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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-01-23
"a KARAT CLUB DIMES.
Fla strrn Jewellers Entertain west
ern Friends At the waldorf.

The fifteenth annual dinner Of the 20
Karat Club was held last night at the
waidorf-Astoria The club. which Is
made up Of the leading jewellers Of the
East. had as their guests many repre-
sentatives of Western jewelry firms. In
all about $50 were present.
The speakers were Comptroller Prem
dergast, Congressman william =. Ben
net. DR.. William ~. Stryker. president
OF Hamilton College the Rev. Nehemiah
Boynton and Melvin VI. Johnson.
Rear Admiral Usher, commandant of
the Brooklyn navy yard. and Col. Glenn
of the General staff were guests. The
president OF the club. NJ. Luther Bow
din. Jr., presided.
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sreesman Robert Fowler Of Illinois, one
Of h defendants. who further alleged
that "the bride was 80 big that even
the birds In the woods would be startled
by II. If / were the Commissioner In
this case I would break every precedent
and allow the criminal and foul means
to bring about this indictment to be
shown
Assistant District Attorney James
Archer said II was not necessary ia
break any precedents rs the Supreme
Court had held that IL was the duty Of the
commissioners to hear every reason tend
ing 70 show that there was not probable
cause for e~xtradition.
will YOU consent to our going into
that phase Of this Indictment" asked
Mr.. Fowler.
at is not necessary to have my per-
mission you nave got a ruling from
the Supreme Court to guide you" replied
Mr.. Archr.
The incident ended here. however. az
Mr.. Fowler made no further reference
to the means employed in bringing about
the Indictment.
Mr.. Fowler's charge emanated In an
innocent way. When he arose to attack
the indictment az defective and TO quote
several antitrust decisions he had W.
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sUYDAM's ESTATE 81, 900.
Only Two Public Requests In VIII
al n 'tD-er.

Thu will OF Lambert Suydam, who
died on January ~ at the Hotel Lor-
raine, disposed of an estate of more
han 81, 900, 900. Mr.. Suydain. who was
a rembe Of an old Dutch colontN,
family in New York. was a California
gold seeker in 1919, and returned To
New York and made Il fortune In real
estate. Two years ago he announced
a gift of $4,000 to Flower Hospital
for cancer research.
Tie only public requests in the will
are $4,000 to the Northern Dlspensary
and $1,000 TO the General Synod of the
Reformed Church. He gave 10000 to
Emily l.. Suydam. widow of his brother.
James. and n similar sum to his friend,
Jed Frye. His nephew. Lamber Suy-
dam. received $500. 600. all his jewelry,
diamonds and silvcrware. and shares
with Emile |. Moore aud Louise +.
Austin, ideces. In the residuary estate.
Tive other nieces. l.ottie =. and Anna
r. Weaver. get "A trust fund of $500. 900,
the principal Of which goes to their is
sue on their death.
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ROOSEVELT STOPS PETITIONS.
Wou't Permit Use OF His Name Ia
Minnesota Primaries.

ST.. PAUL, MINI. Jan. 22,-Petitious
for Theodore Roosevelt for the nomina-
ton for President will not he filed in
Minnesota with the Colonel's consent.
A. 4. u. Ilahn received "A letter from
the Colonel to-day asking him not to PEI
init the use OF his name in the primaries.
"Of course Col. Roosevelt's wishes will
be respected" Mr.. RAIN said, HE is
not a candidate for the nomination"
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BRIBERY CHARGED
IN SPY INDICTMENT
Fowler Attacks New York Fed.
eral Action in Washing
ton Court.
EXTRADITION Is FOUGHT

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22.-Chargee that
''more thar dollar bills were used to
bring about the indictments returned
by the Federal Grand Jury in New York
against officials OF Labor's National
Peace Council were made to-day at the
preliminary hearing given three Of the
defendants by United States Commits
sloner Taylor.
The charge was made by former Con-
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allegation against his clients. Mr.. Davis
made a formal motion for the discharge
of the three men.
The hearing was continued until 10
O'clock Monday morning. when the Conn
missioner will give his decision as to
whether or not the defendants shall no
sent to New York for trial.
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W '."r" i "A dearth OF great states
NO. n Tine Old World the same scarcity
Is 20 joe acted IN the New. What great
American. unless IL be Roosevelt, is TO he
r"un' ah"ug the statesmen of the Re-
l.'hI.''h PARTY" Elihu Root? lie IL a
t''t' lawyer and az excellent orator. but
' 'H In' a great statesman. II he had
h''i "" would not have contributed to
'' h''rt' %, his party by supporting the
h'd'o'tr Nj. Taft against the man of
g'nll,, Roosevelt.
N'H' great statesman is there in the
i'N'".'''" party, now In power? He il
TO- '' POO seen. Certainly Wilson Is a
PIp'"'~" eminent for his learning and
c''ih.'. rII 81 may be a good professor
t'l NOT q gi"u, statesman.
T., present Democratic A%dmInistra-
won has met with two grave questions
'"t' .ry' called upon II for settlement
o." '"' Mexican question. the nther the
b.'".'r sp without warning of merchant
? IN 'N In" submarines of Austria and
81. ".E. u rs quite certain that in the
'''N"tl question no great capacity has
'~l.tN"d by the statesmen of the
''H'''t'lr party. And il is no less
''' iHit 10 the conflict with the
i''". empires there has been "A pitiful
'''' '' '''rsy on the part Of those same
Statesmen. "hu believe that everything
''' '. '' c"mpl!shed by showering notes
"'"H 10" 'iormauic chancellories. which
'e''.t' 'h"'u with exquisite pollteness.
"''H"'. them tm.ably, even satisfactorily
~" "''.pA' prejudice, To continuing to
"'" 'p '''rN merchant ship they can.
,.'I" NH@ may. All over Europe the
'''N'. rat " diplomacy, with It's plethora
o' NI''s, IS Il joke, They who did not
'H'fA Lt,.I hnFnt. pnnltfinn nf
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-01-23
MARSHAL WHO LET
SPY ESCAPE is OUT
Attorney General Gregory
Dismisscs Deputy for Ncgli-
gcncc in the Lincoln Case.
FUGITIVE GETS on PHONE

WAsHINGToN. Jan. 22-At the airec-
ton OF Attorney-General Gregory a let
ter was written to-day ordering IN" dis
missal OF Francis j. Johnson, deputy
United states marshal in Rruoklyn TN"
Acknowledgement had under "onsid"rt-
ton the negligence of the deputy mar
shall In guarding lgnatius 4. ]. Linz
coin, who "A been held In this coun-
try on a charge of forgery with a re-
quest for his extradition 10 Great Brit
air. The Attorney-General was con-
WINGED that Johnson had been measur-
ably negligent in guarding lincoln.
The intention OF ]. 7. 7. Lincoln TO
eIIdc ~extradition to England ON a charge
of forgery was known TO Robert NJ Mo
Bride and u. a. Hitchcock. of Robert NJ
Mcbride & Co, publishers OF a book
written by the spy. before he escaped
according to statements made by both
men yesterday.
Since his escape. the men say he mas
called them on the telephone several
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Great Leaders Rare.

NV. are in accord with the French
write. Thee are times when great
men are found In politics. extraordinary
personalities, but there are other times
IN which mediocrlties prevail. Great
politicians, great statesmen are rare.
To have them is the good fortune OF
a country 10 lack them Is q peoples
great misfortune. \ Cromwell created
N maritime gre.tness OF England "A
Ri'he'ie- established the hegemony of
France n Europe. Earlier, much earlier.
Spain possessed that hegemony. thanks
10 he Genius and initiative of Cardinal
Jmeur, de Ci%neros. With the great
Chatham England grew colossally and
uuGef ritf. rhatham's great son. Eng
land struggled FOR fifteen years against
Napoleon until she overthrow him. A
Tilcyrand prevented the dismember-
nlcnt Of France after the dennitive fall
~ the empire founded by the stupendous
warrior. Metternich imposed the holy
s'iance upon Europe as a result Of the
Congress Of ienna a Cavour prepared
and achieved the unity Of Italy.
"a Th.e.s reconstructed France eco
nom nti.y and militarlly after the ire
r1eHdou> disaster o: Sedan. \ Bismarck
IS he nrodic,ous builder of modern
G'rnE0v. \ Dls-aeli raised the power
- = -.aud 10 its greatest height. plac-
e. InHa the biows Of its sovereigns
n .ruorial crown. 4 Seward made
~ sc -l' ~ american diplomacy felt
II 'l' .1gusels Of Europe.
50 much for the past, us To the
present We must eNclaim with ". Bois.
Taer' is a dearth of great men among
~" statesmen Of to-day Had Ger
ni1y mad great statesmen they would
-. have plunged their country into
- :i-.''u. war. which has bled and
Impoverished her. which has caused her
N lose her client nations. her customer
nations and excited against her uni
We 81. hatred and universal indignation.
only statesmen If mediocre minds would
hFe launched the empire upon this in
sr''t'' struggle against Russia. France
s'i England, which almost
"" Who" industrial product OF Ger
many ltad there been great states
men 10 Russia. IN England and in
Finre they would have seen a for
mfnn'" and AN imminent peril In Ger
n'h' gi@a1''r military preparations
ard would have given their first. their
Almost exclusive. aTention to strengthen
'- the dcfeuces OF their respective
countries 10 rcpel Gcrmanic aggression.
When the war broke there WAS a
''N"ldhundunce Of troops and of muui-
''ns foo The imperial territory Of the
'i'H''2oll'rns. while there was wofu,
m'k Of them in France and Russia.
AVA ih"' were lacking in England,
phi'h mad no real army and but three
months ammunition supply for the in
ssh'h'1nt force under arms. While
''rI'thy has not needed to order mu-
,.'l"is from abroad. the nations of the
,'l"n'" have had 10 have recourse to the
,~'.'"'.'S "l the United States and Of
Japan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-21
SMALLER INCOMES
 WILL NOT BE TAXED

Washington, February 20.-The proposal
 to amend the income tax law so as to
 include smaller incomes is virtually cer-
 tain to be abandoned in favor of an
 increased rate on those already taxed
 democratic House leaders said tonight Sentiment against lowering the exemp-
 ton limit in order to provide an addi-
 tional revenue for the preparedness pro-
 gramme, crystallized, it was said, in the
 democratic caucus Thursday night when
 Democratic Leader Kitchin declared
 against changing the present minimum
 of $3OO0 Since then protest against all
 reduction plans have become more out
 spoken daily. Leaders declared tonight
 that virtually the entire preparedness
 revenue burden would be met with in- come taxes. Tentative bills looking to raising $100,000,000 soley by an increased income tax rate. are being discussed, and will be offered soon to the committee. One of the democratic leaders who will be active in framing the administration bill said tonight he would suggest doub- ling the present per cent rate on in- comes below $20,000 and possibly make the tax on incomes above that amount as high as s per cent He also might suggest lowering the minimum subject to the 1 per cent rate to $15,0 ,000 he said. Married men, according to this plan, would be given the advantage of an additional 5000 exemption as in the pres ent law.
 Although neither the naval nor military affairs committees has indicated what amount of money will be needed to meet
 the expenses of preparedness, it generally is understood that for the first year it will be close to s93,000000. Tentative
 plans, it was said, would proceed, there fore, on the theory that about s10,OO0,O0G will be needed.
 The general impression is that active consideration of an income tax bill will not begin in the ways and means com mittee before next month but in order to facilitate the work the committee clerks now are gathering data ready
 to be placed before the committee, and thus. it is hoped, a bill will be reported within a few weeks. No hearings will be held on the raising of preparedness revenue, however until after the military committee reports to the ways and means committee on the amount of money it will need
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-21
'SELF-CONFESSED
 SPY IS CAPTURED

New York, February 19.-Ignatius T.
 T. Lincoln, former member of the Brit ish Parliament and se1f-confessed Ger
 man spy, who escaped on January 15 from the custody of United States deputy marshal after his arrest here on August 4. 1915. at the instigation of the British government, was rearrested
 at o'clock tonight in front of a
 Broadway restaurant. He was taken to
 the offices of the department of jus
 tice, where he was questioned behind closed doors for more than two hours
 Later he was removed to the. Raymond
 street jail in Brooklyn. where he had formerly been a prisoner.
 Lincoln declared his capture was due
 to the fact that the proprietor of lodging house where he had engaged
 quarters learned his identity and att tempted to extort s250 from him in re-
 turn for the surrender of his baggage.
 He declined to make a statement to newspaper men, but asserted to the officers who questioned him that he
 never would have run away if the United States government, which was
 aware of attempts of the British gov | ernment to prosecute him, had treated him fairly"
 Tn the absence of Capt. William M. Offley, chief of the local bureau of in- vestigation of the department of jus tice, what Lincoln said to the authori- ties here after his arrest was not of- l ficially made public. Beyond the an- ncuncement that he had been taken in custody by Special Agents John J. Grgurevich and Niels Chalmers. no in 1 formation was forthcoming regarding his arrest.
 Washington, February 19.-Depart-
 ment of justice officials said tonight that Ignacius T. T. Lincoln probably would be turned over as soon as pos | sible to British agents for removal to | England. There are no charges against him in this country, but officials have not concealed their concern that he be recaptured.
 l When first arrested Lincoln is said to have indicated that he had informa tion of value in connection with pass port fraud cases. but a careful exam ination failed to result in any import ant revelations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-21
NOTICE


 THE Alabama Great Southern Railroad Company. To the Stockholders of the Alabama Great Southern Railroad Company Notice is hereby given that a special meeting of the stockholders of the Alabama Great Southern Rail- road Company has been called by reso- lution of the board of directors and will be held at the principal office of the company, in the city of Birming- ham, Ala, on Monday, March 20 1916, at 10 o'clock a. m, to consider and take action with respect to approving resolutions which have been duly adopted by the board of directors pro- viding for the acquisition by this com pany of the line of railroad and other property rights, privileges, powers and franchises, of Wauhatchie Extension Railway Company as an extension of this companys line of railroad from it's present northern end at Wauhatchie, Hamilton county, Tennessee, distance of two and seventy-seven one-hun. dredths (277) miles, more or less, to a point of connection with the line of Memphis Chattanooga Railway; and to take all such other or further action in the premises as may be necessary. The stock transfer books will close at 3 o'clock D. m. on March 10, 1916, and win be reopened at 10 o'clock a. m. on March 21. 1916. By order of the board of di- rectors, F. s. Wynn, Secretary. Dated New York, February Il, 1916.
 5t-2-21 28 :3-6. 13 20
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Washington, February 20.-(Special9 United States imports for 12 months ending with December, 1915, amounted to s1,77s.5s6.695, as against s1.7S9,- 276,001, for a like period in 1914.
 United States exports for the 12 months ending with December. 1915, amounted to $3,547, ,4S0,372, as against $2,11a,624,o5o for like period in 1914.
 The trade balance in favor Of the United States for the 12 months last year amounted to $1,76s, ,SS3 SIT. It is estimated that the trade balance for the current year will approximate s2,- 000,000,000.
 In study of the figures just issued by the department of commerce, it is interesting to note that when the Eu- ropean war prevented the importation from Europe of goods for American
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-21
OUR TRADE BALANCE THIS
 YEAR WILL BE TWO BILLIONS
y"Hop''

consumption. the United States turned elsewhere. Its trade in imported goods increased with North America, South America, Africa and Asia. In exported goods it is interesting to note that last year the United States trade with Ger many showed a. decrease from $15S, 000,000 to $11.000.000, it's trade with the United Kingdom increased from $500. 900, 900 to $1,191,O00.000, and with others of the allied nations in propor- ton.
 The bulletin Just published declares that in the twelvemonth period last year the United States exported horses to the value of $94,S27.171; mules. s2s,- S25,924. and seeds, $3,S65,21o.
 In the above is found one of the causes of the prosperity of the United States which will be increased, it is estimated, at regular periods as long az the European struggle continues.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-21
What the Shell Did

From PunCH.
 Old Lady-So. William, you've come back to us wounded, I hear. How did it happen?"
 William-Shell. mum.
 Old Lady--A shell! Oh, dear, dear And did 1t explode?
 william-Explode. mum? Not like ly. It just crept softly up behind and hit me.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-21
FINANCIAL FINANCIAL

FOR SALE-5O American Telegraphone, B share; 5000 Uncle Sam oil. Pc; 5000 Buick Oil. Sc; 5000 Winona Gold Cop per, Pc; 5000 Eagle Mining. Sc; wire or ders. A. L. Deibel, Little Rock. Ark.
 2-5-l5t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-21
WANTED-SALESMEN


 OIL SALESMAN or party handling sim liar product, and visiting power plants in Alabansa and neighboring states, to handle we'll known metallic packing as side line on liberal commission. State experience and number of plants visit ed Address G-47. care Age-Herald.
 2-20-2t
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CENT A WORD
|ONE CENT A WORD
FOR RENT-EOOMS

RATEs-One cent word a days no ad. taken for less than 2Sc for first fnser- tiOn. Cash must accOmpanX order,
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Montgomery, February 20.-(Special.) ) Chief Justice John c. Anderson, Judge ormond Somerville, and Judge Lucien D. Gardner have qualified with Gen. Bibb Graves, chairman of the state democratic executive committee, as candidates to succeed themselves on the supreme court All three judges qualified at the same time.
 None of the judges of the supreme court has opposition, and it is unlikely that any will develop. There have been rumors from time to time of other can didates for places on the court, but all such reports have been discredited The three judges whose terms will expire rext January will all be reelected, it is believed, without opposition
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-21
INTERESTING ITEMS
 FROM MONTGOMERY
Poll Tax Receipts From Az
 Counties Total $134,658
BETTER THAN BEFORE
Supreme Court Justices Qualify as Candidates to Succeed Themselves. Judge SOmerville Is Better-Lee
 Files Notice of Candidacy

Montgomery February 2O.-(special., Poll tax receipts for the present year from 42 counties of the state aggregate $134,658, according to figures given out by State Auditor M. c. Allgood today Auditor Allgood expressed the opinion that the total receipts from poll taxes would amount to more than $2OO,OOO wher all the counties of the state are heard from. This will be in excess of the col lection for previous years.
 In back poll tax receipts, the state has received considerably over $10O,0O0, and indications are that the total will ap- proximate the amount of poll tax re- ceipts for the present year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-21
FARM AND TIMBER LANDS

EATES-One cent a word dnys no ad. taken for less than 25c for first fnser- xion. Cash muat accompany order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-21
BUSINESS CHANGES

LADY or gentleman who can invest at once $250 cash and services in estab- iished business. enlarging and reorgan- izing, opening branches Kentucky, Georgia, Florida Home office. Bir-
 mingham. Pleasant, profitable, high class vocation; liberal weekly salary, several thousands elearable yearly; no risk or scheme, money secured; exper- fence not essential. Particulars person. al interview only; call afternoons;
 apartment No 66, Mason Bldg, 2016 5th ave. Am ready to make extraordinary remunerative proposition to the right person; investigate if you have the few hundred required. 1-29-tf
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WANTED-ROOMS AND BOARD

WANTED-In private family by young business man, nicely furnished room, within five minutes walk of town. Ad-
 dress c-d9, care Age-Herald. 2-2o-st
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-21

SEVERAL very delightful rooms for rent to gentlemen; private bath and garage if desired. 2177 Highland ave
 Phone Main 2398-J. S-5-tf
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MONEY TO LEND

MONEY TO LEND
 TALK WITH ALAN JEMIsOM Main 100. S-S-tf l WE negotiate loans and sell real es- tate Can handle desirable farm leans. Mcconnell Anglin, White, 2O2S 3d ave. 1O-2s-tf
 MONEY immedia Iely available for first
 mortgage loans at s, and per cent. according to location. Leonard Riley Co. 725 Woodward S6-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-21
WANTED---SITUATION

WANTED-Position by thoroughly exper- fenced male stenographer and general office man. Address C-25. care Age Herald. 2-19-2t-sa-mo EXPERIENCED stenographer, book keeper and general office man wants position, temporary orf permanent; fl you are particular about your work, can please you. Address N-47, care Age-H erald. 2-19-3t EXPERIENCED young lady stenog- rapher wants work at once; can give best of reference; salary moderate. Address, PAY, care Age-Hera1d
 2-19-4t SITUATION wanted by honest boy of 16 as office boy or some kind of work; small wages expected. Ad- dress 1924 Eth ave, N, or phone Main 40S5-J. 2-2O-2t LADY stenographer, good education and experienced in various lines, will ac- cept any kind of office work on salary satisfactory to employer. Margaret Hol- land. care General Delivery, city.
 2-2o-st WANTED-By young man, age "A, posi- tion; have experience as travelling sales- man, office work and clerking; best ref erences; no objection to any honest
 
 eral Delivery Birmingham. 2-20-3t CAPABLE bookkeeper- cost clerk.pay- master, now employed, will make change if satisfactory offer presents itself; no objection to leaving city; nothing less than $125 per month con- sidered. Best of references and bond if required Address P-49, care Age Herald. 2-20-3t POSITION WANTED-Experien dry goods and clothing salesman open for position at once; best of refer ences Address. Box 704. Birmingham.
 2-20-2t YOUNG lady wants place as cashier, of flee assistant. or any kind of work; small salary expected Address O-47, care Age-Herald. 2-19-2t-sat- YOUNG men who are now employed and desire to better themselves in the busi- ness world who call to see our special representative, will no doubt receive valuable assistance; write card for an interview in the evening. Industrial Employment Co., 1321-22 Empire Bldg. WANTED-Position by colored man as waiter on dining car can give good ref erences. Address F-49, care Age-Her- aid. 2-21-2f WANTED-Position by lady stenographer with experienced stenographer; willing 10 Work TOT reasonaple salary Address A-50, care Age-Herald. 2-21-2t A YOUNG man, 23 years of age, wants position as shipping clerk, drug clerk, cigar clerk or office position: willing to start at bottom, where there is fu- ture. Address D. E. Stone, General Delivery, Knoxville. Tenn. 2-21-2t EXPERIENCED young lady stenograph- CT wishes permanent position; refer ences given Phone either West End 151 or West End IT 2-21-2t WANTED-Position as housekeeper by middle-aged white woman. References exchanged. V-49, care Age-Herald
 2-21-2t
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WANTED-MALE HELP

HAIR CUT. 10c; shave, 5c; work in rear roor, free. Birmingham Barber College,
 200719 N Sd ave. 2-11-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-21

NICELY furnished. upstairs front room,
 heated bathroom, hot bathr' 'o rea-
 sonable. 2212 4th ave. 12-31- If