala, Hay.
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Large IHRONG
ATTENDS TALK
At y. N. c. 4.

Local business and professional
men, to the number Of IS. we're |ll
attendance at the injecting Of the Al
|exander Hamilton Nustitutc Club In
Cooke Hall, Young Mems Christian
Association building Vast evening W
e. Hall. Of Cation. Neil and Company
presided. the first address Of the
evening being delivered By Percy n.
Pond, who spoke. on the relative
claims OF the landlord. the laborer.
the capitalist and the promoter, on
the proceeds Of an enterprises
II. F. Wichman led the discussion
OF the present high cost Of living.
while Paul super presented the 50
luton Of the first problem. which con-
cerned the erection Of . cement mill
and the methods Of securing and hold
ing labor The club now has an en-
rollment OF 35 members, who viii
gather in Cooke Hail for their next
meeting september ~.
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THE star-Bulletin invites free and
frank discussion in this column on all
legitimate subjects of current interest.
Communications are constantly re-
ceived to which no signature is at
tached. This paper will treat as con-
fidential signatures to letters if the
writers so desire. but cannot give
space to anonymous communications.
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ii, Honduras, Japan, Liberia, Mexico,
Netherlands, Nicaragua. Norway. Pa
mama, Peru. Portugal. Salvador. Swe-
DEM and Uruguay
The following have declined: Bull
saria, Egypt. Great Britain. Morocco.
Russia, Servia, Siam and Turkey
The countries that have not acted
upon the invitation finally are Abys-
sinia, Austria-Hungary, Belgium. Co.
lombia, Germany. Greece, Italy, Mon
tenegro, Paraguay. Persia, Roumania,
Spain, Switzerland and Venezuela.