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The Washington times., 1911-12-11
Real Estate Dealers
Stirred by New Bill

Real estate men are much interested
In the probable outcome of bill intro
duced in the House by Congressman
Ber Johnson, chairman OF the District
Committee. The bill provides. In brief,
that whenever a deed, mortgage. or
deed of trust is recorded In the District
Of Columbia the real consideration"
must be stated.
Congressman Henry George. jr.. a
mi mber of the District Committee, de-
clared that. too frequently. the real con-
sideration is not stated in real estate
transfers in the District,
Sometimes the consideration is given
as g." said Mr.. George, when the
price paid may have been 100000 or
sou, 900, instead of the traditional 81. >
Il the real consideration ts given. then
the tax assessor has the opinion OF both
buyer and seller as to what the property
IS worth, and this will aid the assessor
IN his official work. Sometimes property
Is assessed for only a small per cent OF
'"hat Is the reported consideration
The Washington times., 1911-12-11
DISTRICT PRISONERS
MAKE GETAWAY IN
THREE INSTITUTIONS
Minor Offenders Take Morn
ing Leave as Guards
Relax Vigilance.

Today was getaway day" at several
District detention institutions.
A prisoner at the District Jail escaped
from the Washington Asylum Hospital,
where he had been sent for medical
treatment: two boys got away from
the National Training School for Boys,
In Bladensburg road: another boy ran
away from the Industrial Home school
for Colored Children at Blue Plains.
Patrick Buckley, alias Jerry Carroll,
. blacksmith. thirty-two years old, who
recently was sentenced In the Police
Court to $50 days in Jail, was the pris-
oner who escaped from the asylum hos
pital. He had been sick while in Jail.
and was transferred to the hospital.
Shortly after Z o'clock this morning
he succeeded in getting out Of the build
ing without attracting the attention of
any of the attendants. He had been
gone about fifteen minutes when his
absence was discovered. An alarm was
sent out, but no trace Of the fugitive
was found in the vicinity of the hos
pital.
Mickey" Bolger and John r. Jones.
both eighteen years old. are the, two
boys who got away from the National
Training School. With about seventy
near the main building, when they
started running toward the woods. They
succeeded In getting under cover before
the one attendant who was watching the
boys learned Of their escape.
Bolger is a Washington boy, and be-
fore being committed to the institution
lived at 97 sixth street southeast. After
ed to the institution. Jones is the son of
Mrs. L. c. Burroughs. of Portsmouth,
Va. The police think he will try to get
back to Portsmouth. He was dressed in
the regulation suit furnished by the
school,
Edgar L. Evans, SIXTEEN year-old
eolored boy, whose home IL at 453 Flor
ida avenue northwest, ran away from
the Industrial Home School. At this
institution the boys are not closely con-
fined, and young Evans had no diff
Guilty In getting away.
The Washington times., 1911-12-11
To Perfect Plans for
Jackson Day Dinner

Arrangements for the Jackson Day
dinner. and Democratic rally to be
held here on January s, will be per-
fected at a meeting Of the committee
on arrangements at the Raleigh Hotel
tonight. Chairman Edwin A. Newman n
issued call today to the nifty men,
bers comprising the committee on ar
rangements and full details of the
approaching "get together" dinner
will be formulated at tonight's gath
ering.
Mr.. Newman said this morning that
the names of the speakers at the
jackson Day rally probably will be
made public following tonights meet.
ing.
ITS going to be the greatest Dem
oeratic banquet ever held in Wash
ington," said Mr.. Newman this morn
ing. "We are making arrangements
to handle more than 500 guests on
January 8. The committee on ar
rangements will begin the work of
distributing the tickets and placing
them on sale tonight"
The Washington times., 1911-12-11

Capital. Lieut.. Gov. Hugh Nichols II
to be placed In charge In Wsshingto ton.
Several times last spring and summer
II was announced that Harmon head
rnateriaiized, but II is expected they
will this time. The plan IN to work in
conjunction with the headquarters in
Ohio.
his office and the Wilson managers will
have headquarters here later.
Governor Harmon and his friends ap-
parently were encouraged by his recep-
ton here. Large numbers Of prominent
gave him reaesurinR messages.
william r.. Hearst has devoted a
whole page in his newspaper to an ar
ticle friendly to Wilson. The Harmon
people. however, say that Governor
Harmon will have Ohio and may get
four votes In Governor Wilson's own
State.
The Washington times., 1911-12-11
Y. w. G. A. Convention
Desired for City

An effort is to be made to have the
next worlds convention of the Young
Women's Christian Association held in
Washington. The next convention Is to
be held In 1914, but the place now Is be-
ing considered.
The convention never has been held In
the United States or Canada, and a
movement is now afoot to hold 1t in
Stockholm. Granville M. Hunt, chair
man Of the conventions committee of
the Chamber of Commerce. Is to con-
suit the officers of the Washington
branch Of the association
The Washington times., 1911-12-11
Grand Army in Charge
Of Captain Balm Rites

The George @. Meade Post, q. A. r..
had charge OF the funeral services
for Capt John J. Balm, held this
afternoon at 1 o'clock, at the home Of
his son-inslaw. Edward B. Russ s22
q street northeast. Interment was in
Arlington Cemetery. the q. A. n. act
ing as escort OF honor.
Captain Balm had been a resident of
washington for years. He served with
distinction in fifteen battles Of the
civil war. and at the Battle OF the
wilderness received a severe wound.
Besides being q member Of the q. a. r.
Captain Balm was q member of the
sixth Army Corps. He was an orr
Tganixer OF the Vermont state Associs-
tion years ago.
The Washington times., 1911-12-11
Bazaar to Be Held
AS Church Benefit

A grand bazaar for the benefit of st.
Matthews Church will open tonight in
the old Chamberlain Club, Fifteenth and
I streets, tonight. and will continue
until a week from tomorrow. The ba-
xaar will be open from II o'clock in the
morning until the same hour at night
Nine. Jusserand, Marchesa Cusani
Mrs. George Howard, and Mrs. de ST.
bour will preside at tea and chocolate
today. Mrs. Llewellyn Eliot and Mrs.
Birmingham will preside at supper.
The Washington times., 1911-12-11
Commerce Court Makes
Injunction Permanent

The United States Commerce Court
today issued the final decree in the
Inter- Mountain rate case, making per-
manent the temporary injunction re-
Gently made by the court. An appeal
Ntll be taken to United States Supreme
Court by the Government.
The Washington times., 1911-12-11
Mrs. Wilkinson Buried.

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Ma
cartney wilkinson were held at her
home, 1886 @ street northwest, this af-
ternoons at q o'clock. the Rev DR.. Wal
lace Radcliffe officiating. Interment was
in Rock Creek Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1911-12-11
NATIONAL union TO
HOLD BANQUET AND
INITIATE BIG CLASS
Three Hundred New Mem
bers Will Receive Degree
Thursday Night.

At special meeting OF the National
Union Of the District OF Columbia. to
be held at the National Rifles Armory
Thursday night at 7:so o'clock. about
The Washington times., 1911-12-11

Swift 4 Compsny's sales Of fress
beef in Warrington for the week
ending Saturday, Dec: ,; averaReo
S.l5 cents per pound.--Advt.
The Washington times., 1911-12-11
.HARMON'S BACKERS
DECIDE ON OFFICE
HERE IN CAMPAIGN
Encouraged by Outlook for
Nomination, Leaders
Open Activities.

once more the Harmon campaign
leaders have decided TO open headquar-
reached yesterday afternoon, before
Governor Harmon departed from the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-06

opened. revealing the prisoner. In few mo-
ments his life had been extinguishsd In due
process Of law.
Neither did the prisoner. his friends NOR
will this writer make = baby plea" for him.
No man y justified in yielding to seductive
temptations no matter when they come. But
that open door, suggests some thoughts.
How many open doors Of temptation are In
the pathway Of our young people OF to-day
ever multiplying amusemsnts, which in large
measure prevents that proper mental and
spiritual poise essential to well ordered
life! Then. there IL the open door Ok tne
licensed saloon. always alluring to the thought
less Thither gangs Of young men wend their
way to enjoy convtv1al companionship Tho
faithful minister around the corner sounds q
warning to beware Of strong drink and Inn
plores the boys to be sober and shun the
saloon. Total abstinence A. cold business
proposition II exacted OF employees by the
proprietors Of store and shop Certainly there
Is pretty general unaninity In forbidding any
freouencs Of tho saloon. But the saloons greet
the eye at every turn. and they are licensed
by lawi The fact that trophies OF RUNS
Ruinous Reign seen all around us and
every day (what need for statistics?) does not
operate to estop the licensed saloon Its deadly
law The church bells regularly ring. the Bible
classes parade. Those who go down into the
darksome night sometimes pitied-more
often cursed for their weakness-but the saloon
still does business at the old stand! 1t il one
Of the licensed open DOORS of temptation
to tho boys! The opponents Of its continuance
are sometimes called cranks and one-ideA folks!
It Is admitted that strong drink IL the crown
ing curse OF the age. "but men should restrain
themsevesr" Then the pitiful plea In made
that the institution IL licensed to regulate the
trafrc!" But the State doesn't license gambling
and lotteries cocaine selling to regulate such
things They prohibited!
Houses Of i'll fame have no legal license. no.
but unfortunately they have in most cities
legal sanctioni They segregated. We
told: but does such segregation save the heart
pangs In the sweet homes far removed from
such sites when loved one goes downi
Perhaps tho man who suddenly appeared in
the open door referred to in the outset would
not have forfeited his life had of the
open doors Of temptation permitted by the
public to exist been closed! IT'S worth think
ing about. These open doors that an awakened
public conscience can close!
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-06

uttered In such words u "come on. good people.
one and all. We cali still use you" We trust
there is yet . great harvest Of innocents 70
be gathered In.
We are unalterably opposed to Investigations
They annoy US They embarrass w. They
actually O mpel us to tell. when our memories
are not suddenly and strangely detective to
what extent we nave watered our stocks and
how have acquired properties at large I'M
LIBERALIZATION. We emphasieally assert our IN.
ding hostility to Investigations and We hereby
announce that We will not deliver 1t and such
investigations any goods We can secret
Our platform. in a word is. Don't disturb
u.s." Past conditions satisfy US. We see nc
occasion for excitement or revolution Let
US alone and the grand old ship Of big bua-
ness will sail safely into the port OF greater
profits. II you will be real quiet and good
we will permit you to become associated with
US as contributing parnera
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-06
PEOPLES FORUM
Boys and Tobacco.

Editor OF The vrginian:
s,--your rec>nt verv timely and praotica,
,e 49, ,.. -.
aTueis' oA'e 'ie Do'0' vas 'S A eo~e
deal OF interest. II Is matter OF real surprise
that we are most Of US 10 slow to Apr eoiate the
-, -. = ,59orou. crusaaa .oainst thia terrible
~ 49,, ,. =. .r
no oit OF using .ooaeso w the w h.ra
prialnx mat WINE ~ 80 80. e.
noalish'nk al .iie .Ase1.u,'ons 1 .h.-s...
tho development OK hen'Al anu "oIs o. a..
and on the otheF are Acuveiy oo .n 80
grosser evils that are uemo'An.ns .ae sv ~
we have allowed the TOBACCO naon-one y. INC
most insid1ous enemies OK ene .n'ns oe" sh,-
tion-to go on almost unneDuno' ~, ' IN
svA Is dong much 10 nu.lly the nstp,ai IA
a. you SO clearly stateo IN your coiuI,n. y
making 1t easy indeed Tor the poys 10 iAIt VIZ
tins to these grosser evils which "e AA ~
heartily condemn.
l agree with you tnat the state shouio Iise
in her might ana snielo oy ieSsiAuon tue youne
lives, which are IN ner keeping. 1ne.e aIe
many obstacles tnat couio % uIseu 70 INC
enactment OF law tnat wouio max /" c1,In-
inal act Tor boy 10 use tooaoco. Inc SIee.ost
OF all these 10 the lack OF puDno sent1nen'
against the evil But u tnose VINO are inter
ested In the welfare OF the state ana OF tne
boys who are 70 % tne iuturo ci'iAens' ~ouIu
| awaken from their ietharsy ana get ousy
public sentiment would erow rap'oiy anu tne
proposed legislauon wouio greatly hasten its
growth BY all means Jet US nave sucn 1eSis-
lation at an early date. .
But while We are eoucaNng PUBIC senu
ment and framing our lawas may suggest
another method OF helping our boys to Keep
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-06
RESUME HEARING
IN RAILROAD CASE

The State Corporation Commission
on yesterday resumed the hearing OF
the Interstate Railway Company
against tho Norfolk and wsatsrn and
Louisville and Nashville Railway
Companies. the hearing having been
adjourned over from November -
Chief Engineer c. 8. Churchill. o,
the Norfolk and Western Railway
Company, was on the stand the major
part Of the day. One or two othas
witnesses remain to be heard to-day,
and II II probable that tho hearing
OF arguments win b. completed thu
afternoon ana tho case submitted.
Tho Charlottesville station case
Will como up on Decsmber ~. and
on December IL the Vast Norfolk
rate case against the Southern rail-
way viii como up.
Tho much Book Com
pany cases ars scheduled to engage
the attention OF the commission on
December IL.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-06
this question Is the past record OF Richmond
In Its commercial and philanthropio enter

this question 10 the past record OF Hichmono
in its commercial and philanthropie enter
prises
We have sufncient confidence In tho civic
PRIDE the philantropic impulse. the moral
sense of the people OF Richmond to believe
that they will not permit this worthy enter
prise to fail; this needed institution to suffer
for the lack OF a few thousand dollars.
II must not BE- 1t must not be published
to the world that great cty like ours. where
accumulated wealth has been administered hs
a public and philanthropic spirit where citi-
gems are alive to the common good and where
generous giving has always followed worthy
appeal, has refused to respond to the call OK
An important and far-reachtng enterprise like
this
Richmond will have that building; mark
the words. She viii have it because there are
enough liberal and public spirited citizens %
quickly raise the deficit and assure the sue
cess Of the project
Let all who have as yet failed to contribute
hasten to be numbered among those who to-
day wall save the situation II 1t Is a dol
lar. or a hundred or a thousand that you have
to give. communicate with the committee that
you may have a part In this great work
Reach them early that they may be able TO
are necessary to insure success.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-06

The French government has conferred the
decoration OF the Order of the Legion OF Honor
upon John Wannamaker Readers will remem.
Der that Mr. Morgan received the decoration
of the Red Eagle or Golden Eagle or some such
stuff a few months ago. And Mr.. Hammond
cLucked royalty in the ribs at the coronation.
Verify we are coming rapidly and going just
as fast But Mr. Wannamaker had received
larger tribute from his own people long ago
in the universal confidence that he belonged to
the Legion Of Honor.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-06

The Staunton Disp0tch-Netns has changed
hands. Mr.. VIM. s. kirkpatrick. OF Kansas
City. has become the editor and Mr. E. NJ
Rosenberger, OF Philadelphia. the business man.
ager. These gentlemen are experienced news
paper men, having resigned responsible posi-
ton with the Kansas City Post to come to the
Dispntch-Netos. We give them hearty welcome
to the fraternity In the Old Dominion and wish
them abundant success.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-06
RESOLUTIONS THAT MEAN SOMETHING

RESOLUTIONS THAT MEAN SOMETHING.
Few men have more numerous or more nat
tering tributes paid to their memory than the
late J. p Caldwell. of the Charlotte Observer
He was q ma who In unusual degree nad con-
tributed to the thought and activity Of his
age and impressed himself upon the life of his
day Recognizing the value OF the life that
had been 30 splendidly lived, from every
quarter came encomiums at the tidings OF his
death.
We venture to assert however that no tri-
butte has meant more or will be more highly
appreciated by his family and friends than the
resolutions adopted by the Alabama Conference
Of the African NJ. E Church. That these COL
ored men should have recognized his work and
worth and paid this tribute to his kindly In
terest in their race la a revelation OF his great
heart and OF that deep human sympathy that
| made anotheTs need his obligation
| The resolutions read as follows:
mo portion OF our Southern cfti-
| zens feel more deeply the loss OF
| great and good man that do the
negroes of the South in the death OF
| Mr.. Joseph P. Caldwell, late editor of
the Charlotte Observer, who was not
/ only friend to the negro but friend
to humanity. He welded tremen-
dous influence for good, for justice and
for right and through him and his in
nuence the negroes OF North Carolina
have been helped 70 much Of their pro-
gress." -
/ These resolutions are also testimonial TO
, those kindly relations that exist In the South
between the white people and the deserving
negroes There Is an evident desire and pur-
pose on the part of many white men of IN
nuence to help the negro in the development
OF himself and the progress of his race and
there Is a disposition just as manifest upon
the part Of many of the negroes to appreciate
the interest Of the white in their behalf
We say this. of course. with due apologies to
the New York independent and other periodi-
calls OF that spirit.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-06
C. & o. STATEMENT
FOR NOVEMBER

Tho operating revenues u the Ches-
apeaks and Ohio lines for the month
Of October. according to Z statement
which has Just been made public.
were $s.9os.7s8.40. Total operating
portion Of expenses to gross revenues
being ST. per cont For the four
months ending September 20. the
gross revenues were e1l,ESe,S1e.s1;
expenses. 37.46o.s3s.s1: proportion Of
expenses to gross revenues for the
four months. S4.2 per cant
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-06
THE .BIG BUSINESS" PLATFORM.

We disapprove of political demagogues and
undertaking magazines. We define these
Glasses for the benfit of the innocent. all
those who uncover the evil practices of great
corporations or insist that the common people
have any rights
We disapprove of the Sherman Antitrust
Law. 1t stood upon the statute books for
twenty years more before we discovered
its iniquity. During that period complacent
and Indifferent officials ignored its existence
So did we. We grew great and developed
thing the ignorant praise. competition. Latter
ly. however. impudent and lover -zealous ofi-
Gals have resurrected this evil law and 1t Is
disturbing our business We utterly disapprove
OF 1t and call upon Congress to either
repeal or amend 1t that shall not longer
unthinkdngly enforce its criminal provisions.
We won't like it and we don't care who knows
It
1t might be we'll to say at this point that
we forever and eternally against COM
petition. Our whole career demonstrates this.
We have been working for years, under the
protective tariff and with the assistance OF
the Republican party. to overthrow compeE-
tion. We had pretty well succeeded in every
branch OF trade. We were lining our pockets
with coin. We were living In palaces and
travelling in state. We had developed an aris-
tocracy of Doodle in this republic and had
begun to suppose ourselves immune to the
operation OF any law. Now the ignorant and
SUBSCRIPTIONS politicians are melting the
people to return to the archaic and indefen-
sible principle Of competition In trade. We
declare against It, We have commissioned Mr.
Geo. W. Perkins as our mouthpiece to call the
people to our cause. His message while not
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-06

Governor-elect Goldsborough refuses TO dis
cuss politics on Sunday. 1t 10 perhaps due to
his old fashioned ideas Of personal integrity
that he was able to defeat the Democratic ma
chine When the voters OF Maryland became
Disguised and indignant with the corruption
at the polls in elections conducted by the DOM
inant party. they turned to Goldsborough be-
cause they believed in him. Dismissing po-
litical questions on Sunday will enable him the
better to deal with them on Monday and the
other days Of the week
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-06
NICHOLAS DIsCoURAGEs
FATHER ROOSEVELT

NEW YORK. Dec. AFTER spend
ing the day with has fAther-in-law.
Colonel Roosevelt. 1t Oyster Bay. rep
xesentative Nicholas Longworth. Of
Ohio. made the following an
nouncement:
Like all real friends Of Mr.. Roose-
velt, ] am discouraging and will con-
tinue to discourage any effort to make
him tho Republican nominee for pres
tdent In the convention Of lo12."
This statement was made in reply
to Walter Brown, Of Toledo. chairman
Of the Republican executive commit
tee Of Ohio, who said his state pre-
ferred Roosevelt to Taft or La Fol-
lsttA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-06
Hand Baas at 500 each.

Hand Bags ut $l.oo each.
The largest and best line of
Women's and Misses Hand
Bags to be seen in Richmond At
500. At this popular price
the line begins, and we have
dozens Of different fashionable
styles and colors in leather,
velvet, suede and fabric, many
OF which are worth considerably
more than the price q m
we AJAX; see them at. = Luz
Bags at $1.5o and $l.sS.
Unusual values in all leather
Hand Bags, leather lined and
double strap handles; these in all
colors, at @l.5o and $i.9S each.
Hand Bags at $2.9S.
Most fashionable shapes in
Seal Bags, leather lined, strap
handles, unique gun metal or
gilt trimmings; IN extra value
at $7.s8 each.
Women's and Children's
Music Rolls, also Writing Tab
lets, Purses, Card Cases, ETC.,
in . wide variety, SEC each and
up.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-06

Rudolph Blankenburg the new mayor OF
Philadelphia. has handed solar plexus TO the
politicians in the first round OF his admins
tration- He has appointed heads, OF the
principal city departments four young men
who have been students OF municipal and eco
nomic problems rather than political 1olliers
and jugglers, Let the good work go on.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-06
otsvsnsvjile ltenss.

Especial to Tho Richmond vlrginiaAl
STEvENSv1LLE. VA. Nov. k.--
Miss Gillette Bagby. who Il tsachfao
school In Caroline this sesgion sDea1
Thanksgiving as her homo In StoeA
ensville.
Mrs. Z. r. BAgby spc1t Thanksgtv-
ing at her old home In King Wil.
liam county.
Mrs. b. G. Sutton and Mr.. Hall, q
the Stevensyillo High School faculty,
attended the Norfolk educational
meeting last week
Rev. Jos. w. Hart. Of Cumnos. r.
ON the sick list.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-06

Those "pay-as-you-enter" morton buses Of
New York city will prove OF great advantage
to the patron, The 'pay-as-you-leave kind
usually left him penniless at his destination.
The chauffeur took 1t all
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-06
PAY YOUR POLL TAX.

Ii you fail to do so you are disfran-
chised. Next June an election OF the
greatest importance to the city Is to De
3heId. Good citizens will want to vote.
Qualify by the Immediate payment OF
your poll tax-THIS Is THE LAST
WEEK.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-06

The papers state that Mr. John Hays Ham
mond, special envoy of the United States at
the coronation Of King George, will answer
his critics at dinner in New York next
Thursday evening He will have an all night
job. and then some