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Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-02
ROADS DEMANDS
FOR RATE RAISE rs
PARTLY GRANTED
CONTINUED from Page one,)

NNf-N'~NN $500 - NHN'f
passenger fares and elimination OF costly
free services 10 shippers, and practically
all free passes, and development OF
greater efficiency in personnel and equip
ment.
AN increase OF per cent in the intra-
territorial class and commodity rates in
central freight association territory ap-
proved, subject TO the qualifications In
the report The need OF general read
justment of rates in that territory dts
eussed.
sagsestions for Carriers.
Suggestions were made for considers
ton by all the carriers In official elassi-
fication territory as to the methods by
which they may increase their net in
come other than by a general rate in
crease Special attention IL called 20
the existence OF many individual rates
and charges apparently unremunerative. -
Discussing the crisis" said by rail-
way executives 10 be confronting the
roads and the insistence upon the need
OF immediate relief. the commission held
that de slopments have shown that
there was little foundation for any such
views" II was pointed out that rail-
roads relatively had suffered no more
from impairment OF credit or high In
terest rates than governments. states
municipalities, public service corpora,
lions and industries.
Most Roads Prosperous.
Most OF the roads In trunk i,ns ter
htory." the decision sAyA are ais
tinctly prosperous"
II was held that the condition OF New
England roads and those IN csntra
freight association territory could not b,
helped materially BY any practical aa
vance IN rates. but that they must b
helped By REORGANIZATION on sound n
noncial basis.
IL has been eontended for years, "a,
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-02

decision points out, that the rates In
central freight association territory are
the lowest in the United States and that
the basis for them Is wholly consistent.
Holds it 90 he True.
The commission held chat 10 be true
and while It permits the railroads TO
put In a 5 per cent increase, It informs
them the real help for .heir situation is
an entire readjustment of the rate struc-
ture. The commission put itself squareiy
behind the railroads for such q read
justment
Chairman Harlan In the decision says
officials of the Central Freight associa-
ton roads Joined the 5 per cent advance
application. not because they thought
such an increase would meet with their
requirements, but only because OF the
powerful trunk lines to present one plan
OF relief. He Gays they expressly con /.
demned their present basis OF rates AMI
Indicated that they shortly would ask
increases beyond those allowed today.
High Grade of Service.
Suggesting an increase in passengers
fare, the commission referred 10 the high
grade service on American roads ana
said:
"A public that demands suNh a service
cannot reasonably object to the payment
OF reasonable compensation"
Railroads are urged to dlssociate from
such properties as are NOT actually used
In transportation service The railroads
asking for increases In rates have an
aggregate OF seS4ooo.OOO in such properties,
the commission found. Financial trans
actions OF the New Haven, Rock Island
and Frisco systems were referred TO as
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-02
WOMAN is KILLED BY
TRAIN At DENlS0N

DENIsoN, Ia, Aug. L--Cspecial. >-Irhe
fast mail this morning on the North
western ran over and killed MIA Albert
Kral. The local and fast mail met
there and she rushed across the tracks
TO catch the local when the
mail train was coming The Warnings
of bystanders were not needed. She was
an elderly woman and lived on farm
north OF Vail
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-02
KTEKAD IS MAKING. FIGHT
Congressman from Sixth District
After Pathfinder Flow.
TO CONFER WITH OFFICIALS
Hopes 90 Convince Secretary Of Tn
terror Of Nccessit yof neIeasinE
ImPOunded water for Ben-
eHt OF settlers.

WASHINGTON. Aug l-(specisl Tele-
gram. )-Congressma lSinkaid. impressed
with the very urgent call Of the sections
OF Nebraska and Wyoming using water
from irrigation bitches, IL prepared TO
introduce a resolution In the house re-
ouiring the secretary Of the interior and
reclamation officials 10 release the sur
plus water In the Pathfinder dam, and
permit Il TO flow down the Platte river
and into the canals built lateral thereto.
in order to relieve the drought stricken
localities and whitening corn fields be-
tween Bridgeport on the west and Grand
Island on tho east
Previous, however 10 the introduction
OF the resolution. which he has prepared,
Judge Kinkaid said that he was to have
an important conference early Monday
morning with the secretary OF tho inter
ior and officials OF the reclamation serv.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-02

est Increases in railroad expenses had
come about by higher wages. taxes and
new investment in the properties; that
conditions were such that the New York
Central had since September, 1918. been
forced to lay off 1900 men; and It wa
strongly intimated by some witnesses
that unless the situation were relieved
the railroads might have to accept gov
eminent ownership a. the only alterna-
tive.
Opposing COntentions.
The opposing contentious were in ef-
feet that the railroads were constantly
enjoying higher revenuesa that they
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-02
WALL STREET MARKS TIME

tcontinusd from Pase onsl
that the movement would be restricted
heheeforth.
The foreign exchange business was
again at = standstil, At the close OF the
week such fantastic rates were quoted
- "a for London cables and Cd for de-
mand.
There was a meeting OF the leading for
elgn exchange interests 10 consider meth
eds OF safeguarding the situation and re-
dlics Il 20 a sane basis. A committee was
appointed 20 outline a plan and will re-
port on Monday.
One Of the suggestions made at the
Meeting was the shipment Of sloO.ooo,oOo
sold 20 London In the form OF loan or
IN payment OF bond purchases.
This transaction. II was said. would be
81 great benefit TO the London market
and react 70 the advantage Of our own.
AaeAdoo Calls Council.
WASHINGTON, Aug. Ito consider
what shall be done 10 protect the nnsn-
cial interests OF the United states during
the European crisis. Secretary MoAdoo
today called on clearing house associa-
tions In New York. Chicago and st. Louis
70 htnN REPRESENTATIVES, mere MONDAY
morning 90 discuss the situation with
him.
Mere Gold Skipped 60 New York.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. Thirty mill
lion dollars in double eagle gold coins
was shipped today by parcel post from
the Philadelphia mint 10 the subtreasury
et New York City. making a total OF
tso.ooo.ooo forwarded since Thursday. II
is said ssO.oeo,ooo win re sent on Monday,
wheat ana C0rb Quist.
CHICAGO. Aus. f-Business on the
wheat market today veered away from
wheat ana corn. II was decided that fol
the time being the wiser course was e
turn attention. as far ss practicable 10 q
commodity depending chiefly on domestis
conditions ana not upon the unoertaintie,
81 european politics
The wheat market was only fairly aetiv,
Today. After having kept within 2 cent?
Ia either direction from last nights level
the market closed firm. X 20 x net al
vance
Corn ruled strong and actiys, with Al
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-02

upward tendency all day. Drouth dam
age aud the threatened strike on the rail-
roads west or Chicago was the cause,
The net advance in corn for the day was
~ to 81 cents bushei.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-02

examples OF debnitation OF credit through
acquisition Of Improbable subsidiary
lines. Private cars and sleeping car con-
tracts. the commission held. should be
carefully reviewed before being renewed.
An order was issued canceiling the gen.
eral s per cent proposed. Such roads
as get advances will file tariffs 20 con-
form with the decision today. The de-
cislon r. effective at once.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-02

An order was issued cancellinE the gem
eral s per cent proposed Such roads
az get advances will file tariffs TO con-
form with the decision today The de-
cislon is effective at once.
r J. McVann. manager OF the Omaha
Traffic bureau. said that the raise in
rates in the Central Freight association
trritory had been forecasted in the argu-
ments before the commission as Mr..
Brandeis had admitted that these rates
were too low.
Mr.. Mcvann also said that few Omaha
manufacturers would be effected by the
raise. those being the men who bought
raw material from around the Pittsburgh
district.
History of the Case.
The railroads which applied for the
Interstate Commerce commission permis-
sion TO raise their freight rates were the
flfty-two lines in the territory east Of
the Mississippi and north Of the Ohio
and Potomac rivers. The increase asked
was per cent. Just half the increase
which these same railroads tried to get
approval OF the 1910, but failed.
IL was deemed that public sentiment
desired a prompt decision OF the new ap-
plcation. and the Interstate Commerce
commission Immediately instituted hear
ings at which President Willard Of the
Baltimore & Ohio. President Delano 81
the Monon system, George Stewart Pat
terson, general counsel Of the Pennsyl-
vania, and other prominent railroad Of
ficials gave testimony. Louis d. Bran
Gels OF Boston, representing the commits
zion and the shippers, was one OF the
leading counsel in opposition.
The contention of the railroad man.
ayers was that in the last three years
the railroads had spent 5000 900. 900 in new
capital, but that In 1913 the earnings were
H6OOO,0O0 less than in 1912. that the great
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-02-27
How Road Building Pays.

Allen county has spent many thou
sands OF dollars within the past two
years on the pike which connects
this city and Glasgow, and the two
counties constructed the bridge which
spans Barren River on the border
line. This is section of the Cen
trail LINCOLN Highway and is one OF
the most-traveled highways in this
portion OF the State. For this pur-
pose alone II is worth the exp@-
ditures; but this il not all. Last
Saturday a deal was made to market
in this city 100000 pounds OF 10
from the Peters Greek sect 81
Rarren county. all If which Wa be
hauled over this road which would
never ave been considered at this
season OF the year few years ago.
The marketing OF this one crop from
that section, the like OF which has
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-02-27
Watt Taylor Raps Critics.

Centertown. Ky. Feb. 23.--Editor
Republican.-Aftcr reading the arti--
Giles published IN your paper by fell
lows who are SHY on sisning their
names, ! conclude at once chat they
are Roosevelt Democrats. Now boys,
thore Is no use hammering on Re
publican administration that is dead
ard gone. l knew Judge Taylor and
he was just as honest as any man.
l also know Judge Wedding and new
err heard OF his stealing anything.
know Claude Smith; was pretty well
acquainted with the mclnbers of the
Fiscal Court and am satisfied that
all these "guys" did the best they
could under the circumstances. Tom
Benton was a job hunter l;ist year.
along with several other fellows.
and Tom beat them 10 the tank. lie
did not do anything but what amy
other man would do, and that Was 10
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-02-27
ARTFORD OHIO COUNTY KY, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY q, 1914

accept the money and draw the pay.
Now with the rest of you don't
think that we need man In the ca
pacity of Road Engineer, but the law
provides for II and that settles 1t.
One fellow censures Judge Wilson
for wanting the farmers to work
the roslls with the split log drag,
for nothine, let him get 1t done for
nothing II he can. ] know that the
drag will do coed, any time that
you can pull 1t, and can prove 1t by
Worth Bell. We have tried It.
The truth of the whole matter Is,
we all sin. | have had some expert
ence in this road working business
and know that II is a hard job to
get or to give satisfaction. | APP
prove of the contract plan, but II
you don't mind you will fall down on
that. II a man wants to find out how
the farmer treats the road just let
him observe little. Take the Cen
tertown and Point sections of country.
They think they are Gods chosen
people, and 8 out of 10 of them will
either pile in. or let the road bitches
accumulate with all manner of filth
imaginable, crowd the road with their
fences. want $1,000 for putting in
a $500 culvert and then cuss the
county for being extravagant.
Truly.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-02-27
Wreck on !. c.

Fulton, KY. Feb. 23.-Illinois Gen.
trail passenger train No. 1874, from
New Orleans to Chicago, ran into
the ca6oose and box car of freight
train one mile north of here last
night about $40 O'Clock. The freight
flagman, Deplatter, was seriously
hurt and carried to the Riverside
Hospital at Paducah this morning.
The colored brakeman was hurt, but
not seriously. Passengers were shak-
en- up, but none hurt. The freight had
not cleared the main line when
struck,
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-02-27
JOHN c. c. MAYO
CRITICALLY ILL
Democratic National Committe
man Has Acute Brights
Disease.

Paitsville. KY. Feb. 23.--John c.
c. Mayo, millionaire coal operator
and Democratic National Committee
man for kentucky, who for the past
week has ben critically Ill with
acute Bright's disease at his home
here, was much better today, his
physician said. He was conscious
for the first time In two days and
was resting WELL
There has been some mystery about
the disease with which Mr.. Mayo has
been suffering. and statements re-
garding his condition have been nom
committal. But tonisht his physician
admitted that Mr. Mayo had been un-
conscious for two days and that he
still was dangerously ill. He said:
'Mr. Mayo has been unconscious
for two days. but today he became
conscious again. and tonight is rest
ing well. He still is critically i'll. but
he has shown remarkable recupera-
tive powers, and unless something
that cannot be fortseen happens we
hope that within few days he will
be out Of danger"
The physician. after telling of the
condition of his patient, said that Mr.
Mayo was Ill about three weeks ago,
and that the former- illness led To
the present attack.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-02-27

never been done before, is again
worth to Allen county what she has
spent on that road, and the road Is
still there to bear more fruit" we
are led to ask is it profitable to
build good roads?
Allen county has been leading
many of the other counties in CO.
operative road building movements
and she is reaping what she has
sown; and now isn't 1t time that we
begin to fall in line with other coun-
tets in the progressive movement of
voting road bonds? This is the quick
est, cheapest and most equitable
plan upon which We can have good
roads.-Scottsville Citizen.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-02-27
WATT TAYLOR.
HobSon'S Automobile Kills Boy,

Lanette, Ala. Feb. 23.-Congress
man Hobsons automobile. in which
he toured Chambers county yester-
day. ran over and killed the eight
year-old son of James Napp, at Riv-
erview.
Mr.. HObson was not in the car at
the time. A chauffeur named Lind
sey was in charge of the car. The
boy, 1t is said, ran to the car and
jumped on the step. The throbbing
of the automobile threw him off and
under the wheels.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-02-27
Stranger Robbed.

The Commercial Appeal, Of Men,
phis, Tenn. Wednesday. said:
W. c. Wade. a young man from
Hartford, KY, on his way to TeNar-
kama, was robbed Of $50 in cash by
confidence man near the Union
Depot yesterday afternoon. Wade
with his brother, A. v. Wade. was
waiting for a train, when he got in
to conversation with man who
posed as the postmaster OF the town
where the young Kentuckian was
going.
After a short while the "postmast-
er" borrowed all the money the young
man had to pay the express on some
trunks he was taking with him to
Texas. The confidence man lett the
young men with Is cents between
them.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-02-27
HANGS SELF TO TREE
With Horse HALTER
Corbin Farmer Leaves Note Say.
ing He Cannot Stand Suffer.
ing any Longer.

Corbin, KY, Feb. 23.-Godfrey Jack
son, aged 81. a contractor and build
er. committed suicide near his home
at Baileys, three miles from here to-
day by hanging himself to tree with
a horse halter. He left his home
about O'Clock with his son to bring
some firewood. They had gotten the
wood, when the father told the son
to go to the house. He sad he would
be in in a few minutes.
When jackson failed to appear, his
mother. who was visiting him. went
in search OF him, and found the body
,dangling from q limb.
Coroner Dozler was called and
found the following note in Jackson's
handwriting.
"Nettie: Do the best you can. l
am tired Of living. having to suffer
as do"
jackson is survived by his wife
and six children. He had been in
bad health for sine time,
Only a few years ago Jackson's
brother accidently shot and killed an
other brother. But a year had elapsed
when another brother was killed in
a mine accident.
The mother. wife and family are
FRUSTRATED with grief.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-02-27
Laws OF Moses Called For.

Frankfort, KY, Feb. 23.--Substi-
tuition of the Decalogue for every
law on the statute books OF Kentuc-
Ky is proposed by Representative
"Blly" Kuh, al Louisville, in a bill
introduced into the house today.
The bill, known as House bill No
ga. is To repeal all the statutes OF
the state AND re-enact in leu there Of
the DeGlLogue "as delivered to Mos
IS on Mount Sinai by The Supreme
Lawmaker." The bill was referred
TO the Fsrrestry committee.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-02-27
EDWARDS SCnOOLHOUSE.

Feb. 23.-People Of this commun-
ity have been unable to do any work
recently on account Of the bad wealth
er. The big sleet, which came Sun
day night. 6Sd great damage to fruit
trees and timber.
Mr.. John Nix, who has been sick
for some time, is able to be out
again.
Willie Long is very low OF tuber-
culosis.
The residence OF the late Ansel
Wilson, near Rosine, was destroyed
10y fire last Tuesday morning. No
insurance.
Our community has cases oil
humps. measles and whooping cough.
A little child OF MIR. and Mrs.
Basham died early Saturday morning
after being III only u few days.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-02-27
Special Act Pensions Considera-
ti0n Possible.

Washington, Feb.--At the behest of
Representatives Langley. OF kentucky
and Russell. OF Missouri, the house
committee ON invalid pensions adopt
ed rule whereby favorable consider
alton in this session OF congress OF
special act pensions OF cival war mill
itiamen is possible.
Kentucky and Missouri haye the
greatest proportion OF militia soldiers
who served at least 80 days." said MIR
Lansley, "and ] hope to get pensions
In q number OF the neediest cases in
my district soon, regardless OF the
politics OF the applicants"
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-02-27
Heavy Fine For Col. Arnold.

Cincinnati, Feb. 2i.--Col. Brent
Arnold. general freight agent and
superintendent OF terminals OF the
Louisville and Nashville railruad. q
prominent chairman and social leader
OF this city. was arrested here To-Day
charged with contributing 10 the de-
linqueney OF sixteen-year-old Mildrcd
Crane. IL" pleaded guilty. and was
fiusd $3.50. The court said be- would
not impose jail sentence OWNS 70
tho advanced age OF the defendant.
Who is sixty-eight.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-02-27
Penalty to Soon &C On.

The taxes recently levied by the
City Council OF Hartford are no~
due and ! am ready TO collect ami
receipt for same. The penalty Of D
per cent win soon 90 on. SO please
do not neglect this matter but Nd
ready TO pay now. in order to avoid
the penalty. Office in First National
Bank. j. y. STEVENS,
33tf. Marshal City OF Hartford
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-02-27
SULzER sues FOR
GOVERNORSHIP
Court Will Determine Who
Is Executive.
Impeached Governor Institutes lie
gal Proceeding For Salary
For Full Term.

Sulzer today instituted legal proceed
ings before Justice Alden Chester, OF
the Supreme Court, with the purpose
of regaining the Governorship from
which he was removed last October.
An order was issued by the court
commanding Comptroller Sohmer to
appear and show cause VIII writ of
mandamus, compelling him to pay the
former Governor his full salary as the
occupant of that office, should not be
issued. Mr.. Sulzer previously had
made written demand on Mr.. Soh-
mer for his salary.
When Attorney General Carmody
notified Justice Chester that he would
oppose the Granting of the writ, the
court said he intended to refuse 1t
as a matter of law, holding thaf the
court of Impeachment already had
passed on the contentious of Mr.. Sui
Ter.
An agreement then was made be-
tween the Attorney General and Col.
Alexander s. Bacon, counsel for Mr..
Sulzer, to facilitate the determination
of questions involved by the State
courts. The appellate division will
be asked to affirm Justice Chester's
proposed order denying the granting
of the writ and then the case will be
carriSl to the Court of Appeals where
a similar request will be made. Thus
Mr.. Sulzer will be able to file his
case In the Supreme Court Of the
United States with little delay, it is
believed. Doubt is expressed however.
If final decision can be obtained
from the Supreme Court before the
term of Gov. Glynn, successor to Mr..
Sulzer, shall have expired ON Deem
Der 81, 1914.
The contentious raised by Mr.. Sui
Ger were passed on fully by the Court
OF impeachment. Chief among them
are that the Assembly action in TIM
peaching him was illegal; that the
Court Of Impeachment was illegally
that six members of the
court had no right to sit, and that
the acts with which he was charged
were committed before he took Of
flee.
Affidavits signed BY Albert T.
Geyer. Democrat; George w. Jude.
Progressive, and Charles T. Horton.
members of the As
sembly in 19l3-were flied with 1.-THE
petition. Mr.. Geyer swore that altho
he attended the session of the As
sembly' when the impeachment re-
was adopted. he had no old
vance notice that 1t was to be pre-
scented. Messrs. Jude and Horton
swore that they had no notice OF
pending impeachment proceedings,
AID that II they had been present
they wuold have voted against the
This is the first proceeding insti-
tuted by Mr.. Sulzer to test the valid
ity OF his removal from office. Two
other actions have been started by
residents OF new york City, but tho
former Governor has disclaimed all
with them.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-02-27
Last Notice.

To parties who expect to enter the
Hartford Road Working Contest.
The chance to register will chose
on Saturday night. Either call al
Judge Wilson's office. write or tele.
phone the section YOU want to work
and Set full instructions free and car
a share in the $4,000 cash prize, be-
sides some Of the specials.
Contestants will meet Monday and
select judges. etc.
Everyone gets some prize. Eleven
have already registered.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-02-27
Becker to Get New Trial.

Albany. Feb. 24.--The court nj APP
peals today granted new trial 20
Charles Becker. sentenced 10 Heath
tor HerSaan Rosenthals murder. The
convictions OF four gunner, who APP
pcaled with Becker, were confirmed.