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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-16
SOLDIERS TO HAVE
NEW HEAD GEAR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15.--Major
General Wood. chief of staff. Is per-
fecting a new style in military hats
which cannot be used by the soldier
as a pillow. The present style Is a
cross between a rarcher's hat and
the wool hat of the South. 1t has a
rather high crown, and when Ii Is
decorated with cords and tassels of
yellow, red or drab around the band
1t IS dashing looking affair.
II has been found. however, that
the average soldier gives quite a new
appearance the moment he gets it. He
turns 1t up In front and pins II with
a six penny nail. Then he turns 1t
NJ the same height In the back and
pins that. When he Ia not using II
as headgear he turns 1t into q pill
low.
To prevent this is the intention OF
General Wood. There isn't going to
be much crown to speak of in the
new hat, II will be vaIueless as a
pillow. and the pinntng OF the new
hat into the rakish fore and aft style
Will he prohibited
The staff has selected new SOL
dier's cap. 1t is that of the Russian
soldiers. 1t has a tan visor and Is
so constructed that when II is put
on the head the back part of 1t fops
down and gives a dashing effect,
which the soldier OF all arms strives
after especially on Sunday afternoons.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-16

With just little more rain we will
not need to fear the dust SATURDAY,"
said DIR. II. w. Bassatt last night
when discussing the sociability run
which Will be held by the Richmond
Automobile Club to celebrate the
opening OF the new peninsula high
way.
Rain In what the rvad builders have
been longing for and reports from
the supervisors declare that the new
highway In In fine shape. Over the
long distance telephone J. A Potts,
of Barhamsville. set ut rest any doubt
about conditions IN New Kent county
The road Is in nne shape In this
section said Mr.. Potts. The rain
has done II good. II has hardened
the dry, sandy places and given the
sand chance TO mix with the clay
bed
An official report will be given out
by Mr.. Manville the day before the
run. With Secretary Cottrell. of the
Newport News Cham her of Commerce
Mr.. Manville will make a tour Of
inspection over the entire thorough
fare to-day and on his return will
issue statement concerning the con-
dition OF the road through The Rich
mond Nirginian
Entries for the run continue TO
come in. among them baingsSthat Of
CONTINUED on Fifth page1
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-16
NAME POLICEMAN
AS MOB LEADER

CoATESEILLE, PA. Aug. Is
Richard Tucker special policeman
was named to-day before the com
nittee Of county officials which Is
investigating the burning of Ezekiel
Walker. tho negro murderer. as the
loader Of the mob that dragged the
victim from the cQatesville hospital
to an adjacent field. and as the man
who directed his execution. One wit
ness asserted that Tucker vas the
first man to enter the hospital.
1t Is reported tonight that five
prominent business men have con-
fessed To the committee as having
been members OF the mob.
Tucker admits that he was near
the hospital at the time OF the at
tack, but denies he had any part tn
the lynching 1t Is believed here that
the police know more about the lynch
ing than they are willing to disclose.
Warnings of an uprising of the four
hundred negroes OF the town were
received by Chief OF Police Unstead
In the form Of two postal cards. The
State police have made preparation
10 quell any disturbance and are keep
ing a sharp lookout.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-16
TOGO GUEST OF
FELLOW COUNTR YMEN

NEW YORK. Aug. l5.-Admiral
Count Togo was the guest of his fell
low-countrymen tonight at BAN
quet given in the Plaza. There were
forty-five persons present and the no.
tel gold service, worth $4,000. was
used. A silver loving cup two feet
high was presented to him. On the
table was a miniature of his flagship,
the Mikasa. made OF sugar and light
ed by electricity The flagship will
be encased in glass and presented to
the Nippon Club of this city. The
dinner was private.
The admiral started the day with
a visit TO the Brooklyn navy yard,
After being entertained by the officers.
he left to attend a reception given
in his honor by the New York Press
Club, where he was greatly interest
ed In a series of photographs of the
Spanish vessels destroyed In the bat
tie OF Santiago.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-16
MICHIGAN BEST
OF BATTLESHlPS

FR0NINCETOWN. MASS. Aug. IS
With much ceremony the great bat
tleship Michigan was to-day present
ed with the pennant which President
Taft in an autograph letter declared
Is her award. because she 10 'the most
efficient hattleship OF the navy In
guarding the countries interest
The precious hit OF bunting was
presented to Captain r, N. Usher
commanding the Michigan by Assist
ant Secretary of the Navy Beekman
Winthrop In the presence OF dsiega
tons from all the forthy ships OF the
Atlantic fleet assem- bled here for ma
neouvres. Lieutenant Commander
Palmer. naval aid TO the present per-
sonally presented Mr.. Taft's letter in
which he highly eulog1xed the officers
and men OF the Michigan for display
ing the best battle efficiency during
the year ending with June. 1911.
This Is the FIRST time In the his
tory OF our navy that such a pennant
has ever been bestowed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-16
TERRIBLE RIFLE
IS IN PROSPECT
NAVY HAS PLANS FOR NEW GUN
WHICH ECLIrEs THOSE OF
OTHER NATIONS.
HAS RANGE OF IS NILES
GREATER SHIPS WILL ALSO he
>ECESsARY-wIRE on
AERoPLANEs TO FIND
RANGE.
HAS RANGE OF IS MILES

WASHINGTON, II. c., Aug IS
THE United States navy Is about to
astonlsh the world again with a new
gun which viii make the present
world beating 14-inch gun obsolete.
The navy has just finished one Of
the l4inch guns. but Ii has heard
that some Of the nations-Japan Ger
calihre to keep pace with the stu
alton In case the world Is awakened
from its dream of peace.
The plans for the new gun have
been made by Admiral Twining, chief
of> the bureau CT ordnance. The as
mirai said to-day that the length OF
the gun will be 81 feet. The l+-inch
gun is So feet bore and about s
breach. The fourteen-inch gun fires
n shell that weighs 1.400 pounds and
can rip the armor off a ship at a
distance of eleven miles.
The 16-inch terror is to carry a
shell of the enormous weight of 1000
pounds and will be effective at fifteen
miles. thus proving that the horizon
cannot put limit to modern naval
science.
Bigger Warships, Too.
A somewhat greater ship than Is
now projected is the necessary con-
sequence of guns OF the size con-
templated by Admiral Twining. The
maximum broadside 14-inch guns Is
14o, 900 pounds of shell. AS the
future ship is to carry ten 16-inch
guns, II will be able to hurl broad.
side of 100000 pounds OF shell.
The navy department has a report
from an ordnance officer which shows
the practicability of using the aero
plane equipped with wireless teleg-
raphy as range finder for either q
battleship In action against other
ships below the horizon or for
fortress against an enemy's feet be-
low the horizon. Shooting at an en-
envy out OF sight would be hazard
Gus without the use OF assistance Of
an air scout armed with a telescope
He will take position beyond the Vn-
emy's feet and watch the first shells
which drop from his own feet near
the enemy's ships. He can then
wire" instructions back to his own
ships or forts to correct the range.
The plan Is complete in all Its details
and will be OF special use in tho
handling Of the new ls-inch guns.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-16
GERAGHTYS HAVE
SECOND CEREMONY

SPRINGFIELD. MASS. Aug. la
Mr. and Mrs. John Paul Geraghty. who
eloped from Newport last week and
were married In Central village, Conn.
were remarked here this afternoon by
Rev Father Kelly, OF the RornHn Cath
Ollie Cathedral Mrs Joseph Harris, a
cousin OF Geraghty and her husband.
were the only witnesses OF the cere-
mony which was performed in the par
ish house.
After the ceremony the couple re-
turned to the Harris home and an
nounced that they would spend their
second honeymoon in Springfield It
Ia not known whether Mrs. GeraEhty
has decided to embrace the Catholic
faith.
Gerathty telegraphed his parents In
Newport OF the second marriage and
received message OF congratulations
in return
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-16
ITALIAN WARSHIP
STRIKES ON ROCKS

ROME, Aug. 1.-THE crack Itai-
ian battleship San Giorgo Is on the
rocks off Posilipo. In the bay OF Ma
pies. and her commander, Captain
Albenga. is accused Of negleeting her
navigation owing to the presence on
board OF n charming countess, whose
Identity has not been disclosed.
The San GiorEo cost the Italian gov
eminent $4,000. 900. and was the pride
OF the navy. The grounding Of the
big warship, right In the bay of Ma
pies, has caused "A sensation. and to-
night Admiral Leonardo CattoNca lief,
for Naples TO conduct a personal In
quirv.
Divers report that the ship Is In a
serious condition. and that her salv-
age VIII be exceedingly difficult.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-16
PRESIDENT GIVES
VIEWS ON PACTS
ADDRESS TEN THOUSAND PEOPLE
AT METHODIST CAMP
MEETING.
HEARERS APPROVE HIM
GOVERNOR WOODROW WILSON
SITS ON SANE. PLATFORM WITH
CHIEF EXECUTIVE AT OCEAN
GROVE.
APPROVE HIM

OCEAN GROVE. n. J.. Aug. 15.---
President Taft tonight laid before
the American people the issues be
tween himself and the Senate regard
ing the arbitration treaties with
France and Great Britain In speech
to ten thousand people at the Meth
odist camp meeting at this place. His
appeal was received with the great
est demonstration OF approval that
the President has experienced in many
months
The President arrived In n driving
rain storm, which continued inter-
mittently through the evening Gov
ernor Wilson, Of New Jersey sat on
the platform, but did not make any
speech,
Though protesting that the powers
Of the Senate were no more sacred
than those of the executive, the Presi-
dent declared that the sensitiveness
Of tbs Senate was entitled to respect.
He would not be impatient, he sa id,
at proper delay on the part of the
Senate. as he felt sure further DELHI
Grafton would surely result in the
dissolution OF all objections To the
peace pacts thus far made.
In appealing to the people. the
President said:
People Must Decide.
II venture to point out the differ
ences that may arise between the ex-
ecutive and the Senate In this mat
ter THAT an agreement. may. be
reached. ! sincerely hope The pow
ers of the Senate. as well as those of
the executive, are all derived from
the people. Naither IL more sacred
than tho other. Stili. If the Senate
or any members of 1t should think
that the powers are greater or less
than they are. and the limitations
they Insist upon interfere with the
progress toward peace or any other
national or International policy, the
question whether they are right or
not must ultimately be referred back
| to the people. AS the ultimate source
OF power. and. in case OF disagree
ment. the proper place for a discus
sion OF such an issue Is before the
people.
II am wrong in my Judgment, and
I know that the enthusiasm of the
cause may sometimes warp Judgment.
am quite willing to abide the ul-
innate Judgment OF the people. but
I deem II my duty until I receive
an adverse decision to urge my view
up tho Senate. TO invoke the atten-
ton OF the people to these questions
and such expression OF opinion from
them an shall influence the ratiflca-
(Continue6 on Sixth PAga>)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-16
POPE Plus HAS
FAVORABLE DAY

ROME. Aug. l5.--Pope Plus X. pass
ed a favorable day and his GONZALES
cence Is proceeding normally. He had
little or no fever to- day. He passed d
somewhat restless night. principally on
account of the heat. which has re-
turned with redoublef vigor.
His Holiness however managed 10
secure a little rest during the early
hours of the morning. when the tenn
psrature was somewhat lower. DIR.
Amici, who lis ut the vatican con-
stantiy. made the simple announce
ment o~dav.
His Holiness ss no worse
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-16
LIGHTNING STRIKES
STATUE OF PENN

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. l5.--Several
hundred men and women were shock
ed / nths midst Of the rain. hall and
snow storm here this afternoon, some
being hurled to the ground when a
bolt of lightning that struck the statue
Of William Penn on the tower of the
City Hall shot downward TO where
those caught in the storm had sought
shelter Several were felIed to the
street.
Many other places were struck by
the lightning and streets and cellars
In many sections Of the city were
flooded.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-16
MR.. CALHOUN 10 HELD UP
FoR HOUR At QUARANTINE

NEW YORK, Aug. Nv, J. Cal
houn. Of Chicago, Amorican minister
to China. arrived late to-day on the
Kronprinxesstn Creelie. The Creole
was detained some time at quarantine
on account OF case OF suspicious III
ness IN the steerage. but was released
after an hours delay.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-16
SOC|AD|l|TY RUN
ENTRIES COME IN
Mrs. Emmett Shepherd Enters
Car for Tour to Newport
News Saturday
WILL NOT BE ONLY
WOMAN IN PARTY
Report from New Kent De-
clares Rain Has Put
Road in Good
Condition
ENTRIES IN SoCtA6iLITY
RUN TO NEWPORT NEWS

r. 3. Airport
E. c. Pelouxs
Preston Bsivin
lewis Kaufman
Fritz Sittsrding
Blanchard Forbes
w. r. Dabney
Jack Pe~row
G. l.. Batkins
John G. ssaton
Benjamin A. Hord
George z. Fout
James T. Hill
J. Lee koiner
l.. V. Bentley
-ksnnedy
Maurice Block
E. A. Hoen
n. Leo Bishop
William q. ThaIheinnsr
MarcslIus e. Wright
N. p. Nunnally
John A. Clark
j. r. Palmatory
Turner
Oscar 6urford
Dallas Shafsr
Joseph n. crenshaw
D, w. Richards
s. r. Gunosnhsiner
w. C.. Smith
3. A. Biennsr
Jones Motor Company
Mrs. Emmet Shepherd
Thoa. G. Sydnor
c. M. Robinson
w. f. Adams
Kline kar
Charles W. Shields
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-16
FIFTY SEVEN STEWARDS
ACQUITTED OF MUTINY

MONTREAL. Aug f5,~~FYfty- seven
stewards Of the Alan liner Victorian
were to-day acquitted OF nnutiny. They
had refused 10 carry the mails at
Rfmnuskt The court ruled that there
YVES no right 10 arrest the men here
without a warrant
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-16

tContinusd On Third Pax1,l
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-16

CONTINUED on Sixth Pags,)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-22
nFFEAT OF RECIPROCITY.

The result of the election in Canaoa
Yesterday shows that majority OF the
oeople of that country are arerse 10
reciprocity with the United States
This pct measure Of President Iaft's mas
therefore evaporated and dreams en-
tertained by many people IN ootn
countries have been rudely disslpateo.
There are people in the United States
who from the outset inveighed against
,be action Of the president and Con-
press, and there are equally as many
more in Canada who have been uhaD'e
70 ace the benefit to be derived from
.he measure. But time may SHOW the
onnonents OF reciprocity in both coun-
tries its wisdom and utility. The scare
crow which has ever been before the
Canadian is that OF annexation winch
be thinks will necessarily follow reel
procity, but that this is not a necessary
- ouet1ce should be apparent. Inc
United States has ever manifesto" !"
friendly spirit towards Canada. AL 'he
close Of the revolutionary war 1t c"uli
have obtained that country without
anv cost or trouble. Our foretaihers'
however we're averse for the best reasons
10 the United States absorbing our
neighbor on the north. This country
had been materially aided by France
IN obtaining its independence, and as a
large percentage OF the inhabitants OF
Canada we're OF French extraction, 1t
,yas possible for France to make her-
self aggressive and demand loot hoi'
IN that mart of the western hemisphere
5or her services to the United States.
The latter. at that. time helpless new
)v-born republic, wisely deemed it safer
tohaye Great Britain on the north than
France Our commissioners, there
fore, refused Canada, although u was
almost offered on them on silver plate.
AS stated above, the relations between
this country aud Canada have always
been amicable. There isa constant in-
tsrchange Of traffic, while thousands OF
neopIe from the United States visit that
country yearly, and equally as many
Canadians mingle with the people OF
the United States. Should annexation
ever be seriously considered the au-
vadces will doubtless be made by Can
ada The time may come when ma
iority of the people OF Canada Will pre-
fer to become part of this great ma
ton. When this shall have become
apparent it will be time to discuss the
matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-22

Kief, Russia, today. The indictment
sets forth that Bogroff had an accom-.
plice named Muravioff, who committed
suicide under mysterious circumstances
on September in the Office OF Col.
Kuliabko, chief OF tie secret service
police. A few hours after the suicide,
the indictment continues, Bogroh
offered his services to the police to frus-
trate an attack upon Stolypin. The
original plan provided for the killing OF
the premier by Murayioff. Stolypin
had fathered and executed many far
reaching reforms, but it is an open
question whether the outward calm
which has succeeded the appalling
turmoil following the days OF humilia.
ton and defeat in the Far East, is any
thing more than a surface covering
imposed upon chaos by repression and
oppression. It is hard to reconcile
some OF the Stolypin promises with bis
! performances; the liberation which he
proclaimed has been followed by the
ruthless persecution Of the Jews, and
liberty of which he talked has been
accumulated by the obliteration OF the
ancient rights Of Finland and the sup
preston of Polish nationality. All
these things do not palliate the horror
Of political assassination, but they ex,
plain the condition OF the people who
resort to such monstrous measures.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-22

Accom-. Appalachian Exposition that
will be held at Knoxville, Tenn, from
September l1th to October 1st, 1911, the
Southern Railway has authorized great
ly reduced round trip tickets from all
principal points in Virginia including
Washington, D. G. Dates Of sale Sep
tember 9Th to October 1st, 1911, inclusive.
final limit to reach original startin g
point returning not later than midnight
Of tenth day from, but not including
date of sale, except that no tickets will
be limited TO reach original starting
point later than midnight Of October. 7th.
iylI. Tickets sold on the above dates
are good in Pullman, Sleeping Cars;
The exposition includes every line of
thought and has divided its buildings so
as to receive every class Of exhibits that
the manufacturing, mechanical, agrl-
cultural, mineral or mercantile inter-
ests could demand; The topography Of
the exposition park, its hills and wales,
make an ideal spot for the holding OF
this second great Industrial event. For
further information consult agents or
write L. s. Brown. Gen. Agt., Washing
nm d. C.,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-22
ALEXANDRIA, GAZETTE. FRIDAY. sEpTENfBERF22. 1911

The National Confederation OF Labor
announced in Paris yesterday that q
big meeting will be held on Sunday as
a manifestation against war and the
high cost OF food. M. Lepine, chief OF
police, and his assistants conferred yes
terday afternoon and announced that
the seyerest measures would be taken
to prohibit the meeting. The head OF
the revolutionary party and the labor
leaders replied that the meeting would
be held in spite OF the police order.
Surprised at crossing by an oncom-
ing Long Island passenger train, a
man believed to be James ]. Barrett,
Of Brooklyn. jumped from an automo.
bile directly i'll front of the train yes
terday and was mangled to death
while his four companions skinned
across the rails in the machine just in
time to escape being bit. The train
proceeded, the engineer apparently
being ignorant of the fatality.
A state charter was issued Wednes-
uay III Topeka, Kansas, TO q society
the chief purpose OF which is to COM
bat the spread of anarchy and socialism
among immigrants. The orgauiza-
ton was perfected at the suggestion OF
Rev. Father MI Krmpotic, of q Gro
attain parish in Kansas City, Kan. All
OF the officers are Croatians. The ulti-
mate object of the society is to spread
its teachings among all classes OF i'm.
migrants. Branches will be established
in Europe and in some of the larger
cities OF this country. The society also
will instruct immigrants in the natural
advantages OF the United States, and
attempt to induce them to work for the
general welfare of the nation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-22
TIE DIVORCE MILL.

The wheels OF the divorce miiiS'
unlike those of the gods, are gaming
speed yearly. All sorts OF excuses
are set up for dissolution OF marriage
vows and should present conditions
continue. divorces will be obtained
"a easily in our country as in certains
norts Of the Orient, where dissatisfied
husbands merely utter the Woros'
..r divorce you," and the hapless
wife is compelled to gather her effects
and leave the house OF her l'ege loro.
about the beginning of the Christian
ora certain men, who took advantage
Of the provision in the Pentateuch
which allowed divorces under certain
..ond;tions. made marriage vows far
,es It was an ordinary occurrence
e. man to live o feI weeks with
u;fa and sets her aside when he
anna across a woman he imagined
,yas more interesting to him. jose
ohus strict Pharisee as he was, coolly
tells OF putting away his third wife
hoconse he did not like her manners.
But to come down to our days. IL
husband will not permit his wife to
.;ss him. then she is entitled to a
divorce, decided Judge Walter A.
Powell, in the Circuit Court at In
,iependence, Mo-, few days ago in
the case of Mrs. Mary Lyle Willis
against Archie G. Willis. When l
would attempt to fondle and kiss him
he would call me silly and tell me to
90 away" the woman testified. Judge
Powell Immediately granted her de-
cree. Glenn c. Durham applied to
Judge Thomas in Kansas City, Mo-,
recently for divorce from his wife,
ida Burnbam, alleging that the latter
scolded him. The Judge, in refusing
to entertain the plea, said: There is no
such thing as perfect wife. A wife
has a right to scold ner husband if
he gives her provocatlon. II many
other judges would act on lines sim
liar to those adopted by Judge Thomas
the number of divorces might be les
sened.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-22
THE STRIKERS IN SPAIN.

The men employed in the building
trades of Madrid oheyed the strike or.
der and quit work yesterday.
The military holds the capital in a
close grip, and acting under the author.
ity OF the imperial decree suspendine
the constitutional guarantees, the gov.
eminent is maintaining n firm attitude
toward the labor leaders, who, IL is
claimed, are being useI by revolution.
airy agents to further campaign oil
violence against the state.
Dispatches from the provinces report.
ing the general situation throughout
the country are closely censored, but
as near as can be determined it appears
that the prompt and fearless course
adopted by the government has been
successful in heading off anything like
general suspension of industrial &C.
tivity which might develop into a revo.
luton.
Food supplies are becoming scarce,
but the situation on the whole in Mad.
rid is improved. Many workmen have
returned to their tasks at the arsenal,
owing to the threat that their privileges
as government employees would be sup.
pressed il they continued on strike,