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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-23
PLAN TO REVISE
TARIFF DOWNWARD
PRESIDENT TAFT AND REPUB-
LICAN LEADERS HOPE TO L
PULL WOOL OVER EYES.

~ WASHINGTON, Dee. 22.-~Fresident
Taft and the foremost leaders Of the
Republican party have mapped out
a program OF tariff legislation for this
session OF Congress, which is based
upon the reports OF politicians who
have travelled over the country. feel
ing the pulse Of the people upon this
subject. The plan embraces the pro-
tective principle. and as soon as Con-
gress meets after the holidays the
tarin Will be the paramount issue.
Admitting that the tariff 1ssue
must be the principal plank in the
platform upon which the Republican
party will stand before the people in
the next presidential campaign. the
party intends to force revision Of the
tarifr and then stand upon it's record.
The preparation OF revision OF the
wool schedule. based upon the re-
port submitted to Congress, through
the President. will be taken up by
the House Ways and Means Commit
tee at once.
Tho administration and the party
leaders are determined to stand or
fall by tho catn In this report, which
the Pr<aident pronounces the most
scientific series Of facts and figures
ever gotten together upon . tariff
question. The. hiu to be drafted Is
to he Of such y nature that both the
farmer and the manufacturer Of
wool with be given just enough pro-
lection to place him In . better POSI-
ton than tho foreign producer and
manufacturer, The tariff y to repre-
sent just the difference between the
cost Of production 1t homo and
abroad. and no more.
In the present bill particular effort
win be made to prevent ovsr-pro-
tection. which n y believed. by party
leaders, was the reason for the peo-
Pies general dtsaatisfActien with the
Payae-Aldttch bill
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-23
ARREST GIRL IN
R|CHES0N CASE
FEARED ROOM
MATE OF AVIS LINNELL
MIGHT REFUSE TO TESTIFY.

BOSTON, Dec. 22.--It Is asserted
tonight that two days prior to the
Rev. Mr.. Richeson's mutilating him
self with q sharpened piece Of tin.
Moses Grant Edmands. father Of his
betrothed. and his financial hacker,
visited him In his cell and urged
him to make q clean breast OF the
crime Of which he Is accused. Mr..
Edmands went 30 far. 1t is said, as
to inform the prisoner that he was
not satisfied with his explanation Of
his relations with Miss L.nnell.
Richeson stoutly maintained his
innocence. It liz believed that when
he realized that Edmands was about
to desert him he deliberately began
to plan his act
Four days prior to this visit Mr.
Edmands took his wife to Richie
sons cell and the minister talked for
fully half hour protesting his In
nocence.
Miss Lucille L. Zelgler. the room
mate OF Avis Linnell at the Young
women's Christian Association. was
arrested today and held in $500
bond to insure her appearance at the
Richeson trial. 1t IL said she has
shown a disposition not to testify
against the minister.
Richeson's counsel said this morn
Ing that the prisoner was in a criti-
cal condition. but DR.. Brough de-
elared later that he expected a speedy
recovery.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-23
RUSSIA WILL BUILD
HIGH TARIFF WA

ST. PETERSBURG. Dec. H..
erection of a tariff wall boEu|
Russia and the United States aea
expiration Of the Russo-Am1G
commerce and navigation trea1l;
1892. Is the object Of q bill m
duced in the Duma by ex-Pre
Guchkon and 113 other signera
reseuting the Octobrist and MAJ
parties. These parties constitnt
majority in the Duma.
The measure provides, for tAK3
position of a duty of 100 bar -
articles which are admitted frao
the present tariff. an increase I'M
In Rssian duties by 100 per-
and the doubling OF the groae
tax established In 1901. on nxe
disc arriving by sea- The beIf
doubles the tonnage tax.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-23
MOTHER
is SLOWLY DYING

CINCINNATI. O., Dec. 22.-Mrs.
Mary b. Mcnamara mother of James
and John Mcnamara. confessed dyna-
miters, who are now In the peniten-
tiary at San Quentin. Cal, is slowly
dying at her home at 1905 Quarry
street. Cumm'nsviii,. the home that
her convict sons helped to build for
her.
Rev. John Hickey. pastor OF the
church Mrs. Mcnamara attended, said
to-day that in his opinion she could
not last long.
The criticism that has been made
that the boys were not properly
brought up is one of the cruelest
statements that has been made" said
Rev. Hickey to-day Il know that
for years that mother worked from
morning until night over washtub s
that her boys could be reared right"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-23
CHOULS DESPERATE
/. ACTRESS TOMB

PARIS, Dec. 22.-The tomb OF the
celebrated Partisan actress, Nine.
Lucie LAntelme. IN the cemetery OF
Pere Lachaise. was broken into last
night. probably FOR the purpose OF
robbery. but the ghouls left untouch-
cd an envelope containing Jewels OF
great value under Nine. Lantelme's
head. Among the gems 10 O pearl
necklace valued at $4,000.
The ghouls were traced to the
cemetery gates by a trail OF blood.
which probably came from wound
sustained by one Of the robbers In
forcing the metal casket.
Nine. Lantelme, when at the
height Of her stage career. was known
as "the most beautiful woman In
raris." She was drowned while
yachting on the Rhine with her. hus-
band. Alfred Charles Edwards the
first proprietor OF the Matin.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-23
81 Order Onceand Get Richmond Vgnan 9l2or
UMEMPLYED, OFFERS
HIMSELF FOR SALE

NASHVILLE, TENN, Dec. ga
local newspaper today printed the
following notice:
MAN FOR SALE--On Saturday.
December 23. on the public square at
Nashville, Tenn. will offer for sale
myself to the highest bidder by the
hour. month or year. to suit the mas
ter who makes the purchase. l am
forty years old, sound of limb and
mind. good carpenter. fair machin-
list. or good subject for dissecting.
Sale at 3 o'clock. Children must have
bread. (Signed) A Slave.
The man proposing to offer him
self for sale is p. Collins, who lives
just outside the city limits He pro-
poses to take this means of getting
employment to support himself and
four children dependent on him. Pre-
vious to the sale he will make a talk
on existing labor conditions. He says
he has been out OF work two weeks
and has vainly applied to 200 men
for employment.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-23
CHARLESTON HEARS
GOVERNOR MANN

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
CHARLESTON. s. c.. Dec. "a
Governor William H. Mann. OF vir-
ginia. was the principal speaker at
the annual banquet Of the New Eng
land Society, OF Charleston. at the
st. John Hotel tonight
Governor Mann chose as his topic
Tho Influence Of New England on
the Government, and Growth OF the
South" and ne presented to his hear
ers a scholarly study.
Tho Virginia Governor arrived In
Charleston at 10 O'Clock this morn
ing. He was the guest Of the New
England Society at luncheon at the
Country Club. and was later given an
automobile ride around the city. vis-
iting several of tho schools and col
leges and places OF historical inter-
est. He will leave Charleston tcmor-
row afternoon for Richmond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-23
ASK H|RSCHBERG
TO Be CANDIDATE
Central Labor and Trades
Council Wants Him On
New Board
INTERESTING MEETING
HELD LAST NIGHT
Arrangements Being Made to
Have John Mitchell Make
Address Here in
February


Whereas, . change Of nsusge-
neat u the Municipal Govern
aent sf this city Aas bees decided
%. the Management In failure to
- Ii - hands Of Avu (5) clti-
seas ~ the city, the same to be
knessn - tAs Manicipal Admin-
iserattvo Beard and
Whereas, ~ lnhSs, alone, Gre
atse all values, We respectfully
su6snlt that labor sAOuid have At
least 0ns representative ON ali
board 18th state and Municipal,
Therefore. be Il resolved, That
the Central T1aAes and Labor
CoUDsal s1 thAs city, In regular
eesasea oass0hssA seSoast Of II.
Pres1Asot, JsAs Hir~eAberx, to
eAnosaeo hlmself N q candidate
fog aat1 almlnistrntive board.
An1 - Il further
Resolved, That We pledge hiz
III SapDSTt that In Oso power
Mes, bo<A H0xal and financial.
And b II further
Resolved. TAat q copy OF tAese
resstaftsns - forwarded to each
Of the daily paper. 81 this city
Ana Q copy ~ sent to the Dual
ness Mems C1ab, to the Chamber
- Ce90eree. and. nIso. to each
l.ose1 Union In this district.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-23
CAMORRA TRIAL :
HAS NOT COLLAPSED

ROME, Dec. 22.-The trial Of
the Camorra has been adjourned until
after the holidays and not collapsed,
a. reports have stated. Several Of
tho witnesses are Ill and for their
convenience the COURT ordered post
ponauent 81 twc weeks. longer than
the usual holiday recesA II " az
pecteA that the taking Of testimony
will be concluded by the latter part
Of February,
Tho jury haa requested that they
be allowed to viait the scenes Of the
Cuoccolo murders In Naples and
Tore Del Greco In order to corro-
borats some Of the testimony,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-23
TABLE RESOLUTION
FAVORING TEDDY

NEWARK, N. j.. Dec. s3.-An at
tempt to have Roosevelt endorsed for
the presidency In 1919 was made at
the session Of the Republican Pros
gressiva League In Newark last night
but failed. The gathering was one
for pleasure and not for politics and
was tabled, Former State Senator
Everett Colby was among those who
objected to 1t, notwiths standing q Sec
ton Of 1t endorsed Colby for United
States Senator in 1917,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-23
BITTEN BY MAN WHO
DIES FROM RABIES

NEW YORK. Dec. s7.-Dr. Charles
L. Bell. one OF the leading citizens
1t Perth Amboy. died on Thursday
from rabies, ana the physician who
attended him. DIR. Charles w.
Naughty. Jr.. q Federal court officer.
has gone to Warrington to receive
treatment for a wound inflicted by
the teeth Of his patient.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-23
CHILD BROWNS WHILE
FATHER BUYS TOYS

Especial to The Richmond virglaian.)
LURAY, VA, DAG. 22.-Falling
'hcadlons into deep spring, three
year-old son OF Otia Manuel. Of Over
day.
Z The father was In Luray at the
time making Christmas purchases for
the baby. and when starting homo
laden with the toys was apprised Of
tn. accident by NtrA 4
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-23
STEAMSHIP LINE
TO AUSTRALIA
4 . ( l a + AZ. .-ss4
PRESIDENT TAFT CLOSES DEAL
WITH OCEANIC COM


WASHINGTON. Dec, 33.-President
Taft to-day arrived at an agreement
with tho Oceanic 6teamship Company.
OF San Francisco, which will result
In 4 line OF American mail steam
ships operating between this country
and Australia, before July l next.
This company withdrew tn three
vessels i've years ago. owing to fall
urs to receive sufiicient financial re-
turns. but at the conference to-day
between President Taft. Postmaster
General Hitchcock and Secretary
Meyer. the Representatives OF the
company were assured that II could
secure the contract for carrying mails
between the United States and Aus
tralia, and with this support, the COM
pany estimates II viii be able to
operate ut q profit, Two steamers
converted from coal to oil burners,
are to run between San Francisco
and Sydney. stopping at Honolulu and
PaSe Pago, where the United States
has an important naval station.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-23
SUFFOLK BOARD OF
TRADE LOSES CASE

WASHINGTON, Dec. ss.--In an
opinion to-day the. Interstate Com
merce Commission held there were no
grounds on which 1t could suspend
Arin advances on the Atlantic Coast
Lane and 6eaboAfd Air Line on
vehicles from Suffolk, Va. to points
In North and South Carolina.
The board OF trade OF Suffolk COM
planned to the commission that these
advances were unreasonable.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-23
COLONEL MuRCHISON
DIES IN LAW OFFICE

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.3
JONEsBORO, n, c., Dec. a1.--Ool-'
cnel w. n. Murchlson, one OF thu
most prominent lawyers OF the State,
wa found dead In his law once here
this evening 1t 8 o'clock. He had
been Ii Rad health for some time. and
,1aaA -eEam natural -pAaesA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-23
WILL BE NO PAPER
CHRISTMAS DAY

That its employees may en-
Joy a well-cArned holiday and
in accordance with It's GUS
tom, The Richmond Vir,,intnn
will not appear ON Christmas
lay, Monday. December rs.
it, next issue appearing cn
Tuesday morning, Dcc.sss'l'cr
90. The Virginian takes this
oppOrtunity To wish all its
readers . very happy Christ
mas.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-23

How 20 Help Deserving Poor,
Remember. when We give to
beg9ars on the street and At
our door, ~ are encouraging
pauperism. lasiness and crime.
I, Give directly 10 the Associated
Charities and every dollar goes
directly To halp and relieve
the deserving poor. Sickness.
sorrow, su6ering among the
old people and little children
can and win b relieved, Il our
good people WIN promptly AM
sVer our cal1.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-23
SINISTER MUST GO,
PERSIA DECIDES
YIELDS TO RUSSIA ON AID
POINTS, INCLUDING DIS
MISSAL OF AMERICAN.

ST, PETERSBURG, Dec. PIPER
STA to-day yielded to every point con-
tanned in the Russian ultimatuIn, in
GLIDING the dismissal Of w. Morgan
Shuster. the American treasurer-gen-
eral. The foreign office was officially
notified of this decision w the charge
d'affaires, who had an audience with
Mons Sazenoff. the foreign secretary.
The fighting at Tabriz yesterday
was more severe than at first report
ed. The battle was waged In the
streets all day, resulting in heavy loss
on both sides. and much damage to
property. The historic old citadel was
bombarded.
Another battle was fought yester-
day at Resht, sixteen miles northwest
Of Enzeli. on the Caspian Sea, where
the Cossacks drove the Persians out
Of their position. intiicting neavy
losses. The Persians are reported to
have begun both battles.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-23
Russian Minister Notified.

TEHERAN, Dec. 22.-The Persian
cabinet this morning notified the Rus-
sian minister, Mons S. Poklevski-
Keziell. OF the governments intention
to accede to all the demands Of the
Russian ultimatum. Official notices
were posted throughout the city be-
fore daylight to-day admonishing the
pc pie to abstain from holding po-
litical meetings without police sane
ton.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-09-28
THE AGRICULTURAL DIVISION
AZ the Louisiana State Fair Will Be In
charoe Of Museum Director GIenk.

Al tho Louisiana State Fair Will BE In
charoe Of Museum Director Glenk.
That the exhibition Of agricultural
products at the Louisiana State Fair
this year. us heretofore. is going to be
yery interesting Is assured by the fact
that Professor Robert Glenk, the
courteous and capable director of the
state Museum OF New Orleans, Is 60
ing to be in charge. He is without
superior In the business Of arranging
exhibits, Is splendid conversational
ist. doesn't mind answering questions.
is excellently educated and otherwise
well fitted for lAe position, and visitors
to the Fair need not hesitate In going
to the agricultural department II In
search Of one Of the most attractive
places at the Fair.
Even II the number Of exhibits were
small in number, the display would
be pleasing, because OF the fact tnat
Robert Glenk is to be the gentleman In
charge. But reports received indicate
TINT the collection Is going to be quite
large. Numerous Agriculturists have
been saving for months. and it Is ex'
pected that they will have big array
Of splendid specimens on display 1t
the Fair. which begins Oct. 81.
AS an inducement they are offered
some f,ne premiums. The association
NIL the time encourages the agricultur
al business, and the exhibitors who
take part this year will have a chance
at some fine trophies.
Government experts Will assist II
the Judging this year.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-09-28
A BIG HORSE EXHIBIT

viii Be Seen by the State Fair Visitors
a Shreveport This Year.
The visitors to the Louisiana State
Fair. Oct. n to Nov. 3. inclusive. Will
see one Of fhe best horse exhibits on
record. JUDGING ny the many reports
received at the headquarters OF Sec
retary I. y. Rruegeerhoff. Louisiana
raised horses in particular will be seen.
During the past several years. ever
since the first State Fair. great deal
Of attention has been given the horse
raising industry in Louisiana. and con-
seQuently the state now boasts OF lots
of fine blooded animals. Many Of
these will he shown at the Fair this
year.
In order to care for the Increased
number Of exhibits in this department
the management Of the Fair. aided
with an appropriation Of $1,000 by the
police jury Of Caddo parish. has built
new nreproof concrete barn. 1t will
accommodate at least 100 horses. Re-
ports have been received that at least
that many more Of the animals will
be exhibited this year than ever be-
fore.
In addition to the horses there will
| be some fine mules on exhibit. The
raising Of mules Is also receiving
SPLENDID attention. as the exhibit ut
the Fair this year will show.
| About $1,000 in prizes will he award
| ed In the horse and mule division.
and the winning animals WILL be pa
raded in front Of the grind stand
every evening.
W. r. Merriman Of Williamsville.
Ill.,. will be judge.
For information about this feature
Of the Fair write to Secretary L. n.
Br1eggerhor Mt Shreveport. who will
gladly furnish the data.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-09-28
MANY SCHOOL EXHIBITORS
Ars Expected 70 Take Part In the
Louisiana State Fair.

Ars Expected 70 Take Part In the
Louisiana State Fair.
More exhibitors are expected to take
part in the State Fair this year than
heretofore. All Of the schools OF the
state are invited to send representa-
tionx. so as to make this department
q gloriously attractive one. 1t has al
ways aroused interest. but the greater
the number of exhibits the larger VIII
he the enthusiasm and closer the COM
petition for the premiums that are to
he awarded.
Mrs Matte Williams. one Of the
best known members Of the Shrevc-
port public school faculty. will he In
charge Of this department and will
see to It that all exhibits are well
cared for. In addition to the diplomas
for excellence prizes will be awarded
ut the Fair this year. Oct. 81 to Nov.
| 8. inclusive.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-09-28


All rights reserved
~O the man ON the ground flying
in an aeroplane looks like the
smoothest sailing in the world.
Under ordinarily favorable
weather conditions the air craft seems
to skim along on perfectly even keel
and without the slightest deviation
from Il straight line, and that Is posi-
bly, one reason why the average man
thinks that the life of the aviator
must be one constant succession Of
pleasant and exhilaratiDg experiences.
Air conditions 500 feet from the
earth are vastly different from those
5000 feet up. The lower layers Of the
atmosphere are enticingly smooth and
easy to sail upon and offer none of
the unpleasant surprises which we set
as we go higher and higher. There Is
nothing in the first 500 or 1.G00 feet
to look out for except the vagaries OF
the wind. and these "an usually be
pretty we'll forecast from the indi"a
tions on the ground before starting
and from the conditions met In the
first few minutes of flight.
But up above that. in the realm Of
the scuddinS mists and the drifting
fringes of clouds. where one dashcs
out of warm air current into the
coolness Of suspended moisture. one
meets surprise after surprise and Is
forced to he always on the alert. with
brain calm and hands and body ready
for instant action at the first sign OF
an aerial hillOcl- or ravine.
Pumping the Bumps" In the Air
Have you ever on a warm summers
evening gone to pleasure resort. paid
your nickel or 10 cents through litt!.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-09-28
LOW EXCURSION RATES

Should es indueement to Persons to
Visit shreveport For the State Fair.
In order to assist the management OF
the Louisiana Fair association in serv-
ing the visitors this year the railways
have authorized very low excursion
rates, to apply throughout the Fair.
which begins Oct. 81 and runs SIX
dnys. These rates are exceptionally
reasonable this year. Secretary L. n.
Rrueeyerl,off had them arranged early
IN the summer.
In addition to the low rates applying
al during the Fair. there will be .
rumber Of special trains operated
Each road will run special train. ana
on the day It Is run the rate Will be
lower than on any other day.
The generosity Of the railways IN
ordering the cheap rates should serve
:. an indncement to thousands OF per
.ons in Texas, Arkansas and all part'
| of I.o,1isIana to attend the State Fail
| At Shreveport. The growth Of the Fai'
n largely responsible for the railway
diving such low rates.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-09-28
THE END OF TUBERCULOSIS
consumption-What It Is.
Bv DIR. WILLIAM 8. ELY.

tuberculosis of the lungs. the
most contagious and fatal form
of the disease. is caused by the
presence of tubercle bacilli
(germs) in the lungs. The germ
multiplies rapidly and feeds on
the lung substance. which 1t
gradually destroys.
The important symptoms OF
consumption are cough expecto-
raticn Tor splitting Of phlegm
containing the tubercular germs'.
hemorrhage Tor bleeding from
the lungs). fever Increased tenn
perature of the body. especially
in the evening". difficulty in
breathing. pains in the chest.
night sweats. loss of appetite.
emaciation Qoss of fesh,.
The germ of consumption en-
tiers the system in three ways
first. by being inhaled or breath
ed into the lungs; second. by be-
ing ingested-that is. eaten in
tuberculous food or drunk III
milk or water contaminated
with the germ; third. by inocu-
lation or the penetration Of tu-
bereulous substance through a.
wound in the skin. OF these
three the first is the most impor.
tant.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-09-28

box Office window. got into little car
with six or seven other persons ana
for several minutes thereafter coasted
IN and down 4 series of artificial hills
and valleys at a thrilling speed! III
other words. have you ever tasted OF
the excitements of dumping the
bumpsy Well. dumping the bumps
is lust what we do when we climb
for height: we engage In aerial rough
riding. Sometimes we do it vo'un
tarily. but most Of the time the "bump
comes with the complete and sudden
surprise that spells disaster for US
unless we are on the alert to cope
with its difficulties.
| think | may claim without boast
ing that | have done more altitude
work than any man now living. Twice
I have set the worlds height mark. but
in my practice work have made sew
erai climbs which to me were even
more notable than those which wer"
officially recorded. and on at least two
of these my barograph registered high
er than the then worlds record figures
l was preparing myself for work that
should be officially recorded In open
competition. and in this preparation
have had experiences with the bumps
| of the air which shall not soon Tor
get and which have taught me always
10 expect the unexpected in the upper
/ strata Of the atmosphere As WRITE
/ have before me several barograhn
records of my various fights anu ti''
thin tracing of the pen points On one
or two of them recalls to my mind the
experiences through which pas'se
while making them. and one III par
ticular pick out as being souvenir
of MS strenuous days work as have
/ ever done.
1t was little jaunt into the heart o
the heavens. made because of my Ions
cherished desire to 60 up to the lo'ess
foot mark. and 1t gave me ms hard