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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-20
THE BYRD ACT IS
NOT COMPULSORY
PARTY AUTHORITIES. IF THEY SEE
FIT. MAY HOLD PRIMARIES
UNDER OLD PLAN.
NEW INTERPRE TATION
CITY CENTRAL COMMITTEE NOT
LIKELY TO CHANGE ITS PLANS
FOR PRIMARY UNDER
CIRCUMSTANCES
NEW INTERPRETATION

II the new Interpretation put upon
the matter by prominent Democrats
yesterday is correct the Byrd primary
law is a nullity in that--according to
this Interpretations Is in no sense
compulsory.
1t has been the general impression
that the statute was compulsory
that if either Democrats or Repub-
leans desired to hold a primary that
primary would have to be held under
the provisions of the new law. Ii
transpires now that the Byrd act
leaves II entirely to the discretion OF
the party authorities 10 say whether
they will hold elections under its
provisions. In other words. If the
party authorities see fit TO do SO they
may continue to hold primaries under
tho old plan or they may abandon the
primary altogether and return to the
Old convention plan.
Thus far only three committees
these of the First. Third and Fourth
distriets--have indicated to Secretary
OF the Commonwealth James Il pur-
pose TO hold primaries under the new
act by sending the required thirty
days notice to that official 1t Is the
pr Z st II ption that IN the other districts
OF the State, where primary or ccnven-
ton Is necessary. the districts viii
continue under the old party plan.
Section : the. Joker.
1t Is section Of theA3vrd act which
seems to nullify any suggestion Of a
compulsory feature in the new iaw
Tht. section reads
Each party shall have the power
Il, make it's own rules and regula
tiGns. call conventions to proclaim a
platform or ratify q nomination. OF
for any other purpose. and perform
al frrcti inherent In such organ
iZAtIons
Zach party shall have the power
to pr, vide. In any way 1t sees iii, iot
tn. nomination OF its candidates, ana
the nomination and election of lis
candidates for office in case of any
vacancy. and the nomination and eleG-
tier OF its State county and city com
mittees; provided, that. no convention
shall have the power to nominate any
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-20
ADVANCE GUARD II
OFF FOR ENtAMfNf%>i

Under special orders No. 100 sat
TALON Sergeant Major John 9. Week
est, who was on tho retired list OF the
Virginia volunteers, has been returned
to active duty by Acknowledgement w
w. Sale. and is appointed post quar-
tar,naster of Virginia volunteers. lie
will report to Major Allen Potts OF
the First brigade, for duty this morn
ing. and accompany him to Mt Gret-
ma, Pa. where the national encanp-
ment Is TO be held.
In the party, which is 70 leave al
s o'clock this morning, viii be, be
Sides, Major Potts and Sergeant Ma
Tor Weckert, Colonel IN Lane stern
and Captain Grave, of the quarter
mastefs department. The oficers
will make the preliminary arrange
ments for the eneampment of the Nir-
ginja troops, and be ready for them
when they arrive on the morning OF
July 2sth. A baggage car carrying
tentage and supplies was sent ahead
last night
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-20

horse, by jumping wild nearly ended
the whole career of Mr.. Catlin. The
heroine Of the feat and Mr.. Catlln
were introduced after the show. and
the rest Of the story became known
when their engagement was announc-
ed.
1t Is charged, roughly speaking. that
Mr. Catlin spent, or Their was spent
for him, In his camping, nearly four
teen thousand dollars which Is about
the sum total of his salary for his
whole term in congress
His case appears to have been sort
OF forlorn hope. He fought hard, but
1t has been In the air long time that
It was quite too much to spend near
ly $4,000 for seat in congress when
the law OF Missouri will stand for only
sd62 1t has never been explained
before the committe why the extra
two dollars was allowed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-20
M'COMBS RIGHT
MAN SAYS ELLySON
VIRGINIA MEMBER, BACK FROM
CHICAGO. GIVES HIS VIEWS
or sTTI ALTON.

william +. McCombs is beyond
question the man for the job, accord
ing to Lieutenant Governor Ellyson.
who returned yesterday from Chi
caso, where. in his capacity as mem
ber from Virginia, he attended the
meeting of tho national Democratic
committee.
| NJ Eiyson stated yesterday thai
the selection of Mr. McComos pleases
every member OF the committee.
Though McCombs is only thirty-seven
wears old, he is regarded az an able,
| astute politician, Il fact which ne
demonstrated beyond question when
he acted "a Wilson'S campaign man
aver before and during the conren-
| ton AT Baltimore. MI, MCCUnDs'
before taking charge Of Woodrow
Wilson's campaign, had taken no &C
I've part In politics. bur members or
the committee confidently believe
that he will measure up 10 all re-
dl ireuents and responsibilities I'M
posed upon him.
Chairman Eliyson stated yesterday
that In his Judgment the campaign
in Virginia should be opened with
visor on September list, and De con-
tinued unrolentingiy the two months
until ciS elton time. With the eX-
cepiinu Of the Ninth congressional
district there is no contest worthy
the name, and Chairman EIlyson be-
lieves two months IS long enough Tor
virginia lie believes further mat
Virginia Will cast the largest major
ity for Wilson that she has ever given
~ ANY, raHtstttate oh auy ticket III
thirty years,
The state Democratic committee
will he called together Some time next
month 10 make arrangements for the
campaign.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-20
rh.x Appeal 20 Gompsrs.

LONDON. July ia.--Distress has be-
come 80 great among the east enc
poor as result OF the prolonged
strike OF the dock workers that the
following cable was sent TO Mr.. Com
pers: Send help Immediately. Four
hundred thousand transport workers
and their families are starving. ana
employers refuse any conditions look
ing to an Increase In wages
The committee. which Is expecting
TO receive 1s.0ao marks from Berlin.
declares this appeal IL necessary be.
cause the strike funds are exhausted
and the result OF tho appeal to the
British public has been disappointing
Voluntary workers in the strike dis
trict say they have never known the
H.it,lic- 10 Aa aa4Asaapnnsiye- Ia an -ap=
peal for charity.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-20
Fear Effect of Postponement.

WASHINGTON, July ia NUM-
Der OF influential Republicans in the
senate are beginning to fear the effect
OF "a postponement Of the impeach-
msnt case against Judge Archibald. OF
the Court OF Commerce
If they heed the pressure Tor an
early adjournment 80 their colleagues
can get into the campaign, they Will
do so against their better Judgment
and for obvious reason
one OF these senators would no. per-
nit II 10 be known that he WAS
uneasv over the situation throughout
the country. said this afternoon that
unless their WIS prompt dispositioa
OF the charges against the accused
Judge, force and effect that was 'iot
TO be desired would be given to the
arguments of the progressives In faN"r
OF the recall of the judiciary.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-20
]. T. Blount, Hurt in Train
Wreck, Shows Marked I'M
provement After Telegram
Is Read to Him From North
Carolina Girl

Marked improvement was noted a.
the Retreat for the Sick yesterday
in the condition of j. 7 Blount soon
after he received a wire message from
Miss Adeline Stevenson, Of Raleigh,
N c., his sweetheart, bidding him
10 keep up courage and to remember
that she was thinking Of him con-
stantly.
Blount Is the young man who was
eeverely injured two days ago when
the Oklahoma booster car was
wrecked on the Richmond, Freder.
icksburg and Potomac tracks near
Ashland. Cheered by the message
from his beet girl, he smiled and
seemed TO take "a new lease on me
although the heavily bandaged cash
in his throat WAS still causing nm
intense pain, making 1t practically
impossible for him TO speak above
whisper. ,
II will be recalled that he was
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-20
Earle Essays the
Role Of Attorney

MTnDLETOwS, \. T., Ja!y ~
Ferdinand Pinney Earle % afnflls
=. me, essavea tho role OF attorney for
arrlnye Joshua Valentine
charged WITH attacking Miss Laura
Gown. a comedy young woman 81 TINS
plar. last SATURDAY evening, here to-
dav. but he lost his case. Valentine
was held Tor the grand jury
Earl questioned a number Of WIZ
nesses In an effort TO break down the
evidence against his man some
na!ghbors of the girls rescued her from
the clutches OF the man and they ap
pearing in court were able 10 give SUI :
aai.n:iy- ra4.a evidence against ri
entine 10 warrant his being held. des-
ptte the efforts OF Earle,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-20
Speeders Arrested.

Charles f. Whitlock. of 100 East
Franklin street. prominent tobac-
conist Of Richmond. was arrested yes
terdav by Motorcycle Policeman Sam
uels. on a charge of exceeding the
speed limit in his automobile He
vas batled for his appearance in Po~
lice court
NJ 5. Wiidbcn was arrested on a
like charge by Policeman A r. Wal
ton, Mr. WNdbon being charged with
exceeding the speed limit in Chester
field county. He was bailed for his
appearance in the Oak Grove ma gis-
terIaI court.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-20
CATLIN LOSES HIS
SEAT IN CONGRESS

WASHINGTON, July 1e.-Io WIN
one of tho loveliest girls IN Wash'hs-
ton, and then to lose his seat ll ~ IN.
sress. i. not exactly the tate but onis
two Developments I'm the career OF
Representative Theron f. catiin. the
nan1fHoms rUuEr sssman frefrs ~. Louis
millionaire In his own right and heir
OF many other millions.
Only q few days ago the engage,
ment of Miss Laura Merriam. noted
beauty and Mr.. Catlin, was announe-
ed They mat at a horse show where
me high hlooded jumper of Miss Mer-
RAM nearly accomplished the work
which was leas romanticaily done to-
day BY the house COMMITTEES on pri-
si,ASal ena slasit9qh Mis- Merriam
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-20
WEATHER BUREAU
DROPS RICHMOND
No APPROPRIATION AVAILABLE
AND REPORT or CONDITIONS
HERE ~ OMITTED.
WHY'S AND WHEREF ORE
uII,I HELD UP IN CONDENSATION
GRESHAM LAMB AND CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE. WILL TAKE
ACTION.
WHY'S AND WHEREF ORR

The fact for a week the report OF
weather conditions at Richmond have
not been transmitted to the stations
of the country as has been customary,
bv the local weather bureau was
brought to the attention of the cham
Der of commerce yesterday. and that
body proposes to see why this city
il Disseminated against.
Congressman John Lamb was hol-
fed of the situation last night and was
surprised to learn that Chief Willis
Moore was disc Eliminating against one
of the most important weather sta
tions in the South Mr.. Lamb stated
that he would write Mr. Moore dt
once and endeavor to have the rich
nond report reinstated. Mr.. Lamp
stated that the discontinuance OF the
report was doubtless due to the TACT
that the agricultural appropriation Dill
had been held up in congress for some
time owing to inability of the COM
mitee to agree on certain items.
End OF Fiscal Year.
The fiscal year ended June 3Vth ana
the Appropriation for the department
should have been available at that
time. The committee had arranged,
however, a sufficient app oprialon to
meet the needs of the department FOR
one hold over month, and would prob
, ably have to make arrangements
for another. Mr.. Lamb is chairman
of the house committee on agriculture
and speaks with fun knowledge Of the
situation. The weather bureau Is I'M
der this department and receives he
funds for its necessary expenses
through the appropriation Tor tnat de-
partment
Local Forecaster E. A. Evans stated
Yesterday that the general report OF
( Richmond conditions had been discon'
tinued for a week, owing to the fac
that congress had not reached the APP
| preparation bin for the agricultural
Z department. The weather bureau, III
/ said. had ben forced to cut out tbs
/ telegraphic reports from a number
! of important stations, Richmond be
J ing among those to be dropped, II
! order to exc out last years appro
! priation and make the money on hanc
! run the bureau until the new appro
/ priation becomes available.
VIII BE Resumed.
! Mr.. Evans stated there was NJ
( doubt but that the Appropriated
/ would be allowed, as it had Away!
! been, and that when II was availabl,
I the report from Richmond would %
I resumed In the meantime he coult
! do no more than obey orders from
I headquarters.
The Importance of Richmond
weather station and the interes
. throughout the country in weatha
! conditions here, the chamber OF com
( nerca believes, justifies immediate &C
ton in the matter, aud it is believes
that the request Of Congressman
/ Lamb as chairman ~ the agricultural
! committee. hacked by tho demand o
the chamber of commerce will have
q saiutary effect
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-20
Youno Man Drowned.

Especial 10 The RICHMOND VIrginlan.1
NORFOLK, VA, July 19,-rLennie L.
Cotton. twenty years old. and son OF
]. C. Cotton. of Portsmouth was
drowned today while in bathing at
Ocean View. Young Cotton was IN
the water off the cottage of Robert /.
Parker. about one mile from the casino.
and, 1t is thought injured himself
diving from an overturned boat the
body was recovered late IN the after
noon
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-20
BOARD Of Pharmacy Adjourns.

The State board OF pharmacy adj
journsd ut noon yesterday after n
three-day session. Only routine busl-
ness, with no action Of public In
,erest, was transacted at the conciud-
ing meeting yesterday morning. The
next meeting of tho board will be held
the third 1Kesday In October.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-20

the afternoon. The governor said nf-
forwards that he was entirely pleased
with the porgress made in the last
two days. He was asked 10 he had
read the Outlook editorial which sal
IN substance that both President Taft
and Governor Wilson had been nom
mated with the aid Of the bosses He
would make no comment on the edi-
torial
Has Many Callers.
Governor Wilson had many callers
today Mayor James y. Preston Of
Baltimore. was with him for some
time, The mayor said his visit wax
one merely Of courtesy
Il assured the governor that Mary
land will be all right in November, q
he said.
August Thomas. playwright. poll
tician and president Of che Lambs
club, said he did NOT come down II
discuss the situation in New York
because he knew the nominee had nc
intention of interfering in State elec-
tons. A. s~s
Home Rule Man
Governor wilson, he said ''is q
home rule man. My own opinion Il
that the independent democracy or,
SaiflZSG ia NEW AtEh wall NAV" ttlF
effect of aiding the national ticket. II
will stir all factions TO Increased ac-
tieity."
Congressman james l.. Sladey ri
Texas. came down with Colonel Alex
auder s. Bac0l, of New York. Slater
said to Governor Wilson:
IF the Democratic party doesu+
win this fail, It won't be because the
Republicans are not helping us I"
An entirely unexpected visitor tc
Sea Girt was Charles p. Taft brother
OF the president who breezed by in
his automobile and did not even hest
tate when passing the little white
house Mr.. Taft had dinner at the
Beach house, and continued on his
Journey.
Preparations are being made TO-
night for the $50 Democratic con-
gressmen who are TO meet. Governor
Wilson tomorrow. With THIN Will be
Speaker Clark
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-20

4 Hpocisl to The Richmond sHsHnas''
HARRisoNBURG, VA, July Ii.
Harmony, reigns supreme In the local
woodrow Wilson club, Congressman
HAY has been endorsed and the anti
Hay men appeased. The national cam,
paisn fund So far amounts TO yoe.ov
with much more In sight. The menas
viii be sent direct to Governor WI
son. So
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-20
Mrs I. ID. Campbell.

especial 20 The Richmond Virsinian@
HARRISoNBURG. VA. July ls,-
AIRS. ]. u. Campbell, seventy-ene Years
old, died yesterday nj Weyers Cave.
She was Miss Jennie Van I'eit' one
leaves three children
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-20
Henry Wittis.

fsueria1 Ia The Richmond Nirsinian')
HARRIsoNBCRG VA, July ID
Henry Wfttig. eighty-cnc years OLD,
one of the best known residents OF
North Rockingham, died YESTERDAY
near Dovesville He was native OF
Germany. coming to this country saw
sntv-one years ago He leaves large
family, including son. Henry VIII
tiu OF Manassas
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-20
OBITUARY
Nrs John f. Lewis.

fEneoiaI TO The Richmond Virginian.,
HARRISONBURG. VA. July 10
Mrs. John r. Lewis. tifty-one years
old, died yesterday at Lynwood, ROCK
ingham county. of cancer OF the storm
ach She was Miss Annie Harms
berger and IN connected With the nest
families in the Valley She leaves foar
children. Misses Helen. annie aho
Catherine and Hanson; one orotnsr'
John I. Harnsberger, or Fort Re'
public, and two sister. Mrs Z. "
narnsberger. OF Harrisonnurg ana
Mrs. John w, blackburn. Of Grotsoes
she belonged TO the Episcopal ehufeh
Her husband is widely known farme!
and stockman He IS nephew OF
IndRn L l. Lewis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-11-10

being reversed in the second production, and SO on
The actresses were Of different methods, and were neceS
sary TO the presentation OF the wide divergence OF plays
in the companys repertoire these plays ranging all the
way from Uncle Toms Cabin to "A Dolls House.
At one stage Of the proceedings the two actresses be-
came 50 hostile that the manager OF the aggregation d
to order them to treat each other more kuy VI SeI
discharge This started them thinking Neither
wanted her walking papers; each still dcteSted the
other and each sat herself down and began to plot now
TO ruin the others performance.
The results so the story goes, were beautiful 10 De-
hold One night just at the big moment OF the pay
when one of the actresses was delivering most heaII
rending tearlled speech, her sister nurderesS VINO
had cautiously simulated cold all day 10 1901 the
wary stage manager when the moment ol ~
vcnge should arrive, would deliver herself OF luSty
snecZe This of course as any actor VIII assure YOU
ruined the effect OF the other actress scene completely
loud sneeze indeed, will 60 long way toward Kill
ing" really great actor in great scene, ana JHe lay
audience, curiously enough will even IN such case
somehow attribute the failure not to the murderer but
to the victim.
On another night to continue the campaign tales
OF the actresses would ruin the effect OF her sister big
scene by dropping cent on the stage, the cent having
been carefully concealed in her bodice and released at
the proper moment with quick, short intake OF breath
No could tell where the com came from inaSinuGh
as the urdcrcss certainly had had nothing in her hands
and had no pockets in her Dress but its rng as 1t hit the
boards and rolled off accomplished the daStardy deed
with exquisite fincssc What if the other actress knew
nositivcIy who had "1ilcd' her scene? She couldn't
prove if-and all She could do would be TO hold her
peace and wait for the next night with It's chance to get
even cent incidentally dropped on the stage at the
right moment will go a considerable way toward hurting
the effect, or impression, OF a whole scene.
The next morning the actress who achcd Tor revenge
would complain of a severe cough, would ten al the
members Of the company with the exception OF the
prospective vctim about it, thus TO throw them oil the
trail of suspcon-and YOU can imagine what happened
TO the other actress that night And it went, ingc
nuitv matching ingenuity each night revealing a new
murdcrous method and a successful one. When one OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-11-10
BY MORGAN ROBERTSON

PUT before Rogers could reach the back room Ben
son burst in, his blue eyes flashing with excitement,
and in his hand revolver large and heavy Quincy.
Hold on, Bill he snapped Hands up. I've got
a bead on you.'
Rogers halted and turned, his hands over his head
and his features dropping in despair. Benson, still COW
cring him. advanced and laid hold Of his collar. Then
in burst Quincy, also with drawn revolver.
Got him, have you' Good enough! III take him.
"Oh, no. YOU won't, answered Benson. Hes mine.
Possession nine points OF the law, you say. With his
hand still on Rogers collar he covered Quincy with
Quincy had not raised his; and he stood STILL leaning
forward, his pistol pointed to the floor while he glared
az Benson.
"Now. then, stop this" said the proprietor stcrnly,
as he lcvccd bright niclclpatcd revolver at Benson.
Lower that gun-qucI Lower it"
Benson saw out Of the corner Of his eye and slowly
lowered the pistol.
You too he said to Quincy, as he looked at him.
Don't YOU raise that shOotn iron. I'm boss here.
Put EN- on the bar, handles first both Of you."
There was deadly earncstncss in the big mans voice
and they obcyed him. Handles first the weapons
placed on the bar. Then Quincy said:
You re maxim trouble for yourself. This man is my
prisoner, and you're interfering with officer.
You p'liccman:" asked the big man, as he placed
the weapons under the bar.
Tin Deputy Sheriff of Maricopa County, Arizona
And I'm a member of the Northwest Mounted Pc
lice, - said Benson.
you're a long way from home, and you've got no
friends here. This man has. He says he's a sailor, and
I'm friend o. sailors. Been one myself and make my
Twin off EN-. And when a sailor runs into my place
aslin 10 hide from anyone, police or not I'm on his
side every time"
He no sailor" said Quincy Hes Bill Rogers, an
outlaw | came East for.
-ow about about it, asked the proprietor turning to
"Havcbccn Canbcagain, answered Rogers calmly.
Box the compass.
North nor-an,b y-cast, nor'norca nor'easr-4n'-
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