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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-04-21
WAGES MAY BE
BROUGHT DOWN
To the Low Level of Those Of
Foreign Countries if I'm
derwood Bill Passes.
COUNTRY is ALARMED
Such Are the Claims Ad-
vanced by Republicans
in Congress.


WASHINGTON, ID. c., April 21-
The Democratic tariff bill as
amended by the House caucus was
rei1troduced in the House today and
will be called up for general debate
Wednesday. The House rules COM
mittee is considering a resolution to
limit the time for discussion and the
number Of amendments, aiming 10
put the bill through to its passage
as rapidly as possible.
A resolution offered in the caucus
would limit debate to eight legisla-
tive days, the number OF amend
ments to each schedule to two ard
Permit Only Two Amendments
to the bill as whole. This was de-
signed to prevent prolonged delay
by the introduction of many amenc-
meats to each schedule when the
bill is taken up under the five min
ute rule. should the resolution pass
it is estimated that at least three
weeks viii be required for considera-
ton of the bill in the House.
With the reintroductl:n OF the Dill
today views of the minority attack
ing 1t were
Presented by the Republicans
of the ways and means committee.
They maintain that the bill is un-
called for, that its provisions have
already alarmed the country and
that should 1t pass 1t will bring
down wages to the leyel of those In
foreign countries.
The entire ways and means COM
mittee will meet late today to ror-
mally pass upon the bill and the ma
iority report by Representative I'm
derwood will probably be made 10
the House tomorrow.
IsiE Introduced.
Chairman Underwood when he in
troduced the bill today did not
make any statement OF changes ny
the caucus. Amcag these were tho
placing on the free list OF shoe ma
chinery, cream separators, buckwheat
and rye and the extension Of the m
come tax exemption to saving banks
not conducted for profit, Affecting
numerous savings institutions in
New York and New England. The
entire committee will make us
formal report to the House tomorrow
with the minority report from the
Republicans.
To Settle Question.
The question of tariff hearings Il
ter the Underwood bill reaches the
Senate will be settled at a meettag
OF the entire membership of the
finance committee tomorrow. -c.e
majority Of the Democrats are OPP
posed to further delay by hearings
but the Republican members demand
them.
Democrats of the tomntttee decid-
ed, however, to grant hearings TO sem
a:ors in opposition 10 free wool and
free sugar. Senator Newlands re-
qucsted the hearings and said that
probably ten senators will appear,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-04-21
BALKANS ACCEPT
European Powers Offer of
Mediation between Tur-
key and. Balkan Allies

ATHENS, Greece, April 21-1he
reply of the Balkan allies was pre-.
seated to the European powers TO-
day. 1t is a general acceptance OF
the offer ON meGation between Tur-
key and the allies with the reserya-
ton, however, that the question u
the disposal of the Islands in he
Anegean sea, Of the territorial
boundaries and OF the future state
OF Albania shall be left open for dc.
bate between the allies and the pow
ers during the negotiations.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-04-21
SAME HyNBUG
Resorted to- in Patterson as
Where Commission Forms
Of Government Are.
tnx Anroel.rrn rnr,s,

=. Wv N8bocINtEp PRC5sl
PATTERSON, n. J., April al
Investigation of signatures to a pc
tition for an election to determine
that if this city shall be governed
by commission has revealed that
some of the alleged signers are dead
men, Others have left the city ard
still others had forgotten how q
spell their names. OF the 4,tUo
names to the petition only 1000
We're genuine. The city clerk viii
place the matter before the grand
jury.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-04-21
PAROLED MINERS
ARE RE-ARRES1ED
As They Are Accused of VIC
lating the Terms of
Their Parole.
tpv sssoe,.1Ep rssss,

CHARLESTON, April 21-A mum
her Of miners, charged with various
oTenses during the labor troubles in
the Paint and cabin creek districts
and who were released by order OF
Governor Hatfield on condition that
they would obey the law. have beel
arrested in Raleigh county accord,
ing to Information received here 20
day for meeting the miners to law
lessness. one of the men has beer
brought here and PLACED in jail.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-04-21
JAPAN QUIET
AS a Result of the Action Of
the United States
Government.

TOKYO. April 21-The chagria.
disappointment and wounded pride
of Japan, which last week we're
vented in angry talk BY irresponsible
people, have become somewhat moi
flied. The entire Japanese nattol
now awaits with intent and evident
anxiety the outcome Of the delfbora-
tons in reference to the California
land bill at Sacramento. The CHAIR
man of the Toxic chamber OF com
merce has called a meeting Of the
American-Japanese Society tonight
for the purpose of offsetting the ex-
tremists. Admiral Count Togo, the
naval hero OF the late war with
Russia, was promoted today to be
admiral of the fleet.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-04-21
EXPLANATION
OF the Alleged Conduct o.
American Consul is Asked
by Mexico.

MEXlCo CITY. April 21-Jt is
stated today that Francisco de n
Barra. Mexican foreign minister, has
asked for an explanation through
the ambassador at Washington OF the
conducS OF William w. Canada at
Vera Cruz, who is alleged to have
pTeventd the arrest and removal
from an American steamer or Dr.
FRANCISCO V. Gomez.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-04-21
SMITH PROPERTY
CHANGES HANDS
Cunningham and Williams
Improve and Market 1t as
Residence Lots.

The property at Hickman AMI
Virginia streets, opposite Colonial
Heights. has been purchased by
Howard L. Cunningham and Thomp
son II. Williams from Mr.. and Mrs
Mortimer W. Smith through the
Post.Reger Company, real estate
brokers. The consideration was ST.
600. The property is to be known
as the Smith addition and it will De
modernly improved and placed on
the market for residence lots.
This is one OF the best locations in
the city being within five minutes
walk of the postiffice and away from
iall the dust and noise. The addition
win be placed on sale by the Post
Roger Company at an early date AMI
it is expected to sell readily.
The same real estate firm has also
sold to the same purchasers seven
Its at Sycamore View on Milford
street for John B. Hart and this
property will also be placed on the
market at once at reasonable terms
and prices by the Post-Reger Com
pany.
DIR. Joha D. Payne has purchased
Through the same company the Lloyd
Way property at Dun and Baker
streets, Stealey Heights, for $500
This is one of the most desirable
tracts in that growing addition an1
is considered great bargain at that
price.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-04-21
POPE Plus
Is Very Anxious Now to Re
sumo His Routine of
Work.

ROME, April 21-The physicians
in attendance on the Pope are taking
every precaution to prevent him from
making any unusual exertions as any
activity on his part is still regard ID
as dangerous. He. however, is eager
to begin work and often asks that
his private secretaries read to him
the most important letters that maze
accumulated during his Illness. The
betterment OF his health today was
SO much that his doctors permitted
change OF dict.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-04-21
PAY INCREASED.
m Aannc,.rrn snrnn

PARKERsBURG, April 21.-The
Parkersburg and Marietta Interurban
Railway Company, operating street
cars in the cities bearing its name and
lines connecting them, today volun-
tarily increased the pay of all motor
men and conductors from one to three
cents an hour. Several hundred men
are affected.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-04-21

Homer N. Motsineer of Lafayette,
Ind, has Just accomplished by the
use of new invention Of his own
design seemingly impossible feat.
In an official test held recently in In.
dianapolis he proved his claims %
being able to generate enough
energy from a lone gallon of gaso,
line to send the equivalent of one
pound weight approximately three
and one-hsf times around the world.
he attached his new carburetor to
an eold automobile in making the
official test, and after breaking all
worlds records declared that ehe
would be able to even better the re.
markahle showing under moro favor.
able conditions. 4
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-04-21
ANOT Their Sl25
DIAMOND RING
Announcement of Rally
Week Bonus Votes in
Today's Issue.
WIN A BIG BONUS,
Contestants in Big Contest to
Attend Circus as Guests
ofDaily Telegram.

Saturday witnessed the expiration
of the first period and the volume OF
business was the largest since the
Daily kilograms Grand Prize Contest
began. The number of subscriptions
which were secured during the frat
half Of the contest were so many more
that were expected. and the results so
very satisfactory, that the Daily Tele-
gram feels impelled to offer the com
testants a still further reward.
A $1s5 diamond ring viii be given
to the contestant who turns in the
most money ON new subscriptions in
the division opposite to the one that
won the first diamond ring, during the
Second Period of the Big $4,000 Prize
Contest. which begins April 2l and
closes May u. at 8 o'clock Monday
night. The diamond is in every way
as beautiful a stone as the one which
was offered during the first period,
which ended Saturday night. II is
without flaw and is mounted in the
popular Tiffany setting. The worth of
the ring is guaranteed by f. A, Rob-
inson & Son, from whom 1t was pur-
chased.
The contest for this second special
prize starts this morning and closes
at the same time as the Second Period.
No contestant has any advantage over
any other contestant. It is work and
determined effort that viii win 1t.
Rally Week.
In order to make subscription-get-
ting easier and to keep up the big
pace which has already been set in the
big contest, we have inaugurated
Rally Week. and will give Rally
Week" bonus votes to those who earn
them in each district.
To the contestant making the larg-
est gain in subscription votes during
this week Of the contest. win be given
a bonus of 10000 votes, the one in each
district making the next largest gain
$4,000, then 10000, $4,000 and 10000
votes, making a total of five bonuses
in each district, Read complete de-
tails on another page Of this issue.
This is certainly time for all con-
testants to put forth an extra effort
and have your new subscriptions
count toward the special prize, s125
diamond ring, and toward one of the
other big prizes and at the same time
be winning big bonus vote.
Now is certainly the time TO make
your work count big-strike a decis-
i've blow while you can win the s125
diamond ring and win the big bonus.
Guests at Circus.
The Daily Telegram wishing to
show its appreciation of good work
being done in its subscription cam
paign, has secured reserve seat
tickets for all contestants in the Big
$4,000 Prize Voting Contest, to Ring
ling Brothers circus, and invites all
contestants to attend the circus as
its guests
The circus is next Friday, April %,
and contestants can get their tickets
by calling at the Contest Department
Continued on page two.l
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-04-21
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Marriage licenses have been issued
to Claude C. Fansler and Edith B.
Jsanit. George L. Shingleton ana
Elsie NJ. Rollins and Guy Kirkpac7
rick and Rosa E. Hurst.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-04-21
ABROGATIOE
Of Treaties in Connection
with Panama Bill is Pro-
vided in Bill.

WASHINGTON, D. e., April = :
4 joint resolution to abrogatS, the
Ifays-Pauacfeote and Clayton-Bul-
wer treaties with Great Britain is
basing her protest against the Panas
ma canal act. were introduced today
by Senator Chamberlain. of oregia,
and referred to the foreign relations
committee.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-04-21
FINED BY MAGISTRATE.

For being drunk at the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad station, Bird
Tremble was fined 81 and costs Mon
day morning by Magistrate 7. c.
Nicewarner and released On pay
ment. j. A. Campbell. railroad de-
tective, arrested and prosecuted the
man.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-04-21

A. L, wetzel. of Lost Creek, was a
city visitor Monday.
John D. Pickens, of Quiet Dell, was
in the city Monday.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-04-21
THREE BURN TO DEATH.

SELLING, Okla. April 21.-The Rev,
John Ludley, wife anod son were
burned TO death late yesterday when
they we're overtaken by prairie fire,
which swept Major county Their
bodies were found BY the road side
today.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-04-21
NEWS BUILDING BURNS.
4 .tiRsEse"-N gel I'll 5.f

LYNCTIBURG, Va, April 21-The
Iynchburg News building. home of
the News and Lynchburg Advance.
was destroyed by IRE today at inss
OF $4,000. An adjoining building
was damaged $4,000.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-04-21

Charles Forrest Curry, The new
representative from the Third dis.
Hict Of California. went TO the state
capitol in Sacramento in 1886. pro-
teSslng Repuhlicanism and wearing
a long black trock coat and a huge
back .sombrero. He still sticks I'M
swervin%l' TO all three attributes.
lie is known in his state as sort
Of perpetual candidate for governor.
he was elected to the new congress
by the largest majority Of any con-
gresham from his state.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-04-21
swIGEE QUALITIES.

L. S. swiger has qualified rs
guardian of Rosa Z. Hurst with bona
at 500 and S. G. swiger surety.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-04-21

J. Walter Barnes, of Fairmont, was
here Monday looking after telephone
business.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1913-10-08
THE MEXICAN ELECTION.

The situation developing another phase which was
o have been expected the standpoint OF practical politics
Provisional President Huerta has called election Tor OCTOBER
DC With the nomination of Gamboa backed by the Catholic
party comes opposition of the antCathocs with cono
Of the Mexican congress fully five They represent not
only the old regime but the Madero contingent as we'll II
now nronosed to pass bill posponng the election until
time next year. probably until July.
Under the peculiar conditions OF the republic it is well I'M
that any candidate for the presidency who has the back
ing Of the army will be declared elected uera IN conol
this time and is backing the Catholic candidate
With postponement it practically certain that fuert
remain president for great whle-certany not u
next Tuv The country be in the throes OF financial
famine long that time. His will not serve wheh
Its cash is too long and without the support OF the
military, Huera could not hold the presidency Tor teyu
hours
The people control Mexican finances want FtLz Diaz
for president Opposition the Catholic party too general
of Gambols ability long to Ed the PRESIDENCY
Zen if he should be declared elected 1t would mean more rev
ction mere anarchy and bitter struggle Tor mastery
loi the Mev:can government than exists
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1913-10-08
THE NEW YORK PLAN.

Uncle Toe Cannon opposed the New York plan OF re-
ducng representation in the republican national convention to
proportion the various states HIS reason
probably is that he is old, and dsikes change
The rule which delegates for each and
representative congress been force in the national con-
both parties for But the republican party
been under since occasions appeared that
delegates representing only skeleton constituencies
practically dictated the nominations
could hardly have been enonnated at Minneapolis
1892 had for the southern delegates sent up largely
through influence of federal offceholde Had not been
for of influence Taft certainly would not nave
been nominated last year at Chicago
The feeling against the southern delegate has grown until
lii was the excuse for duptng the republican party 1872
1t proper for the antTa element was
lust eager INSCRIPTIONS in the quest Tor southern
delegates the other side.
Nevertheless that fight brought the question head
Senators Cummns and Others who opposed Taft but
refused to follow the have made this proposition
suggestion for special national convention the
republican party adopt rule for the next convention
is suggested that the candidate for the presidency and
vice presidency delegates selected the basis
Of actually the last election Under such rule
the northern and western would gain greatly and the
southern states would lose nearly all OF their representation
II The New York republican convention held recently
New City, made the first official recommendation OF ucf
program entirely specific leaving the matter to thu
intermediate national convenon douDuesS ~ DC e" SUM-
work out the details
The larger aspect the that 1t may serve as 0as
Ito bring the republicans of the nation together with solid front
or nearly This is what such men as Cummins and Do
hone for It was because that necessity that such cea
level headed Senator Root recommended the action OF "
S. New York state convention.
It It would be for other states to follow the example
New York at earliest possible date The republican stat
committee might find it advantageous to ia In iii
now and become official leaders in the movement
which has for its object the of the republican party an
probable victory in 1916 decided stimulus to the part
n in 1914.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1913-10-08
THE ULSTER QUESTION.

of rebellion by the Ulster men against the BRITISH
government The little army OF twelve
thousand men mustered Belfast joke other than the tact
that it signifies deepseated hostility OF Catholic Ireland whlc
striving for government The most OF the Vi
ster population are proestan They from Scotland mostly
occunv large tracts of conscad from the Irish by the
English government Because OF this injustice the OereS
feeling engendered Although families lived neighooS "
centuries there intermarriage.
protestant population determined never TO SUBMIT
TO the rule Irish parliament and the Irish Cahocs are
inst as determined have home rule.
The Irish members parliament under the lead OF Red
mond have Loyalty supported the Asquth government and IN
return for that support the liberals have pledged nome RUE
The bill passed the by large majority but suffered
Temporary backse house OF lords But the bill Is sure
to become law the Obstetrics threatening revolution
Close observers believe the result OF the agitation VIII Dc
certain compromises giving guarantees TO the Obstetrics OF per
feet religious freedom poporonate representation IN the iS
paramen control affairs practically ndepeno-
ent of the island government
1t is sure will be independent government permit
ted Ulsterites and there will be no rebellion by them
the British government Just how the details will be worked
/ out yet certain
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1913-10-08
A RETROSPECT.

when Greek meets Greek then comes "eh IeHu 'H
challenge of the National Association Opposed to Woman oui
fraoe" 70 the women who opposed to H. MIS-
odoe president of association which charges that all '
m G the present dav OF the agitation OF woman SUI
oe The tango the slit skirt the thriller story the
oIav and last least the loose tone IN cohVerSdo"
MIXED companies the in an indictment Wh P~i'
lovely woman brings against another part
Whv is it that who don't want to vote are 50 leie
s IN their opposnon to who do There seNoogca
question for the psychologists psycopatists or whoever
,baever NAV undertake fahom the depths OF feminine
mind # NAV be that who vote hold TINS same SUI
If resentment against who do but II So they nave
had The GRACE or discretion conceal It, Nheh woman
take the field against her sisters she throws dsceuo ~ ~
winds and becomes verable dog IN the manger' WITHOUT W
for its contents but swapping vcously at all who have
Let the an-suragists be reassured loosening III "
re I not new thing in world had its tides and us
M before even men were voting FuX and re fuX action ana
react;cn are parts primal laws OF existence Inc he
nhlosoplv of that compressed IN the WORDS Inns w.
shall mass away" Let ladies read the Prophet tzeel on
the sins and vices Tyre and Sdon The Prophet cou % III
- either Tyre or Sdon old Babylon ITSELF winch was
NOT to he found in when Jonah came there and Drought
with hin, moral reaction, which, doubt, came TO oher an
-; ;t;ee and remained them until immoral reacuon
boht hack what the prophet called the beast which seems
l e++ing name Several bad things in own generation
+das the suffrage movement. There the cancar NC
~ l ladies' of the National Association saw IT, Du
often danced in the OF circles in which the tango
voo1e the danse du ventre-and not
o asking vote There the Black Crook there was th
~ ballet there was the hoochecoochee We had all OF te
h sae+v and then reaction and revulsion without
woman asking us to scratch ballot Ladies' sit down!
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1913-10-08
HENRY M. FLAGLER'S DREAM.

The dream of Henry NJ Fagler, builder OF the FLORIDA East
Coast railroad and many magnificent hotels for lure OF the winter
-. . - come r1e only few month his death Con-
tracts have been let giant ferry boats to ply between
Kew West the terminus the railroad that went to sea- and
Havana.
ferries so that passenger might take pullman sleeper IN ne"
York and travel through Florida across the Forda sd
separatng Key West from Cuba and from Havana uhous"
that island to Santiago Just traveller may Journey Ho"
,-b;cooo 70 the Pacific coast without change of
Mr. Fager realized long thar people who can aoro
# are more and seeking avoid the gors OF noherr
climates Florida affords beyond Florida lies Cuba INT
~ bea+ifr1 island in the world Its winter climate IS aDoV
criticism unless it perfect The nights are cool ana t
DAVIS never uncomfoby The breezes are SOFT and Danny
The country at that season OF the year-one Oh grown"
cons waving giant palm green valleys and rugged noun
t;ans- paradise compared with the SHOWS and the raw "hu
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1913-10-08

of New York New England states With all are
ceent hotels reasonable charges and kindly and
people
In order to cater to this traffic. Fagler built long line
of railroad from island until he reached Key West only
ninety miles from his railroad frequently the rav
land from either side of his rain and ne
the there times when nothing IN
sight except water running the
pier.
1t was the expensive piece OF railroad building,
sideng the length the world and the
ferry the costly constructed Mr. Flage
lived Key West but he died before his trains
could be ferried the straits to Cuba.