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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-07

WASHINGTON. April 7.~~Foeling
that hts eighteen years Of service in
the Senate and his recognized ability
as Il manager and organizer entitle
him To the leadership. Senator Thomas
s. Martins friends are raIlying around
him and are confident Of success In
the caucus which viii be held late
this afternoon.
Senator Martins friends repudiate
the idea that he liz the Bailey csndi-
date fer the leadership or that he Is
allied with any reactio1ary element.
They assert that he did not become
candidate voluntarily. but consented
10 the ase of his name after he had
been requested TO make the fight by
q number Of his colleagues. who In
sisted that the party could more eas-
lily get together on him than on amy
other Democrat. 1t was at the ur-
gent ins.stenee -of these men. some OF
them friends Of Bailey and some Of
them his enemies. that Mr.. Martin Ell
tered the field
Anti, Martha Men Seem Beaten.
1t looks now as II the anti Martin
men have about given up the hope of
defeating him and Will concentrate
Inerr nEnI uTTSTr ss-s 81 < -As&
consider adequate representation upon
ths. steerins Sg.ssssttsA aAsk ~ S.arrz :,
forces claim between % and 2s votes
and assert their belief that there will
he no candidate against him ia the:
caucus.
Difficulty in anding a nap IL make
the night agains. Mr.. Martin seems To
be one Of the chief handicaps of the
Bryan element. Senator Stone. OF Mis-
souri,. who was FIRST asked to become
the opposition candidate, declined.
CO s3f Indiana also
suggested, bat IL said 10 be sick and
likewise Indsspo sed to run. Senator
owen, of Oklahoma has leadership
aspirations ana IS the senator most
agitated about the prospect of Martin
becoming the leader and the one with
whom Mr.. Bryan has been in closest
conference. but unfortunately he has
not the personal popularity. among
tcontinned on Sixth PageD
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-07
PROMINENT HALIFAX
PHYSICIAN DIES
DIR WILLIAM NJ. PALMER, TWICE
A MEMBER OF LEGISLATURE
AND LEADING CITIZEN.
PASSES AWAY.


Especial to The Richmond virginian. }
CLUSTER SPRINGS. VA. April I.
DR.. William NJ. Palmer. one Of the
Oldest physicians OF Halifax county.
and highly esteemed citizen. died
at his home neat this place .Thursday
afternoon at 2:3o o'clock. aged sew
enty-three years. after a brief Ill
ness.
He was twice elected AZ q mem-
bcr of the Legislature from this coun-
ty. and had freld other positions OF
honor and trust during his long and
useful life. Iic 10 survived by his
VITO. who In In very feeble health.
and by enc brother, Joseph J. Pal-
mer. His brother. Captain Jack Pal
mer, noted politician OF Halifax.
preceded him to tho gxavs Soma years
ago.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-07
Unbelievable Cruelties Told
y of by American Woman
in Mexico
HORRIBLE CONDUCT
OF MEXICAN WOMEN
They Stone and Stab Wound
ed After a Battle--Federal
Excuses Makes kevo-
luton Popular
NEW YORK. April 7.--rha,

NEW YORK. April 7.-Ti.at
the women hangers-oa of the
Federal army have been guilty of
almost unbelievable crueIttes IL
tia, charge made by the wife of an
American army engineer now in
chihuahua In u prsonaI letter IT,
cciyed in this city to-day. Wound
ed revotutionfsts left on the field
by their fellows have been killed
by stabbing or stoning to death,
she says. As u result of the
crueities Of the regular Mexican
troops. she says, the people Of the
state are . unit In fayoring the
revolution. In part her letter
reads:
The soldiers women 20 out TO
the battlefield with the Federals, and
they go with their aprons filled with
stones and with knives. II an enemy
Ia killed or wounded the women finish
him up with their knives. provided he
Is too seriously wounded to try to de-
fand himself. II he has any hight left
In MIN they stone the poor creature
to death. Isn't that horrible? My
husband saw the women with their
aprons full of Stones. After the fight
near Santa Eulalia he saw half
dosen men with their heads crushed
by stones. Ii doesn't seem possible
women could be 80 cruel.
II went over to Santa Eulalia the
day the revolutionists took 1t. The
fight was foot race with only one
man killed. and he was shot by acct
dent. Aftsrward the insurgents re-
treated and then everybody got
drunk But after the rebels skipped
the Federals just butchered innocent
RS -.
suspected Of Eympathizing with the
instruction. They would go by a
house where the door was open and
would fire inside. For instance there
was woman giving man a drink.
The soldiers shot through the door.
wounding the woman and killing the
man. He was very old and feeble.
Then they dragged an old deaf and
dumb man into the street and when
he could not answer their inquiries
they shot him. A small boy bringing
his mothers COW home was shot and
killed IL 1t any wonder the Fed
erals are hated and the revolutionisrs
worshipped by the common people
We hear Uncle Sam has 10000
troops on the border and that they
are there not only to get accuston ed
to camp life and prevent the revo-
AGNAtaA6sS ENStsiiS E1pp8feS Out &ASb tb
get ready for real fighting
We hear that the mikadc has or
dered ali Japanese In Mexico to re-
turn to Japan at once. You know
most of them are mem bers OF the
army reserve. 1t il said many of
them are marching overland to the
Pacific coast. but OF course. we can
not know whether this is true"
The letter was written 80 members
OF tho writer's family in this city.
but for obvious reasons, her identity
cannot be revealed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-07
>SFEGTfaATSlRS. oa1ssMY. .-;..., ss...s 20.
no DO THE FIGHTING,

WASHINGTON April "A protest
against the mobilization Of soldiers
on the Mexican border came to sem
etor Burton IN Il letter from Clsv~-
land to-day, saying. bondholders. pro-
motors. spectators and a general run
Of men who have operated In Mexico
on long chances to make big profits
should be assembled al the border SO
thai II there Was any hloodshed 1t
would be sustained by the men whose
interests were at stake
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-07
MARTIN s CHANCES
NOW SEEM GOOD
Virginia Senator Likely to
Land Senate Lead
ership
VIRCINIAN HAS
NOT SOUGHT HONOR
His Friends However Urge
Him to Take Place--His
Opponents Still
Planning

WASHINGTON, ID. e., April :.
That Senator Thomas S, Martin,
OF Virginia, will be named as the
minority hader OF the senate Is
practically assured this after
noon, rs the senate Democrats
gathered fo- u final caucus. The
caucus was called for Z 80 o'clock,
and probably will be prolonged
and stormy.
Tho sO-called senate Irogrrs-
sises virtually threw uD the
sponge this morning. The indi-
cations now are that senator Mar
tin will receive about twtsuty five
votes. and tl.at TING candidate for
those who call themselves the
progrtsssiycs viii must,.r fifteen or
sixteen. senator Williams, of
Mississippi, and senator New
lands, of Nevada. are most talked
of AS anti Martin candidates. tho
chances being that the anti Mar
tin faction viii finally cast their
votes for Newlands.
Representatives Jones and
Glass, OF Virginia, are reported rs
pleased tllIs morning that senator
Martin has remained in the SEN
ate leadership race. The Jones
and Glass adherents figure that
IL the Senate 'progIss~sives vote
solidiy against Martin II will have
It's ultimate effect upon the scna-
toriai campaign in Virginia. aud
that 1t will hurt both Senators
Martin and Swanson There. Both
Senate factions held conferences
last night and this morning and
some of the Democrats threaten
cd to remain out Of caucus. re-
scnting senator Baiiey's efforts Ira
behalf OF Martin. II II believed.
however. tIr,t all will finally enter
the caucus this afternoon.
Details of the Contest.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-07
Squire Backus' Decision Fa-
vorable to Jamestown
Layers of Odds"
COMMONWEALTH IS
WITHOUT APPEAL
Gambling Seems Likely to
Continue Throughout Meet
Practically In
hampered

Especial to The Richmond vfrgtnian.
NORFOLK, VA, Application
ney- General Williams, who came
here II is said at tho direction Of
the Governor TO probe alleged vio-
istion of the Virginia ant-racs
track betting laws was to- day in
conference with both Common
wealth's Attorney Marshall and
Judge Lswless, OF Norfolk coun-
inc dismissal of the alleged book
makers by Justice 6aokus last
night that the Attorney General
will cause to be brought proceed
ings against tho management Of
the jamestown Jockey Club TO
test out all points that were ruled
oat in the trial Of the bookmakera.
II could not DO learned this after
noon whether tho Attorney General
will personally visit the race
before returning to Richmond.
Backus Backs Thorn.
NORFOLK, VA. April Race
track betting in Virginia won .
victory last night. when Ma1is-
trate X. @. Backus disn,fssed from
custody Fred Miller and William
Kicker, layers Of odds, who were
arrested at tho close of tho first
days events at tho jamestown
Jockey Clubs track yesterday for
alleged bookrsking In violation
Of the. Virginia statutes.
This Ia practically final because. ever
should a special grand jury whicl
meets Monday take UP the cases. the,
are not feionies under the law, and
being fnisdemeanors. must be remand
ed TO magistrates court for trial
Thee testimony to-day showed Their
was no special plant where the mel
worked: that they occupied no stand
or specific spot for betting. and tina
the clerk who recorded the bets wa
nothing more than stakeholder.
Commemorative Attorney r. c. Mar
shat intimated possible proceeding
against the racc-track association, hu
no matter what is done action mus
either originate with or go back &
the magistrates court for trial, AM
the Commonwealth IL without appea
OF any kind. Justice Backus woul
not be expected TO reverse himself, an.
the Jamestown races will proceed q
thor conclusion.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-07
FEAR NEGROES WILL
ATTEND FUNCTION
SOCIETY GIRLS UNCERTAIN A
BELMONTS TERRACE GAR.
DEN BALD.

NEW YORK. April 7.--Many socies
~ girls have to-day ordered work
stopped on gowns planned for the half
to be given IN Terrace Garden May =
by Mrs. o. Fl. p. Belmont's poiftica3
equality association. II heing5 feaRrI
that he color line may not be draNI
at the function. One of the branchaT
of the association is the Negro N6E
and Women's League. and so far ~
can be learned the general invitntfoaI
has not been excepted in tho casa ~
these members.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-07

FORM, OF PLAGUE
-" " 'f''r 10y '7-' - = Ssss y ss ~
DEVELOPS IN CUBA

HAVANA. April IA lirfn
form OF the bubonic plague, II Il
feared. has appeared in Los Pr
lacios, In the Pinar Del Rio prO.
vince. Several physicians WIN
have made analyses OF the ecrms
say tho disease has marked bu-
bonic Indications. The offlc4an
analysis, however, takes. the ON.
posfte view although.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-07
COUNCIL MARKS UP
LIQUOR LICENSES
DRUNKARD-M-AKIN TO COST
$4,000 A YEAR IN CITY OF
LYNCHBURG.

LYNCHBCRu VA. April THE
common council last night adopted
the recommendation OF the finance
committee to increase the retail liquor
license from $1,000 to $4,000. The
effort to increase the malt liquor
license for Wholesale places from
1900 to $1,000 failed.
The increase goes before the board
Of aldermen Tuesday night and con-
currence In probable
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-07
THREE DROWN IN
THE MONONGAHELA
HIGH WIND OvERTTRNS sMAIlu
BOAT; ELEVEN ARE
DROWNED.

MoNONGAHELA, PA. April r.
Three persons. including two women.
we're downed early to-day when a high
wind overturned tho steamer Henry
A. Laughlin. OF the Jones and Laugh
lin S.eel Company. and sent II to the
bottom OF the Monongahela river,
near Allsnport. Eleven other mem
bers OF the crew oscar ped by swimming
ashore.
The dead.
Fffie Hughes. cook
Jane Lawrence. chambermaid
Fireman. name unknown.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-07
BALL PLAYER is
FREED BY JURY

FRANKFORT, KY. April Gro
yer Land. catcher OF the Cleveland
American League. was acquitted by
jury to-day In the cases growing ont
OF a raid on u Greek restaurant here
New Years night. Lane was indict.
- Tor puaiiciQus cutting and shooting.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-07
NEGRO ARRESTED
FOR BRUTAL ASSAUnD1

LAWRENCEvILLE, GA. April M
A brutal ASSAULT was made by ! nA16Ss
upon Mira Charles Williams q Wits
woman. 1t her home near here t0-0ASss
Tho brute overpowered her and u2SlH
afternoon, and put In JAN. Tia 0Cl1hs
munity II greetly aroused and CROWN
gath ering about the streets thts aftnG
neon talked OF lynching.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-07
COURT CONTINUES
CASE AGAINST KEY

Especial to The Richmond virgtnian.)
MANASSAS. VA. April I'm the
circuit court OF Prince william coun-
~ this morning the case Of H. G.
Keys, charged with fslontous assault
upon the seven-year-oid daughter Of
Reuben Clark, was continued on mo-
tion OF the defendants attorney. 70
the juno term to- try the issue upon
D plea Of insan1tys
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-07
Lands at Stuttgart.

STUTTGART. GERMANY, April Z.
After an unayentful cruise OF sir
hours and twenty-five minutes Count
Zeppelin and his party reached Stuff.
cart this afternoon and were greeted
by great crowd, The Deutschland
AastaA aVAs. tbs, fsaiase-ana. xnesssaxns
OF greeting We're dropped into the
palace courts. A land was made a
the edge OF the city. 7-'T-7- ~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-07
MAY GIVE WRIGHIS
MONOPOLY OF AIR
REPORTED THAT GRAHAAfE-
HIM NOT TO DEFEND
SUIT.

NEW YORK, April Air
men are highly apprchcnstvc over
the statement Of Claude Gra-
hame- Whites lawyer that he has
advised tho Engiishnnn to not
defend nthe suit brought against
him by the WriGhte for alleged
infringezncnts Of their aeroplane
patents.
II is admitted tiant n Grahamc-
White allows tho suit to 60 by
default tho Wright will be able to
secure injsincuOns against nearly
every flyer In the United States,
giving them practically . mo-
nopoly Of the air.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-07
SAILS N
NEW AIR SHIP

FRIEDR1CHSHAvE April -
balloon call upon King William n
of Wurtemberg and Queen Charlotte
was begun to-day by Count Zeppelin
and party OF friends. who sailed for
Stuttgart in the new Deutschland. Tha
party will pay ita respects to the kim
and queen Tomorrow. the occasion Of
their silver wedding anniversary. The
Deutschland Will then go to Baden.
Baden and Dusseldorf
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-07

WASHINGTON. ID, G.. April "A
battle royal Is on over the minority
leadership In the United States Senate.
Joseph w. Bailey. OF Texas, certain
that he cannot capture this honor. has
combined with his party associates to
name Senator Thomas s. Martin. OF
Virginia, for the position. The insur-
gent Democrats are struggling to pre-
vent the selection of Martin. In this
contest they have the active support
Of William J. Bryan. who dislikes
Bailey. The Democratic insurgents
would like to name Senator William
J. Stone. but have not sufficient votes
Ia control the caucus The Democratic
insurgents nurrb er fourteen These
are opposed to Martin or any candi-
date designatej by Bailey. II nothing
better can he accomplished they sack
10 secure one third OF the committee
ASST gnments The Bailey faction
claims TO have at least thirty votes
The matter witt he decided either Sat
uriay April 8, or Monday, April 10.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-17
CAPT. Mariner HANDS
IN HIS RESIGNATION
East Chicago Officer Will
Retire From the Police
Department.

East Chicago. May 17.--Almost SIM
ultaneously with the order entered In
Judge Refers court yesterday busting
Chief of Police Albert Lewis, the resig-
nation of Captain John Mariner was
handed in.
The resignation will be received with
some surprise in East Chicago, mas
much as the captain had only Monday
night put in application before the
city council asking for an increase in
salary from SIS to sos a month.
Captain Mariner was not willing to
state. when called up over the tele-
phone this morning, his reasons for
resigning. bat said he would make
them known later. The captain yes
terday was acting chief of the depart
ment but Chief Lewis Will resume his
official position today pending the
hearing of an application for a new
trial.
Captain Mariner has been generally
regarded as a good and efficient off,
Ger He was connected with the police
department under De Briae's admins
tration. but resigned and was later TAX
en- on by Chief Lewis. His plans for
the future are not yet made.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-17
MANY FARMERS HOLD
TO ANCIENT SIGNS
Some Plant in the Moon"
and Others Plant in
the "Hert.

With the approach of the planting
time every owner or renter of ground
Is anxious to plant or SOW the seed of
whatever crop he hopes to reap just at
the most suspicious time to insure an
abundant yield. There is sign, a
natural sign, for the time to plant al
most everything that grows. Most of
them are based upon the experience and
the observation of the older class of
farmers and most of them have at least
a strong dash of truth. There is, how
ever, another class of signs, in which
much more faith is put than many peo-
pie imagine. These are the ancient
signs of the zodiac, and the condition
of the moon.
over the country today there are
farmers and gardeners who would al
most as soon think of planting their
truck in the midst of winter as OF
planting it when the sign was wrong
The impression that the moon does
have very direct and consequential
effect on vegetation is so widely diff
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-17
Albert Lewis.
Especial to THn T1MEs.l

especial lHB 11MES.)
East Chicago. Ind, May 17.-Chief of
Police Albert Lewis. outside of express
ing surprise at the outcome of his
trial before Judge Reiter yesterday.
had little to say. He said he had en-
tered an application for rehearing
of his case, and pending the outcome
of the arguments in that connection. he
did not care to talk.
Yesterday Captain John Mariner held
down the position of acting chief. but
today Chief Lewis resumed his leader
ship of the department pending the out
come of the arguments for new trial.
The news of Chief Lewis displace-
ment was received with varying senti-
ments throughout East Chicago and In
diana Harbor. There are some who ex-
press satisfaction over the outcome of
the custer proceedings. while others
regard it with regret. There Is a dis
position among the chiefs friends to
the belief that be has not been given a
fair deal. and to sympathize with him
accordingly. The little big CHER has
a great many friends in the Twin Cit
les, right or wrong, and these are anx-
ious for him to be given new trial
Il cannot understand it," said Mr..
Lewis this morning. Somehow or 9TH
er few days ago, I could not get the
least bit excited over the case. / had
no idea it would go against me. Yes.
have made application for a new trial
am not prepared to say right now
what course / will pursue If the hear
| ing is denied me-" Before leaving for
!, Washington Mayor Schlieker gave Leo
/, Mccormick credentials to act as chief
: in case of Lewis removal.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-17

striped ribbon or silk. This is used to
trim the hat for morning wear. The
black -and-white silk Is used for an i'm
mense bow on high turbans or large
fat shapes. 1t need not be alone In it's
striped glory. A touch of color is CIV
en- by milliners IN piping or binding
of either satin or velvet ribbon.
Geriseh here is also the choice of the
majority, although royal blue and en-
pire green are also used for the touch
of color that seems to be in demand.
Little turbans and small hats are
much worn now. The helmet shape
with loops of velvet, extending at each
side. is quite popular. 1t reminds
one of the Dutch headdress of years
ago.
| White hats are very much the fash
| ion. as they already were during the
| past winter. The yare worn with
tailor mades when walking. With these
hats, blue, black or white Chant1iiy
lace wells in large figures are still
worn
| Very attractive are the tagal straw
toques. prettily draped. on which are
placed large white wings, either on the
side at the back.
Small bell shapes in white crinoline
or tagal covered with large loops Of
white watered silk are equally charm
ing.
Frills of lace lawn or net have taker
the place this year of the narrow ruch
ling without which at one time no col
lar was deemed complete.
| Patent leather belts in black blue
lred or white are to be a stylish finis'
for linen frocks.
FLORENCE FAIRBANKS
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-17
COUNCIL HOLDS
WEEKLY MEETING
Contract Letting Takes Up
Largest Part of Even
ing's Work.
WATER MAINS TO Be EXTENDED
Outer Wall To Be Built At City Park
In Protection Against
Trains.
Especial to THE TINES. )

Whiting. Ind, May 1.-THE city
council met in regular session on Mon
day night. The letting of a number of
contracts took up the larger part of
the evening. William Zimmerman was
awarded the contract for the extension
of the water mains John street.
Nedjl and GreenwaId We're given the
contract for the extension of the sewer
on John street also for the sewer to be
placed in the alley north of 10th street
from oliver street to Laporte avenue
and they also secured the contract for
the cement sidewalks to be laid on
both sides of sheridan avenue from
117th street to the lake front.
The contract of Brunt of Hammond.
for laying of water mains 121st
street was approved.
city Engineer Waite was instructed
to prepare plans and specifications for
White Oak avenue pavement, curb and
sewer If necessary.
The plans and specifications prepar-
ed by City Engineer Waite for a wall
to be erected at the outer edge of the
park by the railroad tracks, was ap-
proved by the council. The wall will
be of concrete and will be feet 6
Inches N height.
1t was decided to place speed signs
at both ends of all streets. notifying
10y riders" tnat they are not to ex-
ceed 10 miles per hour. when passing
through Whiting
The purchasing committee was in
structed to purchase two cars OF
screenings to be used TO cover the oil
On the streets after they have been
piled.
sioner and the secretary of the Board
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-17

this fact, that 1t can be continued into
the next season.
With black and white striped ma
terial there is now used by the leading
modietes a touch of cerise. The vogue
for this is very decided. and on hats.
gowns or baws of black and white this
brilliant cherry color Is generally seen.
Silks in black and white are shown
in every shop. For Innings, for entire
dresses, for underslips in frocks, the
black and white patterns are displayed.
They lose nothing Of their pattern
when yelled, but can be softened down
by the open meshes of tunics and drap-
cry. In skirts, the stripes will be used
in different ways. A band of the ma
terial emphasizing the horizontal line
will be adjusted at the deep hem. The
trips on a circular skirt will be cut to
meet in a point at the center seam.
Panels using the vertical lines can be
adjusted at the back. When the idea is
used with discretion the wearer cannot
help but profit. The lines of the figure
should determine the disposition of the
stripes
On hats there is a decided use of
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-17

Or. hats there is a decided use of