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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-08

Memphis. April 7.-Go,dcn Lake lea
wee on the Arkansas side of the NJs.
sissippi River. held strong nj 6 o.cInc,-
tonight against The tremendous nre.
sure of the Hood tide that Threatened
10 sweep through thousands OF acres
of fertile farm lands. AS the em
bHnkment continued to hold its own
against the rivers menncing strength.
leaders In the night against the tor
rents sweep breathed with relief. Hut
In the vast stretches OF threatened
territory down the river, the battle toH
hold the levee was renewed with two
fold visor. II the levces held above
Memphis multiplying strain was ccr-
tain on the embankments below A
break at Golden Lake would mean thu
foundation OF section as large as
that Hooded Saturday by the collapse
or the wall OF the st. Clair loop, 100
square miles, with the probability that
the water from the Two creyasses
would join. So far as reports showed
early tonight. there has been no loss
of life in Arkansas
Needless OF wnrninRs.
At Columbus and Hickman, Ky: at!
Iiptonvilie and llidgeley. Tenn; at
olosa and Luxora, Ark; at Memphis
and number OF other points on; or
near the river. refugees continue to
arrive Tonight In the food district
10000 or more persons, needless OF the
warnings of tho levecs' breach. are ma
rooned on housctops; In trees and on
rude RATS in parts OF Lake county,
Tenn. 6eh
a special train furnished by the Chi.
caEo, Memphis and Gulf Railroad. sot
out Saturday from Ilickman. carrying
twenty picked men and dozen boats.
The party expected to DO of service as
rescuers. The train, according to de-
finite report from Hickman to-day,
could proceed no farther than i've
miles south of tho town. Upon the .e-
turn trip to Hickman II was decided
to go out again Sunday morning. for
this purpose the boats many OF them
valuable craft of the motor type, were
moored to raft in the river at Hick-
man. Early to-day IT, was found that
this raft had boon swept away last
night. taking with IL most Of the bosssA
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-08
MAN KILLED BY HIS FRIEND
Slayer Refuses TO Make Any Statement
Regarding Matter.

Washington. Pa. April 7.-Recogniz-
ing the voice of his friend. John Jones,
calling him from the street early yes
terday morning. Louis White, aged
twenty-four. stepped to tn, door OF HE
house to sec what was wanted.
moment later he lay across his
own doorstep. dying from a bullet
wound through the body. AS officers
arrested Jones. White brcathcd his last
Jonas was locked UP pending an in
quest. but thus far mas firmly refused
to make any statement regarding the
matter.
he two men had long bsen friends.
and no motive forik killing ~ known.
1t is-,atd jones .,ldt. zen drinking be-
RI lie called az the White home. but
he was not visibiy Intoxicated when
arrested.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-08
.TAWNY TORRENT
SWEEPING ON
RES|STLESSLY.
Flood Tide Of Giant
Stream Has Gov
ere d v asst
Country.
BIG TOLL TAKEN
IN LIVES LOST AND
PROPERTY RUINED.

Thirty Persons Have Been
Drowned, 1000 Square Miles
OF Land Are Under Water, and
Damage to Extent of $4,000
900 Has Been Done-Mors
Levees Threaten to Yield Be-
fore Mighty onrush, Adding
to Total of Destruction-Hun-
dreds Are Marooned, and Fugil
tives Are Numbered by Thou-
sands--News Writers Perila
in Getting Stories" to Out
side World.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-08
RUNS AWAY 77TH TIME
Boy. Now Twelve, Started to Wander
When -Four Years Old.

BOY. Now Twelve, Started to Wander
When -Four Years Old.
Chicago. April IAN alarm given
by his mother has started the police
on n search for Raymond williams.
who has run away from homo for the
seventy seventh time. He is twelve
years old. Raymond disappeared the
first time when he was only four
years old In the following seven
years he departed sevcnty-ivc times.
This is the first time he had straycd
away for more than year, and his
mother thought she had cured him
OF his "wandcrlust."
Hes np To his old tricks" she told
tho police. NStill can see change
in him. Before he left this time he
failed to cat u big meal. That's the
first time he ever overlooked such a
thing"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-08
ROW ON IN BOSTON
Judge Riley Asked to U-siEn ma state
Chairman

Chairman.
boston, April THE opening OF the
Woodro" Wilson headquarters ycster-
dh! was marked by demand, voiced
o! kobert Treat Paine. chairman of
the temporary Woodrow Wilson com
mitte.. that Judge Thomas p. Riley
resign as chairman of the Democratic
state Committee II nc ~ 10 carry out
his purpose of making ar active cam
paiEn In behalf of Champ Clark. II is
obvious. Mr.. Paine says. that the pub
lie cannot separate Chairman Riley in
MS activity as head OF the State COM
mittcc, and the practical head Of the
Clark campaign.
To This demand judge Riley retort-
ed that the only difference between
himself and the Wilson's is ono OF the
point OF view The trouble here, he
said Is that tho state chairman is for
Clark and not for Wilson.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-08
SIXTEEN SONS WENT TO WAR
Congress Asked 10 Give 800 n Month
pcmsI0n to Mother.

Committee on Invalid Pensions has
been asked by REPRESENTATIVE Francis
or Ohio, to consider Immediately bill
granting pension IF 500 q month to
Mrs. Sarah Brandon, who furnished six
teen sons to fight for the Union during
the Civil War.
Mrs. Brandon. who lives ut Jacobs
burg, Ohio. is snid tn be III years old.
She has been married twice and has
had thlrty-three children.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-08
BELIEVED TO BE DROWNED
Wrap of Wealthy Ohio Woman Found
on River Hank.

Toledo. Ohio, April Men ar.
searching the river for the body OF
Miss Emma Getz. fortytwo. sister OF
John G. and William Getz, who Is sup
posed TO have drowned herself in the
Cuyahoga.
Miss Getz. suffering from insomnia,
left her brothers home on West Mhin
Street last night. and this morning her
coat, carefully folded. was found on
the river bank. Miss Getz was one of
Kents wealthiest women and promi-
nent in Ohio club and church work.
She returned Wednesday, from tho Guy
ahoga Falls Sanatoriunl.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-08
ROOSEVELT SITS
IN LINCOLN PEW
He Also Places Wreath
on War Presidents
Tomb.
SPEAKS NO WORD
AS TO CAMPAIGN
Pleased With Reception Which
Has Been Given Him in Illi-
nois-Final Efforts Being
Made for Primary. Which
on Tuesday Will Close
Great Political Battle.

Springfield. H.. April 7.-Colonci
Roosevelt sat In Abraham Lincoln
old pew tonight whcn he attended
services ut the Christian Church in
Springfield. The pew was brought TO
tf3, present church building from tho
old structure, which IL now being de-
Inoliahed. Later he was Governor De-
mems guest At luncheon and visited
Llncoln's tomb.
Colonel Roosevelt had no word in
reference TO his campaign In Illinois.
except that he was pleased by the
crowds and the reception which met
him wherever he spoka yesterday. He
VIII make probably a dozen speeches
tomorrow on the giving across the
State to tho Indiana border. spending q
large part of the tino IN the baiiiwicks
OF former Speaker Cannon and Con-
gresham Mckinley. President Tnfrs
campaign manager.
Governor Dencen. who has been III
for several days. arose from his sick
bed to-day TO act as host TO the form :
or President. AT the luncheon the
Colonel met John ". Bum, an aged
acquainted with Lincoln. He wa. an
interested listener to stories OF Lin
coin as related by Mr. Bum
At the luncheon were Lieutenant :
Governor ogleaby. james A. Rose.
Secretary OF State; William a. North
colt. manager OF the Taft campaign
in this dintrict. and members Of the
party which is touring Illinois with
the Colonel.
Several hundred persons were wait
ing at tho Oak Ridge Cemetery when
Colonel Roosevelt placed wreath on
1.incoln's tomb Thence lie went TO the
old frame house which waa Lincoln =
nome for many years.
Colonel Roosevelt will leave SPRING
fold at s o'clock in the morning to
Wind UP his Illinois tca n,paign. Al the
conclusion OF his Illinois campaign he
will make a trip through Pennsylvania
In which State he is to spend three
days lie lis scheduled to reach New
York at 1870 o'clock Thursday after
noon. and Will go at once to Oyster
Bay.
Several other trips arc being arrang-
cd. on Friday the Colonel will start
Tor New England. speaking Ia Spring
field, Mass. Boston and IN New Hamp-
shire. y few days later he proba bly,
VIII leave for Nebraska.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-08
ATTORNEY A SUICIDE
kills Himself After Anonymous Sour
rIiouA Attack,

Albany. ia. April 81. W. Woltors,
Jr., solicitor of the City Court OF Al
bany. and one of the most prominent
attorneys Ia South Georgia, shot and
killed himself in the once of local
manufacturing plant to-day. Ills ac-
ton Is attributed to Il scurr.lous at
tack made on him in an anonymous
circular used in the campaign he was
making to succeed himself Accom-
panied by two friends. he went TO u
downtown Office, and while his friends
were conversinG Wolter excused him
self. and moment later committed
s.icidc
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-08
DEFENDS ROOSEVELT
Judge Grnsscup indorses Recall q
judicial DecIyfons

ShicaGo. April 1.-Furmcr United
states Circuit Judge Peter S. Grosscup
mas penned to Mcdii Mccormick an
open letter practically defending
theodore Roosevelt's pslicy for the
recall Of judicial decisions.
When the former judge was OH the
ns'eh ana theodore Roosevelt was In
the presidential chair. their enmIty
was so open and avowed that no ons
questioned it.
ne junction of the court is to de-
cide' writes MIR. Grosscup ITO in
vade that function would be moro Or
ices revolutionary. But the function
20 make and unmake, alter and amend
INC Constitution under which they live
sun remains with the people. To i'm
revolutionary"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-08
STRIKES C0LORED BOY
senator Smith, of Arizona. Engages In
Ftstic Encounter.

FtstIc Encounter.
Washington, April 1.-Senator Mar
Gus 4. Smith. Of Arizona. was the prin-
oipal in fstic encounter with a col
ored elevator conductor in the New
Ebbitt House last night. 1t became
known to-day. Senator Smith. 1t is
said, wanted to ride downward on the
elevator. while the conductor insisted
on finishing HIS upward trip.
r. G.. Burke. manager OF the hotel,
declined TO discuss the matter. '.Sena-
tor Smith would not want the affair
to be made public he said.
Colonel G.. +. Schutt. tho proprietor.
admitted that there was an encounter
in the elevator last night Tho newly
elected Arizona Senator, X Is said. gave
the elevator conductor Q severe drub-
bling.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-08
Fntolly shoot. III. sister.

Savannah, April 7.--I'layfully aim
ing a small-calibre rife. which he
though, unloaded, and at the same
time shouting Look out." John Craig,
aged eight. to-day fatally shot his
sister Margaret. aged eleven.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-08

Chicago. April 7.-Preparations for
the final efforts In the political bat
tie in Illinois which will end Tuesday
with the selection OF the political
party standard bearers in the stats.
occupied the attention OF the leaders
of the several campaigns to-day.
For the first time In the history OF
the State the rank and file of the vot-
crs Viii have an opportunity to declare
their preference for presidential
candidate. Illinois Will also be the
frs great pivotal State In the prescn,
campaign to have a preferential presi-
dental vote. and this tact TO great
extent overshudows the contests over
State Offices.
On the Republican side the contest
between the followers of President
Taft and the supporters of Colonel
Roosevelt Is now Mt white heat and
each faction hopes for an expression
OF preference frorl the voters which
Will settle the manner In which the
hftY-cight Illinois delegates Will vote
nt the National Republican Convention
next June
The light has been carried into
1920 voting precincts in the State
and tons OF literature have been dis
tributed In the effort To interest every
voter
Three names will appear on the re
P"h'iNaH pd'iot TOT PRESIDENTIAL pref
crence-Taft. Roosevelt and La Fol-
lette. The Democratic ballot will have
Speaker Champ Clark ana Governor
Woodrow Wilson.
On the State ticket there are eight
Republican candidates for Governor
and four Democratic candidates.
Under the new superintendent Mi
nois is cntit.u. to two Congressmcn-
at-lnrgc, and there arc nine candi-
dates for this office on both the Demo-
cratic ana Republican tickets
There arc four Republican candi-
dates for United States Senator from
Illinois and one Democratic candidate
In twelve OF the twenty five congress
slonal districts Of the State only one
Democratic candidate = scckin. nomi
nation, and in five districts only one
Republican has been named.
ono feature OF the primary which
promises warm light is the scIcc-
ton OF the Democratic state Central
committeeman. the contest nc!ng cam
didatea opposed TO National Demo
cratic Committeeman Roger s;u,iiyuu
and those who favor him.
III Chicago the voters will hnvo
chance 10 vote on the question OF
woman suffrage. and an unusual fcu
tnre Of primary day will he the nres-
enca OF women at the polls urging Tho
voters to cast ballot in favor of
womcns suffrage.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-08
BLOOD TRANSMISSION IN VAIN
Mrs. Ruth Peck, Wife of Avintor, Dies
NVnailurfnR

In wnshlnEtna.
Washington. April 7.--Mrs. Ruth
Owens Peck. wifo of Paul Peck, tho
aviator who has been flying with the
army aviators In the South this win
tor. died hero yesterday after trans
fusion OF blood from her husband in
an attempt to save her life.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-08
STEAMSHIP ON FIRE

Wireless Call for Help Sent out by
Ontario.
Newport, II. L., April s.-Thc stcam-
ship Ontario. OF the Merchants and
Miners Line, is narc on the const be-
tween Block Island and ,Iontauk Point.
a wireless call for help was picked up
b! the Point judith wireless station Rt
= O'Clock this morning. The message
said: "Big IRE below"
The Ontario is passenger and
freight steamer in the coastwisc ser
vice. She sailed from Baltimore for
Boston Saturday. 1t ~ not known
mere how many passengers she carried.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-08
nclcEntcs Itnnlrdrcd

Now YORK. APril I.-Ncw York's
four delrgatcs-at- large to tho Demo
cratic National Convention will 20 TO
Baltimore unplcdgcd 10 any candidnt .
for the presidential nomination, nc-
c0rdng TO party leaders here, includ
ing those who enjoy the confidence OF
Charles L. Murphy. leader .of Tamma nv
Hall, Interest In the Democratic
State Convention which will assemble
here Thursday centres nj tho platform
md selection of tho four dele gates at.
large TO the national convention.
II is conceded that United States
CONTINUED ON Second PaRe.1
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-08
Promenade in Fifth Ave
nue. Spoiled by Dis
NAL Weather.
ONLY GLIMPSES
Ct STYLE CAUGHT
Enough Seen to Convince Those
Interested That Womcn's Hats
Again Arc Of Sane Dimen-
sions and Mcagrely Trim
med, While Mannish
Derby Is Popular.

New York. April T.-Eaeter here was
milf spoiled by rain. a morning sun
brought out the usual large crowds to
the churches. where more elaborate
musical programs and more eXtrava-
CANT floral displays than ever were
noted. hut by noon tho shadow OF a
storm sent fashion scurrying TO cover.
by . o'clock, when the parade is
usually at It's height, the long
thoroughfarc was deserted. except for
brave visitors TO town, Hho even ven
tured to ride on bus tops In the rain.
In tho late afternoon u poured.
What giimpses were caught OF fash
ion led to the general comment that
there was less of an extreme In hats
and gowns this year than last The
popular monstrosities developed in
peach basket and WASH tub headgcar
effects which were ridiculed last year
We're reduced to sane Dimensions. and
though color was abundant, trimmings
were generally confined to single
'stick-up" OF feathers. bow OF RIB
bon. or few flowers. The mannish
derby was affected by many women.
Most OF the suits were of plain colors
with srays prcdomina,ing and with
buttons used to an unusual extent In
trimmings.
Among men the cut Of clothes af-
fected the English close NJ more than
usual
The rainy afternoon was a boon to
hotels and restaurants. The cheer
which nature failed 20 provide was
sought by thousands amid the gay
floral displays in the dining rooms. to
furnish which no expense had been
aparcd.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-08
Record Parade ON boardwalk.

Atlantic City. n. j. April Nearly
100000 persons from Philadelphia, New
York. Pittsburgh. Washington. BAIL
more and other points crowded the
boardwalk here to- day. displayed their
new spring outfits and were photo
crarhcd 1t was the largest Easter
parade in the history OF this resort
The advance guard reached here THURS
day. when there were more than 10000
arrivals. Twice that number reached
here on Friday and 10000 arrived yes
terday. The railroads were SO busy
bringing additions to the crowd to-
DAY that the officials were unable to
keep q count.
The rain held off until about 4 o'clock
In the afternoon, when many OF the
paraders had already turned home
Only few of the viaitors braved the
SURF. but all the swimming pool were
crowded. Contrary TO expectations q
was not a dry Sunday.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-09-07

The President and the Secretary of
the Interior have ordered about one and
one-half million acres of Indian lands.
in the former Shoshone lin Wyom-
iug), Uintah lin Utah). and Grow lin
Montana). Indian Reservations, to be
sold at public auction by James W.
Written. Superintendent of Opening and
Sale of Indian Lands. at minimum prices
ranging from 90 cents to 81. so per acre.
The sales will begin at Lander. Wy
oming. on September 10; at Provo, Utah,
on October s. and at Billings, Montana.
on October 81, 1919. Not more than $40
acres will be sold TO any one purchaser
on bids made in person or through agents,
and no residence or cultivation will be
required. Patents will be issued as soon
as the purchase price is paid.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-09-07
Testing Nevada Fee Law

In friendly suit to test the constitu-
tionality of Nevada's fee law the Bank
of Nevada Savings and Trust Company
has filed a suit against w. A. Fogg,
County Clerk of Washoe County, to de-
termine whether or not the plaintiff, as
the executor of the estate of George s.
Nixon. shall pay to the Clerk 30 cents
for every $1,000 above the sum of $4,000
mentioned in the appraisement. The
law provides that in the estates of de-
ceased persons fee Of 90 cents per
thousand shall be paid in all estates
where the appraisement is above $4,000,
and il is this law that is to be tested. L.
"A. Gibbons, the attorney for the estate,
is appearing for the Bank of Nevada
Savings and Trust Company, which is
the executor of the estate. and District
Attorney Woodburn is appearing for
the defendant.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-09-07

There is apt to be a little truth and
a great deal that isn't true in both sides
Of a story.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-09-07
Chance For Nevada
Boys At West Point

The War Department has called upon
Senator Newlands to name a principal
and two alternates to the United States
Military Academy at West Point and
has asked Professor LEVERS, acting
president of the State University Mt
Reno. to give a competitive examination
to all young men desiring the places.
The competitive examination will be
held on November IS The highest
youth will receive the appointment as
principal and the next two will be
alternates
AT the same time q competitive ex-
animation will be held for the appoint
ment Of principal and three slternates
to the U. s. Navy Academy at Annap.
oils. The winner OF this will take his
entrance examinations in April, 1918
Candidates must be actual residents
OF the State and are eligible for admis-
sion TO the academy from the day they
are II years of age until they become %
years OF age. on which day thew are in-
eligible. They must not be less than
five feet four inches in height at the age
OF II, or less than five feet five inches
in height at the age of Is and upwards.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-09-07
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN
TRUTH IS PUBLISHED

L. ID. Sanford, in the Sacramento
Bee, says:
The budding journalist goes forth
with the conceited idea that the news.
paper business is all wrong and be pro-
poses to remedy the defect.
He sailed forth and in the co1rse Of
events the ideal paper was born. The
reporter had developed into q full
fiedged publisherwhose particular bright
and impelling characteristic was, &C.
cording to bis own salutatory. his ability
TO tell the truth and to put forth news
paper that would at all times and under
all circumstances print it in connection
with such publications.
This young genius went out Of the
straight and beaten paths to tell the
truth. He told it, and told 1t with vivid.
ness and emphasis. not confining his
veracity TO National affairs. but also
wss lavish in handing out truths about
people, affairs and happenings in his
home town.
1T is the only way to run a news
paper" he declared to comrade one
day. ut is bound to take, and the
more it takes the more popular / will be
and the more popular the Scribler
will be-" s.
There were in that town, as you will
find in every habitation where here is
the least semblance of life. some people
who, while they considered themselves
ideals and looked with cleaning salts.
faction on the truthful young man and
woman. strenuously objected to having
the bare truth about them revealed by
printers ink. They liked advertising.
but at the particular brand of advertis-
ing this young newspaper man gave out
free, they balked.
And these same people had berated
newspapers and newspaper people in
general because the papers "never got
anything right" "were always making
mistakes" and forever telling false
hoods But when this man in the
"Scribler" began to tell the truth. and
tell it without fear or favor, there was
trouble in Dingville, and before the bill
for his first months consignment of ink
came around the young journalist s
friends had taxed themselves for flowers,
and the undertaken had made new
entry on his ledger. Ii had took"
All the foregoing is merely to empha-
size the fact that notwithstanding the
cries and complaints of thousands Of
newspaper readers, that the papers are
constantly telling lies and "never getting
anything right" Notwithstanding that
scores of people, men and women. are
forever condemning the papers because
they do not tell the truth; these same
men aud women would be the first to
throw stones should the papers tell
everything they know, or print one-half
the truth about them.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-09-07
Pointed Paragraphs

Buried hopes require deep graves.
It's mp to many reformers to reform
their theories.
Many a mans best friends are those
who know him least.
Probably more meu would kiss their
wives if it was forbidden.
Even perfectly cold cash will burn a
hole iu the pocket of a spendthrif..
Anyway. the man who bnilds castles
in the air is his own landlord.
A cheerful spender never cultivates
his popularity if his money holds out.
There is something wrong with the
sermon that doesn't last over seven days.
Yes. Alonzo, there are lots Of the
sweetest kind Of girls fail to graduate.
Doing beats wishing, but it's harder.
Some people are always having ter
rible time.
True love never runs smooth, even on
q golden track.
Self denial looks good to the average
man-from q distance.
The iceman is happiest when the other
fellow takes the cake.
The most imposing family trees have
their roots deeply inferred.
A young widow makes love to q man
by making him make love TO her.
One way to get rid of your friends il
to acquire the 81 told you 30" habit.