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The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-06-16
PRACTICES OF
WATER CARRIERS
CONDEMNED IN BILL TO BE OF
FERED-ALLL LINES MAY BE PUT
UNDER SAME CONTROL
Exercised BY Interstate Commerce
Roard-Giving Special Rates
Barred BY Measure

Western Newspaper Union News Service
Washington, D. CA bill condemn
ing many existing practices of water
transportation lines and placing them
under the same complete control that
is exercised by the interstate commits
sion over railroads, will be introduced
in the house by Chairman Alexander,
of the house committee on merchant
marine and fisheries. The measure
is one of the most drastic and compre-
hensive bills ever aimed at water com
merce. 1t is the direct outcome of
the elaborate investigation made by
the house committee into the practices
of water carriers and published early
this year in a report compiled largely
by Prof. s. S. Huebner
The committee has found in exist
ence among water carriers, most OF
the abuse of which railroads practiced
a quarter of century ago and which
have been largely abated through the
interstate commerce commission, and
the growth of a sentiment, among
shippers and railroads that many OF
the ancient practices were unhealthy
and worthy only of elimination.
The bill bears a direct relation to
the recent appeal of the exemption
clause of the Panama canal act. II
was frequently asserted by those who
found little of consequence in the eco
nomic side of the tolls controversy
that water competition with railroads
could be made much more effective by
the adoption of such regulatory laws
as are comprised in the Alexander bill
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-06-16
FARMERS DUE
FOR GOOD YEAR
REPORTS ON KENTUCKY CROPS
ARE SHOWING UP GOOD
HARVEST BEGUN.
RECORD BREAKER EXPECTED
Commissioner of Agriculture Newman
Issues Statement-Corn Acreage
Is Given at SO Per Cent.
= Especial Frankfort correspondence.)

n Especial Frankfort Correspondence
Frankfort, Ky.-Taken as whole,
the wheat, hay and blue grass seed
crops are assured, while the corn and
tobacco crops are not injured to an
irreparable extent. Seasonable wealth
er can make this year a prosperous
one to the farmers in Kentucky. Such
Is the encouraging report of Commits
sioner of Agriculture Newman. He
says that the wheat cutting has begun
in the southern portion of the state,
and the indications are that there will
be record-breaking crop in Kentucky.
Its condition is given at So per cent
at the beginning Of the harvest, and
it is too late for weather conditions to
prevent the maturing of large yield
of wheat of splendid quality. The
crop has but one danger to run, and
that is an excessive rainfall while in
shock. Rye has held its own. Anoth.
er crop that is made and ready for
harvest is the blue grass seed crop,
which will be large and of good quail
ity. The condition of blue grass is
given at SO per cent. The corn acre
age is given at Sc per cent, while the
condition is stated at 81 per cent. To-
bacco has suffered from the drought
Lack of moisture has prevented the
transplanting of plants and there are
complaints of the plants getting too
large for transplanting. This damage
can not be considered as serious. Con-
dition of hurley tobacco is given at SO
per cent and that of dark tobacco at
81 per cent. Cut worms are doing con-
siderable damage to both corn and to-
bacco.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-06-16
Big Suit Filed Against
L. & N. Railroad

Suit for $4,000, organization
tax and $4,000 penalties was
filed in the Franklin Circuit Court
last week by Rep. Jno. c. Duffy,
of :. Hopkinsville, for William
Byars, State Revenue Agent.
The items are for $4,000 incor-
poration under the new Constitu-
ton of 1902 and amended articles
filed in 1911 and is against the
L. & N. Railroad.
Under the statutes referred to,
the railroad is liable for this or
ganization tax on its original in.
corporation.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-06-16
Kentucky Women Attend
Federation in Chicago


1t is estimated that 5000 dele
gates to the twelfth biennial con-
vention of the General Federation
of WoInen's Clubs reached Chica-
go the first day and several thou
sand more came the day follow
ing.
Then lell ttefsfeI was
headed by Mrs. Richard H. Lacey,
State president, and Mrs. w. P.
Atkinson, State secretary.
Immediately upon the arrival
of the Kentucky delegates some
one started a beauty contest.
The Kentucky clubwomen pro-
-duced Mrs. Lacy.
When the Kentucky delegates
arrived they were Immediately
seized upon by a committee from
the New York Delegation. which
endeavored to get them to prom
Use to vote for New York when
the question of the city for the
1916 meeting is voted upon.
Kentucky delegates, however, re-
fused to commit themselves.
Dallas, Tex, and Atlantic City,
N. j., also are trying to land the
next meeting.
Mrs. T. ]. Smith and Miss Hell
ensBennett went from here, the
latter as delegate from the Wo-
mans Club.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-06-16
Strikes Oil and Gas in Estill

c. r. Dulin, who has been pros
pecting for oil and gas in Estill
county for some time, completed
the first well last Saturday on
land leased from Maple & Will
liams on the waters of Cow
Creek. 1t is reported that con-
siderable pocket of gas was struck
and at a depth of 300 feet oil was
found. Just the extend of the
development so far is not known,
but other wells will be drilled in
the same territory, and prospec-
tors are rapidly extending their
leases which indicates that de-
velopments are encouraging
EStill Tribune.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-06-16
EMPLOYERS Aid SOUGHT.

Cooperation for promoting the vel
fare of children affected by the new
child labor law, which becomes effec-
tive Tuesday, was the policy decided
upon by Commissioner of Agriculture
and Labor ]. w. Newman and State
Labor Inspector Harry M. Leslie. Mr..
Leslie and Miss Madge Nave, assist
ant inspector, will be aided by an sd-
visory board, composed Of Mrs. r. P.
Halleck, president Kentucky Child La
Dor association; Mrs. Harry Bishop,
Mrs. Morris B. Belknap, Alex G. Bar
ret and Huston Quin, and will under
take an educational plan Of bringing
about compliance with the statute.
The board was appointed some time
ago.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-06-16


President Wilson will soon de-
eide who will be the next post
master of Mt. Sterling. This
troublesome matter has been
put squarely before him, and it
has been learned later that he
will indorse Senator flames rec
ommendation over thataof Fields,
and that the nomination of Mr..
Turner will be sent to the Senate
sometime this week.
LATER The President ap-
pointed Mr.. Turner.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-06-16
insurance Companies.

In anticipation of a completely sat
isfactory settlement of fire insurance
difficulties in Kentucky, various big
companies began notifying scores Of
agents all over the state to be pre-
pared to resume writing Immediately.
New business, however, will not be
officially accepted until the National
Board of Fire Underwriters signs the
agreement. Among the companies
that have authorized their agents to
write renewal business are: The
North River Fire Insurance Co., Uni
ted States Fire Insurance Co., Georgia
Home Insurance Co., Phoenix Fire In
surance Co. of France and the Nation
al Fire Insurance Co. of Paris.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-06-16
No IntImatIon Given,

While no intimation has been given
out as to the choice of the state insur-
ance rating board for its representa-
tive on the commission, which viii
study the situation and recommend In
surance legislation to the next general
assembly, it Is reported that some Of
the members are in favor of selecting
man whose name will give assur-
bias in regard to insurance regulation
and that no attempt is being made to
pay the political debt with the ap-
pointment.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-06-16
VIII Test Ruling.


The ruling of the state railroad COM
mission that potential river competi-
ton, where city is situated on nav
igable stream, whether there is actual
competition between rail and steam
boat lines or not, gives that city the
right to river rates, probably will be
tested in the courts. The commission
held in the complaint of the Central
City business men that that city Is en-
titled to the same rates from Louis
vile via the Illinois Central as Owens
boro gets, plus seven and one-half
cents for drayage from Green river,
three miles away, to the town. In the
order just entered the commission pro-
vides that in case the railroad refuses
to comply with the order no informa-
ton will be filed with the grand jury,
but civil suit instituted by the COM
mission to enforce the order.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-06-16
Library Commission.

DR.. J. W. Doherty, of Louisville, was
was elected chairman Of the state Il
brary commission, at the annual meet
ing of the commission. Mrs. George
Flournoy, of Paducah, who has been
chairman since the organization of the
commission, surrendered the chair,
when the election of officers was
reached in the order Of business, and
nominated DR.. Doherty, who was unan-
imously elected.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-06-16
More Money For Work.

More money for the supervisory
work in Kentucky schools is assured
for the ensuing year, according to in
formation received by State Superin-
tendent Barksdale Hamlet, in a let
ter from DR.. Wallace Buttrick, Of New
York, chairman Of the general educa-
ton board. This board has absorbed
the Southern board, and Superintend-
ent Hamlet has been invited to attend
meeting of representatives of the
board at Nashville, June %. :.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-06-16
ROME DISTURBANCES {

Rome.-With the occupation of the
disaffected provinces by the military
forces order is rapidly being restored,
and it is expected that within a day
or two the entire district of Romagna,
comprising the provinces of Bologne,
Ferrara, Ravenna and Forli, will have
resumed normal conditions. In the
Lugo district, however, disturbances
are still ihsaprogress owing to the nom
arrival Of troops, and at Ancona there
are still signs of discomfort, as the
anarchist propaganda is still being
carried on.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-06-16
GREECE MAKING PREPARATIONS

London.-A dispatch to the Times
from Athens says Greece is actively
making naval preparations. Accord.
ing to the Durazzo correspondent OF
the Times he is authorized to deny
that Prince William has any intention
to abdicate the Albanian throne.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-06-16
Real Estate Transfers

Commissioner to w. r. Well,
G.s@ Division.
Commissioner to Mary ]. Wells,
TIA. Division.
Commissioner to Fannie Ian
ter, Z A. Division.
Commissioner to John, D. Dur
ham, 6 A. Division.
w. r. Well to John Durham 2
A. q 500.
w. R. Well to Eunis Lanter 3
A. @ 500.
Mary ]. Wells to Eunis Lanter
7 A. @ $1230.
Commissioner to Dean Chen
ault $500 A. Division.
Isreal Chenault, Division.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-06-16
A Model Road

It has been rumored in Dan
vile that Congress will very like
ly put through a bill appropria-
ting several million dollars for
the building of a model roadway
from Washington City via Dan
vile, Stanford, Harrodsburg, Lex
ington and Frankfort. The odd
Wilderness Trail will be follow
edaa from Virginia through the
mountains to Danville.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-06-16
New Dinino Room Planned.

Frankfort, Ky.-A new 100000 din
ing room will be built at the state hos
pital at Hopkinsville. This was de-
cided by the state board of control Of
charitable institutions in order that
the Is rooms used at the hospital for
dining rooms may be converted into
sleeping apartments. Miss Mary
Couchman, of Louisville, has been ap-
pointed matron at the Lakeland hos
pital, to succeed Mrs. Elizabeth Wal
cult, resigned.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-06-16
Her Wants

docs your wife want the voter"
mo. She wants a larger town house,
villa on the seacoast, and new
limousine car every six months. I'd
be pleased most to death if she could
fix her attention on a small matter
Like the vote-"-New Orleans Plea
yune.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-06-16
The Literacy Test.

The Dillingham-Burnett bill, restrict
ing immigration and requiring the lit
eracy test for immigrants coming to
this country, was favored by the
Daughters of America in convention
in this city. A resolution indorsing
the bill will be passed. A resolution
indorsing the uniform school-book law
passed at the last session of the legis-
lature was passed
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-06-16

France extended a hearty vel
come to the great American Col.
Roosevelt as he landed at Cher
bourg on his way to attend his
sons wedding at Madrid Pres
ident Poincare placed his private
car at the service of the ex-Presi-
dentsand the assistant Project OF
Cherbourg was delegated to wei
come him.
Col. Roosevelt refused to COM
ment on his recent South Amer
lean trip or upon the political sit
uation in the United States.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-06-16
To Eradicate Disease.

To Eradicate Disease.
Henderson county has been accept
ed by the department of agriculture
at Washington for making the hog
cholera experiment in Kentucky. H.
R. McNally will be sent to that coun-
ty by the government to attempt the
complete eradication of hog cholera.
1t is probable that the rest of the state
will be quarantined against it to pro-
tect Henderson county from outside
infection; the stock yards in the coun-
ty will be protected.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-06-16
Reduce Rates.

The question of the validity Of the
two and a half cent fare law, which
lacks an enacting clause. may not be
determined by the courts as three of
the railroads most interested In its
terms have revised their tariffs TO con-
form to the law.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-06-16
kentuckiana Talk Some.

NGHIuCHtdnS ain SOIuCs
In the United States census bureau
giving statistics of telephones in the
various states for the year 1912, the
report shows that in Kentucky that
year there we're 287,807, 1892 messages,
or talks over the telephone, of which
124 ,681,052 talks over the Bell line and
163,126,840 over all other systems. In
Kentucky the Bell, according to the re-
port has 199,151 miles of wire and all
other systems have 1888 miles. The
Bell has -51,185 telephones in Ken
lucky and all other systems have 49,;
566 telephones.
Many roads Affected.
The Chesapeake & Ohio should not
be exonerated from the operation of
the two and a half cent fare law was
far as its tickets included transporta.
ton over the Ashland Coal & Iron
railroad is concerned, is the opinion
of Assistant Atty. Gen. M. M. Logan.
The Chesapeake & Ohio has a traffic
arrangement with the Ashland Coal
& Iron road for the use of its track
between Ashland and Denton 1t is
less than so miles long and the Ash
land Coal & Iron road may charge
three cents fare. By the traffic ar
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-06-16
Contract Is Made.

The state text book commission let
the contract for furnishing geogra-
plies for the common schools for the
next five years to the American Book
Co.; and a supplemental geography
contract to the University Publishing
Co. The domestic science contract
went to Little-Brown Co., Boston, and
a supplemental book on the same sub
ject to Wooten & Co.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-06-16

The 116th annual commence
ment of Pennsylvania University,
Lexington, was held on Thursday
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-06-16

. We will not carry vulgar adver- I
1 tisements. Our paper shall be main I
tanned on the lofty plane Every 4
word fit for your daughter to read
to her sweetheart"
: Your name on our list will help I
! US do this.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-06-16

Look, for our bills for the
QUICK ACTION SALE.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-06-16
TOWN LOTS

N. Durham to r. r. Burnam,
Richmond, a $1.O0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-08
CHARLIE SCHMIDT HAS INCLINATION
 TO JOIN GERMANS THAT'S ALL

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-08
PAUL F|TTERY IS
 LEADING TW|RLER Former Baron Stars With Evansville Club in Gen.
 tral League

Evansville. Ind, August 7-Paul D. Fittery, pitcher for the Evansville Cen- tral league club, leads the league in the percentage of games won. He Is just above Peter Fahrer, who has been bought by Cincinnati from the Dayton club.
 Fittery is stoclily built chap, unnar- ried and 2S years old. He is left-hander. He was farined out by Birmingham, of the Southern league. to Evansville In 1913. and was one of ten pitchers who reported to Birmingham last spring. With Evansville in 1913 Fittery broke even on games won and lost, despite the fact that Evansville was hopeless tail- ender all season.
 Fittery impressed President StalhefeR of the Evansville club in 1913, and the local club went after Fittery strong early this season and finally purchased him outright from Birmingham.
 Fittery now has a record of 1T games won and six lost for the present season. He had a string of Il consecutive wins in which time only four runs were scored off his delivery. He Is lightning fast in fielding his position and hits harder than the average inhelder. He has smoke and puzzling curves. Last year he had habit of weakening in the seventh inning This year he has never wobbled and has two-to- one ten-inning win over the Day- ton league leaders to his credit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-08

Today the remaining golfers in the tournament now in progress at the Country club will battle for the right to enter the finals. which will be decided on Tuesday. Four contestants remain in each of the five flights and the field Is now narrowed to where each of the matches on the boards will be deter minedly fought
 F. J. Steinmehl and NJ. D. Smith are paired with each other. while George Oliver and H. c. Wood compose the other combination that Is listed for competition in the first flight All four of them are well known players and both contests should prove interesting.
 George oliver and H. c. Wood should prove we'll matched. Wood won the qualifying round in the city champion ship tournament, held recently at tho Roebuck Springs Golf and Automobile club, while Oliver has represented the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-08

Boston. August 7.-Australasia today eliminated the British Isles from the Da- vis cup tennis competition this year in a quickly played straight sets doubles match at the Longwood Cricket club. Brookes and Wilding. from the antipodes, by a stonewall defense at the net, fol- lowed up their two victories in the sin gles yesterday by defeating Parke and Mavrogordato of Great Britain, 6-1, 60, GA and made the score to in favor of Australasia.
 There will be two singles matches to- morrow, Brookes meeting A. H. Lowe and Parke playing Wildng. but they vir- tually will be exhibition affairs. The Aus tralian team will go to New York to- morrow night to begin practice on the courts at Forest Hills, where the chal- lenge watches with the Americans will be held next week.
 Neither of the Brtons today could pen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-08
Matches Scheduled
 in Tennis League

Matches scheduled in the Birmingham Tennis association are: Iron and Railroad company of Ensley.
 Bessemer vs. Young Mems Christian as. sociation.
 Birmingham Athletic club vs. Fairfield
 Country club vs. Fossil
 All teams are requested to turn in the results of their matches as soon as pos. sible to F. F. Read, secretary of the league. at the Young Mems Christian as. sociation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-08
Glazner Has Bad Inning

Anniston, August 7.-Glazner had bad inning in the first today, and Newman won the game by registering six runs on five hits. two errors and misjudged play. They made one more in the second. on single and two-sase hit Admission made one run in their half of the first on an error and a single. After the sec ond inning both pitchers settled down. only SIX hits were made afterward by both teams, and not a man was allowed to cross the plate. The hitting Of Bowen, Long and Proctor featured. Score:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-08

New York, Angus 1T. (Spe- cial.) .)-Europe Is not the only place where there is war
 There was bit of war in the Cub camp here, in which Manager ODay and Frank Schulte were the particl- pants They did their struggling in the lobby of the Hotel Colonial, and 1t re- suited in the outfielder drawing an in- definite suspension. The manager sent telegram to that effect to President Thomas.
 The scrap was started by the Cuh r:anager supplanting the veteran with Pete Knisely, recently secured from tho Birmingham club
 Schulte declared the manager wa' not giving him fair chance. anc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-08
FRED DILGER MAY BE OUT OF GAME FOR EXTENDED PERIOD

Fred Dilger. the chubby Baron catcher. may be out of the game for sometime. The hefty receiver has been confined within for the past two days, suffering from his side. He has not appeared in uniform since the series in Mobile. Last year, in mid-season, Dilger underwent an operation for appendicitis. Recently, he has complained from a tinge in the side and it is believed that the complaint has been caused from the inoision. It is very painful.
 Manager Molesworth does not know how long Birmingham will be without Dilgers services. However, Tragesser has borne the bulk of the receiving from the outset and Dilger will not be sorely
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-08
Barons Overwhelm Pels in Second Battle
FRED DILGER MAY
 NOT PLAY AGAIN SOON
Catcher Has Not Appeared in Uniform for Two Days Is Troubled With Side-Has Complained
 for Some Time

missed. But in case Tregesser should receive a battered thumb, Birmingham would face direful situation. It is not believed that Dilger could stand the strain of continuous work, should he report for duty.
 With the exception of Dilger, the Ba- rons are in shape for a final spurt. Me Bride states that he has a slight attack of malaria, but expects to recover snort ly. If the sunfielder has been weakened by the fever, his batting and fielding has not suffered. He is playing in Tine form.
 Dave Roth will pitch this afternoon against Roy Walker. Roth has improved recently being the possesser of decep- tive spitball and a good fast ball. Walker is reputed to have more speed than any other player in the league.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-08

SUMMARY. Two-base Hits-Hemphill, Sylvester, Carroll 2.
 Three-baise Hit-Marcan. Stolen Bases-Marcan. Mcdonald, Car roll, Stewart 2, Covington. Double Play-Marcan, Ellam to Gov ington.
 Sacrifice Hits-Marcan, Mcdonald Carroll, Mcbride. Ellam. Bases on Balls-Bagby B. Benn 4 Robertson 3.
 Hit by Pitched Bali--Benn tcoving- tom.
 Hits-Bagby in 1 Ia innings; Benr 7 in 23.
 struck Out-Benn 1. Time of Game-1:5b. umpires--Kerin and Cnesnutt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-08
$ WILL BE
 FOUGHT TODAY ON LINKS

Country club on a number of occa- sions. He won his way Into the seni- finals by disposing of Rollo steinmehl in 22-hole contest Earrings for today follow:
 First Flight Fs ]. Steinmehl vs. NJ. D. Smith. George Oliver vs. H. C. Wood.
 Second Flight P. IT. LaLande vs. Dave Roberts. Jr. j. D. Kirkpatrick. Jr.. ss. ]. c. Kim ball.
 Third Flight Frank Nelson. Jr.. vs. pr. A. R. Har- ris.
 " e. Prowell vs. Will Dunn.
 Fourth Flight E. E. Ellis vs Julian Herndon. l. Fl. Cabaniss vs. R. L. Gregory.
 Fifth Flight Bryan Tomlinson vs. R. H Gilbert. D. r. Dilemma vs. Tom Jones'