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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-20
Talk Of Plot stirs city.


Mexico City. May l3-Although gov
eminent officials deny any knowledge
of the rumor 20 harm Francisco H.
Madero. Jr.. the revolutionary leader.
or interfere with him should he come
to the capital. the story that such
plan had been detected. served to-day
to attract public attention.
Residents of the capital are specu-
latinE tonight regarding the probable
action of the rebels should they give
full credence TO The report 1t appears
extent that has caused him to post
pont his trip to the capital to consult
with Senior de In Barra concerning
peace.
BY the conservative element it is
doubted If proof OF the story can be
supplied, and without proof. 1t Is not
believed any of the rebel leaders will
show belligerent spirit.
The source of Madero's information
concerning the alleged plot is not
known here, y Mexican newspaper
man. overheard group of men high
in the government discussing n pla n
to capture AIadero. proclaim anew Diaz
as President, and inaugurate q cam
paign by the Federal troops with Con
ernl Bernardo Reyes at their head
This conversation took place In the
Central Hotel. and the reporter imme
diately carried the news to- his paper.
Fifteen minutes later there was de-
livered TO the newspaper the Asso-
ciated Press message from Juarez in
which 1t was said that Nfadero had
postponed his trip because of plot
In the city 10 capture him. AT police
headquarters 1T is admitted that anony
(Contipuet nn Second ToopIlI
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-20
WANTs STATUE REMOVED

Either Tint, or Abandonment of Hall
.a of Fame.
Richmond. Ind. Nav IA resolu-
tion calling on Federal authorities
either to remove the statue of Robert
r. Lee from the Hall OF Fame at Wash /.
inEton or abandon the hall. was unani-
mouslv adopted at the concluding ses-
sion to- day OF the hthirty-seventh an
nual cncampment OF tho, Indiana De-
pI,artment. Grand Army OF the Repub
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-20

Continued on Third Page.)
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-11-29

CoNGREssNkS r. L. Henry, Of Texas.
chairman Of the Rules Committee Of the
House, will make an effort during the
coming session Of Congress to so amend
The Sherman antitrust law that trust
criminals, b" as he terms them, may be
put in jail when they violate the law.
He is convinced there is no other rem
edy for the trust evil. Fines and dis
solution suits are child's play for trust
magnates, " he said, explaining the bill
he will intIOduce. "Felon's stripes is
the only remedy for these commercial
outlaws who violate the law. Ny bill
legislates the rule Of reason out of
Sherman law, and specifically defines
Just what constitutes a trust so that
there can be no further evasion on the
ground that the statute is ambiguous. 4"
The Henry bin win provide imprison-
ment for not less than two years for
each violation. The Texas member has
assurances, he says, thar his bill will
become a law.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-11-29
OLD PURITAN BIBLE BOXES
Curious Carved Chests for the Safe
Keeping Of Copies Of the
Scriptures.

Almost Invariably after some great
wave Of religious enthusiasm. We are
confronted by strange fragments OF
salvage relicts OF the emotional pas
sion and religious ardor Of departed
hour. says the Queen. Such were the
devotional carvings OF the middle
ages--the triptyches. the private tab
ernacles. the beautiful little ivory
madonnas.
Among such memorials are the vast
old Puritan Bible boxes. Cumbrous,
ancient arks, into which the revised
version Of James |. was once commit
ted for safe ward and keeping. The
sound oakboards with which they were
made have resisted the tooth OF time.
In the long journeys Of the men OF
the Puritan period, when the scrip
lures we're part OF the daily accom-
paniment of life, the province Of these
old boxes may readily be seen. With
In the home they were made to con-
tain those ponderous family Bibles in
which. especially during the common
wealth, the head of the house care
fully inscribed the birth. death or mar
riage of his children with other memo
rabilia Of family life. This circum-
stance in the absence of other authen-
tic records, and the laxity OF parish
registers, has sometimes proved an in
valuable aid. How little we could have
spared, for instance, that volume in
which Milton recorded the very hour
and minute OF his children's birth.
Ash wood was sometimes used in
the manufacture of Bible boxes, but
oak was the most popular from its
superior powers of resistance, for we
must remember they were at times in
the possession of ecclesiastical stall
warts. the vigor of whose preaching
was sometimes calculated by the
amount of damage done to the pulpit
furniture.
Throughout the commonwealth, and
by the general convention of 1856.
travelling ministers were gratuitously
supplied with Bibles, very expensive
item; and in struggling pastorates the
book, with its appropriate Golfer. often
formed the sole effects OF a new con-
venticle. II is a curious fact that
Bibles were sometimes subjected to
rafting, even in those austere days.
In 1875 one DIR. Wilde bequeathed $3.50
for the purpose of providing Bibles to
be rallied among the poorer brethren.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-11-29
Costly Picture In Lumber Room,


picture estimated to be worth
$4,000. which for so many years was
hidden away in a lumber room at St
Mary's hall. Coventry, has just been
restored and put In a place Of honor
in St. Mary's hall.
Owing to damp and an accumulation
of dust and dirt, the picture had be-
come so defaced that the corporation
Of Coventry had decided to sell 1t II
they could get 1915 for It. But Messrs.
Izod & Co.. London firm Of picture
restorers were at work upon the pic
lures in St. Mary's hall, and one Of
their experts recognized it as a mas
terpiece.
Il was found to be one of the finest
examples extant of the work Of Jacob
Jordaens, a pupil and fellow-worker
of Rubens. Jordaens was born in Ant
werp. and the picture was probably
painted about 1910. 1t represents BAG
chus springing from his car upon see
ing Ariadne. The canvas is about
thirty feet by ten feet high. Present
ed to Coventry by Edward Ellice, NJ.
P, in 1856. little value was attached
to 1t, and it was subsequently con-
signed to the lumber room.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-11-29

OPINIONS as 10 the net results Of the
coming session Of Congress vary not a
little. Some Of the statesmen already
IN Washington believe that Congress
viii pass practically no legislation.
Others are just as certain that it will
delve deeply Tito tariff legislation. 1t is
not very probable that Congress will
transact very much business, as both
parties win probably feel opposed to 20
ahead with much caution on the eve OF
big political campaign. in order to
make as few mistakes as possible. The
currency viii receive a good deal Of at
tentiOn, and an effort will be made to
adopt the Aldrich plan for central
bank. The Democrats are disposed TO
abolish the Commerce Court, which
they accuse Of being too strongly biased
in favor Of the transportation interests.
They declare unequivocally that they
have got its goat" as the sporting
editors say. The advocates OF water
way improvement will try 10 have a de-
finite policy adopted, and the trust bust
ers are due for a lot Of anti-corpOration
talk.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-11-29
Stale Finances

At the close Of business on November
lst, the outstanding warrants amounted
to little over 81 800 600 and it is be
lieved that about one million Of this
amount VIII be called in about Deem
Der 10th, and. stop the payment Of in
terests. State Treasurer Edwin Farley
stated recently that no definite calcula-
tion had been made yet, but a general
estimate had been made and that he be
lieved that something near million dol
lars worth of the warrants would be cali
ed in for payment. When the Demo
Gratis went out Of office they left some
thing like million and quarter dol
lars in the Treasury. The Republicans
win leave nearly a million dollars OF
debt drawing interest as well as large
floating debt.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-11-29

1T cannot be that earth is mans only
abiding place. Il cannot be that our
life is a bubble cast up by the ocean Of
eternity TO float a moment upon its
waves and sink into nothingness. Else,
why is il the high and glorious aspira-
lions which leap like angels from The
temple Of our hearts are forever wander
ing unsstisiiedf Why is il that the
rainbow and cloud come over US with a
beauty that passes of and leave US to
muse Of their loyelinesss Why is it that
the stars which hold their festival
around the midnight throne are set
above the grasp Of our limited faculties,
forever mOcking Us with their unap-
proschable glory And, finally. why is
IL that the bright forms Of human beau
ty are presented 70 our vieN and taken
from Us, leaving the thoussnd streams
Of our affections 10 flow back in an al
pine torrent upon our hearts. We are
born for higher destiny than that Of
earth. There is a realm where the rain
bow never fades, where the stars viii be
spread out before us like the islands that
slumber on the ocean and where the
beautiful beings which pass before US
like the shadows viii stay forever in our
presence" In these beautiful thoughts
we can all find much to be thankful for,
even il a vacant chair is in our home
and the dark side Of life seems turned
toward US. They will place a silver
lining back Of any cloud. As a matter
OF fact we all have much to be thankful
for.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-11-29
Nav Cut Berea.

Under the heading of whats Doing
Among Politicians" in the Louisville
Times, appears the following:
There is considerable talk Of a bill
being introduced in the coming Legis
lalure providing for the cutting off Of
portion of Madison county and adding
it to jackson county The portion de-
sired to be cut off is the territory around
Berea, which adjoins Jackson county
1t is pointed out that the inhabitants Of
the Berea section are. not in sympathy
with the rest of Madison county and its
institutions, being principally people
from the North who, it is claimed.
believe IN negro equality and the co-edu-
cation Of the races, as formerly practiced
at Berea College. and that there an
nexatiUn TO Jackson county would be
more in keeping with their environment,
politically and socially. Another happy
result of she proposed change would be
Of make Madison county nearly one
thousand Democratic instead Of usually
Republican by a small margin.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-11-29
Higher Draft Price Secured
by President Neal.

Capt William Neal, president Of the
Bluegrass League. has returned from
the annual meeting of the National As
sociation of Professional Baseball Lea
CUES, held at San Antonio, feeling much
elated over having scored a victory in
both the points he brought up for the
consideration Of the magnates.
President Neal fough t the good 6ght
for an increased draft price for players
in Glass d. graduated increase being
granted all along the line. Glass play
ers who are grabbed by higher clubs
next season will net the club from which
they go 500. instead Of $500, the previ-
Gus standard, subject, of course, in the
ratification Of The National Commission.
which it is thought win be gained with
out much difficulty.
Another pet project Of Capt. Neal was
adopted, after he had presented the mat
ter to the attention Of The magnates
Yhis was his plan to grade the umpires
the same as players, TO keep them on
tue reserve IiSt OF leagues. as players
are on individual club reserve. lists. and
% pass draft enactment compelling
higher leagues who secure umpires
from those Of lower classification Id nav
a draft price.
The "noys in blue" viii benefit bv
this arrangement, thinks Can't Neal As
the players have by the draft rule. In
fact, he believes that al worthy hand.
lers Of the Indicator who show real class
Nsil receive rapid promotion in their
honorable branch Of ths profession.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-11-29
Inaugural Invitation.

As the Inauguration of the governor
is a matter of public interest to the
whole people, the committee has decid-
ed, instead of attempting to formally
issue individual invitations, to make the
invitation general one TO all Kentuc-
kians, and thus avoid any appearance of
discrimination. Below we publish the
invitation:
The inaug uration Of James B. Nc
Creary, as Governor, and Edward J. Nc
Dermott. as Lieutenant Governor, will
take place at the Capitol, Frankfort, at
noon on Tuesday, December IL, 1911.
IAN Kentuckians, regardless Of party
aifiliation~are most cordially invited to
attend the ceremonies incident to the
inauguration.
CLUBS and other bodies that wish to
participate. should notify the Executive
Committee as soon as possible, in order
that they may be assigned positions in
the parade.
Citizens Executive Committee Of
Frankfort
IS. French Hoge, Chairman
''Elwood Hamilton,
Percy Haly,
''John W. Milan,
"B. g. Williams"
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-11-29
PERSONALS

Mrs. Jno. DuerSon Is very III at her
home on Brock avenue.
Mr.. L. B. Weisenburg, of Chattanooga,
Tenn, was here last week on business.
Mr.. Elmer Deatherage and Mr.. r. L
Arnold attended court at Lancaster
Monday.
Mr. Clifton Weaver, who has been
confined to his room with grippe, is able
TO be out.
DR.. NJ. c. Heath has returned from a
visit to his daughter, Mrs. A H. Sever
ance, in Stanford.
Mrs. Kitty Gordon, of Nicholasville,
has been visiting her son, Mr.. B. ID.
Gordon and family.
Col. W. P. Walton, the veteran news
paper man Of Lexington, was in the
city last week on business.
Mr. Harvey Douglas and family have
moved into the residence Of Mrs. Henry
hammers, on Woodland avenue.
Mrs. George Snyder, Of Mt Sterling,
is the guest Of her sister, Mrs. ID. NJ.
Chenault, on Lancaster avenue.
Mrs. Sam Ballard, who has beer quite
sick for two weeks at her home, on
Walnut street, is improving.
Dr. Crabbe and Dean Roark leave to
day for the annual meeting Of the South
ern Education Association at Houston,
Texas.
Mrs. G. w. Crutchfeld and daughter,
Miss Julia, returned Friday from La
Grange. where they visited Mrs Crutch-
fields father.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emil Lohrisch left yes
terdsy for Louisville, where they will
spend Thanksgiving with Mr.. and Mrs.
Il. P. Kuhn.
Messrs. Harold Oldham, John Hern-
don and Harry Rice who are attending
Millersburgh Military Institute will be
home for Thanksgiving.
Rev. w. E. Arnold. Of Danville, Pre-
siding Elder Of this district, filled the
pulpit Of Rev. G. w. Crutchfeld Sun
day morning and evening.
Misses Loraina Lowery and Elizabeth
Stears, Of Nicholasville, are the charm
ing guests Of Miss Margaret Covington
for the Thanksgiving holidays
The Sherwood Club met with Miss
Gay Mansfield on the Summit Saturday.
An enjoyable program was rendered
and delightful luncheon served.
Mrs. Clifton Weaver and son have re-
turned home after a pleasant visit to
relatives 10 Berea- Miss Rosalen Clark
was a visitor in Berea at the same time.
DIR. Crabbe spoke at Carlisle Friday
before the Ninth District Educational
Association on the topic, The Normal
School and its Relation TO the Common
wealth.
Miss Tommie Cole Covington has re-
turned from a delightful visit TO Mrs.
Vance, in Cincinnati. On her return
Miss COvington visited Mrs. Combs, nee
Miss Sallie Rucker, at Maysville. for
few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith Oldham left yes
terday for a six months stay in Tucson.
Arizona Mr.. Oldham, who has been
in poor health for several years, is
hoping to be benefited by the change ~
climate.
Mr. and Mrs ". S. Bacon Of Lexing-
ton, enjoyed quite a bird hunt and feast
at the home OF W. S. McGinnis At Ruth
ton. While they were there Mr. and
Mrs Clifton Weaver and son. Jennings.
joined them in their bird feast.
Miss Annie shadden, a missionary |
from Okalohoma, doing work among 4
tbe Indians in that section. spent several /
days last week as the guest Of Mrs. J. b.
Siouffer. While here she made three
addresses in the interest Of her work.
DR.. S. 7. scanlon. Of Rock Hin. s. C..
who assisted in the operation performed /
upon his brother. Rev. ID. II. scrnIon.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-11-29
Shelton Gets New Trial.

The Appellate Court. Friday last, re-
versed the Madison Circuit Court in the
case of Tyce Shelton against the Com
mOnwealth, and remanded for new
trial. Appellant was sentenced to life
imprisonment for the murder of Martha
Pigg, in this county, about a year ago
In reversing the Court says that, if 10
shooting person with whom he was in
difficulty, Shelton accidentally killed
the woman, the act would be excused
by the law as an unavoidable casually.
and says the jury should have been so
instructed.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-11-29
A Most Generous Natur.


They had been married but a short
time, and their happiness was idyllic.
Her slightest wish was law; his mer-
est whim was gratified.
And all this on $3.50 a week.
To-day" his wee wife murmured,
as they sat together after their even
ing meal, Il saw the loveliest lace cur
tains." And she sighed. But knew
you wished to economic, so l didn't
get them"
And again she sighed.
Dearest" he murmured fondly,
everything you want shall be yours!
Anything which adds to your happI-
ness. and brings gladness to your dear
eyes; anything that nghtens your do
nestle cares. my darling. and gilds
the lowering clouds; anything which
borders the thorny path of duty with
sweet, fragrant flowers, and appeals
to your noble. aesthetic nature, you
shall have. my Loved one; you must
have II, if"-and his voice broke a
little with the stress of emotionA"if
It doesn't cost more than eighteen
pence! Tit-Bits.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-11-29

In Lexington. last week. has been spend
ing several days here with She family Of
his brother on the Campus.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Cosby viii move
about December Is, into the residence
on Lancaster avenue occupied by Mrs.
J. W. Earring. Mr. Allen Earring and his
mother viii occupy rooms in the same
building.
Mr. Alex. Bowles left yesterday for
Frankfort where he has been engaged
to assist in making the music for two
performances at the opera house and
viii also take part in the Elks Memorial
services in that city on next Sunday.
Editor Green Clay Walker, OF Lancas-
ter. was in the city Friday and paid
this Office pleasant call. Mr.. Walker
is getting out one of the best weekly
papers published in Central Kentucky,
and was here 70 secure advertising for
his publication.
Wedding invitations, after marriage
and at home announcements, calling
cards, death and birth announcements,
anything, everything in this line Of work
printed or engraved at CLIMAX Office.
Business strictly confidential If
Don't forget the Bazaar at Masonic
Temple, Saturday. Dec. I'd, benefit Of
First Christian church. A large variety
OF useful and ornamental articles will
be offered for sale. A nice tempting
lunch will be served Doors open al
IL o'clock
Mrs. Join r. Gibson viii give linen
shower this afternoon al her home on
West Main street in compliment to
Miss Lucy White Booker. whose we'd
ding has been announced to take place,
Dec. 6, at Glendale, the home of Miss
Boeker's aunt, Mrs. Ellen Gibson, in
this city.
DIR. II. {. Jasper and Mr.. James b.
White have returned from very
pleasant outing in Arkansas. While
there they enjoyed several days fishing
and hunting, and report game plentiful
in that section. Dr. Jasper owns a
large tract of land in Arkansas and is
preparing to have cultivated next year
large crop Of cotton. Mr.. White was
greatly pleased with the country and
may decide to make investments during
the next few months.
A telephone message last week to Mr..
Sanford Newton. OF Kirksville, announc-
ed the serious illness Of his sister. Mrs
@. T, LinSey. Of Jellico, Tenn. Mrs
Linsey was, before her marriage, Miss
Fannie Newton and was resident Of
this city many years ago when her
father, Mr.. B. j. Newton. owned and
edited the old Richmond Herald. Many
acquaintance of Mrs. Linsey in this
city will sympathize with her in her
illness and all trust she will soon be
restored to health.
Mrs. Thos. J. Smith, Of Richmond,
the president of the State Federation,
delivered an interesting address to the
Women's Club Saturday afternoon in
their rooms at the Public Library. She
related graphically the good work done
in the past for better schools and civic
improvements, and proposed that the
league now add to its programme an
appeal for an appropriation from the
Government to convert Mammoth Cave
and the surrounding property into a
National Reservation. A musical and
informal reception followed the address
During her visit here Mrs. Smith was
the guest Of Mrs Luther Willis
Shelby News.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-11-29

UNCLE SAN seems TO be looked on by
other nations as the great mediator
Whenever there is trouble anywhere else
on earth, everyone looks to the United
States 10 step in, take the combatants
by the scruff Of the neck, and stop the
row. Turkey is the latest applicant for
mediation. The terrible Turk" was
going about his accustomed ways, when
Italy knocked him down and tramped
on him. Everyone held his breath,
awaiting the Turks reprisal. What
happened? Turkey yelled take him
of. fellers; l didn't do nothing" And
now Turkey, insisting that fighting is
furtherest from its desire, wants Uncle
Sam to make Italy quit. What will
Uncle Sam do
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-11-29

OK the tariff the President occupies
the position Of a DIR. Jekyn and Mr..
Hyde" declares Oscar Underwood.
Democratic leader Of the House.
When tariff legislatson is up the pro
tected interests Of America are always
able 70 convert him into Mr.. HYDE.
standing for al the indefensible iniqui-
Ties Of high protective tariff. As soon
As The tariff legislation is out Of the way.
and the big interests have got what they
want and the Presidents genial smile
radiates from the back end Of Pullman
car. he becomes DR.. JekylI, with the
gentlemanly intention Of relieving the
American people from the indefensible
burdens Of taxation that his former acts
pui upon them"
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-11-29
Mrs. Stone Walker Injured.

Mondays Louisville Courier Journal
contained the following account of an
accident which befell Mrs. Stone
Walker, formerly Of this city: "Mrs.
Stone Walker was burned about the
neck and hands and Emma Jacobs. a
negro maid, sustained dangerous iniu-
ries by the explosion Of an acetylene
gas tank at the home OF Mrs. George
Boone on the Prospect car line near the
Country Club. shortly after 5 o'clock
last evening. Mr.. and Mrs. Walker have
been living at Mrs BO0nes residence
while alterations were being made al
their own home. Last evening the
acetylene lighting apparatus got out of
order, and the colored maid, under the
direction Of Mrs. Walker, attempted 10
remedy the difficulty An explosion
followed, the maid sustaining severe
burns about the breast and face. Mrs.
Walkers injuries were not dangerous.
Mrs. Walker was given medical alien
ton AZ the residence by DR.. Keefer and
Or. Hobson, Of Harrod's Creek. The
maid was brought % the Citizens Ma
tlonal Hospital. in Green street. near
First, for treatment The Boone resi-
dence was not damaged TO any great
extent by the explosion"
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-11-29

FRANKFORT people viii be pleased TO
know that Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas J.
Smith, Of Richmond, are coming to
Frankfort 10 live for four years. Those
who know Mr.. and Mrs. Smith know
how attractive they are and those who
do not know either have heard so much
that is pleasant Of them both that they
feel that they know both. Mr.. Smith
will make an ideal private secretary to
the Governor.-FraBkfor fort News-Journal