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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-03
NOBLE TO PASS ON NM
New York Engineer Will Az
as to Pearl Harbor

Washington. Aug ALFRED ".
New York. an engineer OF prom,r..
TO be sent to Hawaii immedia,.,~ ys
Navy Department to inves,is.,. " Z,
tons with regard TO the Pea,
drydock. the immense struc,ur, ~,
collapsed several months ago a.. Ms
eral years OF work and the ern.. ~
OF 100000. The accident was dns J.
foreseen geological conditions :
The Navy Department ANNOUNCE.
after carefully considering the u
made BY the special board h..,c
Rear Admiral Stanford. chief ~ -
reau Of Yards and Docks, relati,s !, .
construction Of drydock at Pes, q
Dor. and the results OF exhaustiv. 1V'
and tests made by them, II wa,
that before further definite ac.,,.
taken the opinion Of an expert .n,'
in civil life should he obtained
The departments statement uv,
Mr.. Noble is regarded throushor, =
country as one who Is at the hsss :,
profession. and he has had srea,
ence in various parts ~ the wo,,a ~
engineering problems similar to tina, :.
scented in Hawaii
II is hoped that Mr. Mobiles r.por :.
be made early in September ana -
definite action can then he taken n,
department. The special board IA,
hcially Informed the department ,hs, !.
drydock can he built. but 10 ellmin,,. !,
possible risk Il was decided TO obtai, :.
best engineering opinion from c,ul.w
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-03
u. S. STEEL'S JULY RATE
REACHES EIGHTY PER CEN |

tons for PENNSYLVANIA Railroad bridge
$500 tons for a power station for the
commonwealth Edison Company at chi
cago. .O65 tons bridges on the Lousvllle
q Nashville. l.46O tons for an extension
of the Pittsfield plant of the General hlec-
trio Company. 1900 tons for apartment
buildings i'm New York city, 1000 tons
for a gas producer building FOR the Penn
svlvania Steel Company and 1900 tons
of mates for a gas holder for shipment
10 Canada.
In July the fabricatng shops booked
10000 tons, the placing of orders being
stimulated by the active competition
among the shops and mills The United
states government will receive tenders on
Tuesday for 1900 tons of steel plates
and structural shapes for the construction
OF a new battleship.
The low prices prevailing for pig iron
finally developed something like a buying
movement last week Contracts We're
placed for upward of 10000 tons, Of which
1l5.0OO tons were basic and standard Bes-
semer iron. The bulk Of the buying was
In the Pittsburgh district. where sales
of steel making iron were close to 5000
tons. Sales Of foundry goods aggregated
81 on to 5000 tons, about half of this tom
mage going to Buffalo furnaces, where
prices were irregular. ranging from 20
cents to 81 ton on No. 2 foundry. The
result Of the heavier buying was an ad-
vance Of q To 10 cents a ton on foundry
grades. and furnaces also were asking
more for Stpelma king iron
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-03
STREETCAR LETTER Boyy
Successful Operation in a Small p,
lish City,

Some years ago" writes the "a.
States Consul at Huddersfed, E,Y,,.
the Huddersfeld corporation inay,,.
ed under special contract with N. s.
eminent Postoffice Department, A uy,
for gathering letters In boxes On -,
cars which has proved a great co,v.,
fence II has not been possible 10 ,,,,
tain the names OF any other English a,
OF towns which employ such a sys,,
although there may he some tina, n,
copied the Huddersfeld plan.
Regular street cars 20 the nunbs 4
sixty carry an iron letter box hum
a rail at the rear OF the car, easly
moved and attached. The slot in tn
boxes is large enough to receive j..
letter or single paper. As often as o.,
an hour, from O'Clock In the morn.
until 10 o'clock at night, the contvr-
on the car removes the box and ,aks |
into a special Office devoted 10 that D.
pose by the tram line department. a. |
central point which is passed by all al
during their regular runs The co.!1l
tor there places the box on a shelf des,
mated for that purpose. takes from q
other shelf an empty box and sttac.s
II 10 his car, and then proceeds on j
uay. As this IL done az a regular VI.
ing point, no time IS lost by this al:
tional work Of the conductor. Every ,.s
special collectors gather all the let,1
from boxes thus left and carry them 4
the postoffice.
Not only DO passengers make Us. !
this means Of posting their letters B,
people along the routes can he in vlitl
at any regular stopping place and cer1r
their letters I'm the box during the b-s
time necessary for passengers 10 g, Z
or of the cars. and IL is not prohiots
for the conductor, In case the car
moving. 10 take letters from a perS.
and put them in this box, which is III
over the rear rail. and in easy reach IN
the platform OF the car. as well as ~
the road. or person may sigma 2
tram TO stop. as II he were intend!ns
board the car, and t~sn mail his ls..'
giving the conductor penny q cear
the usual single rare. Inc cohl-e.'
punching a ticket the same "a Tor -
The outlying districts 10 which the ct1
on some Of the lines run. make ~
use OF the system. In this way iers'
may De mailed and delivered al 7
postoffice every hour during the "a
whereas If deposited IN pillar boxes
branch Offices they would ne gahss
much less frequently
The corporation owns and furris1
the boxes, and the Postof'ce Deparin'1
pays q so a year for tho service and i
transportation on cars Of collectors y
have to travel soma Of their routes
car. II cannot he called source Of II
enue 20 the tram line department i
is generally recognized rs a very 81
convenience 10 a large number Q.
zens. The chairman 81 the tram ID,
partment states that there mas
been any complaint made of the .rsj
or delay OF letters deposited in thes !!
boxes"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-03
DISCUSSES BOND MARKET
National City Bank Letter
Takes Up Price Decline.
NO PROOF OF CONSPIRACY
Failure to Safeguard Govern
ment 2 Per Cents Should
Be Remedied, 1t Says,

The decline in the price Of government
bonds and the charge that II is due to a
conspiracy among the New York banks
TO stave off the proposed currency legis-
lation are discussed in the monthly let
ter of the National City Bank. which for
more than one hundred years. beginning
with the issues to finance the War Of 1872.
has been one Of the principal purchasers
Of government bonds.
The announcement by the Secretary NJ
the Treasury of his intention 10 increase
by $25OooO00 To $4,000 900 the deposits Of
the government with national banks in
cities Of The South aud West. says the
letter. had an Immediately strengthening
effect upon the government bond market.
Since the introduction of the currency bill
there had been a decline in the price Of
2 per cent bonds. At one time in July
they sold as low as 20.
The bankers Of the country are inter
ested In the bonds TO the extent of more
than s70o.000Oo0. There is no active de-
mand for them. and the bankers are not
forcing them upon the market. The de-
cline in prices has caused no little irrita-
zion in Washington. and the Secretary OF
the Treasury has declared his belief that
IA conspiracy exists in New York TO AFFECT
currency legislation.
The letter says that il would seem that
some evidence OF the charge ought to be
offered.
The decline in the price OF bonds foi-
lowed immediately upon the introduction
of the Glass-Owen currency bill. The
Nature to safeguard the IS in this bill
was the result of an oversight The com
uittee intended to make the refunding
Sf the IS permlssive. instead Of compul-
sorry. and to change the amount to be re-
funded from 10 per cent to per cent
annually
II is the opinion of both currency com
s11ittees Of Congress that the bill should
he so amended as not to interfere with
itbe right of the banks to take out circula-
ltion against the 2 per cent bonds now
owned or hereafter acquired by them up
10 the full amount of their capital under
the existing law.
In view OF the charges that con
ispiracy exists on the part Of New YORK
banks 10 depress the market price of gov
eminent bonds" says the letter, 1T VIII be
interesting TO review the transactions OF
this bank during the month. The total
{purchases during the month of July, 1913
lwere s1,366.11O: the total sales amounted
TO S97O,S0O. leaving a net increase In
holdings of s395.310."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-03
BANK CLOSES ITS DOORS
Arkansas Concern Had S460,00O De
posts and 100000 Surplus.

Forest City. Ark, Aug. 2-The Bank
of Forest City. capitalized al $4,000. with
deposits Of $4,000 and surplus Of $1,000.
closed its doors here to-day. notice
stated that the action was taken by order
of the board Of directors.
According TO a report of the bank in
March the assets were listed as follows:
Loans and discounts. $4,000; due from
other banks. $4,000; cash On hand ana
exchange. $4,000.
The bank, it is said, did an annual busi-
nss, Of from $4,000 to $4,000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-03
RECEIVER FOR TIRE COMPANY

Boston, Aug To straighten out a
financial tangle caused by the failure Of
the Atlantic National Bank Of Provi-
dence last April. Judge Dodge. Of the
United States District Court. to-day APP
pointed Robert c. Fischer, OF New York.
receiver for the Walpole Tire and Rub
Der Company. Of WalpOle. Mass.
The Walpoie Company is entirely sol
vent. is doing prosperous business
and has assets of S4.126,G35, against Ii
abilities OF $l.35$.359, but because It
YVES fnancied by the suspended bank it
has been unable TO meet it's obi cations
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-03
JAPANESE FESTIVAL CARS.

Most japanese towns have a shrine or
temple dedicated 10 the tutelary deity OF
the city At Ueno, in the lga province,
several beautifully decorated cars are
kept at the shrine. and figure annually
In a curious procession.
When the day of the festival arrives
hundreds Of pious worshippers drag the
cars nv means Of ropes through the gayly
decorated streets Of the city-thereby,
they believe greatly pleasing the gods OF
the shrine. The cars are wonderful ex-
amples Of Japanese decorative art. richly
ornamented with gliding and lacquer
Worthwhile World.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-03
SIXTEEN. MILE tunnel

one OF the most striking develop1s
OF unprecedented length with a v.'
decreasing their grades across the n,.
tain SUBMITS. The latest announce.
in this connection Is that Of the ava.
Pacific Railroad. which states X
70 undertake the construction short
a tunnel that will be by far the lo,..
vet constructed. II Is 20 be cult -
lis pass through the Rocky Moina1
IL will be sixteen miles IN length and !.
cost S40o0.oo. This ia some four =.
longer than the well known Simpoh !.
mel through the Alps and the esuns,
time Of construction - seven Wt'
Scientific American
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-03

There was much good cheer at the an
nual outing Of the on-Commssioned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-03

Major General John T. . Ryan and
Lieutenant Colonel r. F. Walton OF his
staff. will leave to-day for the camp OF
the 81 Brigade. near Glens Falls. y. Y.
10 remain for several days.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-03

Brigadier General Necessary Butt was
at Vichy. France. July 81 He was re-
ported to be getting strong again. His
address while abroad is the banking
house OF Morgan. Harjes & Co.. No. 81
Boulevard Haussman. Paris.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-31
IRISH Home RULE
PARTY IN 4 Gain

Londonerry, ireland. Jan. 31-The
Irish home rule party won a notable
victory over the unIouIsts yesterday.
Nogg, nationalist, was given a major
ity Of 81 over Colonel PaKeuuam,
unionist The seat has been held
since 1900 by Marquis Hamilton, re-
Gently elevated To the house OF Lords.
Both candidates are protestant. The
victory gives the nationalists a ma
OF the members in parliament
from the province OF Ulster in the
house OF commons. There were extra
ordinary efforts by both parties 10
bring electors to the polls Many
sick and iufrm were taken in ambu-
Iauces. out Of total OF 5,462 voters,
5,241 cast their ballots.
Announcement OF the result OF the
polling was followed by extraordinary
scenes. Pentup excitement of the
pOpulace was vented in wild demon
strations A Geafening tornado of
shrieks. cheers and Kisses broke loose,
accompanied by the firing Of revoivers
in the air The nationalists sang
"A Nation once Again and the uaiOu
lists responded with Rule Britannia
There was much stone throwing by
rival crowds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-31
SAFE BLOWN And
STORE is BURNED

Chicago, Jan. 31-For four hours
early today Michael Roser 65, lay
bound and gagged on a floor of North
side department store, where he had
been left by safeblowers, and watched
smoke curling up from smoldering
blankets, used by the thieves to dead
en- the sound OF the explosion. Fear
full he would be burned to death, Roser
with d superhuman effort, freed him
self and telephoned an alarm TO the
police and fire departments. When the
latter arrived the interior OF the build
ing was in flames. The structure and
contents were destroyed with 3 loss
OF $500
The safeblowers, four in number.
broke into the store shortly after mid
night, according to Roser, and were
only a few minutes in blowing the
safe, and escaped with $1,000
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-31

entry any person convicted of or ad-
hitting the commission of a crime in
yolving moral turpitude, providing it
is not purely a political offense
ALIENS MUST ANSWER QUERIES.
Further, Secretary Nagel declared an
alien may be compelled TO answer
yes" or mo" to any pertinent ques-
tion regarding his admissability. If
PEI mitted to refuse he maintained
that the immigration service might
as well adjourn"
The alleged information against Cas-
tro was furnished the department OF
commerce and labor by the state de-
partment, and Secretary Nagel, in his
decision, frankly admits that, but for
the state departments action, Castro
probably would have been admitted
without question. "Cipriano Castro's
former position as president of Vene-
zuela,' he added. would under ordi-
nary circumstances have furnished
further inducement for such action"
NAGEL DIsCLAIMs DISCRIMINATION.
The immigration bureau, he declar-
ed. had followed the same course in
this case as that pursued in any other
where Official warning had been given
regarding the character OF an alien.
1t is officially charged" said Mr.
Nagel, that Castro, while president
Of Venezuela and in full possession OF
the authority of that state. directSd the
killing of Paradez without trial or hear.
ing Of any kind, Paradez at that time
having been made a prisoner while en-
gaEed in revolt against Castro"
CASTRO To APPEAL To COURTS.
New York. Jan. 3l.-As soon as Har
/ old A. Content, Castro's attorney, re
/ ceived word that Secretary Nagel had
+ ordered his clients deportation, he
said that he would apply Immediately
fo- a writ Of habeas corpus TO act a.
a stay in the execution OF the govern
ment's decision. Mr.. Content at ones
started TO look for a federal Judge u
whom he might make the application
/ Former President Castro Of Vene
zuela walked the streets Of New YorI
this afternoon, temporarily a free mar
under federal writ OF habeas corpus
The question Of making the writ per
aaaent wiI be heard Friday next.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-31
NOW
USE SLUNGSHOTS

London, Jan. 31.-British suffragets
have adopted the slungshot as weap-
on in their campaign. With it they
hurl at the heaven, leaden discs stamp
ed with votes for women"
AS a consequence of the newness
Of them to this arm their aim is not
good and the damage has not been
great. The disc, however, is said by
doctors TO be capable of killing a
man.
Actress "Jacky" Me,ford was fined
SO on a charge Of bombarding shop
windows with a slungshot frfom the top
OF an omnibus.
Suffragets continue to set fire to
the contents Of letter boxes. Several
thousand boxes were destroyed this
morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-31

passage of the French bill to give wo-
men the right to vote for representa-
tives in congress. The hearing was
held In the largest house committee
room, which was almost filled to ca
pacity, before stenOgraphers in the
building began TO desert their Offices
and join the demonstration.
Of ALL AGES.
WOmen Of all ages, some in waving
plumes, silks, satins and furs, stood
throughout the hearing. A few had
chairs and others camped on the floor
surrounded by their wraps, hats and
parasols.
Mrs. Clark Colby of Portland plead
ed for a constitutional amendment pro
hibiting states from disfranchising cit,
izens Oh account of sex. Declaring that
the Constitution says representatives
shall be chosen by the people of the
several states" she asked, Are wo,
men people?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-31
All Men On FurIough Are
Ordered Back to
Regiments.
DELEGATES SUMMONED
However. Public Opinion in
Europe Is Overwhelmingly
Against War.

London, Jan. 31.-The Turkish gov
ernment has ordered the Ottoman
peace delegates to leave London at
once for Constantinople, according to
despatch.
Sofa, Jan. Sit is believed Bull
garian and Servian troops besieging
the fortress of Adrianople purpose to
take the place by storm regardless of
the sacrifice of life such an attack will
entail.
Constanttnople. Jan. 31.--All officers
and men of the Turkish army now on
furlough have been ordered to rejoin
their regiments within "a hours.
London, Jan. 31y-The overwheIm-
ing strength of public opinion through
out Europe in favor OF peace in the
Balkans is exercising a profound In
fiuence on the peace delegates in
London, European ambassadors here
will shortly make themselves the
mouthpiece OF this widespread senti-
ment in order to convince some more
unwielding spirits among representa-
| tives OF the allies. European diplo-
mats take the view that Turkey, espe-
| Cially after the revolutionary move
ment which was brought into power
men irreconcilable on the question Of
Adrianople, could not offer moro than
what was contained in yesterdays re-
ply to the powers. This. they think.
/ justifles resumption Of negotiations be-
tween the allies and the Ottoman en-
pire.
Reports that Turkey viii make fur
ther concessions to the allies assist
ed in the cheerful tone developed on
the stock exchange yesterday.
BERLIN IS WARNED.
Berlin, Jan. 31.-Great pessimism
regarding the Balkan situation is dis
played in official circles here owing
| TO Bulgaria's uncompromising atti-
tude. The German government fears
If war is resumed Bulgaria may push
matters beyond its own interests.
UNITED STATES NOTIFIED.
Washington, Jan. 31-The Greek
government has notified the United
States that coal shipped by way of
the Dardenelles TO Black sea ports
will be subject to seizure unless GER
tilted for local consumption at neu.
trail ports.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-31
EIGHT HOURS FOR
BRITON WORKERS

London, Jan. S1.-A resolution call
ing FOR an eight.hour day for all class
cs Of workmen and workwomen was
adopted today by the trades union
congress. at which over 100000 Brit
lsh workmen and women we're repre-
seuted. Miners already have an eight
hour day fixed by law, but outside Of
London nearly all workmen have
longer hours. A vigorous campaign
for tho sediment OF the mems de-
mauds will be made and unless agree
mouts are ratified by the end OF April
The men will walk out
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-31
PLUMBERS REFLECT HEAD
Close the Illinois Convention Of the
Masters Assoc iation.

Springfield. III, Jan. 51.-EXcept for
meeting OF the executive committee,
which viii be held today, the Master
Plumbers association Of Illinois closed
its annual convention yesterday with
the election Of officers as follows:
Presideut-W. J. Hilliard Of Elm
hurst, reelected.
First Vice President-C. D. Brown
ell OF Champaign.
Second Vice President-John Robin
son OF Mason City.
Treasurer-O. W. Dawson OF De
catUr.
Delegate at large TO national con-
veutioD-George :. Moore OF Evan
Etun.
Secretary W. c. Havalind will hold
over until July l.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-31
CASTRO MUST co
BACK TO EUROPE
Secretary Nagel Finally Denies
Venezuelan Admission to
the Country.
HELD GUILTY OF FELONY
Directs Killing Of Paradez While Serv-
ing as Head of His Home
Government.

Washington, Jan. 31-Cipriano Cas-
tro, former president of Venezuela,
was yesterday denied admission to the
United States as visitor by Charles
Nagel, secretary of commerce and la
bCr. The Nenezuelan's firm refusal to
answer the question whether, while
president. he was party to the kill
ing of General Paradez was the cause
OF Secretary Nagefs order for his de-
pOrtation.
The cabinet minister sustained the
adverse report or the immigration
authorities against Castro on the
ground that his declination to answer
may in itself constitute an admis-
sion by conduct" of the commission of
a felony.
The immigration law bars from
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-31
chIcaaoan suraeon General.

Springfield, Ill, Jan. Ex-Governor
Deneen appointed DR.. Samuel c. Stan
ton of Chicago, vice DR.. Charles Ad-
ans, surgeon general Of the Illinois
national guard, TO rank as colonel, and
Henry Barrett Chamberlain, managing
editor Of the Chicago Record-Herald,
member of the governors staff with
rank OF colonel Mr.. Chamberlain is
appointed TO fill the vacancy caused
by the resignation of Colonel Chaun.
cey Dewey of Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-31
Some in Favor of Exemp-
tion of Wilson, Taft
and Roosevelt.
BORAH OPPOSING IDEA
Holds It Reflection Upon Senate
in Being Forced to ReCog-
nize Great Leaders.

Washington, Jan. 31.-Nearly a doz-
en- important amendments and counter
proposals were pending before the
senate today when it resumed consid-
Grafton of the Works resolution for q
single six-year presidential term. Ia
cluded were many amendments design
ed 10 exempt Wilson, Taft and Roose-
Welt from the effect Of change in the
constitution, and some amendments
we're so drawn as 70 expressly exclude
Roosevelt from another term.
II was expected a final vote on the
resolution and all amendments would
be reached before night. Four amend
ments pending were TO restrict the
president to two terms, but to count a
traction term" as a full term.
HITCHCOCK NAMES THREE.
Hitchcock proposed an amendment
20 let Wilson, Roosevelt and Taft have
one siX-year term under the new
amendment
Borah declared I'VE might as well
name these three men in the amend
ment as being exempt from its provis-
ions. We practically would be amend
ing the constitution for their convent
euce,"
Works. author OF the original reso-
luton. endorsed Hltchcocks plan.
Ciapp, progressive took emphatic ex-
coptIon 10 his position.
SHOULD APPLY TO ALL.
1T Is a reflection upon the senate
Itself" he said. in our saying 20 the
country that a great principle cannot
pass this body unless three great par
f.sau leaders are recognized and cared
for In that legislation. one OF these
men ] hold in close Friendship. yet in
the interest OF that man I would not
like 20 see a new principle put into
effect from the operation of which he
would be exempt. II this change in
the constitution is wise. and II this lin.
itatlon is adopted. let us rise 70 the
occasion and apply It to every man"
Cummins favored and Lodge oppos-
cd exemptions for Wilson, Roosevelt
and Taft.
NOT AIMED At COLONEL.
y did not believe anyone would in
slst that this legislation was aimed al
Roosevelt" declared CUmmins. but
It has been very busily urged through.
out the United States lately that We
were legislating TO make Roosevelt in.
eligible. There is no truth in such
statements, and ! know they must be
abhorrent 10 Roosevelt"
STATES MAY DEFEAT.
Williams. democrat, declared the pro
uosal probably will be lefeated by
the states unless Roosevelt was eX
Cmpted from its provisions.
Whatever might be the motive o.
those who oppose the amendment
said Williams. they viii be able tC
say 10 the people. They are after ont
mans scalp. He received more thar
100000 votes. and they are trying JC