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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-05
Telegraph Wires Restored.
q. s. to Send One Regiment.

Although commanders at FL Paso and
other army posts on the Mexican border
have received orders to hold themselves
in readiness for a possible mobilization.
unless the situation becomes very serious
and non-combatant Americans in Mexico
are endangered probably only one regi-
ment of infantry, with troop Of cavalry
and battalion of field artillery, will be
sent to join the troops already in, the
Department of Texas.
battalion of the 18th Infantry at
Whipple Barracks. Arizona, would be
one of the first to go should develop
ments make 1t evident that a stronger
military force is needed there. Other
commands which probably would be
called are the Sth Infantry at the Pre-
sidio of Monterey. Cal, and possibly
the Sd Battalion of the 9Th Infantry at
Fort Logan II. Roots. Arkansas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-05
Quiet at Juarez.

While dispatches to the State Depart
ment seem to point to betterment, of
the affairs at Juarez and other points
in north Mexico. messages from the
American representatives in southern
Mexico indicate that the situation there
is worse. Zapatistas are reported to be
in control. Of most of the territory be-
tween Cuernavaca, in Morelos, and
ChIipanzingo. in Guerrero.
1t is not believed that the twenty-five
americans at Cuernavaca are in danger.
Reports to the department say the fed
eral garrison there is large and well
equipped.
John Hays Hammond. the mining en-
gineer, who has been travelling In the
insurrecto zone Of Mexico. %telegraphed
last night to Mrs. Hammond from Her
mosillo, Mex. that he expected to arrive
in Tucson, AriZ., today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-05
Would Close Pool Clubs.

It also is urged that the police be given
authority to close club poolrooms and to
establish traffic signs in various sections
OF the city
Referring to the unusual record Of muir
ders. the report states that three Of the
persons responsible ended their lives by
suicide, while arrests were made by the
police in the other seventeen cases. Com
parsons Of the record with that Of other
cities show that during the same period
there were fourteen murders in Detroit,
thirteen in Richmond and forty-two MUIR
der and manslaughter cases In Baltimore.
OF criminal cases in general, there were
the District during the last fiscal year.
the report states, $50 violations being
charged against white offenders and J65
against colored. OF the total number OF
cases. $50 were bound over or held upon
preliminary hearing. as compared with
S36 for the same period in 1910
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-05
APPROVE NEW STREETS
IN NORTHWEST SECTION
Commissioners Indorse Bills
Extending 18th Street and
Alaska Avenue.

The approval of the District Commits
sioners has been given to the bill re-
Gently introduced in the Senate for the
extension of 18th street and Alaska ave-
nue. northwest near the District line.
The Commissioners think the proposed
extensions are important in meeting the
growing needs of the District.
III Alaska avenue is opened as pro-
vided in this bill it will furnish con-
nection between Georgia avenue at the
District line and 10th street, say the
Commissioners. in a report to the Senate
District committee. 'It would relieve the
traffic conditions on Georgia avenue and
provide desirable route for light vehicu-
lar traffic and automobiles from the Dis
trtct Of Columbia into Maryland
Subdivision Improvements.
There has already been recently sub
divided a parcel Of land known as the
Shepherd tract, comprising 1O2 acres, in
which streets and alleys have been dedi-
Gated. amounting in area to over "a acres.
upon which private interests have ex-
pended about $4,000. The portions of
Alaska avenue and 14th street within
this subdivision have been improved at
an expense of about 5000. Other work,
Sucn as Walks, cutters, trees ana mac
adam roadways, is in contemplation,
which will involve an expenditure by the
owners Of this subdivision of about $780,
COO If the bill is passed the connections
between this subdivision and other i'm
proved public thoroughfares will be ac-
complished.''
Wide Streets Not Needed.
The Commissioners, however, do not
think the streets to be extended need be
as wide as proposed in the bill and rec
ommend amendments to lessen the width.
The bill proposes that 14th street be eX-
tended at width Of 40 feet and Alaska
avenue at width of 12O feet. The Com
missioners would cut these widths down
to 80 and 30 feet respectively, with a
provision that building restriction lines
shall be established on each side with
a width of fifteen feet, SO that the high
ways between building lines will be 40
feet on 18th street and 13O feet on Alaska
avenue. In justification of this action.
the Commissioners say that In the sur
rounding subdivision the highways have
been provided at the narrower widths
and there is no special reason for max
ing the two extensions proposed in the
bill Of different widths.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-05
Sylvester Reports Twenty
Murder Cases During Year.
ONLY SEVEN YEAR BEFORE
Suicide Followed in Three Cases,
Arrests in Others.
URGES CHANGES IN LAWS
Reforms in Traffic Regulations
and Control Over Pool Clubs
Among His Proposals.

Twenty murder cases are included in
the Districts criminal calendar for the
fiscal year 1911, according to the annual
report Of Maj. Richard Sylvester. super
fntendent of police. transmitted to the
Commissioners today. The record is in
marked contrast with that of the year
previous, when but seven murders were
investigated by the police.
The operations of the police force for
the twelve months preceding last July are
gone into in detail. the report containing
fifty-eight typewriter pages. A larger
police patrol force is the principal recon-
mendation made by Maj. Sylvester.
Other recommendations are for laws
requiring guides and drivers of public
vehicles to be licensed. the penal.zing OF
persons who may be apprehended on the
charge OF carrying burglars tools and
making the close Of the season for the
sale of quail in the District not later than
February 1.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-05
Alleges Mistake in Policy.

Mr.. Fisher differed with Representa-
tive Raker in arguing that the govern
ment should be permitted to use addition
al water on irrigation projects to take in
new land and also profit from additional
power. He said that due to the mis-
taken policy in the early days of irriga-
ton under former Secretary of the In
terror Hitchcock of permitting settle
ment before the irrigation of the land
had begun, the government finds that it
has fallen short of the costs of construc-
ton.
He commended that it should be permit
ted to make up this deficit, although he
admitted that the settlers should get the
final profit Of the project.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-04
CALLS COMMITTEE
TO REVISE PLAN
MANY SPEAKERS FOR WILSON
VOLUNTEER TO STATE CHAIR
MAN ELLYsoN.

The state Democratic executive com
mittee will meet ut Murphy's hotel
September l2th, pursuant To call is
sued yesterday by Chairman Ellyson
TO consider the recommendation OF the
last State convention to make the
party primary plan conform TO the new
Byrd primary law, adopted BY the last
Legislature.
At the same time the political sltua-
ton Viii be discussed Speakers Ter
the coming campaign will be named
and their itinerary arranged There
ts no doubt. of course as to how the
State will vote in the presidential cleo
tfo;e. htt II II desired that as tarEr n
vote as possible shall be peIied and the
committee viii work to this end A
"aufHbeF eff speakers have volunteered
to speak for the national ticket among.
whom are: Congressman e. f. Hol-
land. Congressman Fl. u. Flood. Com
gresham T.. w. Saunders. Governor
William Hodges Mann. Attorney tssn
ersl Samuel W, Williams congressman
William 4. Jones. former Governor 4
=. Montague. Captain John Lamb, Judge
~ A4ser A. Watson. 4 ZEN X ressyssRE. Rs,b.sF t
IhrnhuH. Congressman Carter GLASS
CONGRESSMAN James Hay. Congressman
Cariin General Rufus 4. AYERS
a " weaver, Judge 1slden Bell. Sena@
Tor y ~ swanson. Senator Thar,as
Martin. Senator ]. r. West j. Norment
Fowell Z. Lee Trinkle. r. Tate Irvine.
soionef George G. Cabe1l, John
BYRD. Harry St George Tucker Edwin
=, Cek. Senator G. waiter Mapp. Waitsr
-Ianctu -41aeTx-A f--s;rY,i .r-s$t4,
montague. r, L. Beale, j. Goraon
nr,o,nannon " T. Clement. Alexander
b'sASA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-04
DESTINY OF RICHMOND NOW INHANDS
or. ALDERMEN AND COMMON COUNCIL


Half an hour was consumed by the
last night. The body got together at
go O'clock. Eleven members We're
present t444+--ft-ts ee44
Clerk August, proceeding under the
rules, called the body together. asked
for nominations for president and
started things going,
MIR. Gunst nominated Mr. Adams
for the presidency. A vote was taken,
and Mr.. Adams was the unanimous
choice.
Mr. August named Messrs. Gunst.
Fuller and Grundy, committee to es-
cort Mr.. Adams to the chair. They
stated that it was with much pleas
ure they performed that duty. In TAX
ing the chair the new president said:
Il thank you, gentlemen. for the
honor. and In accepting realize the
Importance OF the position. | cannot
expect 10 follow In the footsteps OF
my predecessors, but | shall endeavoI
to do the best / can to serve YOU i'm
partially and fairly. In looking over
the chamber see that We are all ex
perienced men In this body. with the
exception of Mr. Fuller, and he is ex-
perienced in legislative matters.
So that with SUCH a body of men
II Will be my own fault il we appear
dereiict. We have in both branche.
OF council experienced men, and with
CO. operation, not only with Council
but with the administrative board, We
are bound TO become something of 4
! factor In the progress of our city
Again thank YOU
Mr.. Powers 10 Optimistic.
Then MIR. Mitchell named MIR Pow.
ers fer the position Of vice president
He WIS Chosen uHaUfIuUusfy, anu rv-
sponded in a neat little speech.
u sincerely thank you,'' said Mr.
Powers. And / will do all in ms
power To further the interests. Of oul
city, and II at any time / may pre-
side over the destiny of this body.
| shaii do SO with ali fairness. / real
ize the great responsibility OF ever
the vice presidency of the body. and
| hope that through our aduinistra.
ton the city may prosper. Co-onera
tiea will rriearl success. Tase. sswes
branch and the administrative boart
can help us to advance the interest.
| Of the community through co-opera
/ ton. thank you
Upon motion OF Mr.. Gunst. the city
clerk. Mr.. August, was elected cleri
/ OF the body, and Sergeant-at- Arm.
Ruskell was chosen 10 "A similar posi-
I ton with the aldermen.
After this the rules were suspended
/ and the resolutions adopted. by tn,
common council concerning the rule
aud the arrangement OF committees
/ were concurred in. and the body ad
| iourned.
Those present were: Messrs. Grun
dy. Gilman. Biiley. Melton, Fuller
Mitchell. Powers. Donahoe, Perdue
| Ganst and Adams.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-04
MAYOR RICHARDSON
FORMALLY RESIGNS
HIS SUCCESSOR WILL BE CHOSEN
AT JOINT SESSION OF CoUS-
Gil TONIGHT.

Mayor Richardson yesterday handed
In his resignation TO city Clerk August.
AT the meeting OF the city cunctl to-
night ut O'Clock called by Preside mt
Adams of the board of aldermen, the
resignation will be acted upon. and a
successor chosen. The successor VIII
IA all proba bility be Captain George
Ainslie. In his letter the major said
''DTice of the Mayor, City Hall.
.Richmond. Va Sept 8, 1912.
ITO the Honorable Council of the city
of Richmond
"Gentiemen.-i respectfully tender
this. my resignation of the office Of
mayor OF the city OF Richmond
with grateful appreciation OF the
Intelligent. faithful and patriotic la
bors Of the members OF the city
council, which Rave contributed 80
much to make the past four years the
most prosperous in the history OF
Richmond, and with sincere thanks
for the personal consideration ant:
regard always shown me hy every
member of your honorable bodies !
am, with much respect
Your ehedient servant.
ID G. RICHARDSON
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-04
DON LEAvY BURIAL
THIS MORNING
BOARD or ALDERMEN ATTEND
IN HODY FROM SACRED
HEART CHURCH.

At 10 o'clock this morning friends
and relatives of the late John +. Don
Leavy will gather at Sacret Heart
cathedral TO take part in the funeral
se,.ices. which will be conducted by
Fathers OReiliy and Hare, with Bishop
aeonneH present.
AZ o'clock the board of aldermen
will gather at the city hall and viii
proceed. after adopting suitable resolu-
they will Join in the services.
The burial will be In Mount Calvary.
The active pallbearers will be: pr.
w. r. Oppenhimer, William Petit.
samuel r. Kelley, Richard Hughes.
william Jenkins. l.. r. sullivan, James
r. Creamer. b. T. August.
Honorary Maurice Powers, William
Ahern. Robert Whittet. IL NJ smith.
Jr,, and members OF the board OF alder
men.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-04
IMPORT BUSINESS
GROWING STEADILY

Richmond's increasing Importance
as port of import Is strongly re-
fiected in the steady growth OF the
customs collections report by Coilec-
tor Of Customs II. n. Arnold
The amount of duties collected
during the month of August just
passed reached the high water mark
OF s75.t4s.4s. an appreciable increase
over July and an increase of over
"a per cent over August of last year.
The figures for August, 1911. were
s5s, ASST. showing that about one
third more business was done through
the port Of entry last month than was
transacted the previous August.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-04
Supreme I o,irf Sjts

STANTON, VA. September
The Virginia Supreme Court of Ap-
peais convened this morning with all
the Judges present. Here Is n s,1mmar,
OF the days work:
Case of Flint VS. Commonwealth
Argued by Hugh A. White for. an
peliant. and by Acknowledgement viii
fia MS Tor the appellee, and submitted
Case OF Patterson VS.. Common.
wealth. Argued by a. r. Glasgow. q
d. Leecher and H. A. White. for ap-
pellant. and by the attorney general
for appellee. and submitted.
Case of City of I.ynchburg VS..
Mitchell. Argued by n. e. Manson
Jr. for appellant. and Aubrey f.
STROBE and volney E. Howard, 70,
appeilee. Argued In part and con
tinued.
Case of Scott VS.. r. O, James, sec
retary of the Commonwealth, IN r..
gard to treasurers succeeding them
s'sives. Postponed until Friday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-04
ALDERMEN MEET IN
HONOR Of DON LEAvY

At the meeting Of the board Of al
dcrmen last night. President Adams
referred regretfulIy TO the death Of
Alderman Don Leavy. and called the
board to meet in the council chamber
this morning at o'clock to attend
the funeral Of Mr.. Don Leavy
He also directed the sergeant at
arms to invite all former and present
members of the city council TO join
with the board in expressing it's sor-
row at the loss Of their colleague and
friend.
Tie funeral VIII be at 10 o'clock,
from Sacred Heart cathedral, and the
burial will be in Mount Calvary.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-04

the statement that the drought has
entai1eo total damage in this county
alone on the tobacco corn and oats
crop OF more than million doflars.
The damage 10 tobacco will be 80 per
cent. corn more than so. and oats about
40 per cent. The rain will greatly
stimulate backward tobacco and may
save come corn. II brought relief from
three days of abnormal heat and
humidity.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-04
real. ESTATE EXCHANGE
ADDS NEW MEMBERS

AT meeting of the board of man
ayers OF the Richmond Real Estate
Exchange yesterday a number Of new
members were admitted. ~ The ex-
change now numbers among it's mem
hers a large majority OF the real es-
tate men of Richmond. and it is un-
derstood that a number of those on
the outside are preparing to get in.
- Considerable routine business WAS
transacted yesterday but nothing OF
public interest beyond the decision
of the board to allow Secretary r. NJ.
BoySin an assistant.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-04

In reply to Mr.. Jones. who is on the
rules committee, Captain Mills. who is
also on that committee, said he dis
agreed with him. and that he had
been inconsistent In his argument, by
virtue Of the statement that while he
did not want the committee to be
equally represented in each ward, he
did want the Souths-de particularly
represented.
City 10 Observe Obligations.
we are trying to avoid the condf-
ton complained of by Mr.. Jones" said
Mr. Mills The city is under obifga-
tons which no man on the commit
tee or in council will think for mo-
ment of disregarding. The city Will
look out for the interests of the
Southside We might as we'll say
that whenever We annex any section
NE must give that section special
representation on the committees.
Mr. Urniauf agreed with Mr.. Mills.
and the resolution was defeated,
An ordinance extending the COM
mittee on rules to next year, was pre-
scented by Mr.. Pollock. This ordinance
simply keeps the committee intact. so
that when the rules must be changed
after the administrative board comes
into existence the same members may
handle the question. This commit
tee embraces Messrs. Pollock, Mills.
Jones, Peters, Melton. Adams, Pow
ers and Grimes This resolution was
adopted
Then, on motion OF Mr.. Mills, the
special committee on advertising the
city was continued, under. the original
resolution which created it.
Mr.. Iumsden asked for suspen-
sion or the rules so that he could Of
fer a resolution permitting Walter
Taylor & Son, 1913 North Eighteenth
street, to erect stable at that place,
which he wished referred TO the COM
mtttaa an ordinances This was done.
Those present. embracing every
member but Messrs. Rogers and But
Ter, who are in New London. Conn,
attending the Deeper Waterways
congress. we're: Messrs- Atkinson,
Fuller Haddcn. Huber. Jones. Lums-
den, Mills. Moore. Pollard. Pollock,
Powell. Radcliffe. Seaton, Sullivan.
Tmlapf vondeieflr. Welsh and Pc
ters
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-04
LUMBER COMPANY
IN BANKRUPTCY

Especial to The Richmond yirginian.}
DANyII4LE, VA, Sept 3.-The
Phoenix Lumber company. whose plant
was recently almost totally destroyed
by fire, has fited a deed OF assignment
The company. owing to location and
environment. could secure only about
81. GOO insurance Last spring the same
concern suffered heavily by food and
the two disasters wiped it out. Liabili-
ties are placed at $40 0fa. Assets are
not stated. but viii probably total ste.~
600.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-04
Notice

Wanted partner; one who N III
accomplished salesman, who CAN
vest 1000 In one OF the best 11
nesses III the city. full servicss
guarantee not less than 1900 per
income. VIII stand closAst inxee1
tion.S Reason for taking in pAxtM4
the bosiness has Outgrown .raas
10 handle all Of Il. II you haxeq
money and ability. please - M
up my time. address o-1ez. es.s
ginian- ---.l ! - i.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-04
NIaiI Clerks Mnef.

NORFOLK. VA. September s--The
United States Railway Mail Service
Mutual BENEFIT association convened
here TODAY in thirty-eighth annual
convention 1t will be In session
through September 9th.
Delegates representing the 5000
aotlsss members OF siie orga ainatien. are
In attendance from practically every
State in the Cnion
National President John r. Brad
ley. Of Atlanta. Ga. said the asso-
citation was the greatest beneficial
organization ~ It's kind to reduce,
rather than increase. the dues OF
osssar members
Only the 1900 white railway mail
clerks Of the country are eligible 10
tA'sS organization. w,oxe surplus m
hand Al this fitnc Was shown 10 be
$1,000 WITH h-nefftS usisf sir1r isrg -tsr-
last yser az s.o0e and expenses
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-04
-
Drop III Price Of Meats.

Drop In Price 0f Meats.
OMAHA, NEB.. sfAsst .s.-~'rhere will
soon be drop In thu price of fresh
meats according 70 Edward A. Gud-
ahy. head Of the big cndahy Pack
ing company.
Cheaper meats must come and
come. soon said Mr.. Cudahy Espe-
ciaiiy II fhis trus or beef The sea :
viii force prices downs Fork will
ma intain its present hixh PR en-s All II
January. when there selll ~ ) drop
~ nacFs than ~ spex xelsls III 4
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-04
.PAYL0R IS PLACED
UNDER INDICTMENT
AMOUNT OF ALLEGED EMHExxhE-
MENT NY DANvILLE TREAS
URER NOT NAMED.

DANyILIeE, VA. Sept s.--Thc Cor
poration court grand jury today In
dfcted former Treasurer w. s. Paylor
fer cmbexzlement or funds.
The Indictment failed to specify any
amount alleged to have been embezxied
and the jury was requested to make a
more specific finding
Paylor. 1t will be remembered. re-
Gently disappeared. and according to
reports, investigation by bonding
company disclosed shortage in his
accounts with the State. The amount
of the shortage Is said TO be about
50. 400 The wife Of another man dis
appeared al the same time Payior de-
caniped and neither has been heard
from since.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-04

Frederick w Smith, OF the swans
boro Furniture company, afttr spend
ing the greater part Of the summer
among the breezes NJ upper, Halt
street, left yesterday for New FORK.
where he will remain Il fax days on,
business and pleasure.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-04

/. The. country between the fau l,''' ~
ana the river. on the seut'ssue.
being secured by the police IN nse
effort TO capture Arthur - 'sss. aas
rasra who escaped from the cla,ci'es
- nan,,tv CITY Sergeant Thomas
Neale. Yesterday morning as he MSS
taxing him on the street car To me
Southside police station TO ae 'risa
for several rohberies for which ne naa
: ee., arrested, He Is considered z
..f,erce. character, and the poiisn
want him. and they want MIN eas,
The evening world., 1912-05-31


she soon found she had merely changed her Battle-Ground Court clerEy
the avorte Then began her fight
Frederick
Jeanne And the
cidety friendly
ed
directly France losing
Having all the
the
a
he the parks
1t fight for
And
- -
My life she wrote to friend
In l when
palld and me deah with laugh.
The evening world., 1912-05-31
) lIasdp

wv A.~.r" asked Gus. al" "A Dem:
ocratic President or = Re-
publican President7"
i thought you was going 10 AK II
we'd have light beer or dark" replied
Mr. slav1nslsy.
What ! cars what you buy?' re-
Joined Gus. Il got both kinds
Having placed the matter on purely
commercial basis. with a little political
discussion on the side. Gus wiped on
the bar and waited for arguments oil
orders.
ut ali depends on who gets the mos
Votes to show who Is the peoples
choice" said Muller. the grocer.
1T appears to me that the prefer.
entail primaries made for more corrup,
tion than ever before" said Mr.. Jarr
I'm disgusted,''
You amt half disguised as I am
said Gus. II don't hear anything bu
how much money was spent. nut wha,
! want to know Is; Where was Il spent,
, None OF 1t come into my place and sait
TO me Good day. Gus. how you was,