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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16
Worried Constantly

Buffalo. ~ Y, February t5-Attornev
Dfrnberser in a statement tonight called
attention 10 the fact that the subpoenas
requiring Mr.. Kennedy's presence at the
John Doe investigation tomorrow followed
his appearance before the grand jury
January % at the request of District At
torney Whitman. At that time MIR. Ken
nedy signed waiver of immunity and
was examined at length by Mr.. Whit
man. Mr.. Dirnberger said that for the
past 10 days he had been in constant
touch with Mr.. Kennedy. Last week
when they were in Albany Mr.. Dirnberger
examined carefully into all the affairs
of the state treasurer's office, he said.
Everything done by Mr. Kennedy in
the discharge of his duty as state treas
urer," continued the statement, II found
had been done properly and in most up
right manner, and entirely in accordance
with the law applicable to that office.
Mr.. Kennedy was a most conscientious
man, disiking publicity and keenly SEN
sitiye of criticism. Having been before
the grand jury and given all the infor-
nation asked of him and everything they
desired to know and thinking that his
examination had been concluded he wor-
ried constantly about the proposed ex-
animation Monday morning because he
could not imagine what further investiga-
ton there could be concerning him and
his affairs as state treasurer. He talked
with me constantly about this matter the
last few days, and while l know he had
nothing to conceal in his proposed exami-
nation tomorrow | could see that he was
brooding over this. matter and feared the
publicity. He told me that he never
before had been a witness before a grand
jury or in any court, and he feared he
might be unable to clearly explain the In
tricate questions that might be asked
by keen district attorney.
This also weighed heavily on his mind,
and the combination of these things 1 feel
certain so oppressed him as to cause a
temporary arrangement of his mind.
yesterday afternoon after having
luncheon with him, we further dis
cussed the matter of examination Mon
DAY morning and determined that he,
Mrs Kennedy and / would leave for
New York city tonight at o'clock. so
that he could appear before the grand
jury on schedule time.
81 feel certain that an investigation
of his affairs as state treasurer will
fCoutSuu~d m Pan~ TWO.l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16
CHINESE OIL FIELDS
! WILL Be EXPLORED
Agreement With Standard
/ Oil Co. Provides for Rail-
way Building


Peking, February 15,-The agreement
with the Standard Oil company has con-
cluded with the Chinese government for
the exploration of oil fields in the prov
nce of Shen-Si and the northern part
of the province of Chi Lii, provides for
the construction of railways and laying
pipe lines necessary for ''the develop
ment of the fields and the refinement and
marketing of the product"
The contract is not limited as TO time.
The Chinese government Will receive 37lz
per cent of the stock of the Chino
American company, with the privilege
of purchasing an additional 7la per cent
within two years after the formation of
the company. The American company
will retain minimum of So per cent
of the stock. w
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

Champaign to find work for the unem-
ployed to be inaugurated.
State treasurer of New York commits
suicide.
Arguments in Gore case will prob
ably begin tomorrow
The appropriation measures Will be
rushed through
Bacon's funeral will be held in the
Senate chamber Tuesday.
t'riel complains of power monopoly
in this district.
2-Texas takes first important step in
statewide fight
3-Edison intimates amount received
by Inventors.
Mccoy dedicates Hartselle church
Admission news.
Greensboro news.
4-Editoral comment
5-Bankers back from Atlanta.
Newspaper club getting in shape for
opening.
Patterson heard by crowd which over
taxes Bijou.
Successful raids are made by the po-
lice.
6-Sports.
7-Marion Harland corner.
s-Petro killed by special officer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16
Body to Lie in State

Atlanta. February 15.--The body OF
the late Senator A. o. Bacon, who died
in Washington Saturday. will lie in
state in the Georgia capital here for
several hours next Wednesday, This
announcement tonight was authorized
by Governor John M. Slaton who will
issue the formal proclamation tomor-
row morning.
Word was received late today by
Governor Slaton from members of SEN
ator Bacon's family at Washington
that there was. no objection to the
plan whereby thousands Of those who
loved the dead statesman Will be given
an opportunity to view his body before
It is taken: to Macon forI burial.
The funeral party will leave Wash
ington Tuesday afternoon and will
reach Atlanta about midday Wednes-
DAY. According to the present plan. a
guard and escort of honor then will ac-
company the casket to the capital. Iror
several. hours the body Will lie in state,
after which It will be placed on board
tie funeral train and taken to Macon.
Ffirther plans have not yet been made
public
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16
Hundreds of Visitors V;~v-
Prison Camp-Sale~~-
Sulks Within Tert
MASS CEJ DpDtwED
BY VISITING PRIE.c-e
Prisoners Far Better Off Than When
in Field-Soldiers Discover Am
munition Hidden Away at
Ysleta

FL Paso, Tex, February l5-Hundreds
of visitors went to Fort Bliss today to
view the prison camp where General
Hugh L. Scott is caring for more thar
5000 Mexican men, women and childref
who FLED after the federals were
feated at Ojinaga month ago
Meanwhile General Jose Ynez Salazar
prisoner was uneasy and sulked within
his tent. General Scott has him confined
in special barbed wire stockade away
from the other prisoners, and recently in
formed him that If an attempt was made
to rescue him he would be the first per-
son shot. Today Salazar sent word to
General Scott that he feared the rebels at
Juarez would take advantage of the
order and make a false demonstration
from the railroad tracks nearby, prob
ably firing a few shots in the air and
before the ruse was discovered the guard
would have carried out the instructions
with reference to himself
Il have no more desire to escape than
a 1O-year-old boy" was the message
Salazar sent. General Scott said he
might enter the post guard house if he
wished. Here he would be In a cell. but
safe and the Mexicans may try the ex-
pertinent for a week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16

Houghton, Mich. February 15.-Three
Waddell-Mahon guards and deputy
sheriff today were found guilty of man.
slaughter for the killing of Steve Putricn,
II striking copper mine worker, at Seeber-
|ville last August.
Harry James, the other deputy sheriff.
was acquitted. under instructions from
the court. The men convicted were James
| Cooper, Arthur Davis. William Croft
and Edwin Polkinghorne.
Ciemency was recommended in the case
z Polkinghorne. the deputy sheriff.
udge Flanagan will pass sentence on the
convicted men tomorrow. 1t has not
been decided whether an appeal will be
taken.
The jury reached a verdict after IL
ballots. When the verdict was announced
late today only p few persons were in
~ court room besides the defendants
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16

any steamship arrangement 10 bring an
extraordinary number of the Hndus. a
project which the Immigration bureau
once discovered and foiled.'
Representative Bayer of California and
other Pacific coast representatives will
insist upon legislation for general ex-
clusion of Asiatics. Representative
Church of California tonight said there
was no doubt as to the House passing his
bill To exclude Hindu laborers. Chairman
Burnett said he was confident the Pres
ident would not veto his general iminigra-
tion bill. now before TIE Senate commit
tee, because OF the literacy test. He de-
clared that stories of a possible veto
had been started for the purpose of in-
f'uencing the Senate vote on the meas
ure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16

IN JAPAN NESE HOUSE
Members of Opposition De.
story Ballot Box to Pre-
vent Business Tax

Toxic, February 1.-THE lower house
was the scene of unprecedented disorder
last night and adjourned after mid
night. Members of the opposition de-
stroyed the ballet box to prevent the
adoption. Riotous scenes ON the house
floor continued throughout the session.
which extended over many hours. OBJ
structionists blocking the government at
every turn.
q According to Toxic papers the naval
commission has found one naval officer
guilty of bribery in connection with
the dealings of Japanese naval officers
with a German firnl contracting for the
Japanese navy. \ conrtmartial viii be
ordered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16
|DR. ROSWELL PARK
PASSES IN BUFF ALO
Eminent Surgeon and Well
Known Medical Writer
SUI --umbs

Buffalo, February 15.-Dr. Roswell
Park, one of the best known surgeons
I'm America, died suddenly today. The
|cause of death was heart failure DIR.
Park was born in Pomfret, Conn., in
|1S52. His opinions on cancers and tu-
|mors attracted worldwide attention.
He was a prolific writer and his work s
|or surgical and other scientific sub
Ijects covered wide range. Honorary
degrees were conferred upon him by
Yale. Harvard and Lake Forest univer-
|sities. He was the surgeon in charge
when President William Mckinley was
|Bhot here in 1901.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16
CARMANIA UNABLE TO
MAKE QUEENSTOWN

: Queenstown, February 15.AThe
steamship Carmania, Liverpool for New
York, anchored outside the harbor to-
day. the captain declining to enter. The
tender did not dare to venture outside
and 81 passengers and 100ssacks of mail
must wait for the Olympic Thursday
The Arabic. which arrived about the
same time as the Carmania, entered the
harbor and took her passengers aboard
in a comparatively smooth sea.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16
John j. Kennedy, Worried
Over Appearance Before
Jury Slashes Throat
WAS TO BE WITNESS IN
GRAFT INVESTIGATION
Received Second Subpoena TO Appear
Before Whitman in John Doe In
quiry Friday-Found BY Son
With Jugular Severed

buffalo, February 15.-John j. Ken
eide shortly after noon today af the
Markeen hotel. where he lived with
his family. He was found I'm a small
open rnzor the floor beside him.
His jueular vein had been severed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16
Investigation by Federal
Commission from Boston
to Kansas City
REGARDED
A PERMANENT ONE
Attention Will First Be Given TO Pub
lie and Private Employment Agen-
cies to See Where Trouble Lies.
Four Investigators Report
in Six Weeks

Washington February 15.--For the
purpose of finding work for the un-
Employed thousands now walking the
streets of the country's larger cities
ano industrial eenters, the federal COM
mission of industrial relations today
tnaugurated an Investigation to extend
from Boston to Kansas City Attention
first win be given to public and pri-
vate employment agencies, to bring out
to what extent the trouble is due to
their lack of organization and ineffi-
cheney, and four Investigators have
been assigned TO undertake this task
With orders TO report within six weeks.
Problem Permanent One
The commission, it was announced to-
day, regards the unemployed problem
as q permanent one, because present
conditions in the labor field are virtu-
ally the same as exist every year "a.
this season. Therefore, besides seeking
10 find some measure of relief imme-
distely for the suffering, it is proposed
TO gather material for the preparation
of legislation by Congress to establish
= federal employment bureau to serve
as a clearing house for public and pri-
vate agencies and to direct the move
ment of migratory workers.
Stories of suffering, particularly in
New York city, where $50, 600 men and
" omen are reported out of employment,
stirred the commission to action
Hundreds of thousands of men, in
dustrious and anxious to work, either
are out of employment or without as
surance that their job will continue an
other week or another day." said Chair
man Frank p Walsh today
Hundreds Clam0r for Work
Groups numbering from 100 to 1000
stand on the docks outside our great
industrial plants each morning at 6
o clock, hoping the foreman will pull
them out OF line and put them to work.
They arc Thankful il they get only n
few hours employment.
Poorly nourished and thnly clad.
these men gather each morning for the
foreman's inspection, submit to his
scrutiny and many drift away to the
cheap saloons or cheap lodging houses
to await another chance
'None can see this spectacle with
out realizing here is something So
ciety cannot afford to tolerate. The
problem of continuous employment for
luborer is problem that must 10
solved If we are to check the increase
In our great army of hopeless. home
less men.
"If nothing else will avail it may be
necessary to urge insurance against
unemployment"
Federal Control Urged
Federal control of all employment
agencies doing an interstate business
is urged upon the commission by E.
NV. Carpenter, manager of the Nation
al Employment Exchange of New York
lefty. This bureau was organized to
serve as a model and the claim is
made that the evils from which migra-
tory workers suffer at the hands of
other agencies have been eliminated
I'm its operation. Casual employment
the great cause for the demand for
bread lines, will be attacked by the
commission. Cooperation in the effort
TO eliminate this evil will be urged ON
alI employers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16
Summoned Before Whitman

Temporary insanity, induced by worry
over his impending appearance before a
New York grand jury where District
Attorney Charles S. Whitman has been
conducting a John Doe graft inquiry. is
said by his attorney Michael F. Dirn-
berger, Jr., TO be the only reason that
can be assigned for Mr.. Kennedy's act.
Just before leaving Albany Friday Mr.
Kennedy was served with a subpoena to
appear at the inquiry tomorrow and upon
his arrival here another officer from
Mr.. WhitmaH's office ssrved a second
subpoena On him. He sent for Mr.. Dirn-
berger and it iater was announced that
Mr.. Kennedy would start for New York
tonight. A sleeper ticket for train
leaving here fof New York tonight was
found in Mr.. 1Sennedys pocket.
After the tall with his attorney Friday
Mr.. Kennedy appeared to be in excellent
spirits. He net a number of close po-
litical friends Saturday at a downtown
hotel and in the evening attended a
Canoe in the hotel ballroom.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16
Neither Side Have Any An
nOuncements to Make of
Their Plans
DEFENDANT WILL GO
ON STAND TODAY
Senator and Mrs. Gore Spend Sunday
Receiving Callers, Later Attend
ing Dinner Party-Attor-
neys Are Busy

Oklahoma City. Okla. February 10.
United States Senator Thomas p. Gore
of Oklahoma is expected to take the
stand in district court here tomorrow
morning as witness in his own be-
half in the $4,000 damage suit insh-
tuted by Mrs. Minnie L. Bond who
charges that the senator attacked aer
in a Washington hotel March "A of last
year. Senator Cores testimony. 1t is
understood, will practically complete
the evidence for the defense and 1t Is
expected that arguments will begin
Tuesday. James r. Jacobs, in whose
room at the Washington hotel the in
dgnities are alleged to have been Of
fered Mrs. Bond. will probably testify
for the plaintiff in rebuttal.
No Announcements Made
Neither side has any announcement
to make today of their plans. senator
Gore and Mrs. Gore spent the day re-
ceiving callers and in the evening were
guests at a dinner party. Attorneys
for both sides were busy until late to-
night preparing for the conclusion of
the trial
The trial began Wednesday, Mrs,
Bond, the first witness, alleged that
Senator Gore attacked her while the
two were in conference with regard
to the appointment of her husband,
Julian Bond. to federal position.
Summary of the Trial
Attorneys for the plaintiff announced
their case completed Friday after half
IA dozen witnesses had testified In cor
roboration of Mrs. Bond. For the de-
fense a dozen or more witnesses testi-
fed in support of Senator Cores con-
tention that he had been made the VIC
tim of conspiracy, devised and car
ried out by his political enemies and
disappointed officeseekers. One wit
ness told of threats made to get the
senator. another of an admission said
to have been made by one OF the wit
nesses summoned by the plaintiff that
the whole affair was a frame up" and
others related alleged incidents involv-
ing several of those who have testified
for MRS. Bond whieh attorneys FOR rho
defense declare viii go far toward prov
ing their contention.
Practically all the witnesses for the
plaintiff admitted that they We're dis
appointed seekers of political patron
age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16
Currency O-do-ed withdrawn


Brownsville, Tex, February 15-Mexican
federal currency was ordered withdrawn
from circulation in the state of Tamau-
lipas, Nuevo Leon and Coahuila by an
order of General Pablo Gonzales, con-
stitutionallEt military commander, issued
at Matamoras today. One thousand pesos
fine was prescribed for violation of the
order. Nothing was said concerning sill
YER
Several million dollars in constitution
alist currency Is being placed In circu-
lation with which the soldiers were paid.
Matamoras merchants are forced to ac-
cept it.
Constitutionalist headquarters in Mata-
moras today reported three engagements.
all of them claimed as rebel successes.
The most important was the capture of
Muzquiz, during the past week by Cap
tain Hua qua Muzquiz, Coahuila, has
changed hands several times and was
General Carranze evacuated Monica.
General Caranza evacuated Moncloa.
Near Cerritos. Sar Luis Potosi. yester-
day battle was fought which lasted
for four hours, but outside the reported
capture of arms. horses and saddles, no
other details have been received. Rebels
said two prisoners, three mauser guns
and ammunition were captured yesterday
in skirnish near Lazarillos, Nuevo
Leon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16
Attends High Mass

He went to high mass with his son,
William II. Kennedy. today and returned
to the hotel about noon. After greeting
his wife and daughter, Mr.. Kennedy said
he was going to his room to lie down un-
til they were ready for luncheon The
son shortly afterwards went to the apart
ments to summon his father. Not finding
him there he made Inquiries from hotel
employees and learned that his father
had been seen going toward the lavatory.
off the ballroom When he pushed open
the door of the room he saw Mr.. Ken
nedy lying on the floor. the hlnad flow
ing rroni 9 wound in his throat.
The hotel physician was summoned, but
he could do nothing to save the dying
man who already had lost a large amount
of blood Death occurred while Mr. Ken
nedy was heing carried into the ballroom
The medical examiner was notified and
after a brief investigation issued GER
tifica5e death by suicide.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16
Card Index System


Twentieth infantry in charge of the prison
camp, has card index system to keep
track of the prisoners, and their own
leaders know more about them now than
they ever did in the field. These cards
bear the name home town, rank and age
of the prisoners and the number of women
and children accredited to EACH
In the camp there are SO wounded fed
eral officers and 1877 wounded men. and
2ls federal officers and $3.50 men who
are physically fit. There are 1859 women
and 500 children OF, the children 400 are
of school age, and as soon as possible
General Scott will inaugurate a school
at which some Of the educated officers
will be the instructors, There are four
Eases OF smallpox ana this has delayed
the school period
The prisoners live in tents. brown
ike the whole verdurelesss landscape.
1t costs Is cents day to feed each
prisoner, or about $500 for the camp,
while the cost of subsistence for an
American soldier IS 231s cents. The
prison rabons consist of Mexican beans.
Chill peppers, corn meal potatoes
onions, bread, fresh meat and coffee
A guard today detected one of the pris-
oGers giving away some of his coffee
20 a fellow countryman on the outside.
Most of the prisoners are far bet
ter off than when in the field. They
are housed and fed regularly and by
dint of much urging, the Americans
have trained them to police their camp
and take proper sanitry precautions.
The prison Is of about 40 acres, sur
rounded by a barbed wire fence. The
sentries do not enter the camp, ex-
cept for special purposes. but patrol
it on the outside Visitors are kept
at a distance from the fence and the
prisoners themselves are kept away
from it.
In the crowds today were many
Mexicans from Ell Paso, who brought
gifts of tobacco cigarettps aDples. or
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16
Priests Celebrate Mass

Visiting priests today celebrated
mass and there was a concert in the
afternoon by the band of 40 pieces.
sent by President Huerta to inspire
his soldiers at Chihuahua and Ojinaga.
The prisoners are well clothed. HUI
erta recently provided all with shoes.
hose, and underwear, hats and overalls
or dresses. Officers also received IS a
month and privates 81 They are per-
mitted to make purchases at the reg
mental store at the same prices paid
by American soldiers.
A special permit not easily obtained.
is required for visitor to go within
the camp. This is due largely to the
cases of small pox. American who
have enjoyed the privileges and the
guards say the prisoners generally are
sullen in the presence of their jailers.
At Ysleta today, soldiers discovered
IA rifles and 5000 rounds of ammunition
hidden away. They probably were left
can recruits who fled across the Rio
Grande.
Rumors reached General Scott that at
tempts to run more recruits across would
be made, but details of the plot were
lacking.
New Orleans, February 15.-The Mex
lean gunboat Zaragoza, which arrived
here Wednesday from Vera Cruz, started
on It's return trip to Vera Cruz tonight.
The gunboat made a special voyage to
this port to bring Louis Roumagnac,
French financier; and Antonio Magua,
Italian merchant. Ell route to Paris, and
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Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-05
RAIL WORKERS ARE
FOR PROFIT SHARING
President Of Brotherhood at Chicago
Hearing Says Many Demands
Based on that Theory.
TESTIMONY OF W. S. CARTER
His Declarations Comes I'm Course of
CrOss-ExaminatiOn by James VI.
sheeaB, Attorney for
Railroads.

CHICAGO. Dec 4-That ,profit-sharing
IL correct economic theory as between
employer and employe. and that many Of
the dema nds of the enginemen OF ninety
eight western roads, which are being
arbitrated here. are based on that theory
was stated on the witLess stand today
by william s. Garter. president of the
Brotherhood OF Locomotive Firemen and
Enginemen.
Carter's declaration came in the course
of cross examination by James NJ.
sheean. attorney for the railroads. The
request Of the men for higher wages are
in the main based on the allegation
the railroads. Larger locomotives over
lighter grades haul a larger tonnage. and
the men claim a share of the money
saved by these economies.
Sheean developed through the witness
that the pay received by firemen who
should also be allowed to firemen who
merely have to turn on the oil in a
locomotive using that fuel. Their de-
mands also include one that the fireman,
formerly engaged I'm shovellng coal
should receive undininished pay ~ trans
ferred to an electric motor, where his
work would be much lighter.
These points were brought out by
sheean in contrast to testimony showing
that on the ordinary steam railroad the
work Of enginemen mas been greatly in
creased by increased weight of engines
and variety of attendant conditions.