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The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
MILEAGE MUST Be
HANDLED ON TRAIN
RIG MoND VA-Snecial-

r L H M o N d, VA.-Special.-
senator Vests bill affecting rail-
roads and requiring reasonable ac-
viii be taken up before the Senate
Committee on Roads and Internal
Navigation Friday afternoon at 4
ed yesterday, and it is believed the
committee will make a favorable re-
port.
One of the main features is that
which requires conductors on all rail-
way trains to pull mileage from
interchangeable mileage books on the
trains instead of compiling the ex-
change OF mileage" for tickets at the
The railways will. OF course. oppose
the bill and seek 20 prevent it's en-
actment, and Senator West will exert
every energy to have the committee
recommend the bin and to secure ~
passage by the Senate.
the bill makes several changes for
the oenent of the travelling public. and
BE 1t enacted by the General As
ssmoly OF Virginia, That section 6.
corning public service corporations
approved January Is, 1904. be amended
and re-enacted so as TO read as follows {:
Sec. g. All railroad companies shall
Keep their ticket offices open for the
sale OF tickets at least thirty minutes
time of departure OF ali passenger
trains from every. regular passenger
depot, from which such trains start
O. NhSS itS STOP ana
every railroad company which does not
permit the conductors on it's trains to
honor. for transportation of passen-
gers, Its own mileage tickets, and in
Interchangeable mileage tickets issued by
IT, or by other railroads which would
otherwise be hOnored Tor trRnsporta-
ton of passengers and baggage over
its lines. shall keep in it's employ at
each passenger depot which is located
in city, or Incorporated town, two
ticket agents, the duty OF one of whom
~ shaii be, for at least thirty minutes
Immediately preceding the schedule
time of departure OF all passenger
trains from his depot, to exchange
mileage tickets for coupons uhdetached
from its own mileage tickets and from
interchangeable mileage tickets, afore-
said. And all railroads shall open
their waiting rooms for passengers at
least one hour preceding the schedule
time OF the departure of such trains
and keep IL open, and comfortably
warm in cold weather, until the train
departs; and shall cause to be an
nounced twice within each passenger
car, except sleeping cars, OF every pas
Scnger train, within n reasonable time
before its arrival at a station at which,
from notice given. lit is to stop, the
name OF such station; and at functions
crossings and points where trains leave
at or near the same time in different
directions, shall cause TO be announced
in each passenger car the. direction in
company refusing or failing TO comnly
with any of the provisions of this sec
ton shall be fined not less than ten
nor more than one hundred dollars for
each violation of any one OF such pro-
visions
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
DRAFT new BILL
FOR EQUAL TAXES
RIG HIM O N d. VA

II u II Nj - N ID, NA--SpeciaI.-
Realizing the utter impossibility OF
having passed the original Byrd tax
equalization bill in the face of the
tremendous opposition led against 1t
by Delegates Hugh White and Martin
Williams, the equalization advocates
have drafted a new bill which Is now
being rewritten and which will prob
ably be introduced in the House as
a substitute to the Byrd bill tomor-
row.
The original principles OF strict CEN
tralization and equalization have been
abandoned. but the new bill will pre-
sent Capitalization and equalization
plan which. being a modification of
the original proposition, may find
more favor with the delegates.
Instead Of a one-man power the
Tax Commission 10 be proposed by
the new bill will consist OF three men.
Instead of absolute authority the
commission will be empowered to sug-
gest and adjust only.
Instead of sitting permanently in
Richmond the commission viii DE re-
quired to sit in each of the congress
sional districts of the State, at least
once a year.
Instead of sending clerks and depu-
ties to investigate conditions in the
various cities and towns and counties
members of the commission will be
required to visit every city and coun-
ty in Virginia once a year.
The commission is to consist of the
State Mineral Assessor, the State Ac-
countant and one other man yet to
be suggested.
AS to the matter of taxing railway
property it is, probable that a radical
departure from present conditions
will be made, but no positive an
nouncement of this can be made until
the provisions in question are agreed
upon by the advocates of the measure.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
BURGLAR GETS
Two YEARS ON ROAD
YOUNG MAN WHO ROBBED
SOUTHERN JEWELLERY COM
PANY PLEADS GUILTY.
RIG HMO Nd, VA.-SpecIaI.-

X = ii Nj y N ID, VA--Special.-
Roy Bowen, alias Thompson, alias
G. w. Padgett, the young man ar
rested here some days ago on the
charge of breaking into the shop OF
the Southern Jewelry Company. ala
East Main tSreet, pleaded guilty In
the Hastings Court yesterday and was
sentenced to two years on the road.
The prisoner is only twenty-five
years old, but he admits having served
a term in the Maryland penitentiary
for a like offense. In addition 20
stealing from the local jewelry store,
Bowen robbed several boarders at the
house where he lodged. He took hin
sentence calmly.
Leon Noel and Demetrius Cardoxa,
charged with housebreaking. were sen
fenced to twelve months in Jail ana
to pay a fine of IS. At the Instance
OF DR.. Buchanan, of the Associated
Charities, the sentence against Car
doza was suspended, as he Is under
seventeen years of age. and this is his
first offense. DR.. Buchanan promises
to procure the youth Some employ
ment that will keep him out of mis-
chief.
William Gravitti, arrested for ma
licious wounding, was sentenced 10
five years on the highways.
Owing to the illness Of Judge witt,
Judge r. Carter Scott presided In the
Hastings Court
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
MOB HOLDS NEGROES;
ON MURDER CHARGE

ROUND LAKE, MISS Special
Fearing that Tom Clegg ana nenry
Bush, two negroes, will be lynched al
my moment. local officers have wired
me State capital and officers OF
neighboring towns to rush aid.
The negroes were seized and take,
. the woods by fifty men, who tried
20 force them TO confess to the muir
der OF Harry Swatz, a Hebrew ped
der. Every member Of the mob was
heavily armed and were prepared 70
hang the negroes as soon as they OBJ
taineG confessions.
Swatz's body was found decapitated
n the edge Of the woods near here
The two negroes are believed to have
murdered him In order to obtain his
money and supplies.
Swatz came here from New York a
month ago. He has worked through
large part of this district and made
many friends.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
.CADIz swept BY
TIDAL WAVE
Sea Breaks Upon Spanish Coast
Playing Great Havoc.
100000 Damage.

CADIZ. SPAIN Special.-A
tidal wave destroyed a portion of
this city, damaging part of the
walls of the fortress today and
doing 100000 damage. The
tidal wave, which resulted from a
terrific storm, rolled I'm from the
sea and did heavy damage to
shipping in the harbor as well as
60 the land works.
The gigantic wave extended
along the southwestern coast of
Spain, but the bulk OF the dam
age seems to have been done I'm
the Immediate vicinity of this
port.
Cadiz is the capital OF a pro-
vince of the same name situated
on the Atlantic Coast, sixty miles
from Gibraltar, and has a popu-
latiOn of 10000.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
NC GOWAN DENIES
BURNS STATEMENT
Tells OF Bailey's Association With
Him in Chicago-Says Story of
Proposed Hines Graft Is
False-Accepted No
Money.

WASHINGTON, D. c. Special
Charles MCGOWAN, the Canadian wit
ness in the Lorimer case, whom the
Burns detective agency attempted to
rope" and prove had committed per-
jury, returned to the witness stand
before the investigating committee to-
day and made a sweeping denial OF
all the material statements made
against him by the Burns operatives
MCGOWAN denied emphatically that
he had ever told Detective Bailey OF
any one else that he had committed
perjury, or that he had endeaVored
to hold up" the Hines people for
$1,000. MCGOWAN seemed to be la
boring under no embarrassment.
He said he met Detective Bailey in
the Grand Hotel, in Regina, through
Orme Stewart Bailey represented
himself as the claims agent of the
American Bridge Company. MCGOWAN
said he went to Chicago in October,
1911. remaining there nine days. and
that Bailey accompanied him and
stopped at the same hotel.
The next time he saw Bailey was
January 9Th in Toronto.
Question by Judge Hanecy: did
you ever tell Bailey or anybody else
that you had perjured yourself in this
investigation in Washington"
mo, SIR
Did you ever tell Bailey or any
body else that everything Burgess had
testified tc was true?"
IT did not
Did you ever tell Bailey or Stew
art that you had perjured yourself
terribly In the interests of the Hines
people?"
mo. sir"
did you ever tell Bailey or Stewart
that you were going to hold up the
Hines bunch for $4,000 for your testi-
mony IN this investigation or for any
reason?
No, sir"
During the time you were with
Bailey and Stewart, did they talk to
you about this Investigations"
Yes. / mentioned 1t several times to
twas there ever any extended con-
'e5Yation between you and Bailey
bout it2"
mo. SIR
'Sf'Did you over ask Weshe or anybody
ise TO pay you $4,000 for your testi-
,ooy, or because you had testified, or
% assy other purpose .n connection
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
APPROPRIATIONS OF
FINANCE COMMITTEE

n / G II N o N d, VA-SpeciaI.-
Wednesday the Senate Finance Com
mittee made public the general appro-
priation bill for the two fiscal years
OF 1s1z-1e14.
The bill az reported carries no ap-
preparation whatever for either the
eDileptlc colony or the Radford Nor
NAL School. These items are left blank
IN the report, and when II is reached
on the moor they are certain to re-
Ceive attention.
The bill makes a totaIa ppropria-
zion OF &6,08e, t62.s1 for the year 1912
1913 and for the fiscal year 1913
1911 Nere il an increase 70 $3.50
TN staxps IN the bin for the
3<S< Follows:
Cow ~ <1o.l61: ATTORNEY
<frHf@ 1tr:4} attorney for
k<<S<f. Ks6<< n State 8&.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
ROOSEVELT MAY
TESTIFY FOR LAWYER
DARROW'S ATTORNEY MAY USE
COLONEL AS A CHARACTER
WITNESS IN TRIAL.

LOS ANGELES, CAL. Special.-Ex-
President Theodore Roosevelt may be
asked to be a witness for Clarence
barrow, the famous labor lawyer who
has been indicted on a bribery charge
in connection with the trial of the Nc
Namara brothers in this city.
When 1t became known today that
prominent men all over the nation
would be asked to testify In behalf of
Mr.. Darrow's high standing, 1t was
reported that Colonel Roosevelt would
be among the character witnesses.
Attorney Earl Rogers who represents
barrow. was undecided today.
You see," he explained, "Roose-
welt is a much better friend of Detec-
tive William J. Burns than he is of
me, and I have not yet made up my
mind as to the wisdom of asking him
to testify"
Colonel Roosevelt will not be ask
I'd to come here. but TO make a depo-
'ition in the East and send it here for
Darrow's use.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
DEACON GETS
VERDICT OF $4,000
WAS HURT BY BREAKING OF
SCAFFOLD AT POSTOFTTCE AND
SUED HIS EMPLOYERS.
RIG MON VA-Gnacial

X G Fl M o N d, VA--Special.-
The jury which tried the case of A.
l. Deacon VS.. ]. Henry Miller, Inc,
In the Law and Equity Court last
night brought in a verdict awarding
the plaintiff $4,000 damages A me-
tlon TO set aside the VeruIct as con-
trary to law and evidence was con
unued until the next term OF the
court.
Deacon was employed by the Miller
Company on the work connected with
the building OF the new postoffice, at
Ienth and Main. Last May he was
injured by the breaking of a swing
ing scaffold, which gave him a severe
fall His left leg was broken and he
was also injured about the head-so
Dadly injured, in fact. that he has
since been unable to work
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15

Commissioners. $1,000; Corporation
Commission. $4,000: labor depart
inert. $500; library. $l6.S3O; Capt.
tol grounds and help. S19.74O: High
way Commissioner. $14.SOO; peniten-
tiarv- $139,33O; State farm, $27.52O:
Supreme Court. $26.74O: circuit courts.
$S1. expenses General Assembly.
$32, 295; government expenses. $76S.-
462.SO; public debt. $96O.0O0; pensions.
$500. 700: Soldiers Home, $4,000;
public schools. $1.SO7. 2SS.64; roads.
$27O.00O; State hospitals. $4S7,5OO:
Virginia Military institute. $4,000:
deaf and dumb, S51.5O0; Agricultural
and Mechanical College, S77,75O; VIII
liam and Mary. $4,000: coiored deaf
and blind. $4,000; University of Viz
ginia, $4,000; military fund. $4,000.
Total, $6,OS9.352.61.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
BOARD BUSY in
INVESTIGATION
LEGISLATURE WILL PROBE SIT
UATION IN LAWRENCE, WITH
VIEW OF SETTLEMENT.
LAWRENCE. Max

LAWRENCE, MASS Special.-A
legislative committee began an in
vestigation of the mill strike here to-
day. The members first visited Law
renee City Hall, then the various
strikers headquarters. The State
committee has more power than the
State Board of Arbitration and Con-
ciliation, but its duties are far differ
ent. 1t has the power to summon
witnesses and compel the production
of evidence.
Rumors OF a settlement are heard
on ali SIDES. People who profess TO
Know what the peace propositions are
say they have been pledged TO Sc
.recy regarding them, and that any
publicity as to details might mar the
prospects Of a successful outcome.
City officials seem more Cheerful
over the outlook than they have beeL
since the strike started.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
HAWAIIAN POPULATION
ALARMS CONGRESSMAN

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL Special
J. hUhio halanIanaOle, Hawaiian del
egate TO Congress, who sailed from
San Francisco for Honolulu TODAY
characterized the increase of Asiatic
population in Hawaii as alarming. -
He said he intended to use every pos
sible means toward the enactment of
exclusive legislation.
"Asiatics will hold the balance of
power in the islands in a few years
unless they are checked" ne declared.
The school conditions alone shonld
give sufficient proof of this. These
children are native born, and, there
fore, citizens of the United States'
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
l.WENTY-YEAR old
GIRL TRIES SUICIDE
Left Home for Man Only to Find
Marriage Was Impos-
sible.

NEW YORK Special Preferring
death to separation from the man
she loved, twenty-year-old Florence
NJ. Starr who says her home is at
1873 South Broadway, Baltimore, tried
to commit suicide by inhaling gas
early today in a rooming house at
$50 West Thirty-fourth Street.
The girl was taken TO Flower Hos
pital. where it was said she would
recover.
The girl left home because her par
ents objected to the attention OF a
man with whom she was in love, but
upon coming here several days ago
other bars to the marriage, which the
girl did not reveal, made their ap-
pearance. so she decided to kill her
self.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
REVENUE OFFICERS
ARD HELD INNOCENT

MARTINSVILLE. VA. Special Reve-
Morgan. charged with the shooting OF
George Waggoner an alleged blockade
runner. was held here yesterday, the
case against the four men being dis
missed. 1t was shown that Waggoner
attempted TO use a weapon before he
was shot by one OF the officers.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
uncontested bills. Interested him NO

uncontested bills. Interested him NO
more.
He kept his seat as long an ne
could, evidently making heroic
struggle. but he could not stand the
strain, and suddenly rising from his
seat. rushed from the House. but ap-
peared a few seconds later IN the
immediate proximity OF the green and
blue hats and fluffy feathers.
He had missed several roll calls be-
fore his good friend, Harry Houston.
located him. Then Mr.. Houston made
the motion that Mr.. Wise be allowed
10 vote from the gallery.
Mr.. Wise, however. did not avail
nimselt OF the unusual privilege.
though he remained In the gallery.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
WAR CHEST EMPTY
SOLDIERS MUTINY
Behind in Pay Men From Bar.
racks Go on War
path.

TEEN TSlN.- Special.-Angered be-
caase they could not secure their pay
which has long been in arrears, the
Imperial soldiers in the barracks at
Huchow. in Che-Kiang Province, mu-
tinted today and looted the city.
The troops have levied a demand
Tor their money. but were told that
the government war chest was empty.
Foreigners were not disturbed, ac-
cording to the reports received here,
and their property was also exempted
from the looting. Homes and stores
OF Chinese were plundered and every
thing OF value seized. Terror reigns
there.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
Did you ever ask weihe for s1.5OOY

In answer to further questions Nc
Gowan denied emphaticarliy the state
ment of Bailey that Shields, the man
people to find MCGOWAN. had ever given
him any money. He further denied
that when Shields took his affidavit
that Shields had placed a large sum of
money on the table and had showed II
toward him. He said this statement
made by Bailey on the witness stand
was untrue. He denied that Shields
had given him any money at any time.
and said he had paid all of his own
expenses in coming to Washington.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
HARRY HOUSTON PUTS
ONE OVER ON MIR. WISE
RdCHM ON d. vA-snac

r i G H M o N d. VA.-Special.-
Considerable merriment was caused
in the House Of Delegates yesterday
when, on motion of Harry Houston.
Of Hampton. Delegate Keith Wise, of
Loudoun, was granted the privilege
of voting from the gallery.
At about 1880 O'Clock several Wis
itors, wearing blue and green hats
and fluffy feathers. strolled into the
gallery.
The rowing eyes OF Mr.. Wise soon
Eel. upon them.
Thenceforth the proceedings OF the
House. which was passing merely IocaI
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15

Swenton. a negro. was executed In the
electric chair Monday morning for
the murder OF Isaac Lee.
1t was the first time in the history
OF the prison that the condemned
have ever sung a death dirge while
another has paid the penalty of his
life. Swenton went to the chair
cheerfully. After two shocks he was
pronounced dead.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
SEEKING FUNDS FOR
CHRISTIAN COLLEGE,

,LYNCHBURG, VA Special A
campaign is to be launched here In
the next ten days to secure $4,000
for the Virginia Christian College.
which will be given on condition that
similar amount be raised In Vir-
ginia outside of Lynchburg.
There is no doubt that the cam
paign will be successful. for the col
lege has only been aided to the ex-
tent of 5000 by the city and now
has property valued at $500, 900 Just
outside the city limits
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
PUNISH i'seEFICERS
FOR FALSE REPORTS
Would PUT CORPORATION OFF,
GALS IN PENlTENTIAltY UN-
LESS THEY TELL TRUTH.

RI H MON ID, VA-Special.-
To properly punish railway or
Their corporation officials Delegate
0leman. of Norfolk. has introduced
4 the House of Delegates a bill pro-
iding penitentiary sentences for those
Onvicted OF making fraudulent re-
ports concerning financial conditions
4 the corporation in question.
Sentences as high as ten years are
provided. and in addition the accused
official. If convicted, can be fined
$500.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
LYNCHBURG. VA. Spec;aI-Thir,

eight sheep, three horses. ten cattle.
farm machinery and large amount ef
provender were burned last night. to-
gether with two barns on tho farm be-
longing TO +. =. Hartman, OF Lynch
burg, in a fire that is believed to have
been of incendiary origin.
The loss is upwards of $4,000, with
little or no insurance. The fire was
several miles west OF the city and was
burning fiercely when discovered
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
SEARCHING WRECKAGE
OF FOUNDRY EXPLOSION
PITTsFIEID. MASS sner,,,

FITTSFIEL1D, MASS Special
Searchers today are digging in the
pile of wreckage left by an explosIon
In the blast furnace in the foundrv
or the General Electric Company. as
result of which $4,000 damages
jured.
IL Is feared that one, or possibly
TWO, men are buried there One end
OF the building, which Is the largest
FOUNDRY in Western Massachusetts
was completely wrecked.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
TNaken to Fort Myer an Deaerter.
FIR EnERICK SRIrRG VA NJ


City Sergeant j. Conway Chichester
went to Washington Monday evening
and carried Andrew J. Turner, who
gave himself up here as a deserter from
n orr Myer. he delivered Turner to the
authorities and collected the reward
OF $50, which goes TO officer j. A. stone
to whom Turner surrendered n few
DAYS ago
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
ASKING CONTRIBUTIONS
FOR LAWRENCE STRIII Frs
WASHINGTON II

WASHINGTON, d. G.. Specialize
American r ederation OF Labor today
endorsed the appeal for assistance sent
out by the textile workers of Lawrence
Mass. Under the direction of Samuel
Gompers a circular was sent out from
labor headquarters here asking for
contributions to be used In aiding
these strikers.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
NEGRESS WILL F.; : 81; :
s asr;s :. SERVE.ON..JURY
First Colored Woman Ever Sum.
moned on Venire
Much PROPERTY.

SPOKANE, WASH.-Special-
thy Coates, a negress, summoned for
jury duty in the Superior Court here.
IS believed to be the only woman of
her race in the United States to have
the opportunity of serving on a Jury.
She owns considerable property here.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
Frederick Is Improved.

CONSTANTINOPLE. Special. King
Frederick, of Denmark. was slightly
improved today. An official bulletin
issued by the court physicians stated
that the Kings condition was salts
Factory and that the inflammation of
the lungs was diminishing slowly.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15

In the mad rush for more money
20 pay state expenses, the oyster
beds of the State. which. AZ nronerIv
leased. would largely pay the state
expenses, have not been mentioned.
These are kept for zone gaIlus''
brigade OF tongers who are supposed
20 vote for Democratic Representa-
tives from the Underwater Counties
Staunton Dispatch.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
HERRICK's APPOINTMENTS
IS PLEASING TO FRANCE

WASHINGTON, d. c., Specialize
government Of France today notified
president Taft that former Governor
Nyron T. Herrlck, OF Ohio. would he
1cceptar1e 30 France as Ambassador
from She United States The appoint