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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-20
SW|TCHMEN HOLD
SECRET SESSION
PRESIDENT IN CONNECTION 81
500 1
WITH STRIKE.

The delegates TO the convention OF the
Switchmen's Union OF North America
met in secret session to-day to cone
TIME their investigation into the con-
duct of President Frank Hawley. dur.
Ing the Northwestern strike of 1901.
10. A vote on the resolution to cen.s
sure Ha%FaY @hs AverGAH lag8 yesfArs
day. the "insnrgent leaders say. only
YsSf s4gt5Sisisf w ssf sffai f Nas IS sss
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-20
.s7RENUOS|TY IS
FATAL TO CAUSE
ORAL ATTACK ON CONGRESS-
MAN DISBANDS GOVERN
MENT CLERKS ORGANI-
XATTON

WASHINGTON. May 2o.-Organiz-
ed less than one month ago to in
crease the salaries OF the 100000
or more government clerks here, the
National Civil Service Improvement
Association was practically disband-
ed to-day as a result of too much
verbal strenuosity" at meetings.
AT recent meeting. Secretary JOS
eph W. Buck declared that those
congressman who refused 20 increase
the salaries OF government clerks but
increased their own pay out to be
horsewhipped." The speech was fol-
lowed to-day by the designations of
President Fulton II. Gordon, Vice
President John Joy Edison and several
other important officers, all OF whom
declared they could not afford to be
hefu Nrespo fs1hfe for lstfwfr STA iernsrtts. :"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-20
Upper House Must Come to
to Vote or Congress Will
Hold Summer Long
Session
AGREEMENT REACHED
ON WOOL SCHEDULE
BY HOUSE LEADERS
Tariff Will be Reduced Fifty
Per Cent-Congressman
Cuts "Stars and
Bars" Out of
Speech

WASHINGTON, o. c., May 20
cut of one-half in the duties in
wool was decided on by tho Ways
and Means Committee in the
House day and work was begun
drafting the bill which will be
placed before the Democratic eau
Gus
At the same tine an ultimatum
was delivered to the Senate lead
ers by the House Democratic that
un,ess the Senate proceeds to vote
at once on the farmers free list
bill and the wool schedule, soon to
be passed by tho House, the Demo-
ersts will not agree to a recess but
will keep Congress in session all
summer.
champ Clark and Represen tatfvs
Underwood. after weeks OF work, be-
iieve they have succeeded in overcurn.
ing the powerful influences I'M tn.
house that were determined TO secur,
free wool. At to- days meeting Of III.
Democrats " the Ways and Mean.
Committee. II was agreed to CUT tn.
present duty Of II cents a pound al
cent reduction on the manufactured
product.
Senate Must Go On Record
a t ottapSFats ars NOT very tHritC-
uisr whether the bills go through the
Senate or not but they are determined
the leaders declared to-day. to hay'
the Senate on record when they g,
back to the people this fall
II have been hoping for a reces.
from July l. to October l." said Sena
tor Burton tRepn1 of Ohio, who has
been active in attempting TO secure
recesa. but Ii the House ma jorits
leaders refuse To enter Into any agree,
n1ent. there will he no recess"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-20
FRENCH CAPTAIN AND
SEVERAL. SOLDIERS KILI.TD

PARIS. May 2o.-A French cap-
tain and several OF his men were kill
ed In an engagement hetWeen Benz
Hassen tribesfnen and the French
troops near El knitra, according To
messages from there to-day. The
kribesmen were repuised
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-20

Richmond sweltered again Satur-
day. At 8 O'Clock the official read
ing at Chimborazo Park was 10: by
o'clock the mercury had climbed to
80 and was still mouneaing. with
every prospect that 1t would 20 to
the high figures OF Thursday and
Friday. The weather bureau predicts
that Sunday will be another scorcher.
with falling temperature in the after
noon and more comfortable weather
conditions next week.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-20
BEE RIVER LEvEE
BREAKS; HEAVY
Loss IS FEARED
MTLIION DOLLAR DAM REM
DERED USELESS AND FLOODS
THREATEN VALUABLE IRRI-
CATION WORK.

YUMA. ARlZ.. May 20.-The
$1,000. ooo dam just completed by the
United States government In Mexico.
to control the waters OF the Colorado
ri, er. mas hten rendered practically
useless ny break In the Bee river
levee above it,. A torrent to-day Is
rushing through the nine hundred
foot gap in the levee. Ii Ia feared
the entire lower Imperial valley will
be flooded and the great IRRIGATION
systems. esta blished there at enor-
nous cost, ruined.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-20
While the East is Sweltering
Denver Shivers With the Cold
In Denver.

DENVER. COLO. May 20.-Den-
ver and the entire Rocky mountain
region shivered in a cold wave to-
day. The temperature dropped from
81 on Thursday to IS to-day.
Frost was reported in all the noun
tain regions. with snow In Yellow
stone Park and in the higher altitude
Of Wyoming and Nevada.
Montana, Idaho, Utah. Wyoming
and Colorado were affected. Lead
Vile was the coolest place on the
map To-day. with twenty degrees.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-20
R|GHT IN BEST
-. GOVERNED CITY
HOLD-UP MEN AND CAR MANIPU-
LATORS FLEECE VICTIMS
WITH IMPCGNITY.

NEW YORK. May 20.--WYlliam f.
Lacey a real estate man. was held
up and robbed of $40 In Pork Place,
few feet off broadway. at 10 o clock
last night.
DR.. Gottlieh G. Rethfelder fell a
victim to a three-card monte game.
worked in broad daylight in Seventh
avenue. a newspaper held out by
4 boy served as the tat-w
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-20
KNTCKERBOCKER COMPANY
CLOSES IT'S DOORS

NEW YORK. May 2o.-The Stats
banking department to-day took pos
session Of the Kntckerbocker Savings
and Loan Company. with headquar-
tiers at IS Park Row. and closed ita
doors No statement regarding la
bilities IL available yet
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-20
Summer Capital in Minnesota.

WASHINGTON. u. c., May 20.--The
summer capital Of the United States
VIII be moved to the shores OF Lake
Minne'onka. near Minneapolis. IL the
plan presented to President Taft to-
day by Representative Nye, (Repn1
of Minnesota. Is approved by Congress
Nve told the President that the peo-
pie Of Wayzata- MINI, would be glad
To present a site for the President 8
summer residence on the Lake Shore,
and II Is proposed 10 ask Congress to
make an appropriation for building
on the property.
President Taft said that though he
had made his plans t. go to Beverly
this summer both he and Mrs. Taft
would be pleased to come TO Lake Min
netonka in the future If the plan went
through
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-20
THOUSANDS SAIL
FOR CORONATION

NEW YORK, May 2o.--Eighn
Eight steamers sailed to-day, from
New Work. carrying 2.123 cabin pA6s
sengers. many OF whom are bonnn&
for the coronation festivities in L,pns
don. II was the heaviest day II O11MS5
AsR bound travel u the year.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-20
DR.. nm Rack In Berlin.

BERLIN. May 20.--Ambassador
David J. Hin. who has resigned his
post. returned to his duties to-day
after visit 10 his home. and will
continue in Office until his formal re-
rirtufg,nt.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-20

WASHINGTON. May 2o.--Presi..
dent Taft to-day accepted an invita-
ton to address the convention OF New
York State bankers at Manhattan
Beach, N. Y, on June %. The Pres
ident also told Senator Rayner (Dem-
ocrat. Of Maryland. that he would
visit Baltimore during the first week
OF June and attend a celebration in
honor OF Cardinal Gibbons
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-20
For thc Con~acncc Fund.

>'s WASHINGTON. May eo.-4The
White House was to-day made a de-
uowfroT-ya ef "a Tscw ss'isosxeienees f&nd''
when President Taft received $33 in
bills from a penitent In Oklahoma
City. with the following letter:
Enclosed find $3s. came from
Mexico a few months ago with duti-
able goods and evaded customs off,
GERS Now / have sold the goods.
Under the new tariff act the duty was
40 per cent. This makes s33. l
hope, Mr.. President. you were not in
conyenienced by the delay"
The letter was unsigned. The
money was sent to the Treasury De-
partment.
Bitter DenunCiation of MorInOnism
WASHINGTON. May 20..-Bitter
denupc .ation of Mormonism was
fCnntinund on Fourth PnG0,l
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-20
sun Argue Eject Infant" Clause


LOUISVILLE. KY. May 2o.-With
forty-four out Of the eighty-seven
..reshyteries on record as approving
the suggested amendment To tie
Westminster confession of faith.
which will place the southern Gen
eral Assembly OF the Presbyterian
Church on record as believing in the
salvation OF all children who die IN
their infancy. the prospects of bit
ter fight on the matter on the moor
of the annual assembly increased to-
dag. The amendment ia nov in the
hands Of the committee on. bills, ana
oyertures. of which former moderator
Rev. Or J. w Bachman Is chair
man That committee is expected TO
report on the amendment early next
week.
To-day's report Of the committee
on Sabbath observance shows that
there has been n falling off in at
tendance in many of the churches
throughout the South. The automo-
bile, Sunday sports. theatres and gem
erai amusements were given as the
reason.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-20
HEREsY TRIAL ON
At ATLANTIC CITY
Presbyterian General Assem-
bly, Hears Charges Against.
Rev. w. D. Grant
VIEWS SEEM TO BE
FAR FROM ORTHODOX
Minister Discredits Deity of
the Messiah, and This Mi
raculous Birth and Re-
Surrection

ATLANTIC CITY. n. j., May 90
The heresy trial OF the Rev william
- Grant the first to come before the
Presbyterian General Assemblys tu-
dicial committee. was called to-day
DIR. Grant is charged with:
niscrediting the deity of Jesus
Christ
Discrediting the doctrine OF Christ's
mediatorial office.
Discrediting the virgin birth Of
Jesus Christ
Discredi,ing the resurrection OF
Jesus Christ
word Of God. written immediately
upon Inspiration. and the rule of faith
and life
The trial Of DR.. Grant is upon ap-
peal from the Northumb erland Pres
bytery. He Is a graduate OF the Union
Theological Seminary. which is also
under fire, with charges against Pres
idsnt Brown and Professor Brown. OF
the chair of theology.
Rev. James W. Kirk. Of Danvilie
Pa: Rev. Spencer c. Dickson, of
bloomsbury, Pa, and Judge II M
Hinckley constitute the prosecuting
committee. The orthodoxy OF the
Union Theological Seminary has been
left TO the committee on bills and
overtures. The committee Is expect
ed to formulate a statement to-d day.
For Sabbath Observance.
Condemnation OF baseball games,
sports, automobiling. travelling. the
atriesL and aviation meets on the Sab
bath was contained An q drastic re-
port OF the special committee on Sab
bath observance, adopted by the Pres
byurian General Assembly to-day. 1t
requests college professors and mf5n-
bt,rs of the faculty To omit Monday
morning rtSttals to relieve the nets.s-
sity Of sunday study by students. The
report also took q rap at the Atlantic
City open sunday" and declares the
as--emhly's intention to make n fight
20 have the lid lAit on.
Governor Wilson has been asked by
letter to see that the law In obeyed.
declared James G. Yearence. chair
man Of the committee, We intend
Fostering him until he does SO. Uni
versal condemnation should be the
lot OF the official who hetrayt the
trust given him by the people In not
carrying out demands OF the law.
The nrss official action of the here
sy trials was taken when the report
OF the judicial committee Was trans
ferred to the judicial commission IN
the appeal OF the case of Rev. VIII
liam y. Grant. Of Northumberland,
Pa.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-20

WARRINGTON. May 20.-The
stars and Bars as the flag of the
whole country were stricken from the
Congressional Record to-day by Rep
resentatiee Gudger (Democrat) Of
North Carolina. who placed them In a
speech he had written on Canadian
reciprocity.
Il must have been thinking when
| wrote that sentence Of the brave and
patriotic people of the SOUTH said
Mr.. Gudger. when he arose in his
place to correct the record. "and
hence / referred to the flag that way,
ed in all that section from 1851 tc
1865. II was my purpose. however,
to refer in that connection to the
Stars and Stripes flag to whose
defense the South stands pledged by
every tie of citizenship
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-20

WASHINGTON. May 20.--A unique
practice OF allowing convicted law
breakers who are in poor health TO
go In training for prison nre was
tried by President Taft to-day The
action was taken in committing the
sentence Of j. n. Feney. wrecker Of
the First National Bank Of Fayette-
vile. Tenn. Of which he vas cashier,
from five years to four months
Physicians declared that FSney
who Is So years old. was in such poor
health that any incarceration at all
would kill him. President. Taft ac-
cordingly to-day postponed the date
of Incarceration and informed Teney
that ne might have until September l
TO get himself in proper physical con-
HtttAv,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-20

Win Make Cash Sales"
for you Of your unused
thing-without much de-
lay, or bother. or expense.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-20

1Continued on Fourth Rage.l.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-04-08

can Automobile Drivers. has entered
an Apperson Jack Rabbit. to be driven
By him. IN the great 500 mile race on
the Indianapolis Speedway on May
30th.
Lytle's Appearson entry was No. IS
In the big event. and the last 10 be re-
ceived before the entry fee was raised
30 per cent. which will allow late
corners 20 enter before Mar LIST. by
raying the premium.
The list OF drivers now includes all
but one OF the noted cracks OF the
country. and that one will probably
yet secure a mount
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-04-08
IS YOUR CHILD
HOARSE OR CROUPY?

A harmless. pleasant little wafer will
bring quick relief. Knarr's PINK Chips
quickly relieve hoarseness and sore
throat and prevent Group. They open
the pores. regulate the bowels and
drive cold out OF the system.
They arc perfectly harmless, can
be eaten like candy. and children like
them. A box should be in every
home where there is a child. 25c a
box at all druggists. or sent direct
upon receipt OF price. @. W. Knarr
Company. Wheeling. w. Va.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-04-08

end Few ruilfy persons are ever ar
rested ON Che police book ~ Chicngo
tlffo orc nftern mysterious murders
that have been recently committed
according fo tho Chlrnco EnnmIrrr.
and the Eulfy persons are FtIu Of
large
chief of Police Garvey has run 20
earth the murdcrcrs ~ one % the
Black Hand cases. hrt others mover
come to light Tho italian residents ~
This section are frrrorlzed and ore %
afraid OF the society thnt they viii NOT
old fhe police to run down tho guilty
persons fearing f1rr win Do killed
working under these circumstance
The police ore unable to bring tho
guilty persons to Justice
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-04-08
LARGE NUMBER % cARs sriNo
USED HCRG-
All Kinds 81 Die oepa-t-ert stsres
Are Using tHs setor Trucs
Yer Thsir Deliveries

with thousands % frnnrfrreuf
stores. shoe stores ana other arrs
wholesale and retail stores faruu a.
out the United States reriacing their
OF the heavy drafi horaes nat year.
ago vas the only method q trans
port from stores 20 DEPOT and pur.
ChaserH. reems the question %
only q short time Practically every
large wholesale and retail store or
the country has prepared o. H. PRE-
pairing 90 DO an Their work vim fhe
motor truck
few pears 40 a motor truck Was
something unknown On Wheeling To
oay practically ever large store has
delivery motor truck Whns To-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-04-08
THE MOTOR TRUCK NOW
LARGELY USED IN CITIES

shoiesal- house. are iarrsiy Depend.
ma o. fhs motor truck According
to q prcminent Wholesaler more tnan
a hundred and ffty horses that we're
fcrmailr $50 In the wagons about
~ ETY. have len replaced By the
motor truck Motor truck concerns
ffrourtout IN country are receiving
ORDERS for their cars and n IL possi-
- at prssent ~ supply the demand.
Iarcri delivery by motor ear r. an en-
urciy ues profitable form OF cooper
afire shipping which has been de-
reiurei 20 weilnaying basis for
operating companies and a decided
economy fnr arms having large de.
nrsriss - small packages.
n g. far reaching In It's scope. cap
able % enormous development. more
convenient 20 the householder and a
branch % motor car utility which viii
require thousands Of automobiles
specially built for the purpose.
Herb Lyle. The veteran OF them all.
and best known a. the Dean OF Ameri-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-04-08

nan sued Ella Nesbltt for so. alleged
due for board. and Squire 'Engel gave
judgment for tho FUN amount This
action, % D. said. caused Charles
Amion. the Syrian king. 70 become
angered. as he is said 10 have had
previous trouble with Hannah. Sew
cral SyrIans took sides with him ana
WaEkeon and raoiee caught Hannan
as he was returning home from thu
trial and gave him a beating souira
Engcl ISSUED warrants for their arrest
and bo'h were picked Up ana Jailed BY
Constable RAIDER.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-04-08
SYRIANS
on South Side Stirred W By Case
Growing OF Of = Beard
Bill Jumping Charge

Squire r. w Engcla office. on tho
South Side. was tho scene OF consid.
cradle excitement yesterday after
noon when Abraham Wakkceu and
Joseph pnoloe. two Greeks. were orr.
ralgned ou charges OF committing as.
sauit and battery upon Thomas Han
ran. Tho Greeks we're found guilty
as charged and fined $40 and costs.
but thcir attorney. Charles j Schu b.
took ON appeal
Ou Thursday evening Thomas Han
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-04-08

Little has been said of the fsht FOR
the nomination for First branch Of
council iu The Sixth ward. but during
the post few days there has been con
siderable activity upon the part Of the
candidates. Wilbur doc" Hcinlein.
who has served his ward faithfully in
Oh" Second branch for tho past two
years. has been one ~ the most r~-
tive candidates. and bis friends conf.
IDENTIFY predict SUCCESS for him both
500 tho primary and 40 the polls next
month.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-04-08
HUSTIINo FOR SUP.
PORT OF VOTERS.
Republican Primaries 70 be Held on
DISQUALIFICATION Are For
Good Vote.

On the last lap Of the campaign pre-
ceding the Republican primary. the po-
liticaliy inclined adherents OF this par
~ have been extremely busy during
the past week. The primary Is 10 be
held Monday. and while no record
breaking vote IS expected. Il IS antici-
pated that the vote will be tolerably
heavy.
Interest Goo tho contest. OF course.
ccntcrs about tho fight for Board OF
Control. but with only two candidates
in tho field. this battle is not as inter
cstIur as it might be-. Friends OF both
Dr. T. VI. iasklus and Carl White have
been doing considerable hustling. but
judging from the lack OF expressions
OF opinions. b. is apparent that tho
pubic is not warming mp In the fight
either one way or another TO any ap-
probable degree.
ln some 81 tho wards where there
nro contests FOR the nomination FOR
council Do" frht has grown pretty
warm. and in these wards heavy votes
are expected.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-04-08

Ocraql0nnnv man marrica FOR
home % that BE- viii have some place
to stay away from
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-04-08

ur John McCoH has withdrawn M
q candidate for First branch council
from tho Third ward
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-04-08

Sometime a mans idea ~ economy
3 90 tell BE vito how 10 save money.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-04-08

Edward Kilvcr withdrew yesterday
o. q candidato f0r First branch ooun.
eli from tho Sixth ward
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-04-08

Charles Ammon7 announced vcefer.
day h.q withdrawal from Tho raco for
second branch councilman in tho Sec.
0nf ward
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-04-08

William Ehrlo. ~ tre South side
who Was surrcsfo1 as a candidate Tor
Second branch council ln tho Eighth
ward. gave notice OF nIa withdrawal
yesterday SIR Eh-io uas named a.
iho Democratic alrraafIou meeting
bold Thursday evening. and number
wlu NO doubt follow hls e1amnia
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-04-08

Tho withdrawal ~ Abort Huskov
Or candidate Tor First branch coun-
cI from uo Third ward was an
rounccd IN the cl.y Committee ycster.
day.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-04-08

an important meeting ~ fhs Demo
cratic CITY Committee viii be- held
wednesday evening ln Assessor Hen
~ irohmc.a office Preparations will
%" made for ths printing of tho pri
mary ballots. and reports viii Do
heard from tho committeeman
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-04-08

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-04-08

Herh Lyle. the veteran OF them all.
and best known a. the Dean OF Ameri-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-01
AN ORDINANCE.

Approved May 70, 1911.
TO PROHIBIT THE DRIVING OF
carrying or designed to carry loads
OF greater weight than 1000 pounds
along or over any park road or drive
way in any park OF the City OF Rich
mond.
Be 1t ordained by the Council OF the
City of Richmond;
]. That it shall be unlawful for any
person to drive or permit to be driven
by his agent or employee any wagon.
dray or other vehicle Carrying or de-
signed to carry loads OF greater weight
other material along or over any part
of any park road or driveway in any
Of the public parks Of the City of Rich
anlandr axeapt on -esueh park roads or
driveways as may have been dedicated
to and accepted as public streets or
highways OF the State of Virginia: and
II shall be the duty Of the several park
keepers, under the direction and with
the approval OF the City Engineer to-
designate by proper signs posted at the
intersection OF all such streets or high
ways and driveways and park roads
and at the intersection Of the same with
the public parks showing which are
State. and which are park roads or
driveways and intended for the use of
persons visiting the park for pleasure
or recreation. Any person violating
the provisions of this section shall be
liable to fine OF not less than two
nor more than ten dollars for each
offense recoverable before the police
justice OF the City OF Richmond
2. This ordinance shall be in force
BEN T. AUGUST.
City Clerk.