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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-28
PREDICT DEADLOCK
IN WOOL REVISION
PARTY MEN DISCUSS OUTCOME
OF CONFERENCE HELD BY
PRESIDENT TAFT
REVIEW DRAFT OF BILL
PROTECTS GROWERS AND
MANUFACTURE but DOES
NOT PROVIDE FOR FLAT
TARIFF RATE.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.--sA posi-
hIe deadlock and consequent failure
tc enact ii revision OF the wool sched-
ule ~ the tariff at the present ses-
sim ef Congress may result from the
agreement made at d conference today
between President Taft and Represen-
tattyes Payne aud Hill, minority raem-
beers Of the Ways aud Means Commit
tee. OF ,ie proposes revision Of the
schedule.
1t was agreed that the Republican
party ia pledged TO a protective pol
icy with regard to wool as well as to
other American industries. and that
whatever tariff reform takes nlace at
this session % Congress. Must be upon
this theory.
Rough Draft of Bill.
A rough draft OF bin to be pre-
scented to the Ways and Means Com
mistea by the Republican members
was reviewed by the two congressfnen
and the President This measure
gives both the wool growers and the
wool manufacturers protection, 'nu, r,
does not provide M yet for a fiat rate
or for an ad valore,n rate.
This IL Il feature of the measure
which the Republicans will have to
work out later. In the meantime the
President ts anxious to keep In close
touch with the movements OF the pro-
testionists Of the House. He has been
persuaded by them that he must stick
10 the protection policy II he is TO
Keep faith with the country and with
the narty.
II has become known that Represen-
tatixe Longworth. Of Ohm, is To he
ono OF the administration leaders in
the hight for the passage OF protec-
tive measure
Senator Smoot. OF Utah who prob
ably will lead the fight in the Sem
ate for protective policy, as opposed
by revenue program In dealing with
the tariff. also was in conference with
the President today
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-28
Consul smart Missing.

HERAN, Dec. 27.-W. Morgan
shuster. who is here awaiting the
nomination Of successor to whom
he can hand over the office OF treas
urer- general. is the popular idol OF
the popuiace. Ills dismissal is the
subject of protest in thousands of
letters dispatohs sd to the cabinet.
Great anxiety is felt In diplomats
circles over the fate q W. \. Smart,
British consul at Shiraz. who has not
been seen or heard from since his
Indian guard was attacked by Per-
SLAMS while escorting him from the
Port OF Bushire to his post.
The Persians were driven Off after
hot fight, but Mr.. Smart was no.
where to be found. His horse was
found wounded and straying by the
roadside.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-28
$3.50 Ordeat Onceand Get The Richmond Vgn for l92o $2(
PRESIDENT ACCEPTS GIFT
OF SCRATCHING POST

WASHINGTON. Dec. H.
Never again will President Taft
he compelled to lean against a
door post and osCiIlate earnest
~ to and fro-thereby endanger-
fIlG the structure OF the preei-
Dental mnnsiOn-when his back
needs scratching. BY way of n
Christmas present. n Michigan
manufactures has sent the
President a back scrfstcher, guar
antetSl to "toncii the spot"
Accompanying the gift were
two pictures. One represented "A
stout gentleman painfully
scratching his back on a door,
and the other portrayed him
blissfuily operating one of the
patented scratchers.
4 movement Is now afoot to
have the Michigan man dubbed
"by special appointment, maker
Of back sCratcher>s TO His Port
liness, President Taft The
President s1nilcd when he re-
ceived tho gift, but he accepted
ft.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-28
MONGOI1S AND TTRCOMANS
WILL FALL TO RUSSIANS

PEKIN. Dec. 27.-Monsolia and
Turkestan will be declared indepen-
dent Tomorrow. Both countries viii
be dominated by Russia. and will
practically become Russian protec-
torates.
Russia VIII proceed at once to build
the Trans-Mongolian railway, permits
sion for which she has long sought
in vain from China.
Mongolia Will be ruled by a grand
khan. Turk@stan will be similarly
governed and Russia will at any time
be permitted to annex either coun-
try.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-28
BASE TAXATION
ON ACTUAL VALUES
Tax Commission Says Great
est Defect is in Assess
ment System
FOR A PERMANENT
SUPERVISORY BODY
Commissioners of Revenue
Should Assume Duties OF
Land Assessors and Ex-
aminers of Record
FEATURES OF REPORT.

Greatest defect of the States
financial system 10 the absence
Of supervision Of assessments.
Permanent tax commission 10
necessary for equalization OF as
easements.
Land assessments should be
on the basis Of actual sales
value.
But ono paid Official 10 recon-
nnsndsd in the establishment OF
permanent commission.
Public service corporations
should be placed on gross earn
ings basis Of taxation.
Tax on stocks, bonds and
other evidences Of debt" ahould
be reduced.
Employing firms or corpora
tions should be required to re-
port amounts paid by thsn, in
excess Of $1,000 a year TO any in.
dividual.
Nine changes in specific H.
censes are recommended. inciud-
ing the doubling Of the Men
haden fisheries license
Assessments should be made
by commissioners Of the rese-
nue~
Land assessors and examiners
81 record should be abolished.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-28
persia's Rep,y 10 Russia.

LONDON. Dec. 27.-Persia's modi-
fed reply TO the Russian ultimatum,
as finally agreed upon. Is as follows:
Tho Persian government, in view
Of its strong desire always to main
tain cordial relations with Great Bri-
tain and Russia. will In the future
be careful when engaging foreign Of
,icers for the reorganization OF De-
partrnent of State, that an appoint
ment be not made IN a way w>ich
would be likely to injure the lawful
interests OF the two governments in
Persia To this end the Persian gov
eminent will beforehand exchange
views with the British and Russian
legations at Teheran."
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-28
WOMAN IS KILLED
BY Spent BULLET
MRS. JONES, OF RASSETT, DIES
INSTANTLY FROM WOUND IN
HER HEAD.

Especial to The Richmond VirgtniAn.,
MARTINSvIIL4E. VA. Dec. 27.--
Mrs. Reginald Jones. Of Bassett, this
county. was struck by a spent bull
let early this morning and dropped to
the ground, dying almost instantly.
She was In, her yard slxinning a
squirrel. The bullet struck her in
the back OF the head.
II has not yet boon learned who
flred this shot. tn deceased Is sur
.vtved by her husband and several
children. She Was sister Of Iohh
~ etenlsyt f. AAgei2qxillas
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-28
CLOSE MILLS ON
ACCOUNT OF TWO
MIR. AND MRS. RILEY. NON
UNIONISTS, THROW 1000
OUT OF WORK.

MANCHESTER. ENGLAND. Dec.
27.---Mr. and Mrs. Riley. two nom
unionists. whose employment origi-
mated the strike at Acrington, today
reitaEated their determination not 70
Join the union. and as a result no.
tees were posted at all OF the mills
belonging to the members OF the Fed
Grafton OF Master Cotton Sptnners In
the north and northeast OF the county
OF LAncastershire that the mills would
not reopen tomorrow. but would be
closed indefinitely.
This announcement throws 10000
weavers out OF work. and reduces an
equal number OF spinners TO half
time.
Had Riley and his wife consented
to join the union tho rupture would
have been avoided. Every induce
ment was offered them to join the
union.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-28
RUSSIA FEARS FOR
LIFE OF SINISTER
American Deposed by Persia
to Leave Country Via
Russian Territory
FIGHTING IN TABRIZ
MAY STARVE CITY
Foreigners Prisoners Without
Food-Fate of British
Consul Smart Dis
turbS London

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-W. Nor
gan Shuster. the deposed treasurer
general of Persia, will leave that
country in few days under the pro-
lection of Russia, according to dis
patch to the State Department to-
day, from Minister Russell at Tehe-
ran.
The route Shuster will take lies
through Baku and Batum, two i'm
portant cities near the Persian sron-
tier.
This not only is an official con-
tirnatton OF the dismissal Of Shus-
ter, but 1t IL an indication that the
Russians are taking no chances IN
Shuster. They want him to travel
through their territory. first, because
they want to keep an eye on hlni. and,
second. because they do not want any
harm TO come to him
Should Shuster be injured or killed
while on his way TO America the
Russian government knows hat the
American people would hold Russians
responsible for the act.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-28
CAPTURE MAN AND
DYNAMITE STICKS

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.--A spe-
cial agent OF the Department OF JUS
tice was sent today to Monessen. Pa.
70 investigate tho case OF George
Bridges. arrested there yesterday
with . suitcase containing seventy
two sticks OF Dynamite. q ron Of fuses
and two quarts Of whiskey.
X It Is the purpose Of the depart
ment to ascertain whether Bridges
l. involved In the alleged Interstate
shipment Of dynamite being investi-
gated By raderai grand juriea It In
ldlarapolS and Las AngoleA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-28
Wait For Word From WI,

SHANGHAI Dec. 27.-Tha nego-
tiations between rebels and imperial
lists are at a temporary standstill,
pending word from WI Ting Fang.
the republican leader, as to the final
decisions on the proposal OF a ma
tional convention.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-28

TARR1Z. Dec. 27.-Foreigners re-
siding in this city are In danger of
starvation unless the fighting In the
streets stops They are prisoners in
their own houses, and many OF them
are already without food.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-28
IMPERIAL FAMILY
SEES END At HAND
CHINESE PRINCES SUMMONED TO
MEET PREMIER PREPARE
TO ADVOCATE
SEEK FOR BEST TERMS
REBELS MAY NOT WAIT FOR THEM
TO ACT AS TROOPS REALIZE
THAT DYNASTY IS
DOOMED.

PEKIN. Dec. 2T.-The abdication
OF the Imperial court is regarded
here as the most probable outcome
OF the peace negotiations between the
fmperialists and rebels. The empress
dowager. Ye-Ho-Na-La, has summon
ed all the leading princes to meet
Premier Yuan Shi kai and discuss
the proposal that the form OF govern
ment be submitted to a referendum
and It II semi-cfiicially stated that
abtication will bss formally decided
upon at this meeting.
The imper.aiists realize that theirs
Ia a lost cause. and that they can only
hope TO gain an agreement that will
provide for their personal welfare. By
agreeing to abdicate the court be-
lieves that 1t will be rendered better
terms than If it makes any sort OF
q contest.
new obstacle has presented it
self. however, in the fact that the
rebels may not be willing to wait for
the result of a national convention.
The rebel army realizes, too, that the
Manchu dynasty Ia doomed and that
the future Of the country rests with
the leaders of the rebellion The
rebel army at Marking Is restless and
may insist upon a resumption OF hos
tIlfties.
Yuan Shi kai is bitterly disappoint-
ed over the outcome of the Sha nghai
conference and tho predicament In
which circumstances have placed him.
He declares he could yet put down
the rebellion. and save the. throns II
the powers would lend him sufficient
funds. His army Is better provision
ed ana better equipped than the
rebels. but he liz practically penni-
less. He, In all prob&h ~. will re-
sign after making the best terms pos
sible for the throne, and retire from
the scene. He states that under no
circumstances will he accept the presi-
dency Of the republic, but will give
his support to Tang Shao vi.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-28
Chincse Ooier Behcode,,

Annoy. Dec. 27.-A Honanese Of
ncer was beheaded to-day as the
leader In q conspiracy to assass!nate
Yuan, the Taotai, and Choy. the mill
tary commander. Several of his fol-
lowers are under arrest.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-28

Continued. on third page)
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-08-11
Parachute for Aeronauts.

An airship containing dummy fig
ure was recently launched from the
top Of the Eiffel tower for the pur-
pose Of making test of safety de-
vice for aeronauts. in the shape OF a
folding parachute. When there is no
immediate demand for its services 1t
occupies a place to the rear of the
aviator, and as soon as the machine
starts on a plunge to the earth. the
parachute is opened and the aviator
is lifted from his seat and gently
carried the earth, while his machine
is allowed to take its own course, and
generally, being relieved of the weight
of the operator. 1t makes itssdescent
safely also. The test referred to was
entirely successful.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-08-11

quences should the wearer indulge In
hearty meal. Big hats and high
heeled slippers, and all the accessories
that, to beg couplet. go to make a
woman what she amt" render it un-
necessary for their possessor to do any.
thing more to attract attention than
to parade up and down the streets
or strike an attitude at he curb and
talk shop with one Of her associates.
AS for the actors" the Cohanesque
kids with fried egg hats and hightide
trousers who twirl canes and Jig on
the sidewalk and in loud tones and
with many gestures tell Of the hits they
have made. at the same time begging
''the makings" from a more fortunate
member Of the "profesh." most Of
them would In the matter OF attire
make old Solomon in his gala ap.
parel look like a ragamuffin.
So much for the more prosperous
side, at least so far as outward ap-
pearances are concerned. There Is an.
other and less alluring picture. There
are those no longer young, who have
either outlived their usefulness as en-
tertainers or who bave never reached
state where their services were in
demand. They are far more pictur-
esque, than those with whom fate has
dealt kindly, but there is mixture Of
pathos.
1t may be an ancient thespian who
has been pushed out by a younger gen.
Grafton, but who, in spite Of repeated
rebuffs. still clings to the fond belief
that "the other one was Booth" With
silk tile, much the worse for wear,
shiny frock coat, tight-fitting trousers
and discolored spats. he is typical Of
class rapidly disappearing from view.
There is something almost patronizing
In his tones as he applies to the mana
ger of the booking office. And the
hope that knows no despair makes It.
self manifest in his manner as he
stalks proudly out into the street
There are doting mothers with
youthful prodigies. gotten up in the
most fantastic style, and who, If given
half chance would make the stellar
lights OF the profession pay homage
to their marvellous talents.
Others there are. plenty OF them,
the successful and the unsuccessful,
the youthful and those no longer
young. never-ending procession OF
humanity seeking to break into the
theatrical profession as 1t is exempli.
fled in this newest form of entertain.
ment. and those who. having broken
in. are endeavoring to hold on. They
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-08-11
GRIPS AS MUSCLE BUILDERS
Travelling Salesman Seems to Have
Idea Which Might Really Be
Called a Good One.

After dinner they were discussing
athletics, and each had his favorite
method Of reducing or building up.
The travelling salesman proudly called
attention to a remarkable develop
ment of biceps which swelled up be-
meath his. coat sleeve.
VERY good. indeed" said the pro
fessor, testing with his fingers. How
do you accomplish it?"
my method is extremely simple
and takes no time away from my
work. In fact. 1t is result. These
muscles have been developed by car
rying heavily loaded grips. as we
usually call our big handbags on the
road. always carry two, loaded as
nearly alike as possible. 20 l shall
not grow one-sided. | began with
only one grip. and swung 1t from one
hand to the other. as fatigue i'm
PEELED, but found that It Is actually
easier to carry two than one am
perfectly balanced with two, and
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-08-11

Tottie paused for an instant. taking
an inventory of herself. and signing
contentedly.
I've got a figure that'd make lot
OF those showgirls hunt hobble gown
sooner" she continued. "and | played
Sapho once like the manager said he'd
never seen 1t done before-but say,
where do you feed? I'm so hungry
could eat anything good"
And the actorettes-she Of the auto
bonnet. Grecian coiffure and scant
skirt, and he of the clamorous tie,
green hose and loud hatband-wander-
ed off down the street, the OBJ
served of all observers, the trou-
bles attendant upon lodging insist
ent managers determined to force
them to accept high salaries for
gotten for the time in their quest of a
place where bite to eat could be se-
cured without exceeding their COM
bined resources.
Time works changes in all lines, and
the theatrical profession is no excep-
ton. Your legitimate actor of a
decade ago viewed vaudeville any
thing but favorable; but 1t grew and
prospered. Likewise, when the pic
ture shows with vaudeville trimmings
put In an appearance they were scoffed
at by the polite" vaudevillians. who
professed to see nothing commendable
in the advanced" variety. Neverthe.
less it stuck And in its wake. a part
and parcel of 1t, In fact, has come
an army Of men and women-boys and
girls, to be more accurate-who fig.
ure as new generation in an old and
respected profession.
The picture houses have drawn their
talent" largely from the ranks of
the beginners. who are for the most
part youthful. And whenever possi-
BILE this youthfulness Is accentuated
and capitalized to its fullest extent by
those who gain their livelihood in this
manner.
Bizarre apparel is the order of things
with the performers much in evidence
about the booking agencies. The bur.
lesque queen, with an eye to the
value of advertising her physical at
fractions, has nothing on some Of
those actorettes. who boast coiffures
that would put Circassian belle to
shame. and who parade the streets
in gowns so scant as to give rise to
apprehension regarding the conse-
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-08-11

lily, but I tell them of my good friend,
your Vegetable Compound, and that
there will be no backache and bearing
down pains for them if they will take
1T as | have. I am scarcely ever with
out it in the house.
l will say also that think there is
no better medicine to be found for
young girls to build them up and make
them strong and well. MY eldest
daughter has taken Lydia E. Pink.
hams Vegetable Compound for pain,
full periods and irregularity, and it has
always helped her.
81 am Always ready and willing ia
speak good word for the Lydia E.
Pinkham's Remedies. I tell every one
/ meet that 1 owe my health and hap
piness to these wonderful medicines"
Mrs. j. G.. JOHNSON, Scottville, Mich,
RID. 3.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com.
pound, made from native roots and
herbs, contains no narcotics or harm.
full drugs, and to-day holds the record
for the largest number of actual cures
Of female diseases.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-08-11

cleaned In manner that
BODIED i'll for the aenemic youth
with the green hose and clam
orous tie who pulled industri-
ously at cigarette.
Tottie was peeved. Her profession
al standing had been questioned. and
she resented the imputation.
Take it from me" she snapped. with
display of indignation calculated to
wither the offender, Il had an offer
from Mr.. Hammerstein himself He's
just dying to have me go on at his
roof garden in New York. Offered
me 5000 per for two turns a day. and
40 weeks straight on the road when
l got tired of New York. I've got
Hammersteins letter to prove it." she
stormed, stamping one foot by way
of emphasis; I'll show you it amt hot
air I'm retailing"
Open came the understood suitcase
that did duty as handbag. Into its
depths went bejeweled fingers. There
was powder puff. chamois skin. a
tube of rouge, handkerchiefs, manicure
set, purse, sadly in need Of imitation,
a dozen programs Of vaudeville thea
ters on the kerosene circuit-every-
thing but the letter.
81 musta left it at my hotel" admit
ted Tottie after rummaging through
the accumulation for the fourth time.
"On the piano, eh?" suggested he of
the clamorous tie, sidestepping neatly.
Say, you can't hand me nothing like
that and get away with it," came the
sharp retort. IF you're going to try
and be. funny you ought to get some
nutty person to write you few jokes
that don't go around on crutches."
"Whatll you charge to write me
some?" shot back the tormentor But,
say. you amt got nothing on me. |
just turned down an offer of $3.50 a
week for me and Bob to do our turn
in 'Barnyard Romeo. in New York.
told him to make noise like $500 per
and mebbe I'd listen, but nothing less
would go. and mebbe wouldn't take
that"
"Gwan," broke in Tottie, you don't
mean to tell me you threw down an
offer like that"
Sure. When you going to New
York;"
I'm not going. could make good,
Of course"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-08-11

early in the morning. It was very evil
dent that he desired. to be as much
otherwise as possible. The cabby was
lingering near by to see that his
charge was safely disposed of for the
night. The door opened before the
man on the steps could get the key to
work. and he was greeted with the
question: Henry. where have you
been?" (Silence.) Henry! Where
have you been?" (He turns to descend
the steps.) Are you going to answer
my question:" Yes. dearie heart,
am. From my personal knowledge.
beloved O. my soul. can't give tn de-
sired inf'mation. So you jest lay down
again while 60 back an ask tn hack
driver!"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-08-11

gather in the little booking offices
that cater to the moving picture and
popular priced vaudeville houses
throughout the country.
The stories they tell of the hits they
made are after all no less plausible
than some of those retailed by mem
bers of the "legit." They tell of offers
declined with thanks with. all the
sang froid assumed by the veteran
"hamfatter" who, in quest of an en-.
gagement that will keep the wolf from
the door, is careful not to let his re.
duced circumstances become known.
They have their trials and tribula-
tions, their joys and their sorrows.
just as do those in other branches OF
the profession.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-08-11
A Grewsome w Weapon.

A certain English family owns a
stiletto which inspires every one who
holds 1t with horrible and almost
irresistible desire to kill some WON.
an. This weapon belonged to an an.
cestor whose wife deceived him and
drove him mad. He swore revenge
against the whole sex, and with the
dagger killed his wife, his wife's sister
and another woman before he was dis
armed and secured.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-08-11
Cannot Cast the Future.

A man may presume to know much
Of what is passing, but he dare not
predict what part of the passing show
shall disappear, as fashion does, in
time. 1t must follow, as no man can
pretend to place his finger unerringly
on Just that particular part, then no
man can begin to tell just what man
or woman living today will be revered
In time to come.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-08-11
A Barber-ous Idea.

In Chicago voice has been raised
against the cats whiskers, which are
alleged to carry microbes. The future
may develop BARRIERS for cats, for II
Is not to be supposed that in this ags
Of enlightenment and fads cats will
be permitted to go about with microbe
laden whiskers.-Judge.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-08-11

assure you l need no extra gym work
for strengthening my arms, shoulders
or back. l almost could carry piano
In each hand If the instruments were
not SO cumbersome"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-08-11
Principles Of Justice.

Justice is immortal. eternal and
immutable, like God himself; and the
development Of law Is only then q
progress when 1t is directed towards
those principles which. like him. are
eternal. al."-Kossuth.