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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-04
AFFAIRS OF PARTY RUN
BY FEW IN WASHINGTON
Democratic League, in Causc Address Voters, Charge
That Machine Has Secret Organization and Dictates
All Party Movements

Accusing the Democratic party Of
despotisgn, masauerading under the
mantle and name of organization. the
Virginia Democratic League has Just
issued an address to the voters OF the
State, appealisis Tor a separation from
ring rule ami an absolute divorce
from hossism, as claimed to exist in
Washington.
Asserting that potentially the seat
OF our STATE capital has been trans
ferred from Richmond to Washing
tom" the address states that when
legislation Is desired or opposed, or
when appointms hts to office are IA
vored or disapprnved, scant attention
Il shown to he State capital. but the
Washington RUG is at 1pce sought as
the author ard hnisacr OF legislation
and administration.
The address openly charges a few
high officials with organizing a secret
combination called ring for the pur-
pose of filling positions. ignoring the
rank and file of the party In all ap-
pointments. While no names are call
ed, it is easy to see who Is aimed at
In the ca1stie paper which has been
signed by quite number of promi-
nent citizens of the State, including
former Governor A, j. Montague
The following Is the full text Of
the paper. which is addressed to the
Democrats of Virginia:
To Democrats Of Virginia.
Depiorable and indefensibie party
conditions affecting the welfare of our
State compel us to appeal to you. We
believe in government by party. but
not In = government for party We
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-04

believe in party organization. but that
II should be the servant. and not the
master. of party; and that 1t should
fairly and impartially administer par
~ affairs. giving equal right and OPP
portunfty to every Democrat, and a.
fair and open field to all who hon
orably contest for public favor.
BY the violation of these plain Dem
eeratie principles our Democratic or
ganization has been transferred into
the organ Of faction, thereby degener-
ating into a cabai, or machine or ring
usurping and misusing party author
ity. and undermining the confidence
OF the people in our party and its
principles Against such abuses we in
voke your ala and patriotic condem-
nation.
A Recent Combination.
A few officials holding high places.
contemptuous OF the rank and tile
of the party by whose sufferance they
hold place and power. have organized
within our party secret combina-
ton, commonly called ring. with the
object OF filling the positions OF the
party. as we'll rs the Offices of the
people. with those only who will do
the bidding of this oiigarchy. Submis-
sion to the orders of these usurpers
OF party control. rather than patri-
otsnl and ability and fidelity to the
party and the people. has become the
chief qualification Tor Office, thereby
degrading the public service into a
matter OF mere incident and tending
to keep out of public life many Of
the most gifted and unselfish members
OF our party. In the estimation of
tcontinusd- on Fourth Pags.l
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-04
JURY EXONERATES
GR|PMAN Of CAR
FINDS THAT LESLIE I'll. FOLkES
CAME TO HIS DEATH THROUGH
--~4z-= ACCIDENT.

That Leslie III. Folkes came to his
death by being Killed by car number
see Of the Virginia Railway and Pow
er Company, in charge of Motorman
c. G. Ellington and Conductor r. G..
Jones, on the morning Of April ., and
that the said motormap was not &C
countable for the accident. was the
verdict of the coroner's jury, rendered
Tuesday afternoon.
Dr. Taylor, city coroner. presided
al the inquest. and about dozen
witnesses We're examined. They incIud-
ed Detective Sergeants Wiley and KEEL
lam and Policemen krug and kren-
gel, who made an stigat.on of the
case. Mccullough and Riley, car barn
men: DR. Edwards and Conductor
Jones and Motorman Ellington.
Captain Guigon, attorney for the
street railway, examined the witnesses,
They were unanimous in declaring
that the accident was unavoidable. In
the opinion of the policemen who in
vestigated the case Mr.. Folkes had
sat down near a tree box in West
Broad street, between Cedar and Ad-
Olson. and had fallen asleep. He was
awakened by the oncoming car, had
attempted to rise and was struck. The
accident occurred shortly before 5
o'clock in the morning.
Dr. Edwards confirmed this opin-
ion. He declared that MIR. Folkes must
have been In STOPPING position when
he was hurt. Both the motorman and
conductor declared that they had seen
nothing, and did not know they had
killed a man until the car had made
lis next trip.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-04

Forty-two contributions ranging
from 20 cents to SS5 were received
by The Virginian Monday and Tues
day. aud the Chinese relief fund was
swelled by more than $3.50. The total
amount thus far raised by readers and
friends OF The yirginian for the starry
ing millions In the famine stricken
provinces OF China IL now $9S0.b5.
The Virginian In gratified to note
that the suggestion made by Rich
mond charitable worker. that OF re-
guessing the school children to con-
tribute penny each toward the relief
of the Chinese, has been adopted in
several schools in the State. Instead
OF a penny most OF the children
brought nickels and dimes, making
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-04
Permitting Republicans to
Vote in Democratic Pri-
maries Not Legally
Possible
NOT EVEN COLORED
DEMOCRAT MAY VOTE
IN SUCH ELECTION
Governor Gives Strong Back
ing to Views Expressed
by w. A. Jones as to
Exercise of Fran
Chise

Especial to The Richmond Vtrgtnian.f
NORFOLK. VA, April 4.--Gover-
nor Mann. who arrived in Norfolk
from Richmond last evening and spent
last night as the guest OF Colonel and
Mrs. James Mann on Olney Road. left
this morning. via the Seaboard Air
Line Railway. for Branchyille. in
southampton county, where he spoke
to-day at big good roads mass meat
ing or the people OF that section OF
SOUTHAMPTON. The governor was ac-
companied to Southampton by c. II.
Bull and John N. Sebrell, OF Norfolk.
Governor Mann. when asked to-
day for an expression on the action
u the Democratic executive commit
tee OF NanseInOnd, Isie OF Wight and
southampton counties in permitting
white Republicans to participate in
the coming primaries in those coun-
Ties FOR members OF the Legislature,
and county offices. said he did not
see how such action could be taken
under the Democratic party law.
The governor said that under the
party plan only white Democrats can
participate in Democratic primaries.
and that to permit Republicans to par
ticipate might leave the balance of
power In the hands OF the Republican
vote ana enable them to actually dc
tate the Democratic nominee.
Direct Violation OF Party Law.
You can well see." said the gov
ernor. how this very thing could hap
pen out in the Ninth district" Tho
governor said that not even coli
ored Democrat can under party law
take part in Democratic primaries and
that It would be in direct violation OF
the party plan to permit white Re-
publfcans to participate.
Asked II he thought the United
States senatorial candidates will meet
in joint debate during the campaign,
the governor said he rather thought
they would not
Talking One Thing; Doing Another
Asked as to any new developments
with him on the subject OF betting
at the coming jamestown jockey race.
here. the governor smiled and said
When | was boy my grandmother
used TO say talking was one thing and
doing was another"
+ The scsesnar. said he had read of
the test betting case tried by Justice
BackMs In Tanners Greek district LAST.
Saturday. That was quite testy
case remarked the governor. 1T
was test case with one side only
represented"
He evfnced considerable interest In
statement that the telegraph conn.,
panies would probably have no wires
running out from the Jamestown
tracks this year.
At the telegraph offices II 3 said
that. while the matter had not been
definitely settled. II looked. as though
neither companies would operate wires
as. under the statute. telegraph. OPP
orators sending ont betting new~ 10
pool rooms and other places In differ
ent parts OF the country might b
prosecuted under the Virginia statute.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-04
VOTE FOR ISSUE
OF $4,000 BONDS

The finance committee OF the town
council OF Highland Park Is arrang-
tnr fur the sale OF $50, 900 additional
bonds which were voted for by the
citizens on Monday. Sixty-five votes
were cast in favor OF the issue de-
opite the rain. and there We're no
Votes against it.
The money will lac used for the
completion of the water works sys-
TEN, the sewerage system and Tor
street improvements.
II IL predicted that the water sys-
tenn will be in fun operation by June
i. The pumphouse is almost COM
plated and the work Of erecting tho
tank will progress without delay. Ex-
perts have pronounced the parks
artesian well water absolutely pure
and healthful
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-04
Calls on His Party for Literal
Fulfillment of its Plat
form Pledges to the
People
SAYS DEMOCRACY
WILL BE EQUAL TO
ALL EMERGENCIES
Duty of Congress to Provide
for Expenses of Govern
ment Honestly and
Economically Ad-
ministered

WASHINGTON. p. g. April A.
Mounting To the rostrum to begin his
term as speaker OF the House OF Repre-
sentatives. Champ Clark spoke In part
as follows:
Election TO the high position of
speaker Is an exceptional honor for
which you have my profoundest graft
tude
Coming into the speakership under
these fortunate circumstances the
hearty cooperation OF all members OF
whatever political persuasion. is here
ny earnestly invoked In maintaining
order and decorum and In placing upon
the statute books of laws for the good
of the country and the whole country.
working out promptly, patiently. cour
ageously. wisely and periodically those
measures necessary for the better'nent
OF governmental methods and for
the anefioration OF conditions under
which we live
My Democratic brethren. coupled
With the JOY OF once more seeing a
House. large majority OF which Is
of my own political faith is a keen
sense OF our responsibility 10 our coun-
try and kind
I'VE are this day put upon trial, ard
tbs duty dsvoivss upon W TO demon
citrate not % much by fine phrases
~ BY good works that we are worthy
Of their wider confidence. That we
will prove equal ia the emergency In
which We find ourselves placed through
our own efforts and through our own
desirea. there can be no doubt and the
way to accomplish that 10 to fulfil with
courage intelligence and patriotism,
thu psorisss made before the election
In order to win the election,
Resume Of Osmoeraey's Pledges.
Chief among these promises were:
First. An honest. Intelligent revi
sfon of the tariff downward III order
to give every American citizen an
equal chance in the race of life. and
to pamper none unduly by special fav-
or OF privilege. to reduce the cost OF
,iTfnK bv eradicating the euormities
and cruelties OF the present tariff bill
am to raise the revenue necessary to
support the government
Second. The passage OF resolution
submitted to the state for ratification
constitutional amendment providing
for the election OF United States Sena-
tSsvs b Sssps;as< *essa4~
Third. Such changes In the rules Of
the House as are necessary Tor the
thorough and intelligent consideration
of measures FOR tte punfic good. ssv-
efsf OF which changes are accomplish
ed facts
Economy Begins at Home.
"Fourth. Economy IN the public ex-
psnss thst labor may be lightly bur
dsnsd. The literal fuIfilmsnt Of that
proriss which 30 nearly affects the
comfort and happiness OF millions we
havs bsoun--and we began At tho
proper plaes-by cutting down the ru1
ming expenses or tho House by more
than $4,000 per annun,. Economy.
- -
That's where we began. We cannot
with straight faces and clear conscien-
ces reform expense elsewhere unless
we reform them here Mt the fountain
head The constitution OF the United
(Continued on Fourth Page)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-04
"TEA AND BISCUITS"
CAUSE DISENSION

WASHINGTON. p. c., April 4.-Tea
drinking in the State Department.
threatens TO cause great dissenson in
that branch a the government ser
vice.
Vigorous protest. il was learned to-
day. against the British practice"'has
been registered rs the officials to the
department not regularly included in
the afternoon tea parties. These Of
fclals declare the habit a serious In
to, ference with the business of the
department. and demoralizing to the
minor employees
From $3.50 to 4:30," said one Of
fetal to-day. ut il impossible TO get
messenger in the department. They
are all busy making tea, and pass
Ing around the social biscuits
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-04
CAM0RR|sT LEADER
ON WITNESS STAND

NITERHO, ITALY. April 4--tSen-
naro de Marinis. the Camorrist pris-
oner accused of devising the method
u the murder Cuccolo and wife and
participating In the crime was the
principal witness called at to- days re-
sumption OF ne trial OF the thirty six
Camorrists.
DE Marinis, known also as O. Man
driere. Is easily one OF the shrewdest
of the prisoners. fie had ready
plausible answer The witness is ac-
eused OF Turing Cuoccolo TO Terre Del
Greco. where he was stabbed TO death
ard OF then leading the bard OF muir
derers to the apartment OF Nine. Cuoc-
colo, the beautiful sorrentina, In Ma
pies, where she was slain by more than
a score OF knife thruSts
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-04
COTTON ADVANCES;
LITTLE FOR SALE

NEW YORK, April 4.--infiuenced
by better cables than expected, cot
ton here opened steady 3 to points
higher. There seemed TO be com
paratively little cotton for sale at the
outset and May advanced to 1879. or
ten points above yesterdays closing.
Weather advices continued favorable.
The feature Of the news was a cable
from liverpool stating that canvass
Of the interna tional spinners' fedora
ton showed mill stocks OF the world
to be eco, eco bales less than last year.
Cotton prices. April. ills; May.
14.33934: June. 14.l2; July, 1l.10@
II: August. 1S.62dI65, September,
1900 offered; October. l2.64@65: De-
eember. 1850 54 January. 1852 q
"a
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-04

the average contribution six cents.
with the hope that the principals
ana teachers OF other schools Will
ADOPT THIS plan OF aiding the stricken
Chinese. the following letters are
printed: 8
Nathalie. Va. April l. 1911.
The Richmond Virginian. Richmond.
Va:
Dear Sirs.--Enclosed tlnd cheek
for $25 from the Catawba High
School. Nathalie. Va, for the RELIEF
Of the famine-stricken Chinese. In
acknowledging this in The virginian
State edition enter II thus,
"Catawba High School. Nathalie,
CONTINUED on Fourth Page.l
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-04
REPUBLICANS To
VOTE IN PRIMARY
Mr.. Jones Criticises Isle of
Wight Committee for Let
ting Down Party Bars
QUOTES SEN. MARTINS
OCEAN VIEW SPEECH
Charges That Norfolk Dem
ocratic and Republican Boss
es Are Working Hand in
Hand for Senator Martin

Especial to The Richmond Virginian-)
ACCOMAC. VA, April 4.-The Hon.
William A. Jones. representative IN
congress from this district, and a
candidate for tho senate against Sem
atcr Martin, addressed large and
enthusiastic audience at this place
yesterday.
Mr.. Jones discussed both State and
Federal questions and was very &C.
we're in his arrangements OF the ma
chine of which he declared Senator
Martin was the recognized head.
He denounced fusionism In Norfolk
county and declared that the Demo
cratic boss of Norfolk city and the
Republican boss of Norfolk city. Alvah
II. Martin, memb Der of the Republican
national committee. were working
sid3 by sida for Senator Martin.
He referred TO the famous Ocean
View meeting OF August last when
Senator Martin, standing between
these two bosses, had declared a great
deal has been said about the boss
OF Norfolk and said: III there is u
boss am glad to number him among
my friends; II there is a machine 1
am proud to be member Of 1t; if
there Ia a ring, ! am proud to be
member OF It
Let Republicas Vote.
In this connection the speaker
called attention to l.ic recent meeting
Of the county committee Of Isle OF
Wight, presided over by Colonel Fen
ton Day, the father I'M Law of Senator
Martin. where 1t Was decided 10 per-
NIT all white Republicans to particle
pate In Democratic primaries and to
do 20, even II their names were not
upon the list of those who had paid
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-04
OFFICIALS CONSENT
TO GREAT PARADE
Record Breaking Out-Pour-
ing Of Labor Planned for
"Wednesday
A PROTEST AGAINST
FACTORY CONDITIONS
New Yolt: Workers Unite in
Demonstration to Drive
Home Lesson of Re-
cent Calamity

NEW YORK, April 4.-Apparent-
y realizing that the labor unions were
determined to parade, permit or no
permit. as a protest against danger
Gus workshop conditions in this city.
the authorities announced to-day that
permission for the demonstration had
been granted. 1t will take place to-
morrow afternoon and promises TO
eclipse any previous outpourins Of
labor in the history OF the city.
1t VIII be impossible TO hold the
parade as a part of a FUNERAL demon
stratton In connection with the burial
of the nine unidentified victims or the
Asch factory fire. Giving as an ex-
eHse that he feared the presence Of
the hearses containing the unknown
dead would have a tendency to cause
"riotous demonxtrations.' Commix-
sioner Of Charities Michael j. Drum
mond to-day said that he would have
the bodies buried under his direction
in city owned plot in Greenwood
Cemetery. Monsignor william j.
White. a Catholic: Rev. DR.. William
Morrison, Episcopal. and Rabbi J. L.,
Magnes. Jewish. will oftfcfate at the
cemetery, the services to be held to-
morrow afternoon at the same hour
the public demonstration is taking
place Ia Manhattan.
To emphasize their griet and deter
mination that the factories OF the city
shall be made safe, the labor unions
have determined TO carry banners and
mourning devices. but not to have any
music. One parade will move through
the downtown section. 1t will be com
posed OF the East Side unions An
other will proceed through the up
town section, and eventually both viii
be united TO march past the building
where i43 persons lost their lives
In addition to the labor unions. a
delegation of suffragettes has applied
for a place In the line.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-04
REWARD OFFERED
FOR MURDERER

Recent murders in Tazewell county
has caused commemorative Attorney
Crockett TO write Governor Mann ask
ing for a reward for the capture OF
Henry Lester. charged with the MUIR
der OF Robert Lester. The county
has offered a reward OF $50 for the
capture OF the man and Governor
Mann WILL as Is customary, offer i
like amount
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-04
lie Due Q Visitor.

General William G. LIE Due, of Min
nesota, noted as veteran OF the war
between the States quartermaster OF
Summers corps and commissioner o.
agriculture during the administra ton
OF President Rutherford B. Hayes, is
the guest of Mrs. r. b. Knox, OF
Highland Park. whose mother, Mrs
Virginia +. Upsham. he befriended
during the war.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-04
PROBE BEGINS ON
CENSUS FRAUDS
PADDING OF OFFICIAL FIGURES
SUBJECT OF piLieENT INQUIRY
sY GOVERNMENT.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. April 49,
Plans are under way at the census
bureau for the prosecution of the enuni-
orators and private firms connected
with the alleged padding" of the 0esP
cial census returns. Special agent
A. Newton, Of the Department Of IN
tice. has been assigned to investigate
the cases
Newton said to-day that he intends
TO leave for Fort Smith. Ark. Seattle,
and Tacoma, Washington. and Heiena,
Mont, this week TO begin work. When
the Investigations are completed, New.
ton will lay the charges before the
grand juries for their disposition.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-04
ROANOKE NEGRO
GETS SIX YEARS

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
ROANOKE, VA, April Enlarged
with stealing all manner of articles,
including horse, Tom Ruffner alias
Harris Coles, colored. was convicted
In court here to-day and given six
years In the penitentiary. When the
police discovered the place in which
he hid his loot they found enough
goods to start a store. trunks filled
with clothing belonging to j. M. Gam
bin and horse belonging 10 J. T.
Lemon.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-04
CROSS COUNTRY
FLIGHT A SUCCESS

AK LA cHAPELLE. GERMANY.
April +.--crossing the Belgian, Dutch;
and German frontiers In q single aero-
plane fight Of "a miles II tho unique
record OF Aviator Lescartes and =
passenger. who landed here after hnv-
ing been unheard OF since they left
Hasseit. Belgium. on Saturday. They
viii attempt q return flight along the
same course.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-04

This was the answer OF the Rev.
J. ID. McAlister, field secretary of
the Virginia Anti-Saloon League.
when asked regarding the above re-
port from Roanoke that he was to
be, transferred from the Virginia con-
ference TO the pastorate OF West End
Methodist church. Roanoke. succeed
ing the Rev. w. j. Trout, Just ap-
pointed to the Middleburg pastorate
in Loudoun county
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-04
HUFFMAN DIED WHEN HE
CHANGED HIS POSITION

LURAY, VA. April 4.--,Joseph NJ.
Huffman wealthy farmer. died sum
day night at his home near Riley
vile, ten miles north OF Luray. Fear
OF death from hemorrhages had caus-
ed him to occupy one position almost
all the time for five weeks. Shifting
OF his position last night brought on
the death he feared. He was "a years
old.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-04
SMASHING
MONEY.RAISING RECORDS

RALEIGH. n. c., ApFii 4.--Raleigh,
which has recently completed CAIN
noagn for q Young Mems Christian
Association building and raised more
than V76. 0O0.s Monday raised $4,000
Tor 1 similar. building at the State
Agricultural and Mechanical College
here. John ID. Rockefeller contribute
~ $780, 900 for this college building.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-04
WASHINGTON. o. c., April g.

WASHINGTON, o. c., April A.
Champ Clark. Of Missouri, was for
merry chosen speaker Of the House
Of Representatives by a vote Of 217
cut Of 365 votsa oast- Sixteen pro-
srcssives voted for Henry A. Coop
e. fRepuhltcanf. Of Wisconsin, ono
Of laFoilette's followers.
Cooper voted for George w. Nor
ris tRepubliean), of Nebraska, for
the speakership. Representative
Mann tRepuhIcanl. OF tlIinoi. re-
oeivsd 1871. .,--.--.--..---.-
With riotous enthusiasm marking
the organization the new Democratic
House and solemn forulali.y incident
to the organization OF the new Senate
the sixty second Congress came into
being Mt noon to-day, 1t began SEES
sion, called by President Taft for The
consideration OF Canadian reciprocity
but destined apparently 10 be contin-
Ued through "a long struggle for tariff
revision and the contest between par
Continued on Fourth pageC
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-04
Leaves Sf5o.ooo Estate.

Colonel Charles +. Wingo. who died
recently, left an estate valued at $780,
900, according to his will filed in the
chancery court. The estate is be-
queathed to his widow and other irnme-
date relatives.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-04
ATTACK SAFETY
APPLIANCE LAW

- ATLANTA. GA. April 4--The con-
stlfutionality OF the act compelling
railroads to equip their trains with
approved safety appliances is attacked
in an action begun to-day In the
Federal Court here by the Louisville
and Nashville and the Atlantic Coast
Railway system.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-04
AMERICAN CONSUL
SHOT FROM AMBUSH

WASHINGTON. April 4.-Consul
G. A. Miller. Mt Tampico. Mexico,
telegraphed the State department to-
day that George Crichfield. Of New
Jersey. was shot from ambush. near
his ranch near Tuxpanr. II Is said
that he cannot recover.