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Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1912-12-19
STUDY BRlTAINS
CANAL PROTEST
SEVERAL POINTS PUZZLE STATE
Dt.i'AitiMt y i-PkOhit.M SoN-
CEltNING SUBSIDY NtEN.

WASHINGTON. ID. g.. Special
The British note OF protest against
the Panama Canal tolls act Is now
under careful examination and study
by the experts OF the State Depart
ment. and 20 satisfy a general de-
mand from senators and representa-
ti.ts anu others as Co the details OF
the arguments presented the depart
ment rs having the communication
printed in .pamphlct form.
4 casual reaching uf the British note
leaVes tine officials iu some doubt as
70 the nae anihg Il one or two OF the
points mauc. notably the challenge ot
the right OF the United States 90 grant
"a subsidy. unless 10 IS Of gene AT app
picatiDu aud not particularly devoted
To- Vessels using the canal.
There ls mo- intention OF calling
upon the United States Senate 90
share ma conducting the negotiations
although that body Will bee Kept IN
formed unofficiauy of the progress ol
the Corresp ondence. unless the neso'
tiations pr, grcss 10 "a point w here the
President. accepting the British s1E
gestiou OF arbitration. decides Co SUB
init "a statement of the matters 20 p
arbitratcd.
Although "a has been taken To-
granted that the chances ~ approve
of such step hoy the Senate are eN
cecdingiy slim. because 10 would re
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1912-12-19
MILLIONAIRES To
BUILD MODEL CITY

LOS ANGELES. Special--Elshteen f
million dollars mas been offered ty "a
syndicate of Sew York munonaires .
FOR the great tract 90 5000 acres ad-
toinIns this city Co the southwest.
This syndicate. which is said % in-
clude among others. Andrew Carnc-
sie. Henry O.. Prick. II. a. Gary. pres
ident Of the steel Trust and Charles
81. Schwob. plans Co develop the prop
erty ass great private resldcnual
park of the most exclusive character.
All that remains now Isl am agree
ment upon the terms for the sixty
day option requested by the syndicate
10 enable "a final inspection and re-
port 20 be made by their engineers.
The tract OF land involved com
prises the former Lucky" Baldwin
ranch OF more than 5000 acres and
adjoining acreage making Wen
rounded total OF 4. 600 acres.
Most OF the land lies az an eleva-
/ tlOn OF from 90 feet 20 $50 feet above
/ the city. affOrGiuE an unsurpassed
\ view OF the sea. city. valley and noun
\ tain.
Members OF the syndicate have been
/ frequent visitors 20 Los Angeles. and
the plans FOR the exclusive residen-
uaI park which viii outrank Tuxedo
and other millionaire suburban COM
munitles OF the East have been care
fully worked out BY men familiar
with Southern California conditions
Only Fifty Families
II Is planned 10 tmit the member
ship OF the colony to nifty families
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1912-12-19
COOK To CLAIM
PAYLOR REWARD

DANVILLE. VA. Speciai john Cook
clerk of the Corporation Court made "a
known here yesterday that he INTENDS
20 claim the $500 reward which " as
Jointly offered BY the Illinois surety
company and the CommOnw ealtn Tor
the arrest of William $. Payl0r. the ao-
sconding treasurer
AIR. Cook stated that he learned OF
Payior's whereabouts about SLY weeks
after ne left here. aud when Wiillan
n Wilson was here auditing the state
books AS soon as he obtained the IN
formation. and Mr.. Cook declines 70 say
In what manner he came INTO us POS
rected his company's attention 20 this
fact and which resulted Ia Pay Tors ar
rest In Rueuos Ayres
M Cook viii leave with Mr.. wilson
on Saturday from New York for buenos
Nyres 20 aid him IN bringing back the
prisoner.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1912-12-19

ouire a two-thirds vote. there n nov
"A disposition in some quarters 20 con.
tend that only a majority vote would
be necessary.
necessity 81 deciding this point Is
ouite remote. unless the President
should unexpectedly abandon me ldea
~ arguing further with the British
Governments 70 support his contention
that the canal oci BIS not I'm dcrosa-
zion 81 the Hay Pouncefote treaty.
and mat. therefore. there IL nothing
90 arhitrate.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1912-12-19

last night were 20 the effect that Mr. 3
McCoushs was puzzled over the Us
fight started over the charm = i,s no
and intended cxpiaininE the ent,se -
uation 20 Governor Wilson ana ASK
INK for a decision from him
Jordan Denic@ strife.
AR. Jordan. foliowinE his return
from New York. where he saw az.
NcCombs "Wednesday. said iNst ",eus
/ mat ne regretted that a report hho
4 been circulated that ne Was peihE
I onposed By 1.-The standard oil group
] ~ fnanciers." as he was sure tn~t no
such thing was the case.
Il regret and cannot entirely under
stand the amount or trouble that ms
hran aroused over this AFFAIR stid Mt.
Jordan. so FAR as I am CONSERVED 4
lam perfectly willing 90 give az IT.
Isupport 4 have Co anyone else sh"Nl.
AIR. McComhs decide 90 choose az
Iother man for chairman OF the com
mfttec. thought this was Co De en-
Urcly "a friendly contest. anu sun SOY.
slider &c so from ms point of view p.
is not matter over which any emou"'
81 10 agitation is necessary.
Friends Want to Fight
q Mr.. Cox and Mr. Harper took On
3 same position. Mr.. COX say INK tht
q boz was not seeking the position, aN
Il, would not feel badly should on4pN
" else De chosen. All three cana lu'tt
showed nn entirely friendly epflt Owe
e the contest. hut some ot their iriehN
-, were more inclined to nrht
SIR. fiarpcrs candidacy apparent.
grew iu streneth yesterday. altnoe-
he suffered some from Che ta.t ~,
National Committeeman tostel
~ r.rummeudrI Sir. Jordan. and Do vs..
81 MOE Thought that Sir. NcComts won
t like to he put iu che position OH CIT
|treIr ignoring AIR. Costello
Albion IS Paris. banker. was ST.
p -.sfed ly his friends yesterday as
Il. . II
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1912-12-19

Paiatlai mansions win - erected on
large plots ISL accordance with a zen
eral landscape pan. COLI nnHs. POLO
Frourdn and other forms et oAtao"f
~, nperneot are included ir the plans
Absolute exciusitcnese is the KEY
note ~ she proHufrd ofranFernent %
me colony lt - 10 BE- turrounorf rr
4 high fence ahiln VIII riNab tf N
Goes not slrpass. the famous four
foot fa~t Wirs fence s1rrououl4z
CO. - lnrrcss and exress wir
f.e Jew and they viii be guarded night
ana cay. Admission wlu be ris9r-
DUSTY denied 60 an except rcssoenfs
and those pfovidrd witn formal per
Mennbsrship fn ire colony can he
occurred onfv 80 urari nous vote OF
an residents. 10 viii he kept riEidiy
I 70 "a certain social standard It's man
|nHament Will ha cooperative and 90
1 nrrrf or expense rrIi 81 spared % de-
reiop thc Extraordinary natural beau
fr 90 fhe site.
The colony vim have its own pri-
waite police force. ts own. Ere depart
wrnt ANA it. own co-epcrtttr stefe.
for tre purchase ~ food and otae'
supplies. and Irs own sewerage system
Tho govern fsfFrf ~ fne propose
colony le modelled on thc system Which
h.s proved SD sHUrEs.fuI Ht kaNeA
land other exclusive suburban com
.rrf.un .I te forwe1 ant 800 one ca
'f.r t- Inr colony HruI he hae bee
I.frrfn. fn mem .rren.r In fne r'"H
Affrr Dos election re mas select
building etr ana Dee Is Lnnn rrh-f
II eIen n contract Tor fne Gro. Ron az
lrHIIur to comply nItn tnc Eerer
= ~.. fr..f..ra ..t.| I.enra nE tne colon
$50 mime uF Iha rnHnr t.ura Htn ff
Sew york syndicate hns heretnfo'
j. te.n made public Gro Los Angeles.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1912-12-19
OLD BAY LINE.

iBaIumOro @Team IHrkFI NuI
Daily. including Sunday. between Norfolk
and Baltimore.
Steamers FLoRfoA. vlPcfNta aNp htAeeAA
carrying r. = Mail and equipped WItl LNlifl
wireless Teegr Apply. and every modern COM
veulence fOr the pleasure aua comfort ot the
travelling public. Music by Prof tmerlcn r
Orchestras Oh steamers every trip.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1912-12-19
ARREST HEAD OF
WIRE TAPPERS

NEW YORK. Special J. a. Dewsing.
repnfei mead Of the Coud0rf GanE 90
vice tappara Was arrested in
New Orleans. according 60 a telegram
received al police headauarters.
a a.unnd message from -. Angus
tine Fia states thar Albert Carter.
another member 90 che band. nad aern
arrested there. carter - "a tntN3 on
ST. Jones. "a wealthy ltttsnnrEcr IN w.
rifV. through a wire tapping fraud ioet
The Condorf brothers are under Ar
rest here now iu connection ~ ~. t.f
e,lrnlfur OF IL a. s. dnurN and hr. a
a. POWELL on wilmington. n. q.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1912-12-19

the Union
for the same price the genuine artck
Make up Trial Order from the above Partial List
The Golfer Liquor Company, Inc
MAIL ORDER HOUSE
ASIA Washington Ave Bel Phone <o'
Newport News Virginia
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1912-12-19

II is planned TO simit the member
ship OF the COLONY to nifty families.
The Springfield herald., 1912-09-27
1a,,. conoue,t Of Rome.

OF all the conquerors that have
come to Rome no one has gained such
a complete victory as tea has won in
the Italian capital. Twenty years ago
the British and American tourists who
came to Rome were catered to In the
matter of tea in a rather shamefaced
manner In the strangers quarter near
the Piazza di Spagna. and English
Tea Rooms" was the legend to be
seen in a few windows hard by Cook
& Sons Offices.
Nowadays the palm lounges of the
Grand and the Excelsio hotels at tea
time are two of the sights of Rome.
for all Roman society drinks tea
abroad in the afternoons. and there
are as many uniforms at 5 o'clock in
the big hotels as there are at sundown
on band days on the Pincan hill. AL
the big pastry cooks shops in the
Corso and the other principal streets
now have Afternoon Tea" in gold
letters on their plate glass windows.
The Springfield herald., 1912-09-27
"Merry Widows" Were Barred in This Ball Game

nETROIT, MICH-Untutored women
u who have not learned that one Of
the rules of baseball excludes outsid-
ers from the diamond during game,
are learning better these days when
they undertake to take the short cut
across the city hall lawn.
Exciting contests are staged every
Afternoon on the broad walk which
runs from Fort to Griswold streets
past the city hall steps. The teams
are made up of "newsies." who while
away the time when waiting for edi-
tions. The space is somewhat limited
for life-size game. and ground rules
require dead" ball. improvised from
a tobacco pouch stuffed with paper.
Bare palms serve for bats, and the
hits are usually such as the pitcher
can field. To tag a base-runner all he
has to do is to throw the pill" and
hit any part of the runners person.
All would be well II outsiders did
not trespass on the diamond. One
day last week the game was nearly
disrupted by a woman with hat that
survived the Merry Widow" epoch
She came up behind the pitcher un'
seen by him. He sent one singing
over the middle of the plate and II
The Springfield herald., 1912-09-27

I Os ANGELES, Cal.-The champion
l. best man" In all Los Angeles
was discovered the other night. He is
G. G. Harootunian, who lives at No
1147 Dewey avenue.
To his credit he has eleven mar
riages. All these he personally ar
ranged as matchmaker. and at al
of them he acted as best man. What
is more. all the marriages have re-
suited happily. and an even dozen
healthy and hearty youngsters have
been added to the population OF Los
Angeles as a result.
The latest consummation of the
matchmaking proclivities of Ha
rootunian occurred when Miss Bessie
King. a charming English girl. and NJ
G. Roobian. thrifty young Armenian
were married by Rev. P. J. Mcdonald
pastor Of the Reformed Church. OF
course. Harootunian was best man.
The activity of Harootunian as an
ally of Cupid had Its origin in
desire of the thrifty young Ameni
ans of Los Angeles to take unto
themselves English girls or girls OF
other Saxon nations as wives.
1t began when Harootunian. him
self. fell a victim to the bright eyes
Of an English lass. That was about
The Springfield herald., 1912-09-27

massive stone bases, the gifts of
noblemen in honor of the sleeping god
Iyeyasu. Kept in stable near by Is
a snow-white pony sacred to the use
of the god. This building is orna-
mented by the carvings of three mon
keys, supposed to represent the unique
trinity Of San-goku no saru. the trio
that neither see, hear, nor speak any
evil. This fact Is symbolized by the
attitudes of the monkeys. one having
his paws over his eyes, the second
covering his mouth, and the third hts
ears. Wherever one goes in Japan he
will see these images Of blind, dumb
and deaf monkeys. In this same court
is cistern fashioned out Of solid
rock, and holding holy water. which
comes from stream on the mountain
side, known as the White Thread Cas-
cade, as the water flows over the
brink of the precipice in such deli
cate layer of the silvery fluid as to
look to be a part of the glistening
stone.
In the midst of his admiration Of
this scene the tourist hears the soft
ting g-a-ling of golden wind bells under
the caves of the buildings as they are
gently swayed to and fro by the
breeze.
At the head of another flight of
steps the visitor comes upon second
court, filed with wonder-works OF
Japanese skill, and gifts from other
countries. Among these last are a
bronze candelabrum, that belonged
years ago to king of Loocho, a huge
candle stick sent from Holland. etc,
etc.
Another fight Of steps ascended.
and the visitor pauses before the va
Mel gate, Its two stories decorated
| with remarkable carvings of the com.
mon and the unusual in artistic work
AS the ponderous gate swings ajar
| we are ushered into a courtyard con
taining several buildings. one OF which
was reserved in ancient times for the
koagura, or sacred dance. which was
| performed by priestesses In wide
| flowing silken trousers, an overdress
of gauzy texture and a wreath of arti
f,cial flowers. while they held In their
hands tiny bells, that gave forth soft
bewitching music. They swirled in abb
surd positions making ridiculous pass
| es with their fsns before amused
priests. Near the center of the court
is an enclosure holding the chapel
which contains that universal emblem
of Shintoism. the golden gohei. attach
ed to a long wand, and Shinto mir
ror on table lacquered deep black
Another path leads up 22oy moss
grown steps to that spot OF greatest
sanctity. the tomb Of Japan's greatest
ruler. In fact. ali these preludes o
courts. stone stairways. massive gates
and displays of decorations have beer
only the entrance to the mausoieum.
Situated within an enclosure O
lofty walls surmounted with balus
trade and sheltered by stately ole
cryptomerias, the tomb itself Is un
The Springfield herald., 1912-09-27
An Automobile Should Be Sold Every
Minute, According to This
Manufacturer.

Rivalry among automobile manufac-
turers is acute. If good natured. AT a
dinner of manufacturers representa-
tives at Hartford, Conn, one guest
dwelt at length on the remarkable
popularity Of his car and the wonder
ful organization of its selling force.
why, Just think of 1t. gentlemen" +"
said he, last month our sales aver
aged car every two minutes OF each
working day. There was never any
thing like 1t in the world before. A
car every two minutes" He dwelt on
this point volubly and at length
When at last he had concluded. the
representative of a rival factory arose
from his chair down the table and re-
marked: with the last speakers per-
mission would like to offer my COM
ment on his statement that there's
one of his cars sold every two min
utes." Permission was granted. II
understand you to say that you call
that good salesmanship. Am right?'
The Springfield herald., 1912-09-27

to unite the two. The ablest and
nost powerful follower OF Buddha
was, no doubt. the great warrior. Iye-
yasu, who was deified by the emperor
as the great incarnation of Buddha.
the light OF the east" Upon his death
this noted man was buried at Kuno-
Fan. In the southern country. and
noble shrines were built to immortal
ize his memory. But in time 1t was
felt that SUFFICIENT honor had not been
done the mighty man. and 1t was de-
cided to remove his remains to
more fitting resting place at Nikko.
So, in 1917. on the greatest day
Nikko ever knew, his body was re-
moved to her exalted protection. with
such impressive ceremonies as only
the rites of Buddha can afford. Ja-
pan has never seen such another bur-
ial; 1t may never again see Its like.
The most sought approach to the
temple tombs of the illustrious dead
is over the sacred bridge, which is a
wooden structure lacquered a deep
red in vivid contrast to the somber
hue of the pines. and supported by
stone piers. Gates are closed at ell
ther end, stopping all entrances ex-
cspt when they are open once year
for the annual festival. and vast
crowds pass over the sacred way.
Midway in the ascent is small bel
fry, looking like a huge mushroom
under its big sloping roof. covered
with bronze plates and surmounted by
the crest of Iyeyasu. A bronze bell,
1,,ng by means of big log of wood
placed at an angle. SO that, upon be-
ing pulled back by rope, it will
strike the deep.toned instrument as
it rebounds, sends forth its clear. res
ouent notes SO as to be heard long
distance.
At the head OF the terraced ascent
stands a massive symbol OF Shintoism
a granite torii. This is 27 feet
inches in height. but looks dwarfed
beside the handsome fve-storied pa
coda standing near by. The latter
bas beautiful crest, its stories de
creasing in size as they stand one
above another The caves Of the low
er story are decorated by the painted
carvings of the ~ Japanese signs OF
the zodiac, the rat, OK, tiger. hare
dragon, serpent. horse, goat. ape. cock
dog. pig.
Broad stone steps lead to the en-
trance. through the Gate of the TWO
Kings" to the storehouse. containing
the precious relics of Iyeyasu. and the
numerous belongings of the temple
In the great courtyard. with Its rows
of stone lanterns. besides those two
structures with their large tiled roofs
is another and larger building, with
painted carvings of elephants. show
ing their hind legs turned the wronf
way. These ornaments are the worl
of the famous left-handed artist. Hi
dari Jingoro, and are considered mar
wells of artistic taste. This elegan
court Is lighted. on special occasions
by 11s magnificent lanterns placed OF
The Springfield herald., 1912-09-27
Brand New Baby Is Hunted Down as Burglar

"Is he there?" whispered the police
man to the happy father.
Sure, and big fellow. too." was
the whispered reply.
Where is he?"
He's in the back bedroom. Want
to go back?" asked Mccarthy.
Certainly. I'll go back. Just let
me get one look at him."
1.-The nurse is In there, too" said
tie father, eyeing the policeman.
What! Why. she may be killed by
this time!"
mo, he isn't so savage as that, al
though he is strapping big fellow"
Tho door was pushed gently open
and the policeman. still clutching his
revolver, leaped in He looked at the
baby, soundly sleeping In the arms OF
smiling nurse. and then turned to
the father.
II thought all the time 1t - q
burglar. Isn't it?"
"Of course not He's going to be
policeman, not a burglar" said Nc
Carthy.
Then Hoffman returned to the police
station and announced That 1t was toe
early to arrest the person who had
broken into the Mccarthy home.
The Springfield herald., 1912-09-27
COULDN'T HAVE DONE BETTER
Marriage Arrangement Seemed Some
thing OF a Bargain, but 1t Turned
Out Happily.

George A. Birmingham. the widely
known writer. says there is no coun-
try in the world where marriage, ae
least In the peasant class, is more
matter of bargaining. and yet shows
higher average OF stability and con-
tent than Ireland. Sometimes the
man has never seen the woman be-
fore they are brought together. the
precise number of pounds, sows. or
pigs to be handed over having been
by that time settled.
This is illustrated in personal recol-
lections Just published by an Irish
woman. She was visiting with an
aunt a cottage In the neighborhood,
and admired a fine mahogany chest OF
drawers.
Twas for that was married..
said the mistress Of the cottage. A
young farmer had also seen and ad-
mired. A bargain was struck. There
was no money. but the bride was to
have a couple of sheep. yearling
bullock and the chest. The prudent
young man measured 1t. and then
turned and asked:
AN which O. thin little girls is it?"
She was the Oldest unmarried
"nixt the doore." as the phrase was.
"An' so wint," she said. "and was
happy ever afterwards
The Springfield herald., 1912-09-27
"Odiva, the Divers" Bathing Suits Are Burned

ROOKLYN, N. Y.-Six charred gar
- ments. once the dainty bathing
suits of Miss Alma Beaumont, who IL
known to fame as "Odiva. the diver" "
were offered as evidence against Mrs.
Emma Adams. wife of Charles F. Ad-
ans. Odiva's manager. who was
charged with malicious mischief be-
fore Magistrate MCGUIRE the other
day.
Mrs. Adams. who sat erectly in
court and manifested supreme disdain.
merely snifred when the fame-scarred
garments were displayed to the court.
Mrs. Adams apparently was very well
pleased over the fact that Odiva new
er again would don those suits to emu.
late the mermaid.
The first witness against Mrs. Ad-
AIMS was her husband, the impresario
of the swimming tank. Mr.. Adams
told q sorrowful story. He had brought
Odiva in from tour. during which
she had delighted thousands with her
amphibious performances. Eight bath
ing suits. that cost In the aggregate
$170. needed laundering. Would Mrs.
Adams please launder them? Not on
your life. she would not!
WELL" quoth Mr.. Adams. then 1
myself will launder them"
And he did. hanging them. out to dry
on a clothes line In the back yard OF
the Adams home. at Bergen Beach.
After he had finished the washing and
hung the wash out. Mr. Adams came
Into the city and did not return until
The Springfield herald., 1912-09-27

HHICAGO.-The stork made 30 much
~ noise breaking into the rear door
of Lawrence McCarthy's house, al
1859 West Twenty-third street. early
the other morning, that neighbors
thought that it couldn't be anything
less than a burglar-perhaps a dozen
of them.
A frightened woman who saw lights
suddenly turned up in the house and
saw several persons moving about
within telephoned to the police and
asked that policemen be hurried tc
the place to capture the supposed
burglar.
Policeman Joseph Hoffman hurried
to the house, drew his trusty revolver
and tapped lightly on the front door
Mccarthy answered the knock.
The Springfield herald., 1912-09-27

excited people rush after 1t. plucking
branch after branch from the tree az
charms against evils. until 1t is bare
OF leaf and branch. During this per-
formance q continual outcry Of voices
from a hundred throats rings up and
down the valley erstwhile so heavy
with the silence. Then the broad gate
Of the sacred red bridge is flung open.
and the anxious, travel-worn pilgrims
move solemnly forward on their
march to the holy temples. Sancti-
monious priests in robes Of gold bro
cade or silk chasubles and white cas-
socks. and mounted on ponies selected
with religious veneration for this
pious occasion. are followed by their
train of devoted parishioners. clothed
In bright yellow gowns and holding
on long poles over their heads huge
fans. Behind these marches a long
train Of warriors, made conspicuous
by their ancient trappings and arms
of olden styles. Next in this strange
procession walk in double file. men
and boys with masks over their faces
and all wearing quaint costumes of
other days donned for this especial
scene. The last squad wave BAN
ners or temple flags of queer device
over their heads, or carry live birds
or monkeys. In the rear. attired in
skins of wild beacts. and to make
the imitation more startling. men
creep upon their hands and knees.
following two and two abreast. Be-
sides these singular bodies OF people.
at intervals along the marching col
ume Jealous adherents OF the faith
draw sacred cars on wooden wheels.
with temple-shaped roofs and bodies
| of dark lacquer, valances of rare
needle-work. and rich draperies of red
and yellow silk. The entire scene is
enlivened. If not rendered more en-
| joyable. by all sorts of instruments.
musical and otherwise. sending forth
their medley of sounds. The process
sion is at least mile long, while the
avenue is fairly deluged by flood
of spectators who have come from all
parts of the country-some hundreds
of miles-to witness this famous
festival.