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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-11
NO HEADQUARTERS
HERE IN 1911
SENATORS MARTIN AND SWANSON
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WILL CONDUCT NO CAMPAIGN
FROM THIS CITY


No headquarters will be esta blished
In Richmond by United States Sena-
tors Martin and Swanson from which
to conduct a lsii primary campaign.
This positive information was given
out from the Capitol Saturday morn
ing by State official. and also by q
prominent member of the Virginia
Legislature, who spent Friday in
Washington and was In conference
with the senators for several hours.
The news came ~ = surprise, for 1t
was known that apartments had been
engaged In the Richmond Hotel for
Senator Swanson, and II was under
stood that Senator Martin would sc.
cure rooms IN Murphy's Hotel.
The reason assigned for not having
headquarters In this city IL the fact
that both senators will be needed in
Warrington during the special session
Of the Congress In addition to the
revision OF the tariff. many important
matters are to be considered. which
wiz REQUIRE the daily presence OF Wiz.
Ginia senator's.
First Duty to tho People.
The two distinguished mem ers of
the upper branch Of the Upited States
Congress- say thst they regard II their
frst duty to look after the interests
OF the people they ropresspt, and that
IN time Hike the present. when every
Democrat nhould b 81 hts post Of
duty. personal campaigns ought to
BIO laid esi6e IN the interest Of the
State ana her people.
Senator's Martin ana swanson are
both members Of Important coimmit,
tess. aud THAR duties will bs mani-
fold and Arduops from now until a.
ter the adjournment Of the special
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-11
BULLS BUYING
IN COTTON MARKET
PRICES GO HIGHER, May COTTON
TOUCHING i4.5i EARLY IN
DAY.

NEW YORK. March ll.--At the
opening cotton was steady to
points higher or even with the high
point Of yesterday and almost Ina.
Iaediately sold up several points with
May touching I4.Si. The initial
prices were considerably better than
due on the cables the resuit Of over
night buying orders and rather a..
srsssive buying from brokers acting
buyers Of May and July contracts.
May, 14.%batS: July, it.s0aS1: Az.
gust. 13.S3as4; October. 1a.72aT3;
December, 1262ae3.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-11
PREPARE TO ENTERTAIN
GENERAL BROWN AND STAFF

Especial TO The Richmond virginian. }
FREDERICKSBURG. VA, March
ii.-Mr. J. Thompson Brown, of
Richmond, hrigadier general First Rri-
gade. Virginia Division, United Con-
federate Veterans. and his stan win
make an official visit TO the Maury
camp of this city on April 3. Com.
mander a. r. towering is preparing
a program for their entertainment.
II is expected that the members OF the
local camp will meet the visitors M
the courthouse. where there will be
addresses by some OF the visiting vet.
Grams and local speakers. AT the con.
clnsion Of this program refreshments
will be served.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-11
RELATIVE SCOUTS
THEORY OF SUICIDE

NEW YORK. March 1.-THE suit.
eide theory to explain the disappsAf-
ance from the Old pominion linAr
Monroe Of Miss Florence warwick.
Z middle aged New Haven women.
while the boat wa On route from New
York 10 Norfolk, was secuted to-day
by william H. Smith. Of this city,
q couSin OF the faissinG woman.
Smith says that Miss warwick stayed
~ his house. the night before she
sailed ana thst she Was IL the best
Of health and spirits aAd snthusias-
tic over her approaching voyage.
The police now believa that 1liaa
warwick. who liked 70 remain pn
deck In rough wsathsr: was either
swept or accidentally fell from the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-11
PLAN BIG RECEPTION
TO w. T. DABNEY

Special 70 The Richmond Virsintan.)
FREDERICKSBURG. VA, March 10
The Fredericksburg Business Mems AS
soeiation has complete an elaborate
program for reception TO be tenersd
Mr. w. T. Dabney. OF Richmond, who
VIII address the b. 81. 4. on March Is.
lie mis- invited 10 hear Mr.. Dabneyss
address but at the conclusion bsn-
nuet will be given in his honor at
Hotel Frederick At which he and sever
Al local speakers Will make short talks
Association. will preside and Introduce
the speakers. The occasion IL looked
forward TO with much interest for il
10 expected that the Association will
GET some valuable business suggestions
from Mr.. pabney's addrass-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-11
LODGE Loses By
ROBBERY OF PETTUs

J. W. Pettus told the police Saturday
that he would not have minded being
taken e1S5 belonging to his lodge. He
was acting as custodian OF the money,
Just what particular lodge Mr.. Psttus
belongs to the police neglected to md
night Mr.. Pettus reported that the
house I'LL East Grace street had Neen
entered and two gold fiiled watches,
one valued At SIS and the other At eze,
in currency, and the latter money be-
ionged to Mr.. pettus' lodge.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-11
HARRrsoNBURG ELKs
ELECT OFFICERS

HARRISoNBUR0. VA, March ii,
Tho following officers were elected
by Harrisonburg Elks Thursday night:
John W. Williams. exalted ruler; v.
r. Slater. esteemed leading knight;
w. II. Humble, esteemed loyal knight:
l.. r. Heneberger. esteemed lectur-
ing knight; r. Hewitt tilsr; NJ. L.
Eaum. secretary: A. ~. Loewner.
treasurer: w. H. willis ana James
Lamb, trustees for three and two
yeara respectfully.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-11
Sail for the South.

FORT MONROE. VA. March IL
Twenty-four companies OF coast ar
tillery left here at $50 A. NJ. to-day
for Galveston. Tex. on board the
transports Sumner, Fitzpatrick and Nc
Clellan. They are due to reach Gal
weston in five or six days. These
troops were drawn from the vicinity
Of New York and Chesapeake Bay.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-11
AMMUNITION IN
THE PHILIPPINES
STARTLING DISCLOSURE OF
AMERICAS UNPREPARED-
NESS FOR wAA.

WASHINGTON, March ll.---An In
cident throwing light upon the un-
preparedness Of the United 6katas
army was revealed to-day In connec-
ton with the departure OF three bat
teries Of field artillery from Fort
Myer. Va.
When the field guns were about 20
II was discovered thar there was no
ammunition for them. The nearest
source Of supply, Il was found. was
the Philippines.
In tha emergency II waA decided
to substitute guns Of smaller coIihgu
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-11
HENRIC0 PRIMARY
m SEPTEMBER

The Henrico County Democrats
Committee held meeting q t6e
court house 1t 1870 r. u. Saturday
and l1xsd the lirst Thursday u e1rs
tsHb0r - the date FOR the neuins
cratic primary.
A laSgs number Of the candidatoe
Tor The onloea 70 ~ voted Tor WeSA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-11

HAMPTON. VA. March i1.--Airs,
Effie n. Haiistrom. wife Of w. A.
Halistrosn. chief machinist ~ Fort
Monroe. died IN her residence in
wire drop aerosn her lap while riding
In N autOnohjle about 3 year ago.
snd 4 q saln that the shock brought
NY ~ AexrAsated acse Of heart srou-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-11
SECOND DIVISION WILL
Be Modified SHORTLY
Continued from First PAGE

Continued from First Pase.)
American standing army is gather
ing in war-like array upon the
Mexican frontier:
First-To prove to foreign nations
that the Monroe Doctrine is still in
force,
Second--A warning that foreign In !.
PREVENTION on grounds that foreign in
terests In Mexico are imperiled will
not be tolerated.
Third--To brighten insurrectos and
enforce armed neutrality.
Fourth--An invasion and paciflca-
ton of Mexico in the event of the
death OF Diaz.
Fifth-To answer criticisms that
the army is inefficient and unablt TO
mobilize quickly and In good order.
Sixth--To give officers and men
practical Instructions in field ma
neuvers with forces on exact war
footing.
Significant Movement In East
MANILA, March lin view OF
niassing American troops In Texas
and reports Of Japanese menace in
lower California. significance is at
tached to the transfer to-day OF one
additional company Of coast artillery
to the island OF Courtesor. 1t is aIso
pointed ont that several army trans
ports arc now cn ROUTE 90 Manila from
San Francisco bringing all the troops
they can carry. The transport Logan,
whose ordinary capacity Is $500 SOL
dicrs, In on the way with 1900 aboard.
Whether the fact that Japan Is
buying unusual quantities Of rice and
coal has any significance in connec-
ton with the Mexican situation is
not known. but there IL no doubt that
the mtkado Is shipping enormous or
dcrs OF foodstuffs into Japan. This
Is believed to be for the use OF tho
japanese army and navy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-11
MAY EXTEND CALL
TO ENLISTED men
PROBABILITY OF WAR DEPART.
MENT ORDERING OUT MILITIA
TROOPS Ys CON.
sYDERED.

That the United States government
may call out the enlisted men Of the
organized militia 70 Join the 10000
United States troops on the Mexicsn
border II the opinion Of some OF the
commissioned ofiacsrs Of the Virginia
Volunteers who are making prspara.
lions 10 20 to Texas TO witness the
'.maneuvers" On the frontier.
This probability viii b taken INTO
consideration by militia commanders
IN designating of1csrs 70 ACCEPT the
war dspartHsnt's invitation q par
4aciding what pficsrs sAail re,naan Us
yisu3nia, the c9tnxaanAeso VIM 6Aoeoo
Hasn canAbla q 111eetiAg y - -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-11

LONDON, March lit IL clear
that the powers at Washington and
the foreign am bsSsadors. taking a
serious view OF the Mexican situation.
approached the United States govern
ment regarding adequate protection to
foreign interests in Mexico"
This 10 the Posts answer to-day to
the denial from Washington that the
United States was Influenced by other
powers In its Mexican attitude.
Big British investors in Mexico
are thoroughly alarmed over the pros
pect OF the American intervention in
Mexico, believing II is to promote
American financial interests at the ex-
pense of English Investments. They
have requested the foreign once to
maintain the utmost diplomatic vigil
lance.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-11
WILL NOT DESTROY
HOTEL CHAMBERl|N
MANAGER ADAMS SAYS RUMoR
THAT HosTELRY IS TO BE
RAxED Is ERRONEOUS.

George r. Adams. manager OF the
Hotel Chamberlin at old Point, has de-
MED the report current that the hostel
ry Is to be RACED by the United States
government which needs the ground
tor other purposes. While the gov
eminent has the power to order the
hotel DESTROYED when II so desires. y
he likely that the famous hotel will
stand for many years In view Of the
fact that the government needs hotel
at this point much more than II needs
the ground on which the hostelry 10
built.
The report was originated by sever
al New York bankers who had engaged
rooms at tha hotel several weeks ago.
When they received word from the
hotel a fev days ago that the rooms
could not be furnished as they were
needed tor government purposes. the
bankers jumped to the conclusion that
the hotel was to be destroyed. Thesho.
tel officials. In stating that the rooms
were needed for government purposes,
meant that the rooms were occupied by
army and navy men who are In Old
Point because of the movement OF
troops through Hampton Roads
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-11

wASHINGTON. March i1.--When
the new dreadnaught battIeship Della
ware arrives at Valparaiso with the
body OF the late Chilean minister.
Cruz, she will be ordered north to
join the Pacific coast blockade" Of
Mexico. II was reported to-day.
The Delaware. one OF the biggest
and newest fighting ships In the navy,
left Hampton Roads January 81. and
is due In Valparaiso In q few days
She could reach San Diego, where
the Pacific fleet is now concentrated
by April /.
The Delaware Is now the only first
class American battleship in Pacific
waters.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-11
March Gard Tournament

The March card tournament will be
played at the Woman's Club Thurs
day evening. Bridge viii be the
game, These monthly tournaments
have been large and important func-
lions of the club life during the sea-
son.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-11
ADJOURN INQUEST
To MONDAY NIGHT
wITNEssE sUNABLE TO APPEAR
YET IN STREET CAR TR-aG-
EpY HEARING.
PETERSBURG n 0 7 E S
Dir. CANNON WILL PREACH IN PET
ERsBuRG sUSpAY-CAR MEN
RELEASED ON
5000 BAIL
PETERSBURG n 0 T E S

lspeelal 70 nc RIehmond Nirginian.l
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-11

guest OF MISS Katherine Overman,
daughter of Senator overman.
Ohieers OF Exchange Elected.
Al the annual meeting Of the board
OF managers OF the womans Ex-
change Friday afternoon, officers
were elected for the ensuing year.
Those chosen were: Mrs. Henry r.
Wickham, president; Mrs. z. ]. W.T.
lis, first vice. president; Mrs. r. @.
Cannon. second vice-president; Mrs.
II. 8. Halves. third vice-president: Mrs.
W. s. Donnan. treasurer; Miss S. r.
Munford, recording secretary. and
Mrs. s. w. Travers, corresponding
secretary.
Prominent Engagements.
An engagement OF wide interest TO
society just announced 10 that OF
Miss Eunice NJ. Westcott. daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Charles T. Westcott.
sos st. Paul street. Baltimore, for
meriy of Chestertown. Md. to En-
sign Russell Wilson, u. 8. N. son or
Mrs Wilson and the late Mr.. Sidney
l.. Wilson, OF Washington.
Miss Westcott. who made her de-
but at the first german OF the Bache-
Tors Cotilion Club several years ago.
10 one OF the most popular girls in
the younger set Of Baltimore and has
been much admired.
Ensign Wilson is a graduate OF the
Naval Academy In the class OF Feb
ruary. 1905. and is at present. aid to
Admiral Vreeland on the flagship
Louisiana. which has just arrived 1t
the Norfolk navy yard. Ensign will
son has spent the greater portion
OF the time since his graduation In
and about Cuba.
Although no date has been set for
the wedding, II will probably taxa
place In the late spring.
Miss n. r.. Mckenzie. of the Uni
versity Of Virginia. has announced the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-29

Investigations of the United States
Department OF Agriculture. is on his
way TO Washington from Aurora,
Beaufort county. where he conferred
with land owners relative to necessary
steps for the perfection of the drains
age OF lands thereabouts, an undertake
Ing heset by local difficulties that en-
tail the linking OF quite an extensive
territory In a single schome that takos
In tou: or 1--WE creeks. He found the
people greatly Interested and the out
look good for ultimate completion OF
tho drainage scheme.
There was a charter issued to-day
for the Greensboro Cotton and Com-j
mission Company. of Greensboro, en-.
powered TO handle cotton, cotton yarus.8
cotton cloths. blankets and other tex
tile products. capital $4,000 authorized
and $1,000 subscribed, by NJ. X, Harris,
Z. c. Laird. J. It. Morehead, Jr,. L. e.
Williamson, solomon Cone and others.
Another charter was to tho Asheboro
Motor Car Company, Asheboro, capital
$4,000, c. II. Davis. NJ. l.. Davis and
others, incorporators. Tho Consolidate
cd Tire and OIL Company, Newbern, D..
L: Henderson president. has amended.
It's charter so tlIat the shares OF stock
arc made $40 instead of 500. and the
total capital limited to $4,000.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-29
UNIQUE QUESTION
WILL Be ARGUED
Sharp Legal Fight Expected
on Remarkable Point
OF Law.

Raleigh, n. C., October 2S.--When
arguments of appeals in the Supreme
Court arc resumed next Tuesday thcrc
will BIO up for n sharp legal fight a re-
markablc point of law that arises
through the operation of an act of
the last Legislature. The Legislature
passed new act making punishment
for certain crime fifteen years In
the peiiitentiary. and repeating an act
heretofore in force making The
maximum punishment five years. y
defendant. named Broadway was few
months ago In Rowan county conrt
proven guilty of committing this crime
in 1908. Tho judge gave him the 1--WE
year maximum, under the old act. Ills
counsel Is making the fight that the
old statute, having been repealed be-
fore his clients conviction, the SEN
tcnce in il cannot be applied. and the
new act having been passed subsequent
20 the commission of the crime, 1t can +.
not apply cNpost fncto. 1t Is new
issue that is attracting much attention
in legal and Legislative circles
c. G.. Elliott, chief Of the drainage
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-29
EXCITING CHASE
FOLLOWS Thief I

Springfield. o, October 2s-Wnkinr
from deep slumber early vostord, y
morning in the Mast mansion. Mrs.
Francis b. Loomis. wife of the former
Assistant Secretary of state. discov-
cred that her slumbers had been
broken by the intrusion of burglar.
VINO had rified her jewel case. Mrs.
LOOMS oravely commanded tho burg
lar TO depart. and when lie continued
at his work she fired ut him. lie shot
at her twice, without effect. and van
from the building.
Mrs. Loomis tclcphuucd to the no.
lice that several hundred dollars,
worth of jewels and money had been
stolen. An investigation proved that
two men had participated In the rob
hcry and posse was formed by Dep
uty Sheriff Brooks Johnston. News Of
inc affair spread rapidly. and all rail-
road mcn worl;ing in tho vicinity of
Springfield we're requested to watch
for traces OF the ruSitvcs.
Two Pursuers Shot.
At noon trainmen employed by the
Big Four Railroad saw u white man
aud negro enter box car at Durbin.
| They permitted them to remain in the
car until it reached Troy. when futile
attempt was made to lock them In.
The men fought their way ont aud ran.
Conductor :. f., Honsell and Brakeman
c. l.. Brown pursued them.
Tho railroad men were gaining rap
idly, when the men turned on them and
fred Two bullets struck Conductor
lionsell. one in the shoulder and the
other in the arm. When the shooting
began Brakeman Brown attempted to
dodge behind a small building. but "a
bullet struck him in the lung, before
he could reach shelter.
Deputy Sheriff Johnston and his
sosse, who were seeking the mon in
another direction were soon OH their
trail. The fusitives followed the course
of the railroad track after the ARRAY
and were sighted from box car by
the posse. Johnston cried 10 them t.
surrender. They shot at him
One Fugitive Wounded.
Johnston and his companions re-
turned the IRE, and ono of the men.
Charles Stoop, ts.rty-three wears old.
fell with two bullets in his side The
negro escaped, but he Is being traced
supposed to have taken the chief part
In the robbery OF the Mast mansion.
Because of the absence of her hus-
band. who was in Washington. Mrs.
I,oomis was alone. She Is the daugh-
ter OF the late Millionaire ?. P Mast,
and for somf time has been occupy
ing his old home.
After the shooting the wounded rail-
road emHloyes were taken to Troy. and
upon receiving medical aid were sent
to their homes In Indianapolis Both
! have families.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-29
YERKES ATTACKS
PLANS OF TRUST
Files Objections on Behalf Of
independent Tobacco
Associations.
Associations.
lsyecial 10 Tho TImes-pispatcb.

tsSecial TO The Times DispatchJ
New York. October 2S.-John W.
ferkes. counsel FOR the Independent To-
bacco Manufacturers Association OF
The United States. to-day nlcd objec-
lions In the United States Circuit Court
nero to the dissolution plan of the to-
bacco trust. In his brief nc says.
The plan continues monopoly, re-
strains trade and prevents competition
between four great concerns, to-wit.
The new American Tobacco Company,
Leggett & Meyers, tho Losiilard Com
pany and the r. J. Reynolds Company,
In the purchase of raw material and
The marketing of manufactured tobacco
IN all forms, and Will avoid and pre-
vent competition between these four
companies
1t charges that competition between
INC -FOUR companies Is avoided Through
apt adroitncss In tho distribution oil
brands and factories and the consc-
quent necessary type. principle and
grades in use by Them
1t is alleged that even more destruc-
tive of competition Is the mutually
OF stock ownership in tho proposed
new companies. This according to the
ing opportunity for the notification.
both OF the letter and of the spirit, -
the Supreme Court decision in this
cause"
In conclusion the brief says.
III the plan be accepted and cor
porations of such alze and power be
created. then tho North and East will
he dominated by tho American Tobacco
Company and the Lorillard Company.
the West by Lnggett &c Meyers, and
the South. American Tobacco Com
pany and the Reynolds Company Thcss
companies Will control 80 large IL per-
ccntase OF tho total volume of bus
mess in tho sections they dominate
that independent concerns will be
crowded to the wall and bankruptcy"
Attorney General Carmody, In Pc
tition to tho court asking permission
TO iiie objections on behalf of the New
York State packers. manufacturers
and retail dealers. declares the plan
OF dissolution docs not, in Ills opinion,
fairly comply with tho requirements
OF the DEGREES Of the Supreme Court.
lie asks also to appear at tho hear
ing on Monday.
The court without permitting Attor-
ney-Generai Carmody to intervene,
granted both of his requests.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-29
THRILLING RACE
ON GOSHEN TRACK
Miss Hartman and Mr.. and Mrs.
Rumsey Settle Dispute as
to Horsemanship.

Goshen. n. Y, October es.-Playing
neat trick on their mother, Miss
Carol Hartman, Mrs. c. T. Rumsey
and Mr.. Rumsey. up behind tho three
crack trottcrs OF the stable OF the
late L. ii. Hartman. to-day settled
their dispute as to superior horseman-
snip In thrilling race over the his
torio Goshen race track, while more
than 100 members of the Tuxedo colony
stood in the stands and cheered wildly.
Mr.. Rumsey trailed into the stretch
mn apparent loser. but by a magnificent
drive passed Miss Carol, caught his
wife. raced oven with her up the wire
and was winner by a neck. when
Mr.. Rumsey's horse broke. Some
days ago during practice spin, Ave-
rill Hartman challenged his sisters tc
race. and the def was accepted. but
Mrs. Hartman objected on account Il
the danger. Taller Townsend, a son
OF John r. Townsend, agreed to take
young Averiil's place, but still Mrs
Hartman was obdurate.
To-day Mrs. Hartman occupied a
box at run OF tho Glen Arden hounds
at the Goshen track. When she lef,
Miss Carol and Mr.. and Mrs. Rumscy
stayed behind, as did a number of the
Tuxedo folk who had been let into
the secret.
The coast was clear and two women
Of tho Tuxedo colony mounted the
Judges stand. Tho next moment "A
volley OF cheers went up as Miss Carol
Hartman. wearing racing colors. drove
onto the track and up to the stand.
where she aaluted. Mrs. Rumsey next
appeared. behind Tho Amateur, and
was soon followed by Mr.. Rumsey
with the rans over Jesse Booth. con-
coded to be the slowest of the three
horses
John II. Townsend acted as starter,
and the scoring began. They were
away the second time down, aud ont
in front new Tho Amateur and J.-c
Booth. Tho Amateur was In front at
the half. with Belle .Grotton losing
ground and JesSs Booth gaining.
Coming into the stretch, Miss IIarri-
man took out her whip. but Mr.. Rum
sey passed her. Fifty yards from the
wire Jasse Booth overlook The Anna
teur. Mr.. Rumsey gave n merry laugh
as his wife took to her whip. Jesse
Booth responded gamely. and won tho
race for his driver