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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-25

Washington, June 2s-when the
senate committee which il investigat-
ing the conditions IN the soft coal fields
of West Virginia resumes its inquiry.
it is stated. Senator James e. MARITIME
of New Jersey, one Of the committee.
will be under fire from the coal oper-
ators. The operators will press their
complaint that the senator has pretu>
diced the case against them. They
will ask to be allowed to place in the
record written statements by Senator
MARITIME criticisng the operators. The
attitude Of the New Jersey senator
will be taken up by the sub committee
and probably will be presented to the
full committee on education and IL.
Dor. 1t was senator MARITIME who had
the wordy clash with the counsel for
the operators recently which nearly
ended in fist fight.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-25
Ne,O Ba,,lang Bin Dangerous

James b. Forgan, president Of the
First National Bank and chairman Of
the Chicago Clearing House Associa-
ton. yesterday denounced the admin
istration's currency reform bill in
sweeping terms. and declared that in
view of the chaotic possibilities Of the
measure he could not conceive of its
being enacted by congress. If the law
is forced upon them in it's present form
the national banks have but one alter
native. he said-that Of dissolving their
federal charters and becoming state
institutions.
Mr.. Forgan, who was one Of the
committee Of fifteen members Of the
American Bankers Association APP
pointed to answer list of questions
propounded by congress relative to
the country's monetary matters, re-
turned yesterday from the bankers
meeting in Atlantic City, at which the
currency bill was the subject of con-
ference. His most strenuous objec-
ton is to that feature of the bill which
deprives the banks of any voice in the
appointments of the federal reserve
board members. Under the terms of
the proposed measure, he declares. the
banks simply are obliged to turn over
their affairs to the politicians, which
he holds could not be done by the di-
rectors of any Banks in justice to their
stockholders and depositors.
Bankers Arc Alarmed.
There is a great deal of consterna-
tion among bankers in regard to the
proposed banking and currency meas
ure, to be known as the federal reserve
act said Mr.. Forgan. The measure
as it first appeared in part Of the press
was not so alarming, and bankers
thought that with a few practical sug-
gestions it might be made satisfac-
tory and workable. The changes in
the measure that since have been made
form the principal cause of criticism
on the part of the bankers.
The first of the changes Is the
placing of the federal reserve banks
under the supervision and control OF
the federal reserve board. This board
is to be composed of seven members,
all appointed by the president of the
United States with the consent of the
senate. The second change is the leav-
ing out of the bill the provision which
it originally contained for refunding
the per cent government bonds now
held as security for the national bank
notes.
Should the measure become law, the
national banks would have the follow
ing alternatives:
"First-Within one year they could
accept the terms of the measure and
decide to continue in the system.
"Second-Should they decide not to
accept the terms within the time
named. they will be dissolved. unless
"Third-They decide to withdraw
from the national system and take out
state charters.
Some May Accept Conditions.
There probably would be such a
difference Of opinion among them that
some would accept each OF these alter
natives.
Such Of them as might decide to
continue in the national system would
have to supply the capital for the
twelve federal reserve banks, which, it
is estimated. would amount to more
than s1o0,o00,000. -
Besides this, they would have to
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-25
slxrY YEARS IN ONE POSITION.

Easton, Pa. can claim a school SUI
rivals anything here or abroad, so far
AZ is known. Sixty years in one pro-
fession Is in itself remarkable enough.
but when 1t is added that Superintend-
ent William w. Cottingham's record is
Of sixty years in the same position. his
case appears TO be unparalleled.
Altho few superintendent can point
to anywhere near as long term OF ser
vice as this. there are a number who
have served for many years. Superin-
tendent James NJ. Greenwood, of Kan
AaS City. Mo-, Is retiring after thirty
nine years Of service; Superintendent
Glass, at Lynchburg, Va. has served
since 1879; Superintendent Phillips, at
Birmingham. has served since 1883;
Superintendent McClymonds has been
at Oakland since 1888; Jacob A. Sha-
wan has been superintendent at CO.
lumbus, o. for twenty-four years;
Henry Snyder at Jersey City, n. J.,
for twenty-one years: Charles NJ. Jor-
dan at Minneapolis and Charles w.
Dean at Bridgeport, Conn, both for
twenty years.
Superintendent William II. Maxwell.
OF New York City, has a record OF
more than q quarter OF a century in a
professional administrative position in
New York City. II his term in Brook
Ign be included.
When Charles w. Cole died last year
he had given thirty four years Of his
life an superintendent OF schools at
Albany, n. Y, a position which his
father had held before him for a long
period Of years.
Notwithstanding that life tenure Is
BY no means an accepted principle in
American school systems, the average
term of school superintendent in larger
cities Is much longer than is usually
supposed. In fifty cities Of ! loo, 900 pop
ulation and over the average term OF
service is seven and one-halt years.
This is in spite Of the fact that school
superintendent are elected for COM
paratively short terms. one, two, or
three years, generally, and to have
served long usually means TO have
withstood many q stiff detection con-
test. The tendency is constantly tow
ard longer terms and fixed tenure as
conducive to efficiency, for supern-
rendents who combine educational and
executive ability.
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people laughed at him.

people laughed ut MIN.
Dr. Judson Daland and DR. Theodore
Weisenberg finally determined that the
only way to stop his growth was to re-
move the pituitary body, a gland at
the base Of the brain which was once
considered without function. At fst
the parents objected. fearing serious
consequences to their son In after
years, but their objections were finally
overcome by the doctors promising to
remove only part OF the organ
DR.. Daland, who has charge Of the
case, sailed for Europe a short time
ago On his return an operation will
be undertaken.
In explaining the ease DR.. Weisen-
berg said that such cases are not rare,
but that the Michael boy has grown
unusually fast even for case Of the
kind.
Operations on the pituitary gland
are frequently performed" he said.
They are not dangerous, and the NOR
tally il almost negative. 1t will not
interfere with his mental capabilities
even though 1t requires q delicate brain
operation. It Is the only way to re-
lieve the youth"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-25
PLAN BRAIN OPERATION
TO STOP BOYS GROWTH.
Youth. Almost Seven Feet Tall, Must
Undergo II, Say Surgeons.

Surgeons at the Medico- Chirurgical
hospital in Philadelphia are interested
in the case of John Michael. not yet
fifteen years Of age, who is six feet
seven inches tall and Is still growing.
He Is outgrowing every organ Of his
body.
The boy went to the hospital about
two months ago. He was a fine speci-
men ct manhood in every way. All his
organs we're in proportion. but his par
ents complained that they could just
go the youth grow. In fact. he would
not attend SCHOOL or church sbscaues
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-25
POOL HALLS, AND BOYS.

The field secretary of the National
Indoor Games Association, recently or
Eanized. has been sent into Iowa to
study conditions as they exist in the
billiard and pool halls. The organiza-
ton which this agent represents is an
Association bu- deals with indoor rec
reation only. Its purpose is 10 bring
about better conditions in pool halls,
as in these places young men and boys
resort for large part Of their recre-
alton.
Legislation by cities and states to
improve pool halls has been respon
eible for an awakening among the pro-
prietors and a recognition OF the
charges frequently made that condi-
tons therein are bad Gambling has
been allowed in many Of these resorts,
vile language has been permitted Wit
out restriction. and in some Of the
back street and basement halls IN ac-
emulation OF whisky bottles is EVIL
really encouraged by illicit sales.
Mr.. Gardner. the games association
secretary at present visiting in Iowa,
declares that in nearly all instances
he has found the billiard hall owners
xeady to cooperate IN the interest Of
cleaner indoor sports.
This law. which prohibits boys I'M
der the age Of II years from playing
in the public billiard halls should be
revised to allow boys over IS years to
play" said Mr.. Gardner. The law was
enacted years ago when the billiard
halls were connected with saloons. Like
the rule which prohibits college stu
dents from playing summer baseball
for money II they wish to retain their
amateur standing, this law induces the
boyy to lie in regard to their age.
Boys must have some other form OF
recreation besides baseball, and bill
iards IL an attractive game and a good
game when played for pure sport
while the proprietors try to observe
this law 1t is impossible for them &c
draw an exact line as they must de-
pend upon the truthfulness Of their
patrons unless the applicant for cue
q unquestionably minor
\ Mr.. Gardner is Doth right and wrong
IN his conclusions. The question is
not one Of age, but OF association and
environment. There is no reason why
aaboy Of 10 years should not be per-
usatted to patronize properly conducted
resorts where he will not be contain
luated by association and encouraged
"a drink and gamble. The mere grant
aY1e OF legal permission to boys to be
come patrons OF the billiard hall
sould not in itself be the smallest fac
toR n improving present conditions
{ e = mp to the hall proprietors them
ooaves to clean house. When tn
4 Y6ugA- necks assume to take charge
4 en- ~ police.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-25

Kaaterskill, n. T., June 23.-Henry
e. Legler. president Of the American
Library Association, announced that
many matters Of general interest to
the reading public would be discussed
when he opened the thirty fifth annual
convention Of that organization here
on June %. with 1900 delegates at
tending. Mr.. Legler had prepared
paper for the first session on The
World Of Print and the Worlds Work"
Mr.. Legler 10 one Of the best known
librarians in this country. Formerly
he was chairman Of the publishing
board of the association and for sew
eral years previous to that was secre-
tary Of the Wisconsin Free Library
Association He was also elected to
the Wisconsin legislature for one term
and IL the author Of history Of VIII
consin-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-25
Topics of the Times

William Howard Taft struck one
he was happy that he was not presi-
dent.
Perhaps the London arsonettes are
only attempting to prove that women
are not the weaker sex"
If Prosecuting Attorney McNab is
correct in his conclusions. some one
has been lobbying before the legal de-
partment of the Wilson administration.
The immense sums paid out by the
sugar interests in their publicity cam
paign undoubtedly were charged to the
account of Mr. Ultimate Consumer.
"We must see that we are properly
recognized in the new government in
China" said one London suffragette
What would you suggest" in
quired another.
Il move we compel them to abolish
mandarins and put in wonandarins."
The Times Repu blican is in receipt
of an excellent letter upon the subject
Of college fraternities which ought to
be published for the wisdom il con-
ta!ns. but the writer has neglected to
let the publishers know who he is and
anonymous communications are al
ways rejected in good newspaper Of
fees.
Every newspaper in the country will
endorse one democratic policy inaug-
urated by President Wilson when he
limits presidents messages to a news
paper column in length so people will
read them.
To the fellow who thinks that life
from ice bill to coal bill is just one
blamed bill after another, let US re-
mind him that strawberries have been
succeeded by cherries, that they will
De followed by raspberries, peaches
and apples, that peas are coming now.
green corn tomorrow and canteloupe
| soon.
"Simmered down." says the Mar
| shalltown Times-Repu blican. the only
real opposition to Cummins and Ken
yon Is from those who want their
Jobs" What was the motive of the OPP
position TO Senator Allison ?''-Iowa
| City Republican.
The perfectly legitimate and normal
desire to succeed senility and decay
with vitality and efficiency. 1t need not
be recalled that the poor old man was
in comatose condition on the day he
was last nominated, spirited away
mysteriously to secluded spot so the
state at large would not know the
truth as to his condition. Death finally
opened the closet.
That story about larger beer bottles
being compulsory by law was good 70,
front page feature display in Daven
port newspapers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-25
Iona Newspapers
A COMMISSION ACHIEVEMENT
Waterloo Courier.]


The city of Fort Dodge owns Its
own water plant and secures its sup
ply from three artesian wells which
have a combined flow Of 800 gallons
per minute. But, while there was
good deal of waste of water at night
the pumping in the day time some
times exceeded the flow Of the wells
and the supply was short. In order to
adjust supply to demand, therefore,
the city built huge reservoir of re-
inforced concrete with capacity OF
1000, 900 gallons. 1t is 162 feet In
diameter and fifteen feet deep. The
total cost was $3.50
Citizens of Fort Dodge are now
pointing with pride to the new reser-
voir as a product of the commission
form of government. for the improve
ment was constructed out of the
earnings of the water plant without
bonding the city for cent.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-25

turn over to these federal reserve
banks a minimum Of per cent Of
their demand deposits. which. it is
estimated, would amount to between
$500. 100000 and 100000. They
would further be liable for an
other 3loo.ooo.OOo on capital account.
their compulsory contribution towards
the capital Of these federal reserve
banks being equal to 20 per cent Of
their capital. one-half payable at once
in lawful money and the other half
payable on call. This means that they
these federal reserve banks, in the con-
troll and management Of which they
would have absolutely nothing to say,
approximately $50,000.0O0 Of their
money. In other words, they would
have to place an amount approximate
ing so per cent Of their capital in the
hands Of these federal reserve banks.
under government, which means under
political control and management.
The removal from the measure Of
the provision for the refunding Of the
2 per cent government bonds into per
cent bonds means that the two classes
Of national banks, which would decide
either to dissolve or to take out state
charters, would have to realize on their
2 per cent government bonds in mar
ket reduced to a strictly investment
basis. which would result in heavy loss
to them. It. is probable that some
banks rather than face this loss. would
decide to continue in the national. sys-
tenn
I'm any event serious curtailment
Of the national bank note circulation
would be bound to result from the
surrendering Of the note issuing priv
ilege by such Of the banks as would
decide to dissolve or to take out state
cha-.ers.
no me it seems very unlikely that
any board of directors charged with
the responsibility of representing in
tiduciary capacity their shareholders
and depositors would consent to place
an amount aggregating approximately
so per cent of their capital entirely be-
yond their own control and under
management which could not be other
wise than Politically dominated.
In view of the chaotic possibilities
of such a measure l can not conceive
of its being enacted by congress. Un-
less it has the approval of the national
banks to the extent that they Will
practically all be induced to continue
in the system. and is made sufficiently
attractive to induce the state banks to
participate in 1t. which they are per-
mitted to do. it can not possible result
in anything but a fiasco.''
Conference to Be Called.
The movement Of the American
Bankers Association against the pas,
sage Of the proposed currency lesfsla-
ton viii be a broad one. There are
more than $4,000 members Of the or
ganiza ton and sentiment so far as
vast majority of these bankers is con-
cerned n already shown to be against
the measure as 1t now stands.
Word was received from Philadel-
phia that the bankers of that city are
arranging to call conference of all
the leading bank officials Of the coun-
try for the purpose Of discussing the
new currency rev
This will be the most important
conference held by bank officials since
the civil war.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-25
A Real Prime. Of Peace.

That German orator who. IN euioeiz-
ing the German kaiser on sunday,
called him THE Prince Of Peace" came
nearer an exact description OF q man
than anybody has come since the term
was first used al descriptive OF one
whose ways were not A the. ways OF
men. 1t fits the kaiser more than any
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-25
Civil War Veteran 100.

Bennett Britton celebrated the one
hundredth anniversary Of his birth re-
Gently at bis home in Plainneld. N. j.
He was born IN Paterson. N. ]. Mr..
Britton IL q veteran Of the civil war
and expects to attend the coming re-
union of the veterans Of the north and
south at Gettysburg.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-25

The Davenport Times criticizes the
democratic banking reform bill, say
ing: with a dozen regional reserve
associations established, the country
banks will have to carry reserves in
their particular regional association
and also. in order to carry on their
business, will have to have balances in
the larger commercial centers Of the
country. Unless provision IS made to
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-25
A MUNICIPAL SALOON.


The town of Sisseton, S. D., in the
northeast corner of the state, has de-
vised a novel plan for regulating the
saloon business and securing to the
city a large share Of the proh(s. Under
the law Sisseton Is entitled to two sa-
looms but has decided to have only one.
The man to whom the license is
granted Will pay double for 1t and in
addition will turn over all the profits
of the business above a certain sum TO
the city. Half of this profit will go
into the road fund and half into the
city treasury so that both the urba n
and rural districts will receive benet1t
therefrom Agents Of the city will take
the receipts of the business daily ana
apportion them under the agreement.
The scheme comes close to municipal
ownership and if Sisseton Is to have
the legalized saloon there are many
advantages in this method of con-
trolling the business. It Will be easier
TO regulate one saloon where there is
no rivalry and temptation to increase
profits by selling to minors and drunk
ards. The manager of the saloon be-
comes virtually an agent Of the city.
The system is similar in some respects
10 the Swedish plan. 1t lays tax upon
.he unthrifty and lawless TO take care
of their share Of the expense of gov
eminent and does it in the most direct
and simple manner.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-25
Usual IOWA FORESIGHT.

ne big problem OF them all in
1cgnplatine q national banking system
hit shall coordinate the banks OF the
- = ~ DIFFICULTY OF providing
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-25
POLITICS AND THE DOLLAR.


Politics ir. Iowa was never so quiet,
and that, TOO, in spite OF the fact that
a. democratic tariff measure is now be-
fore congress- In years agone the peo-
ple have been aroused whenever tar
iff change was suggested, but now no
body seems 10 care much about it.
WHY this Indifference? Has the coun-
try arrived at the conclusion that our
industries and our agricultural inter-
ests are so firmly established that we
must prosper In spite Of legislation
that a few years ago would have
scared the life out of commerce? The
famous Wilson German law was no
nearer free trade than is contemplated
by the Underwood BILL yet the wilson
German law paralyzed industries and
stifed commerce, merely because big
business was frightened. 1t will be
we'll for The country If we can get thru
this tariff revision without serious in
corruption Of prosperity. In that event
the tariff question will be settled for
some time and the business Of the
country can adjust itself to the new
schedules and congress can turn its
attention to questions of human rights
and exact justice to all. The almighty
dollar has too long held sway In
American politics. When about the
only thing that can be said in favor
of an administration is that prosperity
was present it Is about time to place a
government of, by and for the people
I upon higher plane. General prosper
/ ty is most desirable, but the problem
Of a fair distribution OF the results OF
toll is worthy Of thoughtful considera-
ton and just solution.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-25

New York, June 23.-Former Judge
Robert s. Lovett, chairman of the
board OF directors of the Union Pacific
railroad. stated that he was ready AMI
willing to go before the senate lobby
committee whenever that body sought
fit to call him In recent public
statement Mr.. Lovett alleged that lob
byists had been busy with regard to
the dissolution plans proposed for the
Union Pacific and Southern Pacific
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-25

The Waterloo Reporter takes pride
in the fact that '"The state university
Of Iowa graduated a class of 1854 few
days ago. That looks IKE magnificent
showing and Is another indication of
the fact that Iowa is no, Only prosper
Gus. but that her prosperity is well
distributed"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-25
IOWA OPINION AND NOTES.

After many years Cedar Rapids has
discovered. according to the Gazette,
that the city will be Just as well off
without any more carnivals-on streets
or vacant lots. Cedar Rapids has out
grown the street carnival habit
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-25

merger AS an outcome Of his allega.
tions 1t was said in Washington that
he would be subpoenaed7 to tell all he
knew. Mr. Lovett is In the public eye
just now because OF the dissolution
suit won by the federal government.
The plans for the dissolution have
been the subject Of much discussion
and dispute for the last few months.
The matter is one of much importance
to the financial interests Of the coun-
try
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-25

Remember It is tho man who burns
the midnight oil who succeeds. not he
who burns the midnight gasoline"
moralizes the Muscatine Journal
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-25

Senator Kenyon Is neither q repub-
Hcan nor a democrat when 1t comes
to doing his duty, says the Charter
Oak Times. The democrats had not
detected the presence of the lobby. but
Mr.. Kenyon was not afraid. His was
the evidence that broke the ice and
started things floating. Iowa has an
honest man in the senate, and she can
we'll be proud Of him."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-25

Some people sweat harder kicking
about the weather than they ever do
bv actual toil.'' observes the Des
Moines Capital.