Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 39, Number 150, 5 May 1914 — Page 1

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F STRENGTHENS U. S. OUTPOSTS AT VERA CRUZ Mexican Federals Get Rein forcements, While Roving Bands Forage and Scout About U. S. Lines. BY THOMAS P. COATES. Special Staff Correspondent of the In ternational News Service. VERA CRUZ. May 5. All the Amer lean outposts were strengthened today J)y Brigadier General Frederick Funston because of the increase in numbers in the Mexican federals who are dying west and northwest of this city, pear Admiral Badger was also asked to hold sailors in readiness for further pperations on land. The United States troops stationed bn the outer lines report roving bands tot Mexicans almost daily and it is supposed that these are scouting and foraging parties sent out by General (Gustavo Maas. General Funston is co-operating with "United States Consul V. V. Canada, the members of the military govern or's cabinet and with Rear Admirals Fletcher and Badger in working out the details for the rehabilitation of the government of Vera Cruz. The most perplexing question now facing the officers of the force of occupation is that of money and exchange rates. Solve Currency Problem. It is probable that the United States treasury department will be asked to .work out a plan for the establishment of Mexican currency, which will guarantee and insure the face value of the paper money. The rate of exchange at present is three pesos for one gold dollar, the Mexican pesos being equivalent to the half dollar in the United States. Some merchants are demanding $2.50 in Mexican money for one gold dollar's worth of goods. "Financial sharks" have begun cornering Mexican money in the belief that tL United States authorities will redeem it at is face value when the treasury department of the local government is established under American jurisdiction. "Unbearable" was the term used today by Col. Plummer, the provost marthai, in describing the financial condition in Vera Cruz. Unable to State Rate. "We will be unable to meet conditions fully until General Funston learns exactly what plans the United States government has for Vera Cruz," eaid Col. Plummer. "If we officially (proclaim any monetary rate of exchange the United States should be behind it to guarantee its integrity. Therefore, we must know just what the United States wants to do before .We take any definite action." Three tentative plans are under consideration for a solution of the financial situation. They are as follows: 1 Establishing of an exchange bank, backed by the United States government, but operated by private bankers, which would exchange money at rates to be officially published later. 2 Establishment of a financial j institution along philanthropic lines with officers of the United States army and navy serving without pay. Such a bank would give the people service free of charge, the exchanges of money being made at rates to be posted when the bank is established. 3 Establishment of a postal savings bank, Tiaving the power to handle checking accounts as well as to exchange money. Such an institution would be conducted on the lines of regular postal savings banks in the United States except with wider powers. New Foreign Minister. VERA CRUZ, May 5. Advices from Mexico City today stated that Joaquin Casasus will be chosen foreign minister succeeding Lopez Portillo Rojas. Gossip in the capital is to the effect that General Huerta has consented to abdicate under pressure brought upon him by the diplomatic representatives of foreign countries. Senor Casasus, is said to have no affiliations with any political faction and could serve without showing undue favor to either the Huertistas or Constitutionalists. He has been in Germany for his health, but is now on his way home. SENATE CONFIRMS BECK'S I Charles B. Beck was today notified by Senator Shively that his nomination as postmaster of Richmond was confirmed yesterday in the United States senate. Mr. Beck today was the recipient of many congratulations and he wore his most expansive smile, pleased that the final formality in connection with his appointment had gone through without a hitch, although he knew all the time that there would be no difficulty regarding the confirmation of his nomination. Mr. Beck succeeds E. M. Haas as postmaster July 1, and he stated today that he did not contemplate any changes in the personnel of the post office force, which, he said, was known as a very efficient one. Mr. Beck's appointment, recommended to President Wilson by Representative Gray and Senators Kern and Shively, was a recognition of his valuable services to the Democratic party In Wayne county and the sixth district. He has served both as Democratic chairman of Wayne county and of the sixth district. He secured the endorsement of Representative Gray after a lively contest for the office. ,The plum he has secured is by far the I best r' the disposal of the congressman. lVJp. the sixth dlstric

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MEDIATORS FAIL TO BRING ABOUT INTERNAL PEACE FOR MEXICO

Carranza's Refusal to Send Delegates to Peace Tribunal Defeats Chief Aim of A. B. C. Envoys. Settlement of Difficulty Between United States and Huerta Considered Problematical as New Issues Arise BULLETIN. WASHINGTON, May 5. With the most profound secrecy masking the deliberations of the mediators, today's developments in the Mexican situation point to the fact that only one topic is open to discussion now to the mediators the failure of Huerta to salute the flag at Tampico. The other questions have either been adjusted or there is no possibility of mediating them. Huerta refuses to leave Mexico City. Carranza refuses to enter into a truce pending the conclusion of the mediation. The United States has succeeded in getting ninety per cent of its citizens out of Mexico. BY W. N. TAFT. Staff Correspondent of the International News Service at the White House. WASHINGTON, May 5. The LatinAmerican mediators' efforts to bring about peace in Mexico have failed to accomplish their chief aim the hope of securing a cessation of hostilities and the establishing of a firm government founded on a legal election in Mexico. Whether they will accomplish their secondary aim a settlement of the issues between Huerta andthe United States, is problematical. Though Huerta has appointed his envoys to place his cause before the mediators, the United States has not done so. It is unlikely that any action will be taken by the American government before the arrival here of Nelson O'Shaughnessy, who represented the United States at the Mexican capital after the retirement of Ambassador H. L. Wilson. Mr. O'Shaughnessy arrived at New Orleans today from Vera Cruz. Mediation today had narrowed down to the arrest of American marines at Tampico and the demand that Huerta salute the United States flag in repar ation for the insult. Carranza Eliminated. General Carranza and his Constitu tionalists were elimnated from all negotiations for the present by the South American mediators when the envoys went into session with the determination also to postpone until later consideration of the general issues between Huerta and the Washington government. This new development in the situa tion has ended, diplomats here generally believe, the chance of solving the entire Mexican question at this time, as the mediators bluntly have told Carranza they will have nothing to do with him as long as he declines to en ter into an armistice with the Huerta I forces. Suggestions that Carranza might change his attitude after he takes Saltillo, brought no comment from Constitutionalist representatives and they declined to discuss the elim ination of their chief from the negotiations. While the mediators revealed no diminution of their optimism because of the stand of Carranza, the military aspect of the situation again was brought to the front with increasing prominence by General Funston's reports of Mexican movements before the American outposts at Vera Cruz. It is realized here that an outbreak is likely to come at any time. Preparations to send reinforcements to Funston are being made secretly. CARRANZA BLAMES ENVOYS. CHIHUAHUA, May 5. Responsibility for the failure of the Constitutionalists to participate in the mediation efforts of the Latin-American envoys at Washington was shifted by Genera; Carranza today upon the representatives of Argentina, Brazil and Chile. He notified his representatives at Washington that he would not participate, and in explanation of his action, declared that he had been notified by the mediators that if he would not agree to an armistice there was no need of his appointing any official agents to confer with the mediators. In his message the Constitutionalist chieftain said that he had accepted the word from the mediators as final, that he would not consent to an armistice snd would have no representatives in future negotiations. HUERTA ADDS DELEGATE. WASHINGTON, May 5. General Huerta today cabled Senor Riano, the Spanish ambassador, who is acting here for the dictator, that Mexico will be represented before the South American mediators by four men. The fourth representative, whose name has not been mentioned heretofore, is Rafael Elguero. The other three, whose names already have been made public through the mediators, are: Liouis Elguero, Augustin Rodriguez and Emilio Rabasa. TORNADO KILLS 12 BY LEASED WIRE ST. DOUIS, May 5. Twelve persons were killed and property damage estimated at several million dollars was caused by gales and floods which swept five central western states Sunday night and yesterday, according to advices received here today. In Oklahoma three were killed; Illinois, two; Iowa, two; Texas, two; and Kansas, three. Hailstones in many localities badly damaged fruit trees. COSTLY INVESTIGATION. LADENTOWN, N. Y., May 5. Hearing groans in a wood, Albert Knowlet investigated. A highwayman knocked him down and stole $17.

Needs Only 3 Hours To Capture Tampico, Mayo Wires Daniels

BY LEASED WIRE WASHINGTON, May 5. Fears felt bjy the navy department over the situation at Tampico were set at rest today when Secretary of the Navy Daniels received a confidential dispatch from Rear Admiral Mayo, stating that the American sailors and marines there could capture Tampico within three hours. There had been considerable anxiety here over reported threats by Mexicans that the would raze Tampico at the first sign of an American attack. In his report Admiral Mayo stated that there are now fourteen vessels of different type in the roadstead, Half an hour's sail from the city proper. The Birmingham, a fast scout cruiser, and the Cruiser Des Moines carry heavy armament, which Admiral Mayor says could cover an American attack. Correspondence between the naval manders in Mexico and the navy department has disclosed some impatience on the part of the commanders at the delay at sending troops to Vera Cruz to support the naval forces. Army Action Dilatory. Under the plan of the joint maneuvers prepared by the army and navy board, the army should have arrived at Vera Cruz not later than a day after the naval attack. Brigadier General Funston's forces did not arrive in

SENATE EXPECTED TO FIGHT CONFIRMATION OF WILSON'S NEW CURRENCY RESERVE BOARD

BY LEASED WIRE WASHINGTON, May 5 President Wilson has completed the roster of the federal reserve board which will inaugurate the operation of the banking system by the recently enacted currency law, and it will probably be announced tomorrow. The president has invited five men representing different sections of the country to form the board, together with Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo and Controller of the Currency Williams. The five selections are: Richard Olney, of Boston, form""er secretary of state. Harry A. Wheeler, of Chicago, merchant and banker. Paul M. Warburg, of New York, banker. W. P. Harding, of Birmingham, Ala., banker. Dr. A. C. Miller, of San Francisco, authority on finance. Mr. Olney has been asked to accept the position of governor of the board. It is reported that Mr. Wheeler, selected to represent the Middle West, has accepted, but his reply has not been received at the white house. Mr. Wheeler is vice president of the Union Trust company, of Chicago, and was the first president of the National Chamber of' Commerce, a federation of the most important commercial organizations in the country.

City Starts Street Repairs Neglected By Public Utilities

Havoc done to the streets of the city by the various public service corporations was thoroughly discussed by council last evening and at the conclusion of the, discussion a motion, offered by Councilman Steinbrink, that the public service companies be given one month to make satisfactory repairs with the option of having the city do the work at the end of that time and charging the corporations for its services. One councilman after another arose and told tne mayor of bad street conditions in every section of the city. Councilman White even stated that the gas company had placed service I pipes into properties on North Fourth and Fifth streets by breaking the cement curbs and walks with sledge hammers. Drastic Action Necessary. It was council's opinion that the street abuses of the companies had been tolerated long enough and that the city from this time on should take drastic action. to force the companies to make all necessary repairs; Mayor Robbins said the board of public works had listed one-third of the street which had been damaged and that when this work was completed each company would be informed of the work it was expected to do and told to get busy at once. City Attorney Bond suggested it would be a good plan if the board start the companies at work on streets so far listed, which met with the approval of council. "If the city is required to do this work," remarked Councilman Waidele, "it should make a little profit and employ all the extra men and wagons needed." Mayor Robbins said that the gas company desired the city to do the work. Complains of Crossing. Councilman Steinbrink complained over the condition of the east crossing WEATHER FORECAST f FOR INDIANA Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday; cooler. TEMPERATURE. Noon 72 Yesterday. Maximum 74 Minimum .60

GENERAL 0. SICKLES IN PLATFORM CRASH IN POLITICAL RALLY HERE

Vera Cruz harbor until three days after the navy had occupied the town, and only after Rear Admiral Badger had asked Washington why troops had not been sent. Rear Admiral Badger has informed Secretary Daniels that delay ot Vera Cruz in pushing the American outposts to Mexico City will cost thousands of American lives. Brigadier General Runston has reported that Geenral Maas, the Mexican Federal commander, has mined the railroad for several miles out of Vera Cruz and has built a series of barbed wire obstructions and thrown up dirt breastworks. The Federal forces at Tampico have been reinforced by 1,500 men well equipped, Admiral Badger wired the navy department today. Firing in the streets of Tampico continues daily, and heavy guns have been obtained by the Federals for their batteries. Admiral Badger said that thirteen Americans are detained by Mexican authorities at Mulaltuyca, in the state of Puebla. The Mexicans are holding them 'under a pretext that their safety demands their detntion from possible harm by roving bands. The British consul at Tuxpam has wired the governor of Puebla requesting him to aid the Americans. He reports that he can not do anything further until he hears from the governor of Puebla. The salary of the reserve board members has been fixed by congress at $12,000 a year. It is evident that a deal of contention will be stirred up in the senate when the names of the members of the board are submitted by the president to that body for confirmation. The selection of Mr. Olney, if his name goes to the senate, will be attacked on the ground that it is unwise to place a man who is in his seventyninth year at the head of the new banking system. It wil be nointed out. that Mr. Olnev could not reasonably expect to remain j in office more than a few years before being compelled to retire by advancing age. The appointment of Mr. Warburg will be attacked because of his connection with Kuhn, Loeb & Co., and consequently his affiliation with the powers who compose the Wall street "money trust." As fiscal agents of Harriman this firm has figured in much high financing of railroad properties. The senate will inquire particularly into the watering of the stock of the Chicago & Alton railroad by a combination of interests which included Mr. Schiff. The railroad never has recovered from that particular piece of high financing. at South Seventh and A streets; Councilman Waidele said West Fifth firmer rorontlv m a ro -I o m IiaH Tr a autnr ' street, recently macadamized, was now in a horrible condition, and Mayor Robbins agreed with him. Waidele also said the National Road west was

also going to pot, the binder beginning Pri i tne growm auring uie lasi iew to loosen, and he wanted to know if months was presented to the conventhe tarvia company could not be held I tlon officers some time ago.

responsible Rubbish collection also came in for criticism last night. Councilman Walterman said that all over the first ward the rubbish collection service had caused general dissatisfaction. Mayor Robbins said that wagons were expected to visit every alley once a week and he Bald that frequentiy after a wagon nad cleared an alley it would be at once Jittered up and people would promptly enter complaints. Councilman White said he knew such to be the case. Councilman Steibrink said, however, that he knew of some alleys that were not visited once a month. WIFE SERVES PAPER Brings Divorce and Hands Husband Summons. One of the few cases was encountered today by the deputy sheriff in which a summons for divorce proceedings instituted by the wife, was left with the wife for service on the husband. This was the case of Lydia Deem against Charles Deem. Deem, who lives on Asylum avenue, knew nothing of his wife's court action and left home early this morning as usual. When the sheriff left the summons at the house, he had not returned but his wife said she would show . it to him. The Deems Christmas wedding of 1911 was an entirely unsuccessful one. Mrs. Deem alleges. She says her husband has not made proper provision for her and has abused and assaulted her. She also charges that he is an habitual drunkard. She asks that her name of Lydia King be restored by court. thelP

Famous Civil War Leader, Dead in New York, Spoke Against Bryan's Presidential Race in 1896.

Points Out Weakness of the Speaker's Platform, But Assured of Its Stability Risks His Life. General Daniel Sickles, whose death at New York this week, removed the last of the commanding firgures of the Union forces of the civil war, was on one occasion a visitor to Richmond, the coming of the hero of Gettysburg being during the first McKin-ley-Bryan campaign in 1896, at the time the "old soldiers" made their famous "McKinley tour" by special train through the middle west. General Sickles, Corporal Tannar, Governor Algers, of Michigan and sevothers scarcely less famous warriors were in the party, and the three named chanced to be seated together at the press table in the great tent erected for the meeting on South Fiftenth street, below B street. A platform, six feet in height, and seating sixty or seventy persons had been built, and the Republican committee in charge had made particular efforts to see that this platform should be of sufficient strength to hold' the speakers, the local committee mem bers and the band that had been engaged to enliven the meeting. Platform Overcrowded. Dr. White Cloud, at that time a citizen of Richmond, who had charge of this work for the committee, was standing on the ground close to the platform as the crowd surged Into the tent, and Generals Algers and Sickles, who were conversing, noted that the platform was being overcrowded. General Sickles called the attention of Dr. White Cloud to the manner in which people were climbing under the railing.and he added: "Are you quite certain that this platform is safe? "Absolutely," replied the doctor. "Whatever the Republican party builds in the way of platforms can be safely sat upon." Sickles See Joke. General Sickles, who was a Democrat, but who was lifting his voice that campaign against Bryan and the free silver propaganda, smiled at the little pleasantry of Dr. White Cloud, but he did not seem convinced just the same. Within five minutes from that time, and just before the meeting opened, when six thousand persons were assembled within the tent, the platform went down with a deafening crash. Corporal Tanner, with his .crutches, and General Alger were piled in a' heap beneath two or three local newspaper men. while a score of other persons went down in a the crash. None of the celebrities was seriously . injured, although General Sickles was somewhat bruised. The veteran bugler of the party had his leg broken in the accident, which had the effect of demoralizing the meeting to a great extent. LOCAL SENDS EIGHT Franchise League Appoints Delegates to Convention. Eight delegates from the Richmond branch of the Franchise League will attend the third annual convention which begins in Indianapolis this afternoon. Delegates and alternates are: Mrs. Roseoe Kirkman, Miss Elizabeth Comstock, Mis Alice Moorman, Mrs. M V .Tnhnstnn. delegates: Mrs. J. T. r.iiM Mrs w a Kills. Mrs. John Hod- , Mr8 Elbert Russeii, alternates. . The Richmond branch being one of the youngest in the state no local people are on the program. A written rei . max A. . J I 11 1 A. m Delegates will address the Richmond League giving a review of the convention. May 16th In the high school auditorium. Officers for the coming year will be elected at that time. O' Shaughnessy Glad to Return BY LEASED WIRE NEW ORLEANS, La., May 5. "I'm damn glad to be back in the United States," said Nelson O'Shaughnessy, United States charge d'affaires in Mexico City, who arrived here this morning from Mexico City via Vera Cruz. His wife and child accompanied him. He will leave tonight at 9:35 direct for Washington. A messenger boy waited at the dock all night with a telegram which O'Shaughnessy said was from Secretary Bryan instructing him to rush to Washington with all possible speed. "I don't expect to be sent back to Mexico City," he said. "They usually send back a new man. "The situation in Mexico was acute when I left," he added. "Huerta held up my mail and telegrams two days." O'Shaughnessy formerly lived here and spent the day visiting old friends. "I never heard of Flood," he said, when told of that representative's attack on him. RUNS DOWN FATHER. ORANGESTOWN, N. Y., May 5. Going to pick up a victim whom his automobile had run down, Leon K. Page discovered that the injured man with his leg broken, was his father.

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CONFUSES TESTER OF HERDS One Section Demands Veterinarian, While Other Permits Tuberculin Test By Some Competent Person

Until late last night council wrestled with the milk inspection ordinance and finally adjourned after a motion to advance the measure to engrossment was defeated by a vote of 7 to 6. This leaves the ordinance still on third reading and subject to amendments. Three amendments were offered i

aiuruuiucuia W TH3 unci CU I 1 . . V. ,- - , J last night and all were defeated. One j 8Jerili2ed y the application of live amendment, Steinbrink's. to permit "j"n Fln "onn" dairymen to sell any quantity of milk ! df rg the treatment for 20 seconds inin bulk Instead of in bottles, Required I lll7 alB the vote of Mayor Robbins to kill it . g nljf J "vides that DasThe offering of this amendment pro- . " ?U, PI voked the livliest fight of the session . Sf8J?" ?llra ,'U3" two phyisicians. Doctors Bramkamp V1" thin i L.tlSA? iTnS and Marvel, taking a hand in the dis- i not le,ss thaViin8!eJ,d ' "I

Hussion. Councilmen Burdsall. Steinbrink, Weishaupt, White. Wilkins and Williams voted for the measure, while the other six councilmen. Carter, r v. . ...ki O'Neal. Russell. Howells. Waidele and Walterman voted against it. Mayor Robbins then broke the tie by voting "no." Contains a "Joker." City Attorney Bond last evening opened the milk discussion by presentr r.. r-

ing a revisea ordinance, alterations De- more than 24 hours old. It was foring made in response to suggestions mery provided that milk more than offered at two joint meetings held by 18 honr- 0id could not be offered for

councilmen ana aairymen. earring , one serious "joker," which council overlooked, the pure milk supply for Richmond will be satisfied with its provisions, providing the "joker" re-j ferred to is corrected. Lnder the terms of one section of the revised ordinance any "competent person," not necessarily a vetennar - ian. capable of performing the duties provided in the measure, including the administering of the tuberculin test, can qualify as city dairy inspector, the salary of which office is increased from $1,000 a year, provided in the original draft of the, measure, to $1,350. The dairy inspector, however. cannot engage in private practice. which was permitted in the original drafe providing he was a veterinarian. What It Means. A "joker" is made of this section. No. 29, however, in the event the dairy inspector is not a veterinarian, which the present inspector, Charles Flook, is not, by the terms of section No. 21, which provides that the tuberculin test shall be administered only by a "competent and licensed" veterinarian. In other words, should a man who is not a veterinarian, not be appointed dairy inspector he could not administer it under another provision. These contradictory sections escaped the notice of the councilmen and were passed over with no discussion, except the statements of one or two councilmen who declared that prohibiting the inspector from engaging in private practice was as it should be. Councilman Weishaupt was greatly perturbed because the ordinance provides that milk sold in quantities of "less than a gallon," a change from the original ordinance, which read in "Quantities of a quart or less," must be bottled.

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ion dairymen should be permitted to sell milk in bulk, that is "dipped" out of a large wagon can, if they so desired. He said many consumers perferred to have their milk served in that way. Want Milk Bottled. Doctors Bramkamp and Marvel and Councilman Waidele took exception to WelshauDt's suggestion, however, all declaring that the section providing , tne aisinuuiiuii m m.. one of the principal features of the ordinance, and if it was stricken out the ordinance would be of little benefit. Weishaupt countered by inquiring if the typhoid epidemic last fall did not originate from bottled milk. He was promptly told that such was the case, but that unclean bottles was the cause. He was also told that under the terms of the pending ordinance the distribution of milk in bottles which had not been properly cleansed and sterilized was a serious offense. The vote was then taken on Steinbrink's "anti-bottle" amendment, resulting in its defeat by a close vote. Scoring System Same. Under the revised ordinance the system for scoring dairies remains the same as provided in the original measure, and every person owning a cow or cows and who offers milk for sale in the city, if only once a year, is considered a dairyman and must take out a license, the fee for which is $1.00, good for one year. It was originally provided that people could sell milk in the city once a week without having to take out a license. Waidele offered an amendment providing that a regular dairyman's score should be made on his own milk supply and the milk he secured from all other sources. This was defeated because under the terms of the ordinance every person who supplies milk directly or indirectly to the city must have his dairy scored. The "passing mark" under the revised ordinance Is reduced from 60 to 50 up to July 1, 1915, and reduced from 70 to 60 after that date. Councilman. Steinbrink took excep-

tions to section 18, which makes it unlawful for a dairyman to use milk tickets more than once. He offered an amendment permitting the dairymen to use their own discretion in regard to the use of tickets. This was defeated by a vote of 11 to 1. The wording of section 1 was slightly changed, to provide that bottles

Tr.fl .1" "" r Ji' i't,'.- T,Yli :L " I iniuunam cudogtn itriauug io inn portant changes relating sale of milk are made in section 8 of the revised ordinance. Under the new arrangement milk cannot be sold which has not been bottled immediately after production at 55 degrees, instead of 50 degrees; nor milk from cows which have not been shown to be free of tuberculosis by the application of the tuberculin test, nor milk sale. Must Carry Ice. Dairymen protested on this, saying that they should be permitted to sell 30 hours old milk. It is also provided that all milk wagons shall have a temperature of not more than 55 degrees, , and tnat ice must De carried if it Is ; nece8sary to do so to keep milk at !uch temperature The section pertaining to the manu facture and sale of ice cream is more stringent under the revised- ordinance. It provides that ice cream shall be made only of cream from tuberculin tested cows, or from pasteurized cream, and it also makes it unlawful j to import into the city cream which ig not in cans or other vesBeis distinctly labeled. "Produced from tuberculin tested cream," or "pasteurized cream." The provision pertaining to the tuberculin testing of all dairy herds supplying milk to Richmond remains practically the same in the revised ordinance and was passed over by council last night without comment. KEEP LIBRARY TAX 3 CEIITSJIS YEAR Commercial Club Directors Decide Against Increase to Six Cents. The proposed increase in the library tax was not approved by the directors of the Commercial club last night, and the library tax rate will three cents on the one hundred dollars as it wis this year. However, all the plans for poularizing the city library will not be lost as the branch library idea can be carried out on the prsent income, and possible the rearrangement of stacks can be made. The directors believe citizens of Richmond are paying enough with the tax rate at $3.18 and fear increases i may come in otner departments tor next yeay Tne recommendations of Cnarie8 Sanborn of the state library commission included a five or six cent tax rate instead of a three or four cent rate. The membership committee will meet Monday afternoon. Lee B. Nusbaum, the chairman reported, and plan the 1.00Q members campaign. Every member of the Commercial jlub will be asked to bring in a new member, and probably there will be a competition between teams. The steam railroads committee reported that money has been appropriated by the C. and O. railroad to enlarge its platforms for freight. As too few manufacturers were present, no action was taken for or against the Ave per cent freight rate increase. The Pennsylvania railroad will ber able to to do nothing toward additional freight handling facilities this year, but probably will next year, the committee reported. Both the Morton park and the Beallview street car line extensions will be built, the committee on electric railroads reported. They are now awaiting a report from Indianapolis officials setting a definite date for the work to start. Will Romey, chairman of the advertising committee, reported on a meeting held last w-ek in which it was . HoMaH tn haTA fnnp lvmatAF trira tfiia " waov. Ttm in ILfavr Ann tmrn in -thA roll " Thft ri&tA of thA nnpnlnt? nf Morton. -r nark will be chaneed from Jane 4 ThnrflHav hrtwavAr an1 nmliflhW M was reported by Johil lJCCiirthy, chair-,, man of the ' ccnmfttee J oa civic . i- v

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