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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-20
TOM LAWSON HAD
NEED Of SECRECY
So He Tells Court In Case
Involving Guggenheim
Interests
FINANCiER HAMPERED
IN FLOATING STOCK
Minor Owners Might Sell Out
and Spoil Plans, Witness
Says in Answering
Questions

NEW YORK. Dec. 1s.-.Ton''
Lawson. OF Boston, author Of ''Fren-
xied Finance" foe Of Standard Oil.
daring stock market operator and
postmaster Of the art OF word paint
Ing. told Supreme Court Justice
Gerard to-day many Interesting de-
tails Of the methods by which he
conducts . campaign for the foatation
Of company's stock.
Mr.. Lawson was q witness for AL
freq Chester Beattie. who is suing
the Guggenheim Exploration Com
pany to recover cash and stocks in
the Yukon Gold Company and the
Yukon Consolidated Gold Fields Com
pany. aggregating more than $780,
0o1. which he claims is due him for
his part In discovering, with Oscar
B. Perry. the famous Alaskan gold
fieids, and turning over valuable op-
tons OF them to the Guggenheim
syndicate.
Lawson HAD Been Hampered.
Mr.. Lawson said he was retained
by Daniel Guggenheim to float the
stock OF the Yukon Gold Company on
the market. but had been hampered
by !rability to ascertain the exact
Interest OF Beattie. Perry and others.
II repeatedly asked Mr.. Guggen-
heim.' sid Lawson. he told me 1t
was considerable. was a bit bother
ed about the Beattie interests
Why were You bothered" queried
one Of tho 0uggenheim attorneys.
'Tecarse II would strike at the very
foundation. Of my plans for selling
the stock II there was an outstand-
ing interest, the size OF which could
not estimate"
Attorney wants to Know.
Attorney Marshall asked, what
made you fear that Mr.. Beatt;e would
be more SPIT to interfere with you
than anybody elser''
'1n my opinion Mr.. Beattie 10 an
Independent sort OF chap that II
liable to sell what he owns-stocks,
bonds or mining properties-when.
ever he sees it," said Mr.. Lawson.
Unless he Is personally bound, he
will sell them il. the price IL high
enough
Irrespective OF the desire or in
terests of his associates 2. asked Mr.
Marshall.
''oh. no. replied Lawson. IF
Beattie had been a party to the
Agreement between Daniel Guggen-
helm and myself, 1 would have been
thoroughly satishd. The essence OF
this whole contract or trade was
secrecy"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-20
PEACE FOR CHINA
APPEARS At HAND
SIX POWERS OFFER ASSISTANCE
AND CONFERENCE MAY RE-
SUIT IN REPUBLIC.

EHA Nf3JAY CHINA Dec 49,
Hope for speedy settlement OF
China's difficulties SCARED to-day with
thu announcement that a friendly Of
- ..a.a
Ter OF assistance nA" oeeh
BY the six great powerA the United
StaA.n Japan areat Britain. Russia,
C
@"u
THIS action OF tne powers ~ih un
doubtedly have strong influence on
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~ ,hat =, ranr.sentsa premier Yuan
81, ~ IA rot ,h~ chrome which
- -s.a ss.n,nr.rt
wS,.tsv"r -. rn-,n 81 government
Aac,A.N vror Yuan viii ~ AT it,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-20
PRESIDENT TAFT
VISITS NEW YORK
SUFFERS MANY INCONVEN-
FENCES DURING HIS TRIP
TO AND ABOUT CITY.

NEW YORK, Dec. 19,-President
Taft arrived in this city at 7:4o to-
night for a thirty-hour stay. during
which he 10 scheduled to attend Ave
dinners. lay the cornerstone for the
First Settlemnt Of the Blind build
ing in East F1fty-ninth street, make
half dozen speeches and hold sew
eral conferences with local and State
Republican leaders on matters Of
vital importance to his party.
The train on which Presidnt Taft
came from Washington with Attor-
ney General Wickersham. Charles d.
Hfiles. the Presidents secretary, and
DR.. c. l. Rhoades. the President
personal physician. waDs forty-five
minutes late. Police Commissioner
Waldo had not provided any spe-
ctal police protection for the party,
so that they were delayed by traffic
for several times during the trip to
the home OF the Presidents brother.
Henry w. Taft. 80 West Forty
eighth street. where the President
will stop while In the city.
Later in the evening President
Taft was subjected to further dis
comfort by being required to wait
three-ouarters Of an hour in the
Academy OF Music. Brooklyn. until
President John H. Finley. II the
College Of the City New York, had
a speech which he begun
before the Presidents arrival The
President was the guest OF the Young
Mems Republican Club.
At the Hotel Aston, where Presi-
dent Taft made his first speech Of
the evening. he was the guest Of
the Economic Club. The Presidents
was enthusiastic For more
than a minute the Ave hundred din
ers cheered and waved small Amer
lean fiags. He did not touch upon
the Russian treaty.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-20
$3.50 Send Your Order and Get The Richmond $3.50
MEDICOS REFUSE TO
TREAT POOR FREE

LONDON. Dec 1.-Two thousand
physicians. from all parts Of Eng
land, announced at q mass meeting
this afternoon that they would not
treat the poor OF the United Kingdom
free Of charge, which 10 q provision
OF David Lloyd Georges insurance
bill. recently passed by the House,
until certain demands Of the nedi-
cal profession have been granted. The
mass meeting was hold in Queen's
Hall and was called for the purpose
OF formulating objection to the meas-
ure. The meeting passed q vigor-
Gus resolution 10 boycott Mr.. Lloyd
Georges scheme and to refuse treat
ment to the poor until the demands
Of the doctors were granted, Out OF
the audience OF 1000 only six dissent
ed to the adoption Of the resoIu-
ton.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-20
MRS. JACKSON ASKS
PENEIONs FOR ALL VETERANS

CEIAROLOTTE. N. c.. Dec. Ia
Nrs. 0tonewall jackson. widow Of the
famous Confederate chieftain. today
agned. with other Daughters OF the
Confederacy and prominent veterans,
Z petition asking that IN amendment
b adopted TO the Sherwood Dollar
a-dAy" pension bill providing for pen
Con1edeRatee fought for principle
which they believed - b r1ght and
ance the war have chserfuiiy contin.
ued 70 pension the FederAl soldiers
and are 70 help to pay thts general
psnsion. they ahouid participate n
~ benentA"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-20
WINIFRED GRAVES PUTNEY
SUES FOR DIVORCE

Especial to The Richmond virg1nian.)
WYTHEvIILE. VA. Dec. IA
bill Of divorce was filad In Wythe
Circuit Court here to-day Ia the suit
OF Mrs. Winifred Graves Putney
against her husband. Stephen Put
ney. Jr. Tho bill alleges that they
were married 1t Salisbury, N. c..
July tsos. and In violation of the lAws
Of that State. Putney being insane at
the hospital In esptomber last on bond
the hospital In September last on bond
contrary 70 law. Nrs. Putuey asitsA
for tho custody Of her child : son,
horn IN January. ielD. Hon. Joseph
. WSsor = h6f a&togAAv.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-20
OENDRON WARS
ON SPEAKEAS|ES
SURRY COUNTY JAID HAS NUM-
BIER OF NEW INHABITANTS
AS RESULT.
tBy Long Distance Telephone to The
Richmond Yirginianl

Richmond virginian.)
DENDRON. VA. Dec. 19.-Den-
dron has had its house cleaning to-
day. For a long time the good peo-
pie OF the town have been annoyed
beyond measure by the "speakeastes
conducted by negroes. To-day the
evil Is practically wiped out and
Surry county Jail has q large increase
In it's population. only one Of the
ten speakeasy operators being able
to pay their fines and thereby escape
the Jail penalty.
The temperance people employed
two coiored detectives to work up
the cases and this morning fifteen
warrants were placed in the hands OF
the town sergeant Henry Price. Two
OF the parties made their escape, but
the remaining thirteen were taken
before Justice Arthur Rodgers and
given a speedy trial.
Commemorative Attorney ]. Cor
don .Bohannon, OF surry county. con-
Quoted the prosecution. and the thir-
teen defendants were CONVICTED,
Nine OF them. men and women.
were fined from $50 to 500 each. and
put under. bond, several Of them
nine. with the exception Of ono, Joe
Brown. who paid his fine. went to
jail in default
One woman was released on con-
dition that she Immediately leave
town. another because OF her youth
and another because OF her having
family OF small children
The people of Dendron are de-
termined to break up the Illicit drink
traffic and. IL it Ia necessary. Will con-
tinue the campaign.
Much OF the success Of the cam
paign has been due to the efforts Of
Mayor Arthur Rodgers. Dendron IL
the headquarters OF large lumber In
forests employing In the neighbor-
hood OF 1000 men. the large majority
OF whom are colored.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-20
SENATE RAT|HES
MR.. TAFT'S ACTION
Treaty With Russia Tenni4
mated by Last Nights
Vote
HOUSE DISCUSSES
ARMY CONCENTRATION
Smaller Establishments Will
be Eliminated and Troops
Kept At Convenient
Military Centers
CONGRESS IN BRIEF.

"fA011kN1xONe Ice. ~
Senate: The senate passed By
vote - to 0, the Lodge reaolu-
don ratifytng the action OF tho
President notifying Russia that
treaty will be abroGAted.
InterHfato Commerce and
Lor1mer Investigating commit.
tees continue meetings.
Senate passed urgent deA-
cheney bill, carrying about S.
600 900.
House:
The House passed resolution
making salaries Of secretaries TO
members available December
20.
Bulkley resolution requesting
Information regarding army
posts that may DO probably
abandoned, adopted.
Steel investigating committee
continued hearing.
Major General Wood appeared
before military affairs commit.
tee.
Resolution introduced asking
President suggest arbitration
between Russia and Persia.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-20
JUDGE MEN BETTER
THAN MEASURES
UNDERWOOD SAYS Law EN-.
rORCEA1ENT RATHER THAN
LAW ENACTMENT NEEDED.

NEW YORK. Dec. 1S.-Hon. Oscar
W. Underwood. chairman OF the
House Committee on WAYS and Means
and George w. Wtckersnam, attorney
general OF the United States were
the principal speakers tonight at the
dinner OF the Catholic Club. In speak
Ing on "A representative government"
Mr.. Underwood said the enforcement
OF the law was more essential to Eood
government than the enactment OF
new statutes.
ernment," said Mr.. Underwood, II
would cay that the people suffer TAR
more from failure to enforce tho laws
on the statute books than they do
from the lack OF proper legislation.
How many remedial laws are to be
found on the statute books that
II fairly enforced would remedy the
evils We complain against But It
10 20 much easier to cry out for new
legislation than to inaist that our
neighbor shall 10 to jail for violating
the law We already have.
Tho people should rive from the
places Of power and responsibility the
unfaithful servant and elect those who
will be faithful and true to tho trust
imposed upon them.
You tell me that the people can
not elect honest ana faithful servants.
tell you that the masses Of the peo-
pie are Tar better Judge OF men than
they are OF measures and they are
far more likely to select an honest
man than an honest measure.
Let us elect honest men to public
Office. mon who have the courage 70
stand for the true interest OF the con-
stitution they represent regardless OF
what effect It may have on their per-
sonai fortunes. There then will be
no demand for change OF the funda-
mental principles Of our government"
Mr.. Wickersam spoke "a "a Prot
estant Episcopalian Of Quaker descent
addressing Catholics"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-20
NO PARDON FOR
CHARLES w. MORSE

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-Charles
w. Morse. the banker convict, will
not get a pardon for Christmas
gift.
Attorney General Wickersham stat
ed to day no action In the case would
De taken for the present. The re-
ports of physicians attending Mr..
Morse at the Fort Mcpherson hos
pital. said Mr.. Wickersham, were not
grave enough to justify Immediate
clemency from the President.
Mr. Wickersham added, should
Morse's condition become critical at
any time, the President would con-
slider 4 petition for pardon.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-20

CALCUTTA. Dec. 1s.-It is report
cd that the Chinese garrison in Thibet
mutinied late In November. and that
wholesale pillaging followed. Much
damage was done at Lhassa, Choten-
kapo and Gyantse. The mint was
looted and the government officers
bombarded.
The Thibetans put up a vigorous
opposition to the mutineers. and I'M
ally succeeded In driving the ring
leaders out Of the country In the d.
rection OF China
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-20
Appreciates Gold Watch.
Cendron, Va.
December IL, 1911.
Richmond VirHinian Co.


0entlemsn.--Please accept
my sincere thanks for the good
watch. which comes to me as
second prize In my district
Through the columns Of The
ivrginian / wish to thank my
friends who have 20 kindly
aided me by subscribing to Tho
virginian" through me. II also
desire to thank Mr.. Emde. the
campaign manager. and all
connected with This virginian''
for their kind ana courteous
treatment throughout the con-
test. note with pleasure. that
two Of he prises offered BY Tho
Vfrg1nian come TO my county
(surry). Again thanking you
and wishing you success. I am
VERY respectfully.
fAIoel BERTHA D. HART.
Dendron. Va
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-20
Collapses on Hearing News

ATLANTA. GA. Dec. 19.-Charles
W. Morse collapsed to-day when in
formed that President Taft had re-
fused to grant him a Christmas par
don. The news was carried to the
banker by his little daughters. Tn.
physician in charge OF Morse snd
who reported his condition to the
President, expressed doubt to-day that
his patient would live a month
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-20
REFUSES AMERICAN
RABBI A PASSPORT
DON RETURNS APPLICATION
FOR PERMISSION TO TOUR.

LONDON, Dec 1s.-Dr. NJ. s. Levy.
a prominent San Trancisco rabbi. who
II here on "A world tour. has been
refused admission to Russia. His
passport was presented to the Rus
sian ambassador by William Phillips.
secretary Of the American embassy In
London. who returned It to the rabbi
to-day with the ambassadors regrets
that he could not indorse the pass
port Of q Jew.
The Russian Ambassador advised
DR.. Levy to lay his case before the
Russian minister Of the interior, pre-
paying the reply This the rabbi
Indignantly refused to do. declaring
he did not want to visit that de-
testabi country"
Certainly" ne said. II shall not
prepay any replies from Russian Of
fitiaS whose sensibilitiee President
Taft apparently Is no reluctant to Of
fend."
Russaan OAic1als Bitter.
ST. PETERSBURG. Dec. H.
There Was an ominous pause in gov-
srnmsnt circles to-day following the
ahrooation Of the treaty Of la32 by
the Cnitod 6tatea Tha situation was
discussed with much bitterness this
evening Mt the ceremonies In oonnec-
ton with the Cxarsn birthday.
Officially. the government maintains
dead silence. The dominant ma
tionaliss party 10 busy preparing an
Antf-AmericAn campaign. raking up
such charges ~ the allegation that
American Interference prevented
Russia ending the war with Japan
victorfously. and using recent utter
Mnees by prominent Americans anent
Russia to arouse q patriotic defiance.
Arizona republican., 1911-12-26
FOR SALE.

ACRE. with 7-roOm house. bath, we'll, windmill, etc. $1250; $500 cash.
 . ACRES, in fine stand all falfa; new house, well. all fenced. Close in, northeast. $500: 5000 cash.
 16O ACRES. near Glendale; all in alfalfa: Broom house, well, sheds. etc; small orchard. $l25 per acre: easy terms.
 EAST EVERGREEN LOT, just off Third street. for a few days only, SS25.
 THOMSON-McC co. Overland 1910. q s. First Ave.
Arizona republican., 1911-12-26
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF THE COUNTY OF MARICOPA, IN THE TERRITORY OF
 ARIZONA.

] In the Matter of the Estate and Guardianship of Marioum R. Vel born. an Insane Person.
 Upon reading and filing the petition of H. NJ Welborn, the guardian of the estate of AIarioum R. Welborn, an insane person, praying that he as such guardian be authorized, empow- cred and directed to mortgage the real estate belonging to said estate. and which is situated in the South east quarter Section twenty-five. Township two North of Range one East of the Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian, Maricopa County, Ari- zona
 It is ordered that all persons inter ested in the estate of said insane per- son appear before the above entitled Court on Monday the 18th day of January 1912, at the hour of 10 o'clock A M. at the courtroom of said Court, at the Court House. in the City of Phoenix. County of Mar icopa, Territory of Arizona, to show cause. if any they have. why the said real estate should not be mort gagged for the purpose of securing the sum of S14.OO0, as is more fully set forth in said petition, to which refer ence is hereby made for further par ticulars.
 And it is further ordered that this Crder to show cause be served on all persons interested in the estate of said insane person by causing a copy thereof to be published for four sue cessive weeks in the Arizona Repub- lican. newspaper printed and pub lished in the said County of Mar icopa, before said 18th day of Jan 1911.
 Dated this 18th day of December 1912
 J. c PHILLIPS, Judge of the Probate Court of the
 County of Maricopa, Territory of
 Arizona.
Arizona republican., 1911-12-26
CHURCH ATTENDANCE

December attendance at public re- ligiOus worship in principal New York Protestant churches, practically all Protestant bodies, has broken the record of recent years. Figures up to and including December r. show in some instances records exceeding all preceding years. Along with the attendance there has been increased money gifts. both for local support and for foreign missions. There have been no sensational amounts announc- ed: simply a generally higher average. Fifth Avenue churches have felt the rising tide in largest measure. but nearly all others. including Brooklyn. and the sO-called family pew churches in both boroughs have broken re- cords.
 Six official boards of as many churches are known to have taken ac- ton regarding arrival of pew holdcI1 urging them to be in the'r seats 1.' specified dimes in order that strangers may be accommodated. ln two in- stances rather direc: 'ancr tSe has been officially employed. stating to
 
 pews or reservation of them does not constitute rights unless present to make use of them. and that So great is the press of people that pew hold CTS must conform The Fifth Ave nue, Brick and Central Presbyterian, the Broadway Tabernacle Congrega- tional. St Thomas. St. Bartholomew Trinity, Grace. Incarnation and the Episcopal Cathedral of St John the Divine, Marble and St Nicholas Col legiate Reformed. are among those whose officials have been compelled to take action, or to consider doing so.
 While it is the case that some churches have new preachers who are much in the public press, others have not. and those that have old preach CTS are among the most crowded One church recently received us quota of benevolent gifts before the Sunday for taking that gift arrived and so announced on the Sunday m question that it did not need the money. Within the past ten years many New York Protestant churches have seen their financial incomes doubled in amount. until they are now the largest in the world. The incomes of at least seven single con- gregations this year will exceed the ! s4OO.OOO figure.
Arizona republican., 1911-12-26
LOST HIS HORSE

This narrative is vouched for by the Ottumwa correspondent for the Burlington Republican: James Mark had the misfortune to lose a fine horse last week. We had a horse that was not doing well, so one day last week we were at the store and told Jim Mark about it and he said, Here, take this package of condition powders back with you and that will fix him all right, so We gave Il to the horse and then we fixed him q bed of straw. When we went to see the horse next morning he was acting awful queer, so we went up tO the store and told Jim about it and when We went to leave Jim said, hold on, will go with you and maybe l can tell what is the matter with your horse When we got to the barn door and opened it we saw the horse sitting down on his bed of straw. Jim looked at him and then said, Say, where is that package l gave you? We got it for him and he looked at it and exclaimed, Great heavens man, have made a mistake and given you poultry food. Your horse has gone to setting"
Arizona republican., 1911-12-26
INrhE PROBATE COURT.

Of the County of Maricopa, Terri tory of Arizona. In the matter of the estate of Fanny Rodenbeck. deceased.
 Notice of Hearing Petition for Let ters of Administration.
 Notice is hereby given that Henry Rodenbeck has filed in this court his petition praying that Letters of Ad- ministration on the estate of said de- cedent be granted himself, and that the same will be heard at the october term of said court, to-wit: nn Tuesday. the 2sth day of November. A. D. 1911, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of said day, at the courtroom of said court, in Phoenix, County of Maricopa, Territory of Arizona, and all persons interested in said estate are notified then and there to appear and show cause, if any they have. why the prayer of said pe- titioner should not be granted.
 Dated Nov. 18th, 1911.
 CARL CLARK. Clerk.
Arizona republican., 1911-12-26
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF THE COUNTY OF MARlCOPA, TER
 RITORY OF ARIZONA.

In the Matter of the Estate of Sam
 Bone. Deceased. Notice of Publica- ton of Settlement Of Account, and of Hearing Petition for Distribution
 Notice is hereby given that Flora Tone. the administratriX of the estate Cf sam Bone. deceased. has rendered ard presented for settlement, and filed in said Court. her final account Of her administration of said estate to- gcther with her petition for distribu- tion or said estate: and that Saturday. the 30th day of December, 1911, at 10 o'clock. A M.. at the Courtroom or said Court. al the Courthouse in the City of Phoenix. in said Maricopa County, has been duly appointde by the said Court. for the settlement of said account and the hearing of said Ietition for distribution, at which time and place any person interested in said estate may appear and file his eN- captions in writing to the said ac- count and to said petition and con- test the same
 Dated December 18th, 1911.
 CARL CLARK, if ClerE
Arizona republican., 1911-12-26
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF THE COUNTY OF MARICOPA, TER
 RITORY OF ARIZONA

In the Matter of the Estate of Mary
 A. Alexander. Deceased. Notice of
 Hearing Petition.
 Notice is hereby given that Joseph L. B. Alexander, eXecutor of the last Will and Testament of Mary A. Alex ander, deceased, has filed in this Court his petition praying that final distribution of the estate of said de- ceased be made and that the same will be heard on Thursday the 2Sth day of December A. D. 1911. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of said day. at the courtroom of said Court. in the City of Phoenix, County of Maricopa, Territory of Arizona, and all persons interested in said estate are notified then and there to appear and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said petitioner should not be granted.
 Dated December 18th, 1901.
 CARL CLARK, Clerk
Arizona republican., 1911-12-26
INTHE PROBATE COURT.

Of the County Of MaricOpa, Terri tory of Arizona
 In the Matter of the Estate of Vic tor Thylen, deceased. Notice of hear ing Petition for Letters of Aiminis- tratiOn.
 Notice is hereby given that Peter Kraber has filed in this Court his pe- tition praying that Letters of Adminis- tration on the estate of said decedent be granted himself. and that the same will be heard at the January term of said Court, tO-wit: on Tuesday the 2nd day of January, A D. 1912 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of said day, at the courtroom of said Court, in Phoe- nix County of MaricOpa, Territory of Arizona, and all persons interested in said estate are notified then and there to appear and show cause, if any they have. why the prayer of said petitioner should not be granted.
 Dated December 20th 1911.
 CARL CLARK,
 Clerk