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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-27
GIRL AMBITIOUS
TO MAKE own WAY
MISSING DOROTHY ARNOLD
WISHED TO CARVE OUT
CAREER FOR HERSELF.

NEW YORK. January 27.--On the
theory that Miss Dorothy H G. Are
mold. daughter OF Francis -. Arnold,
millionaire, who has been Inyster-
iously missing since early In Decem-
Der. may be in Philadelphia, or ita
suburbs. private detectives there startA
ed q search of the hotels and board
ing houses o-day. Central Office men
who have been working on the cass
have gone to the Quaker City to
aid In the search which is to be-
thorough. The reason for this move
Is the story told to the attorneys for
Mr.. Arnold by man. whose name In
withheld, but who believes he saw
Miss Arnold and a stability dressed
man on ferry boat yesterday. Their
conversation indicated that they were
en- route to Philadelphia
The police are still inclined to be-
lieve that the family has not been
frank in telling all that Is known
about the disappearance OF the young
woman. Reports that she had had q
quarrel with her mother and that her
relations at home were not of the
most pleasant have oeen persistently
circulated among friends Of the Ar.
mold family. These stories, however,
are denied by Caravan and Armstrong.
the attorneys engaged by the family
~ RA1SN@A<N tAS FN&s~A ava NhS AAAS9~
ing girl.
Francis -. Arnold, the aged father
of the missing girl. In deeply affected
by her disappearance. He admitted
to-day that she had on several oc.
casions expressed a desire to make q
career for herself. She tried story
writing but her manuscripts were re-
tected. She took small parts occAs-
ionaily in private theatr!cais, although
her father does not believe that she
was in any way stage struck. She
was not mustcally inclined and could
not sing.
In her effects was found a bunch
OF letters written to her by q young
American now abroad and which in~
dicated there was an attachment be-
tween them. The man IN question.
has cahled that he does know
anything about the whereabouts OF
the missing young woman and has
made 1t plain their relations were not
very intimate.
Wireless messages to outward
bound steamers say that no one an
swering Miss Arnoids description n
on any of them and II Is conceded by
the police that IL the Philadeiphta
clue proves worthless they will b
absolutely In the dark again.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-27
\ DRY REGIME

Every rightthinking Virginian must feel Il
pride in learning that the mistress OF the exec
utire mansion in Richmond regards whiskey and
punch non-essential to the success of social
functions at which she is hostess.
Not since Mrs. William Hodges Mann began
to preside over the mansion. about a year ago,
has strong drink or ardent spirits of any char
acer been served at the receptions, dinners,
teas or other social affairs given there. The
"8rs, lady in Virginia" has set an admirable
precedent in the past, and In her announcement
that SO long as hers is the duty OF keeping the
Governors house in order she vii not permit
the wine cup TO be touched there.
whskey punch wine and other similar bev-
spicuous part In society affairs all over this
country. The good or evil they serve is best
attesfed by the condition of American society
to-day.
Mrs, Mann is correct in her statement that her
entertainments are as fully and we'll enjoyed
without intoxicants similar functions were
when strong drink was served in past regimes.
The social affairs during her incumbency have
been most brilliant largey-attended, enjoyable,
and successful from every point of view, proving
To her satisfaction, at least. that ardent spirits
are unnecessary to heighten the merriment or
delight of the occasion
Punch, whskey and similar drinks are served
at social affairs in large cities, and many small
ones well, TO warm w the minds and whet
the wits of the guests, that the function may be
jolly and successful ono. The evil OF drinking
In society among and and young
women and boys has long been condemned, and
will continue to be by those who rightly con
slider its baneful influence and effect especially
upon the young.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-27
a Rapid Promotion.

The most rapid promotion 1 ever witnessed. y
remarked the old railroad manager, occurred
TO one OF my own subordnates. / was chief
of a surveying party at the time in the old
west. We were working in wild country and
a hard blocking Indian brace came to me for a
Job. He said he educated and a big chief
and subordinate job wouldn't do. ! needed
a back fiagman the time. SO jolied the old
fellow told him that all of us began at the
bottom, and that promotion was rapid He
particularly inquired as to the number OF men
between back hagman and chief. and l told
him three. So he took his rod and l sentehm
a quarter mile up the line
Il was working a little gully, about
ar hour later, when / heard some one APP
preaching. 1t my big chief back fagman
He the level mans horse and he car
RED the level rod and three fresh scalps. 1
ducked but he spotted
"'Me come for promotion he said briefly.
Jobs ahead all vacant
Il didn't like the look in his eye and / did
some quick thinking. You're promoted
said promptly. And in honor of your rapid
rise. / declare weeks vacation with pay.
Here's something on account. Go get Are
water
"As 1 watched him disappearing down the
trail, added fervently. And he can have my
job. too resign "--Burges johnson, in Judge.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-27
THE SCHENK DISAGREEMENT

The jury in the case of Mrs. Laura Farnsvorth
husband. that his death might be oecasioned
and his money be inherited by her, has dis
agreed--eleven standing for acquittal and one
for eonviction-but there is a unanimity of
opinion in the minds Of the American people
that this is one OF the most disgusting and re-
voting domestic tragedies ever aired in the jul
diciai
The prosecution has insisted from the time
suspicion first attached TO the illness OF the rich
packer that Mrs. Schens was actuated by the
lowest and most sordid motives to remove him
from her life. The defense has contended that
the accused woman was absolutely innocent, was
deeply in love with her husband. more distress.
ed over his illness than anyone else, and that
she was the victim of a vile, deep-laid conspi-
racy and a plot to which any and all means
would be resorted in executing.
Whatever may be the guilt or innocence OF the
woman. the trial Was nauseating in Its every
feature Although failing to establish guilt of
attempted murder, conspiracy against the &c
cused. it has proven beyond contradiction that
the marriage between the two principal actors
should never have been solemnized
Before ffsr marriage Mrs. Scfrenk was a poor,
struggling servant girl, and by reason Of birth
and breeding removed from the sphere OF the
man who linked his fate with her against the
protestations of bis relatives and friends The
testimony at the trial showed that neither the
man nor the had the slightest regard for
the sanctity of matrimony any appreciation
OF the relation OF their union TO society They
seem to have done whatever the impulse prompt
ed whenever it prompted. and were proven false
To their every and precept of matrimony
and dehed society and its traditions with wilful
abandon.
The disclosures made by the prosecution were
met with equally repellant revelations by the de-
Tense. No shred of selfrespect seems left to
the accused accusers. Nothing seemed too
sile and dastardly for the prosecution to charge
against the defendant and 10 line was drawn
by the accused in fighting back in kind. Hired
traitors took the stand and betrayed the conf.
denee of the woman and those to whom she had
shown the most attention denounced her in
strongest terms. Her faith in her betrayers
seemed scarcely less credulous than that Of her
husband in her, and both were deluded to the
ultimate.
Il Looking back over the whole case which has
resulted in a mistrial because the Jurors failed
40 agree on analyses Of corruption, scandal vii
lifcation. falseheod and infdety, the only way
I Ne see that the case could have been prevented
n was for the marriage of the hacker and servant
I Girl never to have occurred.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-27
NJ. scnepk would be foolish to eon-

Mr.. schenk would be foolish to cons
slider any such a thing
At the noon recess Mrs. Schenk res
ceived large basket OF flowers from
twelve OF her lady friends. who had
elected to pass on her case as jurors
and acQuit her. Among these ladies
were Mrs. Jane Hedges and Mrs, Min
nte Lasch, two Of Mrs. Schenk's best
witnesses: Miss Genevieve Ewing, Mrs.
Edward Seabright. Mrs. Maude Spoon
er. Miss Cora Roth and Miss Anna
Weir, all members OF the Arion La
dies Singing Society. Of which Mira.
Schenk has been leading member for
years.
A number Of rumors were current
to the effect that money was being
used In connection with the tury's ac-
ton. However, the rumor could not
be confirmed.
The rumor doubtless grew out OF the
statement by one OF the panel before
the jury was made up that II Mrs.
Schenk were guilty he would appear II,
court with counsel and insist on being
heard.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-27

From Congressman Macon's viewpoint po-
lygamist is just as acceptable in the House of
Representatives Is convicted slayer. He
intends Offering resolution calling for the ex-
pulsion of Caleb Powers slayer of Governor
Goebel. and pardoned by Governor Wilson. He
maintains that the House was unfair to polyga-
mist Roberts in throwing him out or unfair to
itself now by harboripg MIR. Powers
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-27
DENSE FOG TIES UP
NEW YORK SHIPPING

NEW YORK. Jan. 27.-Two steam
ers were aground while a big feet of
ocean liners, including the giant Maui
hooks of the Ambrose channel light
ship to-day in the dense fog. There
are dozen steamers of the Hook.
and 1t Is unlikely any Of them WIFI be-
able to get up to their docks to-day
unless the wind shifts.
The two steamers aground wefs
sound 'freighters. the Mohegan and
the II. nj. Whitney. The Michigan was
later fioated. after tugs had worked
on her for several hours She was only
slightly damaged.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-27

The Legislature can render no better public
service do more to clean the cities of Texas of
constituencies lot of primeyal highwaymen
as ever prayed the humble and helpless than
to enact such legislation will drum out of busi-
ness the miserable vermin who prey the poor
and needy under the guise Of loans wages and
chattels.
They and their fellow robbers the employment
agencies, furnish the best material to be worked
on to utter determination, that legtsla-
ture ever had the opportunity to deal with
They not only transacted the uttermost limit
Of interest which small loans and more or less
greater risk Justify, and not only violate the even
more Just provisions of the law against us,iry
but they deceive and misiead. and when their
victims get once in the tangle of their net they
rob them remorselessly.
The difference between them and the robbcr
who clubs his victim into insensbity or holds
him up at the point. of pistol Is In favor of tho
rohber who takes the risk OF the penitentiary and
works a. the highwayman. while the loan shark
hides behind a coop OF blinds and narrow windows
and robs his victims under the guise OF loaning
money. while he In fact that blind TO
steal the fruits OF honest toll.
The highest mission OF the lawmaker Is to pro.
tect the poor and humble citizen, and Il In no
SENSE bslittles legislators to guard the ignorant.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-27
Didn't Know FIanoss'. Name,

Ordinary 8. B. Winfield, who has, in his long
career as ordinary. had many unusual cases, had
another recently. when young man presented
himself applicant for a marriage license and
after giving his own name said that he could not
tell the brides name.
He knew her first name perfectly and tried
three times with three names sounding much alike
and was uncertain which, II either one was the
right appellation.
He finally asked the ordinary to suspend opera
tions till he could trudge across town milo or
so and flnd the actual bona -fide nams OF hfs In
tended. He came back In two hours with the fun
name written plainly on slip OF paper ana rot
his papers--Atlanta Constitution.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-27

humble poor against the wiles and wicked
devices of the men who use their money to OPP
press those whose needs drive them to their lair
which they have builded IN order to skin ana ROD
their victims.
During the reconstruction period In the south
those who denounced the revel of rottenness ana
robbery which reigned here then used to tell from
the stump story to illustrate the character Oh
the carpetbagger.
They said of them died and knocked at tne
gates of hell. Satan answered and asked Wnere
he was from. The reply was. Originally from
the North but directly from the South Then
said Satan you are a carpetbagger. The reply
was that he had been called, whereupon satan
said You can't come in here. III give you =
chunk OF fire and some sulphur and let you start
a hell of your outside, but you can't come IN
here and corrupt the morals of my Kingdom.
The same fate awaits every 10 per cent.
month loan shark and nine out of ten employment
agency managers In Texas. Compared with any
OF them, the vest carpetbagger was MODEL OF
virtue a paragon of decency Houston Chronicle.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-27
A Florists Show Window in Winter.

A CLEAN OF glory mid the gloom
or winter time:
Here. rose and lily in full boom:
There. snow and rhine;
And but a brittle pane Of glass
Brings all this miracle to pass
or all the thousands passing by,
There may be
Who has the poets seeing eye,
And, passing on. ~~
Takes with him he walks away
"A dream OF paradise to-day.
Thus in an old mans heart, forsooth.
cause as slight
May wake again bright dreams of youth,
And past delight;
And DER his wintry pathway Ming
The bloom and glory of life's spring.
Charles w. Hubner.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-27

investigation. and his resolution calling for an
investigation of the dilatory investigators has
been adopted by the House a whole, After
this investigation of the first investigator In
vestigation, we may look for an investigation Of
the investigators of the investigators.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-27
4MARTYRpoM~ AND rnocREss.

Il Without single injury or loss OF life, more
sprcgress has been made in the science of avia
stion within the past ten days than during all
/ she previous death-strewn time man has devot
~ ~ the struggle Of conqusring the air. Nor il
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-27

said:
Tive walked many miles to SEQ you, Dir. be-
cause people told me that you was very kind to
pobr chaps like me-"
eOh, they said so, did theyg"
Eyes, sir: that's why came"
And you are going back the same wayr
Eyes. sir"
Then. In that case. VIII you be good enough
70 contradict this ri1uorE'-C California Christian
Advocate
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-27

II does not appear that we will lose anything
BY the reciprocal tariff agreement with Canada,
since more of our products will be admitted free
into the Dominion than hers will be admitted
into this country. Meanwhile listen for the
summonng of the doctor to the bedside of old
equity high cost of living.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-27
Pointeti Paragrnpl,s.

A young widow doesn't think much OF man
who attempts to kiss her-and fails.
And woman gets lot of comfort out or
believing things true when she knows they
are not.
times be Judged by the number OF horses re-
duired to haul 1t to the repair shop.
A fussy old bachelor says the tongue OF a
woman is a dagger, and she never let's it gro
rusty.
When woman has an uhattractive figure
other women are willing to admit that 1t ts
News.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-27

Whether or not an attempt was made to bride
the editor of the New York Journal Of Com
merce by the advocates of the ship subsidy bill.
his paper is certainly coming in for large wad
Of advertising.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-27
.G0MPERs IS READY
FOR ANY VERDICT

WASHINGTON Jan. a7.-On hin
sixty-f1rst birthday Samuel Gompers
went into the Supreme Court of the
United States to-day to hear the an
guments in the case IN which he and
John Mitchell and Secretary Morrison.
OF the American Federation of La
bor are charged with contempt a
court.
II am ready for the Anal verdict.
Whatever II IL, Mitchell, Morrison and
I are ready to abide by It," said Cons
pers.
r EytxPkmi-0f)w yfAqonsFs ff6
The case results from the publica-
ton Of the name of the Bucks stove
and Range Company in the s.unfair
list Of the American Federation 81
Labor official paper, after an fntunc-
ton against such publication haA
been issued by the District OF Column.
bia courts. The decision Of the high-
est court involves the question whe-
ther the labor leaders shall 60 to
jail.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-27

Having been given thirty-nne days In which
to repent Of her error" and come back" and
falling to do either while in her guarded vault,
Mrs. Eddy has finally been consigned to earth.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-27

Members OF the committee on nomi.
nation OF the Richmond Credit Meme
Association have named the following
officers: President. John II HarwoOd:
George B. wilson; executive committee
John Landstro0t. Leon WaIlerstetn, w.
B. Broddus. John G. Freeman, ana
Thomas d. Stokes. Colonel 10 Lane
Stern II secretary. Other nominations
can be made at tho usual meeting.
which Will - held ~ o'clock next
Thursday night 1t tho Business Men'a
Club.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-27
Worth Remembering.

You may die anywhere and at any moment
particularly If you past the first part of
middle life. when the heart may be weak, fall
ing liable to stop.
Never go anywhere place yourself in any
situation where you would not like TO be found
dead.
Strict attention to this simple rule may save
the coroner many questions, perplexities and
problems. the newspapers columns OF surmises
and your family anguish OF heart and neon
solable CONGRATULATIONS Press
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-27
Pointed Parngraphs.

slble talk.
Even day is uncertain until 1t becomes yes
terday.
If a girl isn't a good-looker, she might con-
suit oculist.
You may have noticed how hard 1t is to fnd
people who owe you money.
Putting up bluff is something like making a
mouatain out OF a, molehill. .ef~t
When a woman has to pay for her experience
she wants it at bargain rates
A woman very little whether she Is
comfortable or not provided her gown is stylish.
Chicago News.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-27
Reflections OF a Bachelor.

The hardest thing ts to keep selhshness out
Of prayers *
1t takes a woman to be able TO be good Just
because she doesn't want to-
Some people have such perfect dispositions
they won't cuss the weather
Any will try to make out how he under
stands thing 1t wouldn't make any difference
If he did
If a funny man reads a joke in the Greek
ia bles he suspect 1t was original with HIM,
Just the same.-New York Press
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-27
Not Very Accurate.

Senator Root, at Senator Depew's farewell
dinner in his honor in Washington, said, anent
his coming European tour:
We'll. I hope I'll gather here more
accurate Information that that which Lady Sails
burys housekeeper used to give her American
visitors.
Lady Salisbury had q housekeeper who, m
showing American and other visitors over Sails
bury castle. would always pause before q paint
ing of Catherine de Medici and say:
This lovely painting Is a portrait of Cath
crime de Medic sister OF the Venus dc Medici"
Journal
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-27
PRICE on yrRcrNIAN.

Pm Corr. Crrr EDrnoH =. 10 J.
Pm Corr, STATE Epr1Ion. 10
BIZ MAIL Or YrAn. $500
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-27

this progress due to the socalled "martyrdom'
of the birdmen who aspired to heaven and had
TO fall to get there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-11
WANTED--BOARDERS

fOOM and board: desirable location: ho- tel service. 2209 9th avenue. l0-6-st ROOM and board in a modern home on south Highlands Bell phone 1864 ].
 10-S-tf NICE room and board for fair visitors. Mrs Cowan, 9505 9th ayenue Bell phone GS56-J 10-B-et
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-11
STRIKE SITUATION IS UNCHANGED ON
 HARTMAN LINES Strikers Receive First Con- tributiOn From Street
 Car Mems Union MARKHAM EXPECTS EARLY SETTLEMENT McComb City Is Quiet-Incompetent Strike Breakers Needed 0ut-No
 Change in the Memphis
 Situation

New Orleans, October 10.-The strike situation in New orleans was un- changed today. There was no rioting
 during the night and today both the railroads affected and the strikers gave
 evidence of preparing for a long strug-
 gle
 In the freight sheds of the Illinois
 Central, where several hundred strike
 breakers are at work, sanitary kitchens, ,, dining rooms and sleeping quarters. with shower baths adjoining, have been
 installed. One hundred white aproned
 walters serve at the tables.
 The strikers are receiving financial aid from union men of crafts not af-
 fected by the strike and assert they are
 prepared to remain idle for six months
 more if necessary.
 The first contribution to the strikers
 cause was s20O from the New Orleans
 street car mems union. The president of this order, Benjamin Commons, has
 gone on record as opposed to calling ympathetic strikes. but is urging other labor organizations to keep their men at work and devote to the strikers cause one days wage each week. Contempt proceedings were filed in the United States circuit court against four former employees of the Illinois Central railroad charged with violating the federal injunction enjoining inter ference with the operation of the road. Three of the strikers were charged with assaulting strikebreakers and the fourth was charged with uncoupling a car and engine.
 In several instances air hose on both passenger and freight trains have been | cut, causing delay in moving the trains. For the third time in two days the Western Union messengers went on strike | this afternoon, and it was necessary for the police to rush extra details of patrol nen to the company's offices to prevent th1ea tened violence. number of the boys were locked up on charges of breach
 of the peace and melting riot. Iesteruay lne boys agreed to give the
 company two weeks to comply with their
 demands for increased pay. Today there vas unrest in their ranks and the rad cal leaders prevailed upon the boys to walk" again. They say they will re- n.aln out tnis time until the increase in pay IS granted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-11
Markham Returns

Chicago, October 10.-President c. H.
 Markham of the Illinois Central railroad returned this afternoon from Jackson, Miss, where he had a conference with Governor Noel and several of the strikers yesterday. and said that he expected the .t a.A ,,oulc soon be terminated. His views were shared by Vice Presi- dent Park. who said the men were be-
 ginning to realize the company intends
 to stand firmly in the position it has
 taken.
 As the excitement wears off the men
 are beginning to think seriously of the future" said MT. Park.
 Satisfactory conditions all along the
 line were reported by the officials. Ac-
 oordng to Special Agent Carroll at the
 Burnside shops no more men are needed
 al present and large number of strike
 breakers who were smuggled in today were laid off
 Many of these came from New York and other eastern points. Large crowds of strikers collected near
 the Burnside shops this morning. think ing they would be paid off. No dis bursements resulted. however. the strike leaders being absent and no disturbance | occurred. Tomorrow was announced as pay day and the strikers will be paid separately.