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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-29
BENT ON FINISHED FIGHT
Both Sides Determined In English Cot
ton War.


Manchester Eng, December Is
Both sides in the great cotton war.
which was brought about by the re-
iuSai OF one man and two women to
JON a trades union. and which Inns
caused the lockout of 100 900 weavers
ana the placing on half-tim Of an
equal number of spinners, are deter
mined to tight TO n finish
The mills In Il score of towns in
the north and northeastern districts
OF Lancashire arc at a standstill In
rev instances the fires are kept going
but this is the only sign that some OF
me owners are still hopeful of an
early resumption of work.
The operatives seem quite firm in
their resolution TO demand recognition
OF their union. They thronged tie
streets throughout the day. but all has
been quiet and orderly UP to now.
The dispute spread to-day to Che
SHIRE. The mills n; MARBLE, owned by
the Calico Printers Combine, locked
out their hands this morning. and sim
liar action Is expected in other Che
shire centres.
The Cotton Waste Spinners Fedora
ton resolved to-day To close the mills
belonging TO its members January 10
II the dispute between the employers
and the workers in Lancashire is not
settled in the interim.
Tho next move appears to be with
Sir George Askwith. of the Board of
Trade, who has acted successfully In
so many other labor disputes.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-29
FIVE MEN ARRESTED
FOR MURDER OF (sIUJ

Lyons. Ga, December 2s.-charged
with the murder OF Miss Nettie New
som. ten miles from here, In this coun-
tty, FIVE white men were placed In the
Ioombs county, Jail here to-day. They
are John Toole and his son, Bud,
Eason. James Mason, Jr and man
named Falter. The arrests are re-
sulting from the coroner's Inquest held
to-day at the scene of the crime Ac-
cording to reports received here. Miss
Newsom was shot down Christmas
night in the road near her home. The
men under arrest, 1t is said had been
drinking at country store, and sent
TOT Miss Newsom to come to the store
10 play piano for them. The rirl re-
fused, and later the men are said to
nave left the store for the Newsom
nome. man named Spivey, fearing
trouble, followed them
Spivey had not gone far. 1t Ia re-
ported. until he heard shot, and q
moment later Miss Newsom ran down
the road and fell dead at his feet. she
had been shot through the body FIX
element Is high throughout that sec
ton.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-29
REYES IN MEXICO CITY
Taken TO Prison to Await Trial by
~UurI Martial.

Taken 10 Prison to AWAIT Trial by
>Uurt- ainrtfuI.
Mexico City, December 2S.-Gcnerul
Reyes arrived here tonight. The car
In which he Travelled was dropped IN
the freight yards and tho prisoner con-
Quoted by am unfrcqucnted route 10 She
Santiago military prison. There was
no demonstration.
The court-murtial which Will try
Eeyes was officially announced In part
to-day as follows: General Jose Miri,
Jose Marie lie III Vega and Lauro Nilinr
TO make these oiiicors eligible they
were raised Dy official act by the Min
ister OF War from brigadicrs to gencr-
ais OF divisions. In addition General
rancisco hvulca vas designated aa
agent OF the 'aliniater OF Publico" TO
sit with the uthcrs.
General Miri WAS Governor OF New
Leon. over which Reyes himself pre-
sided previously In the same capacity
until oustcd by the Madero revolution.
General Vega was chief OF marine ar
tnirs. Department OF War. and marine
commander in Quintann Re. chihuahua,
Monterey and Leon.
General Nillar is military command
ant ut Vera Cruz
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-29
mrs. TOM THUMB
At WHITE HOUSE
Greeted by Taft, and Shows
Where Lincoln Stood When
She Was Presented.

Washington. December 2s.--NIrs. Tom
thumb. one OF tho smallest women
In the world. called upon President
Taft to-day. and the President hail
difficulty In reaching down far enough
to shake her hand.
Mrs. Thumb was accompanied by
Countess Lavinia. Count Primo Magrl,
and Baron Mugri, ull of Italy.
Mrs Thumb said, after her talk with
Mr. Taft. she had FIRST been received
ut the white House by President Lin
coin in 1863. She had come to WASH
ington at that time with General Tom
Thumb on her honeymoon, and had
been introduced to the great Nemanci-
pator In the East Room.
This morning Mrs Thumb went TO
the Executive Mansion again after
calling ut the Presidents office. She
was uShered through the apartments
on the first floor. and showed her COM
pantons where she had stood when
President Lincoln greeted her.
The little woman is now seventy
years of age. She says SHE has met
every President of the United states
since Lincoln.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-29
BAKERIES HOUSECLEANING
Activity of the Bonrd of Henith RcsuIts
IN rnssInE of unsnnItnrx Shnns

New York, December 2S.-Ncw York's
bakeries are now undergoing at the
hands of the Board of Health such q
houscc!caning MS they have not cSpc-
rienced for years Within the past two
months more than $50 places where
bread Is sold have been adjudgcd pub
lie nuisances or menace 10 health,
and III each case the occupant has been
ordered to close up shop at once or
given five days to put his house In
order
In most cases. filthy, unsnnitary
bakeries have been converted into shops
where the staff OF life is made under
conditions showing marked improve
meat.
Since beginning the crusade the
board has adopted the use of two no.
remptory orders. known as public
nuisance" and vacation" orders ono
hundred and thirty such orders have
been directed to bakers within n single
week The vacation order Is Issued
where building Is deemed unit for
human habitation because OF defects in
plumbing or drainage or because Of
nuisance on the premises that Is likely
10 cause sickness among the occupants:
the public nuisance order is Issued
where tho board finds that bread IS
being made under conditions dangerous
TO life and health. Those TO whom the
orders are directed have no choice but
to comply. More than 1000 places have
oecn inspected. and, under the drastic
rulings enforced the board announces
mat there has been decided improve
ment In the condition of the bakeries.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-29

y government officials consider Il to be
{doubttrl whether tho rebels will ,agreo
TO the long delay inseparable from
The calling OF a national conventioa.
The action of the throne leaves no
Groom for doubt that the advisers or
the regent aud the Emperor are pre-
pared for abdication. should TINT course
prove to be the only way of settle
inent. -
Dramatic Scene.
Tho assembly in the palace was pro-
ductive of at least one dramatic Incl
dent The Dowager Empress, Premier
Yuan Sh Kali and the princes Of the
Imperial clan were present. and the de-
bate waXed so warm that finally Yuan
Shi Kai arose and offered his reslgna-
pon This. however. was refused.
Premier Yuan explained to the
princes that he could continue the gov
eminent and retain the country north
OF the Yang-Tse only by having funds
placed at his disposal He asked the
princes to empower him TO obtain
money. He explained that $4,000, 900
would meet the payments for the sol
diers for five months. after which tho
south would become disunited. and
province after province would return 10
their allegiance to the throne.
But the princes were unmovcd. They
pleaded lack OF money. although most
of them are Very wealthy. None has
given any substantial amount to aid
tho government with the. exception of
Prince Ching, who has handed over
moro than 100000 for that purpose.
The powagcr Empress wcpt, and Yuan
ShI kai showed signs of distress. Then
he declared that he could not desert her
and the child Emperor, and agreed 10
continue.
1t is said tonight that Yuan Shi Iial
intends to make another attempt 10 OBJ
tain n loan of Sl000O000 from
The "four-nnton" group, of which
three Of the countries signihrd
their willingness to furnish a loan.
England declining to participate The
Premier said that he would not use the
money for q campaign of aggression.
but would leare the republican prov
inces 10 consummate their owr destruc-
ton only defending the north bank OF
the Yangtse when attacked. He asserts
thnt the rebels have small resources
and tina; their troops already are en-
gagged In plundering.
Yuan Shi Kai's appearance has
changed greatly since his arrival IN
peking. He has aged materially and
shows the effects OF the continued
strain. He says that he does not ur-
derstand the republican form of gov
crnment. and would not associate h!e,l--
self with 1t.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-29
EdIct Must BE Liberal.

Shanghai, December 2s.-An imperial
ed!ct will not be accepted by the revo-
!utionaries except In the most liberal
form under which republic can be
established without delay. or unless IL
provides for the recognition of the
provisional government of which Dr.
sun Vat Sen viii be elected presi-
dent Tomorrow at the regular conven-
ton OF the Marking conference, at
which eighteen delegates appointed by
the governors of the provinces or by
the provincial assemblies, Will act in
behalf of China proper.
Reports that American bankers rep
resented al Picking are willing to lend
money TO the imperialists are regarded
here with serious approximations II
the Southern revolutionists were once
convinced that Americans were sup
porting the imncrnllsts, either hnan-
etally or automatically. the result
they shy, would be disastrous TO Amer
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-29
FLYING WILL BE TAUGHT
Courses I'm Acrnuuutfcs In American
Universities Predicted.

Universities Predicted.
Washington, December 2S.--Courses
sd in American universities to fit young
men for the profession of flying and
lirship building. This advance is the
education was predicted to-day by Pro
Meteorological observatory. Biston, in
An address before tho American Asso
station for the advancement of Science.
Professor Roach said the United States
vas far behind European countries In
establishing laboratories for the study
II acronautics.
Effective legislation to protect the
person and rights Of the American la
the opening meeting Of the American
Association for Labor Legislation.
Professor Henry r. Seager. OF CO.
.umbia University, who presided at the
2, Federal commission of industrial
disease" for which legislation Is now
pending in Congress.
Not more than 10 per cent of the
able TO obtain compensation under the
so-called common law" said John IL
Wallace. a member of the Industrial
Commission OF the State OF Washing
ton as a bad employer" and his view
was Endorsed by J. NJ. Rubinow, a for
mcr expert of the National Bureau of
Labor, who said private institutions
gave employees much more considera-
ton and care than does the govern
ment.
There must be immediate Icgisla-
lion If the United States government Is
of employers"
Cheaper Illuminating gas for con-
snmers In the near future through the
advancement of science waB predicted
Washington. in an address bptorc the
american Chemical Society.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-29
AWSINCAP|TAL
TO AID LA TOILETTE
Rumor Says He Will Do Work
Along the Pacific
Coast.

Washington. December 2S.--I.ou!s r.
CLAWS. former special agent OF tho
Interior department. the man who more
than amy other was responsible for
stirring up the controversy over the
Cunningham coal claims. is in Wash
ington. MIR. CLAWS. who is now To-
Gated In the Pacific Northwest, ar
rived here to-day. The object Of his
visit Is not announced
1t is understood. however. that Willie
here lie Will have conferences with the
La Toilette managers. and that he will
do something In behalf of the La Fol
lettc movement or the Pacific coast.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-29
SUED BY His soN-lN-LAW
Former Tnmmnny Chief Defendant In
Action for StOO,ONO

New York. December 2S.-Richnrd
Croker. former leader Of Tammnny
Han. and his sons. Richard Croker. Jr
and Howard Croker. were made Joint
day by John J. Brcen. to recover 500,
900. Breen married Miss Ethel ]. Cro-
ker. daughter OF the former Tam
many chieftain. on April rs. 1910. and
alleges that his wlfe's affections were
alienatcd by Croker and his sons
breen declares in HIS complaint that
he and his wife lived happily together
leave him.
3rcen was Il teacher OF horsemnn-
snip when he and Mlss Croker were
linhokcn, y. ]. 1t was said at the time
that the family OF the bride was much
displcnscd at the marriage
Richard Croker came here from his
lrlsh estate about two months ago. and
feeently went to Floridn for the win
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-29
DEATHS

BAGBY Died at her residence 22O9
Short d street, Thursday, December
IS, at 2:10 a. A., MRS. MARY LOUISE
BAGBS, aged sixty-five years. She
leaves live daughters and three sons
10 mourn their loss.
Funeral from residence SATUR-
DAY, December 80, at 2 Z. M. Inter-
ment in lakewood.
HOBSoN--Died. at the Memorial Hos
pital, December Is, 1911, at 2:30 a.
NJ, SAMUEL LEE HOBSON. aged
thirty-scven. He leaves u mother
one sister and one brother to mourn
their loss-Mrs. y. L. EIobson, Mrs
Ada Il. Hudglns. of Newport News,
and A. Mack Hobson.
Funeral from the residence. 600
China street, THIS (Friday) AFTER
NOON at 3 o'clock. Interment In
Rivervicw.
Newport News papers please copy
MARTIN-Died. at her late residence,
o. East Grace street, yesterday.
MISS ROSA ID. MARTIN, daughter OF
Alr. Joseph Edward and Mrs. Louisa
y. Martin, OF Powhatan county, Va
She Is survived nv three sisters Mrs
J. d. Boaze, Miss Mittle and Miss
Fannie Martin; one brother. David j.
Martin.
The arrangement for the funeral
Will be announced later
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-29
GREAT ARMY GATHERING
Turks and Arabs Preparing for Another
Onslaught.

Trinoli. December 2S.-AccordIng to
Information gathered by the airmen at
tached to the Italian army, and by
scouting parties OF cavalry, the Turks
ana Arabs arc concentrating In great
force to the south of Ainzara The
,tailans send out frequently small par
ties 10 make "Reminiscences. hut they
90 not proceed far away from the Ital-
IA ian camp as another onslaught by the
Turks Is feared TIL position of tho
turks Is the same from which they
made their last attack, which resulted
In severe fight, lasinS six hours, and
the retirement of the Italians.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-29
Thomsnnds OF Volunteers.

Marseilles. December 2s.-A speciai
dispatch from correspondent with the
Ottoman army al Azizia. in the HITTER
land Of Trjpoli. says that thousands of
volunteers are being enrolled daily.
me army, he says, la In excellent con
aiuon and possesses ample arms and
ammunition. most of which has been
taken from the 1talians
the leading spirit in the Turkish and
arabian camp continues to be All Fethi
hsy; formerly Turkish military attnche
the Nalians -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-29
500 Polo Goats at S 9.75
$3.50 Polo Coats at $11.50
$4,000 Polo Coats at STATS

tonight took sick leave. 1t is be-
lieved that this prcsages his early
retirement from the premiership. He
bitterly resents the bad faith of Wa
i.ng Fang and his party in proposing
n national congress and now insisting
upon rump not representative con-
gress. Yuan fears that republic
means the country's dissolution, and
believes the only sane solution is to
fight 1t out, but he is handicapped by
lack OF money.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-29
AGE is OvERcULTIVATED

One of the Consequences Ia operns
Such MS "Snlnmc" and "Elcktrn."
Ann Arbor. Mich, December 2S.-"It
IS what may he expected from an over
cultivated age" was the opinion eS-
pressed by Fred aricls Stock. Of Chicago,
regarding the operas "Salome" and
"f.lektra." in n paper read to-day be-
fore the National Music Teachers As
ISOLATION, IN annual convention here
Mr.. Stock did not defend operas of
the ''Saiome" type, but classcd Thorn
az the natural outgrowth OF an age
which he characterized as ovcrculti-
va ted
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-29
plrncIcs Moro InfrcoucnI.

I1ongkonG. China December 2S.-
Traffic along the West River is gem
orally quiet, but occasional piracics
occur. The British steamer Szeyap,
from Hongkong TO Canton, was Mt
tackled and looted by sixty armed
pirates. who succeeded in carrying of
cash, arms. ammunition and sundries
OF the total value of about $4,000.
The crew was unarmed and unable
TO oppose any resistance. None OF
them was harmed
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-29
WILL REPORT TO TAFT

Members OF Army Board Decline In
Comment on Morse's Condition.
Atlanta, CO.. December 2S.-Colonel
Henry Birmingham and Majors Faunt-
medical board OF inquiry. sent hero
10 make special examination or Chns
W. Morse, returned to Washington to-
ment on Morse's condition. and their
report will BIO submitted direct to Pres
ident Taft.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-29
INSTANTLY KILLED
Columbia Man Struck by Train While
Trying to Snye His DOG

TrTinG to Snve His Dog.
Columbia, S. c.. December 2S.-At-
tempting to save his dog from death
beneath locomotive. George +. Black
wei. of this city, was struck and in
stnntly killed to-day by Southern
hallway train just outside the city
limits; Mt BLACKWELL and son were
out hunting. Returning. they wcr.
overtakcn by n train on small trestle.
They stepped out on platform TO
await the passage of the train, but just
as the engine approached one of tho
dogs stepped on the track. While Mt
tempting to pull the. animal back. Mr..
Blackwell was struck by the plow of
the engine.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-29
rlnnn ~ nc..-lniInn

San Antonio. Tex. December as
Emilio NnsIuez Gomez, who Is In this
city as self-styled refugee, to-day
denied he had planned or would piun
a revolution against the Mexican gov.
eminent. Gomez said the surrender OF
General Bernardo Reyes and the cap
ture OF several Of his followers re-
moved the last possibility OF a counter
revolution In Mexico.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-29
M!g ! :?!!'!,.!!!!!:y
SUCCESSORS CABLE PIANO co.
INVENTOR SHOT TO DEATH
Chicago Police Unable to Decide wheth
or II IL Snicidc or. Murder. ---
213 East Broad Street.

Chicago. December 2s.-Charles r.
Morrow, n retired inventor. was found
shot TO death on the rear porch OF his
home. on the South Side, to-day. One
wound was near his heart and another
in hia right temple
Members of the family declared that
Mr.. Morrow had been brooding over
financial difficulties of late.
The death %as reported to the po-
lice, who. because OF the two wounds
began AN investigation No one Ia tho
Morrow home heard the Shots
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-29
SECOND FIRE SWEEPING
CANADIAN FOREST CAMP

Toronto. Ont, December 2S.-Word
has Just arrived that Golden city, in
the Porcupine Camp. which was de-
stroyed by fire last July, during n So
rles OF forest fires, Is again in flames
Half the business section has been
burned, and fire. Is still raging.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-29
PLEADS FOR HOSPITAL COT

Mrs. ternliiyn Answers Not Guilty to
Indictment Charging Murder
Chicago. December 2S.-Too feeble to
mt her head. Mrs. Louise Vermilya. on
her cot In the county jail hospital, to-
day pleaded not guilty to the indict-
ment charging her with the murder
she is accused OF poisoning with arse
mic. Because OF her condition she was
not taken to the court room Judge
kersten convened court In the hospital
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-29
CARDINAL FARLEY ON
HIS WAY TO NAPLES

Rome, December 2S.-Cardinal FAR
ley and his suite left Rome for Naples
AT 1915 o'clock this morning. Mon
slSnor Kennedy. head of the American
College, and scores OF church d!Sni-
taries, babe him farewell at the sta
ton. The cardinal expressed himself
as being delighted with his sojourn In
the Eternal City.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-29
DoCTORS REPORT MAYO
SOON OUT OF DANGER

New York. December, est was
stated at tho Presbyterian Hospital to-
day that the condition of Or. Charles
II. Mayo, noted Minnesota surgeon. re-
Gently operated on twice for Appendix
citis, was ''eminently satisfactory" and
that he would soon be out Of danger.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-29
Cold Grin. chinnno

wave which has settl9d over Chicago
shattered low records for this winter
when the mercury dropped to above
zero. The poor agent is swampcd with
nppcals for fuel and provisions.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-29
Premier uI,rnsteh.

Paris, December 2s.-A Pelling dis
patch TO the Paris edition OF the New
York Herald says; "Disgusted at tho
refusal 'SS' the Imperial clan to contrl-
butte 80 me war chest. Yuan Shi Kai
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-29
PERSIA FEARS BRITISH
Attack ON Consul May Lead to Punt.
tive ENuciitiDn.

Teherap, Decamvcr 2S.--Thc British
consul. W. =. smart. who was wounded
IN an engagement between his Indian
escort and 500 kushSai irihcsmen. 10
safe, having been brought from cara
van, where he received medical atten-
ton. TO kazGroon. The Persian for
eign minister to-day called on tho
British minister and expressed deep
regret on hchalf of tbs regent and
government for the INCIDENT. lie in
formed tao British minister thut meas
ures had been taken to insure Consul
Smarts safe arrival at his post at
Shiraz and exemplary punishment for
the offenders.
The Persinn government Is extreme
~ apprehensive lest Great Britain con
slider the incident Justification for a
punitive expedition. which might be
prolonged, possibly to permanent oc-
cupation of Southern Persia.
W. Morgan Shuster. tho American
who was dismissed from the office OF
treasurer-Seneral bE the cabinet. still
Is awaiting notification Of the appoint
ment OF his successor. he has sng-
gested tho selection of L. r. Cairns
who was his principal American az
sistant to act in the interim. This
would enable Mr.. Sinister to leave Te-
heran within short time. II the
suggestion is accepted, possibly he will
leave with his family In about ten
days. The only route by which no can
Resht which are now in the posses
sion of the Russian troops, to Baku
and through Russia
The telegraph lines 10 Tabr!z have
been restored and II is presumed that
lighting in that district has ceased but
all dispatches so far received from
Tabriz are several days old, and inJi-
cate that the Russians were In n des-
perate plight on SUNDAY. and were
awaiting reinforcements.
They erected truce. which was
held until Monday, when heavy REIN
forccmerts arrived, and the Russians
renewed their attacks.
Persia Has Apnlogized.
London. December 29.-rhc Safest
news received here indicates that at
fairs In Persia are quicter. The Per-
sian government has Rpoi-~yized for
the outrage against Consul Smart.
whose safety IS assured, and taken
measures TO stave off "A British punt
tive expedition.
In Calcutta the belief is held that
an expedition will he sent to occupy
Shiraz. 1t is understood that the pre-
else form the British action will take
VIII be decided at Calcutta Tomorrow
after a consultation with the home
government.
The British government during the
last year or two has had to complain
so frequently to Persia of robber!cs
outragcs and murders on the ca ravan
routes In Southern Persia, which the
fers!an authorities seem helpless 10
| prevent, that there Is little doubt that
energetic measures now will be taken
Tor the protection OF British traders
In this district. King George is due
to arrive at Calcutta tomorrow nnt
cision. w
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-29
DcIln For YnnTovrs

New York. December 29,--The condl-
ton of Della Fox, the musical comedy
star. who Is dangerously Ill here fol-
lowing an operation, is reported as a
trifie Improved
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-29

lean trade and influence and cndanger
all Americans residing IN the interior.
DR.. Sun Kat Sen has made prcpara-
tics TO organize his cabinet.