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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-02
Or. TAYLOR QUITS vassAR.
Head Of Girls School Retires Atss'
Twenty Seven Years Labor.

Poughkeepsie. y. Y. Feb. 2.-Dr. =.
Monroe Taylor. for twenty-seven years
professor Of Vassar College. formally
retired Yesterday within day or two
he will start for San Francisco. whence
he will go to Honolulu. Ills successor
has not been chosen. For time tho
affairs of the college will be taken IN
hand by the faculty under DR.. Her
bert NJ. Mills. go go -,
"Times have changed greatly" said
DR.. Taylor In his farewell &C. the stu
dents. There, have been introduced
many new ideas. particularly IN a poll
tical and social way. Womans suffrage
and socialism have been most con-
spicuous. Many new ideas have beer
kept out too. think the afgirls WIN o<
able to figure out the future for them
selves" r. q.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-02
LOWER EXPRESS RATES IN FORCE
sehedulss Ordered by Commerce Board
is Per Cont Lower Than Formerly.

Sehedules Ordered by Commsree soard
is Per Cont Lower Than Formerly.
New York. Feb 2.-The new system
of Interstate express rates on scale
1s per cent lower than those formerly
prevailing became effective today under
orders issued by the interstate COM
merce commission.
On the same basis OF decreased rates
the states OF Maine. Vermont. Con-
necticut. Pennsylvania. Delaware. West
Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio, New Jersey
illinois and Louisiana are putting into
force a new system Of inira state ex-
press business.
The new interstate rates are based
ON a block system the country being
divided in s2S blocks formed by the
intersections OF the meridians OF ionsi-
tude and parallels OF latitude.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-02
TROOPS GUARD srRIkEeREAKERs
specjal Train Sent to Radiant Mine
undar Military Protection.

Pueblo Colo, Feb. 2.-Guarded by
detachment Of militiamen, a special
train, bearing sixty strikebrHakers, left
here today for the Radiant mine OF the
Victor American Fuel Company.
The train was the same that was held
up and fred upon by band of zoo
strikers near williamsburg Saturday
morning, the engineer being forced to
put back to this city. General Chase
detailed a detachment OF infantry TO
guard the train on its second attempt
to reach Radiant.
At Florence an extra detachment Of
troopers and machine guns will be TAX
en- on board.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-02
THE LIMITED AND THE LOCAL EXPRESS

thru without would be useless to
The
the along the line depend on the old reliable tor
town publishes
gives the special livestock
the world worth 1t
made for the wall
like
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-02
Arizona Corporation Law Decision.

Washington. Feb. 2.--The supreme
court held today that the provisions OF
Arizonais law exempting private for
tunes Of stockholders from liability
from an Arizona corporations debt Was
not effective In all states where the cor
porations do business. ,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-02
LATEST NEWSPAPERS CENSUS.
Five New Pubiications Launched
Every Workino Day.

Philadelphia, Feb. 2.-The forty
sixth annual census of the publications
OF the United States and Canada. pub
iished in the American Newspaper An
nual and Directory, shows that an
average OF fives new publications were
started. every working day during 1918.
The suspensions and consultations
make the net gain only three week.
The. total number Of publications II
2l:617, There are 2,640 dailies-the
evsui 1itioHs outnumbering the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-02
pubuovs Fishermen oroyvn,d.

special to Times Republican.
Dubuque. Feb. Fired Van Vossen,
aged 3e, fisherman who makes hje home
with a brother on an island in the
Mississippi above Dubuque. was
drowned last night when the ice gave
way as he was crossing to the main
land,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-02
e.v ch.,,e. Ruff. Brown Dead.

Newton, Mass, Feb. Rev. Charles
Rufus Brown, for twenty-eight years
professor Of Hebrew at the Newton
Theological Institute. died here today.
aged e5. Professor Brown was grad
uatede from the United States naval
academy in 1859 and remained in the
navy to 1874 when he resigned.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-02
PEORIA MAN, APPOINTED TO ST.
PETERSBURG, REFUSES TO
ACCEPT POST.
THINKS USEFULNESS INJURED
~ ROW OVER APPOINTMENT
pind.iI'. Selection Held Up For Time
sseauss of Charges Of Political Deal
~ Connection Thsrswith-Presidsnt
Aeespts withdrawal and Expresses
Deep Regret Correspond Public.

Washington, Feb. 2.-Henry M. Pin
dell. of Peoria. ILL.,. who was recently
nominated and confirmed as ambassa-
dor to Russia, has declined the appoint
ment, according to q letter to the pres
ident, made public today.
Mr.. Pindell wrote President Wilson
that altho the senate had investigated
accusations in connection with MS ap-
pointment, he felt, nevertheless. tnat
no controversy of any kind shoulo
surround the appointment OF any am
bassador, as it was liable to be misu
derstood abroad.
The president in letter Of regret ac-
cepted Mr.. Pindell's declination.
PindelI's Reason Outlined.
The correspondence make public at
the White House follows:
.Peoria, ILL.,, Jan. 2s.-Dear Mr.. Pres
ident. I deeply appreciate the nonor
Won have done in nominating me am
bassador to Russia and the very grea'
compliment paid me by the senate IN
confirming the nomination. had
hoped and confidentially expected Wnen
YOU asked me to accept the post tnat
could do so at once and take up the
work at a very early date. am there
fore the more embarrassed that CIR,
cumstances have arisen which VIII
render it impossible for me to unoer-
take the mission.
"I have been put in q false light py
gross Misrepresentation before the
public, and while it is true that these
have been cleared away and the nom
ination accepted by the senate after
thorough and dispassionate investiga-
ton. feel 1t would be more delicate for
me to decline the appointment than '1or
me to accept. No such circumstances
should surround an ambassador to d
country which can not be expected g
be as familiar with the real circum-
stances as. they are known at home
There should be nothing personal 70
talk about or explain there as Tar ras
the ambassador himself is concerned.
II beg, therefore. that. trusting me
to be guided by my own instinct In this
matter, you will accept my assurance
Of deep gratitude for the honor, AND
permit me with genuine regret but with
no hesitation of judgment to decline
the appointment.
with sentiment Of distinguished
consideration, believe me to be, MT
President, your obedient servant.
"HENRY M. PINDELL.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-02
HENRYs ATTORNEYS PROTEST.
cent.nd Congress Can Not Compel
p.onls 70 Assist in Preparing Lave.

washington, Feb. 2.-The law under
which George G. Henry. New York
banker, was indicted for refusing to
disclose in the house money trust In
ouiry names Of national bank omcers
participating In syndicate operations
ON California petroleum., was attacked
as unconstitutional today in the su-
preme court. Henry's attorneys are
seeking to prevent his removal from
New York to Washington for trial for
contempt Of congress, and contend that
congress can not compel the people to
assist it In preparing legislation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-02
pEs MONIES OIL PLANT BURNS.

n ;ohted Lantern and Ceaky Car Com-
bine TO Cause $4,000 Loss.
De. Moines, Feb. 2.-The plant OF
the paragon OIL Refining Company
here was destroyed by fire early today.
The loss is estimated at $4,000. The
con.pany's headquarters are at Toledo.
q wide neiehborhood was threat
ened for several hours
The fire started when Clarence
walker. watchman, started to look for
q casolenc leak with a lighted lantern
under a tank car near one Of the tanks.
walker was badly burned.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-02
IOWA FALLS TEAM WINS.
Hiah School Dsbatsrs Win Contest
With 0sage High.

Special to Times-Republican.
Iowa Falls, Ftb., 2.-The high school
debating team won from the Usage
high school, Friday night. The team
from the local school consisted Of Har-
old Wright, Allan Nichols and Cecil
e. Russ. The subject debated was. Re
solved, that federal charters should be
taken out by all concerns doing an
Interstate business" The Iowa Falls
team had the affirmative Of tho ques-
tlon, ~
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-02
SENATE REQUESTS INQUIRY.

Interstate Commerce Commission to
Investigate Rebate Charges.
Washington, Feb. 2.-The senate to-
day requested the Interstate commerce
commission to investigate charges that
rebates have been received from the
railroads by the United States Steel
Corporation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-02
,,.,,c,,r... New Mavor.

Boston, Feb. 2.-Congressman James
NJ. .Curley was inaugura.ed as mayor
Of Boston today, as successor to John
F. Fitzgerald.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-02
and sincerely yours.
WOODROW WILSON"
History Of Controversy.


The controversy over Mr.. Pindelfs
nomination grew out Of the publication
of what purported to be letter from
Senator Lewis, of Illinois, to Mr.. Pin
dell, urging the latter to accept the post
as ambassador. to Russia for year and
saying ne would be relieved Of import
ant negotiations and could travel in
Europe. Senator Lewis charged that
the letter was a forgery, and Secretary
Bryan later in a statement revealed
that Mr.. Pindell had said that he could
accept the post only ior a year because
he did not feel that he could lie absent
from-his business for any longer per-
iod.; No mention, it is said, was made
Of any diplomatic task or duties. a
senate committee investigated the cor
respondence and recommended the
confirmation of Mr.. Pindel.
Gossip Over Successor.
With the, Russian ambassadorship
again open there was gossip in official
circles about the likelihood Of Charles
r. Crane, Of Chicago, being named.
Mr.. Crane was uppermost in the presi-
dents mind early last year for the post
but is Understood to. have declined be-
cause of his business in this country.
Mr.. Crane took luncheon with the
president few days ago, but it could
not be learned whether the ambassa-
dorship was discussed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-02
ROCK ISLAND STOCK DECLINES.

pr;ess Rsaeh New Low Levels as Re.
cult Of Expected Reorganization.
New York. Feb. 2.-Rock Island COM
mon and preferred ana Chicago Rock
Island & Pacific railroad collateral !
per cent bonds were the features OF
todav.s market. The Rock Island issues
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-02
JUDGE vgNTREes sURnEp.
Alabama Politician Per;shss
il Eira

Gadsden. Ala. Feb. Judge Thorn.
as ventrees. prominent In Alabama
politics. was burned to death In q fire
which destroyed two buildings at At
talla, Ala. early today. He occupied
4 room on the second hoor of one OF
the buildings and was trapped by the
flames.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-02
Presidential Nominations.

Washington, Feb. 2.-President Will
SON today made these nominations
Consul at Guatemala City-G. L.
Iunton, of Tennessee, now consul at
Karaki
receiver OF monies at Santa Fe, n
M.-Juan Vigil, Of Talpa, N. NJ.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-02
President Expresses Regret.

The presidents letter follows:
'Your letter does credit to your del
icate sense of propriety and serves to
increase, If that were possible. my con-
sideration for your and my confidence
in your eminent fitness for the mission
which you now decline.
Il can but yield to your judgment in
the matter; because, it is clear to RE.
that feeling as you do, whether you are
fully justified in that feeling or not,
YOU would not be comfortable or happy
in the post. therefore can not in
sist. You will allow me, however l
hope, to express my deep regret. l
know your qualities so well and was so
anxious to see you at st. Petersburg.
that feel keen disappointment. 1t
is very imperfect consolation that !
may again express my confidence In
your ability, your character, your dis
cretion and your suitability for such a
post.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-07
A. \. SMITH TALKS OF
RAILWAY PROBLEM
Head of New York Central
Has Confidence in Govern
ment Commissions

Pittsburg, February 6.-Alfred II. Smith,
president of the New York Central lines,
addressing the Engineering society of
Western Pennsylvania, at its annual din
ner here tonight, expressed the highest
confidence in government commissions for
railroad regulation.
I'm the minds of more or less people,"
said Mr. Smith, serious thought is be-
ing given to the constantly increasing
cost placed on railroads by federal state
and municipal regulations. with concern
as to where 1t is going to end 1t appears
most probable and proper that the gov
ernment, through its commissions, shall
pass on the outlays made by these prop
critics in providing facilities for'the service
of the public as a Sound basis on which
to charge the users of these railroads for
the transportation sold to them and yield
ITO investors fair return if private cap
ital is to continue to be called on.
LAS a general proposition the railroads
are physically strong. Not all of them are
making money. Some are getting thin
and emaciated.
There is criticism afoot that the rail-
roads have not used their money Judi
ciously 1t is hard to indict the whole
country or industry representative thereof
The efficiency and integrity of these
railroads must be judged by facts palpa :
BILE to all-their strength in heavy steel
rails, good ballast, steel cars, modern sig
nal systems and other appurtenances that
constitute a safe transportation machine
This is a simple problem. In establish
ing the commissions the people have pro-
vided a means of searching for facts and
"a h.
tice and right. The railroads have hope
and confidence in these bodies BY their
efforts to learn and speak the whole truth
of these railroads they are bound to per-
| petuate and enhance the confidence of the
| people in these great properties to the
end that they may grow and be more
serviceable to the nation and its peo-
| pie"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-07
PROPOSED TRADE
COMMISSION BILL is
FAR FROM COMPLETE

Washington, February 6.-That the
pending bill to create an interstate trade
commission. the first measure drafted in
the administration antitrust legislative
programme is far from completed, was
determined today by members of the
Senate interstate commerce committee at
a long conference. Though all amend
ments proposed in the nature of supple
ments to the sherman act were voted
down careful study of the measure con-
vineed the committeeman that the bill
should be materially strengthened.
President Wilson's aid in perfectlng
the measure will be sought, the commit
tee authorizing the chairman to seek an
early conference at the White House
on the measure.
An amendment agreed en- today would
provide that any Investigations conducted
by the trade commission in aid to the
courts be "by due process of law this
being designed to prevent any appeal from
a decree on the ground of violation of
constitutional right,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-07

Montgomery. February 6.-(Special)
Laws regulating the collections of licenses,
privilege or franchise taxes as they now
exist, are not affected by the decision
of the supreme court which held that the
state auditor should draw his warrant
in favor of the Bigbee Fertilizer COM
pany for an amount collected under sub
division 26 of section 1851 of the code of
1907
Attorney General Robert c. Brickell
has given this information to State Aud
itor c. Brooke Smith, and has told him
that the subdivision was eliminated by
the passage of the new revenue law by
the legislature in 1911.
No great amount of money is involved,
and 1t seems now that the state will not
be forced to return more than $50, 5000, If
that much. The attorney general has
filed an appictlon for a rehearing in the
supreme court, and the court will pass
upon 1t within the next week or two.
Referring to the court decision IN answer
to an inquiry from Auditor Smith, Attor-
ney General Bricllell said:
Tho decision to which you refer is
the decision in the matter of the Bigbee
Fertilizer company against you as state
auditor. | have filed an application for
rehearing In the supreme court, but the
same has not been PASSED upon.
This was a man'limus to compel you
as state auditor to draw ycur warrant on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-07
COST OF LIVING
FIGURES GIVEN

New York. February Con an income
of between $1050 and $115O a year, a fam
lily of five can live, under ordinary con-
ditions, in fair comfort in the borough
of Manhattan; and an income of between
s1l00 and 1920 is probably necessary for
the average family to maintain unaided a.
normal standard of living in that bor-
ough, preserving health, mind, charac-
ter, self-respeet and proper conditions of
family life"
This is what the experience of the New
York Association for Improving the Con-
dtion of the Poor, in caring for q fam
lilies in the home hospital in the Van
derbilt tenements, has taught, according
to a report issued by the organization
tonight.
In the daily budget of an average fam
lily based on its observations the asso-
cia ton allows 60 cents for rent and 81. 29
for food. Clothing is given at 43 cents
a day and miscellaneous items bring the
daily total to 50 96la or s10s2. .25 per year
for q family of five.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-07
DEBATE ON
TOLLS EXEMPT TON
PROBLEM EXPECTED
Opposition Will Develop in
House, According to Rep
resentative KnOwland.
To Introduce Bill

Washington, February 6.-President
the provision of the Panama canal act
which exempts American coastwise ships
from tolls, it was apparent tonight, will
precipitate spirited debate in Congress
when the bill to carry out the sugges-
ton is submitted
Senators and representatives discussed
the situation informally today. Action
probably will come first from the House
interstate and foreign commerce commit
tee, In a bill to repeal the toll exemption
provision. Representative Adamson,
chairman, probably will introduce the
bill next week. He is awaiting word from
the President.
Although the repeal is proposed in the
face of a plank in the Baltimore platform
of the democratic party, the discussion
of that phase of the proposed reversal OF
policy is not expected to be as extended
as the influence of the contemplated ac-
tion on foreign relations. Senate demo-
cratic leaders plan to await action in the
House before taking up the President
suggestion, but the forthcoming debate
on the general arbitration treaty with
Great Britain, which soon is to come up
in executive session, undoubtedly Will pro-
woke discussion on the subject.
That opposition to the repeal will de-
velop in the House interstate commerce
committee was indicated today by Rep
resentative knowland of California, a
member of the committee, who declared: :
I'VE are paying a dear price for the
friendship of Great Britain. even though
it may help us out in Mexico. The pro-
posed bill, 1 predict, will precipitate one
of the most spirited debates heard in Con-
gress for years and will provoke free
and full discussion of our present foreign
policy"
Senator OGorman, chairman of the in
canals committee. who de-
clared following the announcement of
President Wilson's position that he pro-
posed to fight to the last against repeal
Of the tolls provision, does not anticipate
of the repeal by his COM
mittee until the House has disposed of
the matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-07
SIX CANDIDATES FOR
SHERIFF IN ETOWAH

Gadsden, February 6.-tSpecial9-The
race for sheriff has settled down to six
candidates-R. A. Leath. B. I. Collier, r.
W. Kirby. p. G. Hollingsworth. Joe San
som and w. NJ. Chandler Two prospec-
tive candidates, former Sheriff B. M. Pike
and C. T.. Coker. announced today they
would not enter the race.
1t was rumored here today that Sunday
service between Gadsden and Gunters-
vile would be established by the Nash
vile, Chattanooga and st. Louis Sun
day.
Pick Roden, who has been in the lime
light recently charged with violating the
prohibition laws was taken to Speigner's
last night by Sheriff Sparks of Marshall
county. He must now serve his former
sentence. the governor having withdrawn
his clemency.
The work of opening First avenue now
Is under way. and soon will be completed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-07

Following closely behind the storm CEN
ter a cold wave is spreading rapidly
southeastward toward the western gull
coast, and by Saturday 1t should spread
over Alabama with decidedly lower tenn
peratures Probably the coldest weather
of the season will be felt before Sunday
morning.
Readings below zero prevailed in the
northwestern states throughout the day
and at p. m. the freezing line extended
far south into Texas. Oklahoma reported
eight degrees above zero at p. m. Cen
orally the coolest weather thus far ex-
'perienced this season prevails in the west.
Slightly warmer weather was reported Ia
the far-northwest tonight, but the read
ings there are still much below zero. The
prospect is for two or three days oil cold
weather in Alabama.
Summary of observations made at
United States Weather Bureau stations
February 6, 1914:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-07
VANDERBILT YACHT
is STILL AGROUND

New Orleans, February 6.-Notwith|
standing previous reports that F'reder
lex w. Vanderbilts yacht Warrior had
been pulled off the reef off the coas
of Colombia, a report was received herr
tonight by the united Fruit wireless
that the yacht was still aground. TIL
Wireless operator at Santa Marta re-
ported that a rescuing tug had takeI
IS members of the crew TO Sabanills
where it was expected they woul'
hoard the steamer Metapan for New
York. Ten of the Warriors crew ar
reported still aboard the yacht. 1t wa
stated that the rescuing tug had beef
unable to get a hawser aboard becaus
of the high seas, but that the vesse
was in no danger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-07
LAWYER PREPARES
STRIKERS CASE

Hancock, Mich, February 60. n.
Hilton, chief counsel for the Western
Federation of Miners, arrived here to-
day in advance of the congressional in
vestigating. committee and discussed
with local union leaders the informa-
tion they desire to submit at the hear
ings beginning next week.
Hilton said he had no information
as to the procedure to be followed by
the Investigators, but he declared la
Dor leaders and their witnesses would
be ready to render all possible assist
aOce
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-07
CAROLINA COAST
IN DENSE FOG

Norfolk. Va, February 6.-Another
dense fog tonight had the Virginia. Caro-
lima coast in its grasp and vessels of all
descriptions moved cautiously. The fog
became so thick in the harbor that ferry
boats operating between Norfolk and
Portsmouth were tied up. Several sail
ing vessels bound to sea anchored in
the roads to wait until the weather
clears.
The revenue cutter Onondaga, despite
the fog, is proceeding to the assistance
of the three-masted schooner Helen II .
Benedict, which early today stranded on
the North Carolina coast, half a mile
south of the Nags Head lifesaving sta
ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-07
ELEVEN WOMEN
STRIKERS ARRESTED

Chicago. February 6-Eleven arrests Of
young women pickets charged with OBJ
structing the sidewalk in front of down
town restaurant, where mattresses are on
strike, were made today All the strikers
were released on bond.
The young women adopted militant tao
ties when a squad of policemen was
sent to disperse crowds that gathered
in front of the restaurant. The first of
those arrested seated themselves on the
slushy sidewalk and said: you'll have
to carry us TO the station"
The police lifted the girls to their feet
and half walked, half dragged them to
the station. The girls said they would
demand Jury trials