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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1912-11-06
James Schoolcraft Sherman

James ochoolcratt Sherman.
The grim shadow has once
more fallen across our national
life, and on the eve of election,
the country mourns the death
OF the Vice President, James
Schoolcraft Sherman. Men of
all parties and of all faiths will
feel his going as loss. The
Office of Vice President is, de.
spite light jests, grave and
responsible position, and To
have it's holder removed swiftly
from an active aud useful life
IS a cause for sincere regret.
However widely political differ.
ences may carry the people OF
the United States apart, they
have joined in admiration for
the gentle good-nature and
~ '''' 90 ~" WIS
S'"''s'''"" whose S'h'le won Tor
him from laughter loving ma
ture, the title of "Sunny jim -
ne "Ppo"'eo 70 'heih us a man
whose heart was sound and
whose view OF life was simple
ana wholesome. lie cared for
what the average man cares
tor' ana while greater states
men may nave iilIed the vice
presidential CHAIR we doubt
whether any OF them ever won
a inner nue. to respect than this
seemingly lrreverent nickname.
,',', 2,e''i'"" mas served 'ne
1919 ~ 'o' 'o'e 'e' IN oil years.
: . ~, 1o"s o'' ''' was '"e reno
~ ''o'''"9 -. i1eou' anu MS
no' " "h't Tess real among
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1912-11-06
Wilson The Nation S Choice

ANOTHER OF vIRGINIA'S SONS HONORED WITH THE
HIGHEST GIFT OF THE NATION PROBABLY
CARRY THREE FOURTHS OF THE STATES.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-11
SCANDAL OF PARTNER
CAUSES FIRM TO FAIL

Milwaukee, Wis, April 1.-THE
Romadka Brothers company, a trunk
manufacturing concern, yesterday
was thrown into involuntary bank
ruptcy upon the claims of three New
York creditors. Back of the finan-
cial trouble is the scandal whicn
arose when Evelyn, wife of Charles
Romadka, one of the brothers, was
arrested some years ago in Chicago
as an accomplice in crime of a negro.
The Romadka family later practically
divorced the woman and her husband.
Since then the business has steadily
deteriorated Claims are known TO
total about 100000 and the firm has
assets estimated at about 100000 in
addition to real estate which, it is
said, is mortgaged to the highest fig
ure it would bring. Charles j. Ro-
madka obtained a divorce from his
wife and has welded again. Last year
he was employed on a turnstile at a
summer park here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-11
IRISH HOME RULE
BILL is OFFERED
Third Effort to Settle Quarre,
Between Great Britain and
Emerald Isle.
ASQUITH AS THE CHAMPION
Declares insurgency of Ulsterites
Should Not Be Permitted to
Thwart Majority.

London, April 11.-The Irish home
rule bill, the third effort made by the
liberals in a quarter century to set,
tie the quarrel between Great Brit
ain and Ireland was introduced in the
commons this afternoon by Premier
Asquith.
The official title of the bill is gov
ernment of Ireland bill" The diplo-
matte and public galleries were fill
ed to capacity, every seat in the
house was occupied and overflow
members stood in the gangways.
The premier was greeted with
cheers from the nationalists and liber-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-11
COURT C0NvENES TO
HEAR JURY'S REPORT

Judge E. c. Graves convened cir
cult court this morning at 9 o'clock but
as the report Of the grand jury was
scheduled for o'clock this afternoon,
court was adjourned till that hour by
him. He left at once for Aledo TO con.
yene court there. Judge F. D. Ram
say later arrived TO preside in the
court this afternoon.
The grand jury, after recess since
last Saturday, convened this morning
and a few other witnesses were sub
poenaed TO testify. The nature of the
further inquiry was kept secret
Late this afternoon l. NJ. Magill,
states attorney, said there would be
no report today, and not before to
morrow afternoon as the earliest pos
sible time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-11
Troops Take Charge Of
Republican Meeting
Place in Michigan.
COMMITTEE IS FOR TAFT
Attempt to Seat 1888 Dele
gates Where Only 1872
Are Required Legally.

Bay City, April 1.-THE Taft ano
Roosevelt factions disrupted the
Michigan state republican convention
today, and after a sensational three
hour fight Roosevelt leaders and
delegates, after electing a national
delegation, withdrew to carry the
question OF disrupted delegates be-
fore the national convention. The
Taft forces claimed a regular con-
vention and began organization. They
will elect delegates to the national
convention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-11
DeIegates-at-Largs Set
tied Upon Without a
Note OF Discord.
HEADED BY GOVERNOR
Ruling Asked at Washington on
Numerical Strength of the
Electoral College.

New York, April 1.-THE demo-
cratic state convention met today to
select four delegates-at-large and sc
district delegates to Baltimore. Har-
mony prevailed. Governor Dix, Al
ton B. Parker, Charles F. Murphy
and Senator O'Gorman were virtual
ly agreed upon as delegates-at-large.
Washington, April IA ruling
from the department of justice as to
whether the electoral college that
chooses the next president shall con-
sist of 49O or 531 members has been
asked by the house committee on ju-
dietary. A large number questioned
the ground that the congressional re-
apportionment will not be in effect
until March 4. The question does
not affect conventions, as the national
committee fixed the number of dele
gates arbitrarily, in accordance with
the new apportionment.
MORE SKULLDUGGERY SCENTED.
Washington, April 11.-Chairman
Dixon of the Roosevelt committee
stated 100000 cards will be distrib-
ulSu dllOhS JuS NOlSIS I'll
vania bearing the names of the
Roosevelt delegates in Saturdays pri-
maries, endorsed with a facsimile OF
Roosevelt's signature. The action is
due to charges that delegates not in
sympathy with Roosevelt has been
put on tickets in many districts as
Roosevelt delegate"
/ Philadelphia, April 11.-Roose welt
started out fresh today for the last leg
of his present speaking tour. I'm too
happy to talk" was all he had to say
in the way of an interview before he
left. The tour takes Roosevelt through
part of the eastern end of Pennsyl-
vania and he will arrive in New York
late this afternoon.
SURPRISE FOR TAFT.
Clayton, Mo. April 1.-THE st. Louis
county republicans sprang a sur
prise today on the Taft leaders by
electing a solid Roosevelt delegation to
the state convention. According to the
Roosevelt leaders, this will insure
Roosevelt control of the state conven-
ton, giving him four delegates-at-large
with the states endorsement
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-11
M'GOVERN CONSECRATED
BISHOP OF HIS CHURCH

Omaha, April 11.-Rev. Patrick A.
McGovern was consecrated bishop of
the Catholic church at st. Johns to-
day. Archbishop Keane was censecrat-
ing prelate, assisted by Bishops Scan
nell, Omaha; Garrigan, Sioux City;
Dowling, Des Moines; Davis, Daven-
port, and several other bishops, and
200 priests. McGovern will have charge
Of the see of Wyoming.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-11
General Booth SO Years Old.

London, April 11.-General William
Booth, chief of the Salvation Army, re-
ceived world wide congratulations yes
terday on his attainment of his SD
birthday. The general is in better
health than he was last year, and says
that he believes his sight will be large
ly restored by an operation for catar-
act which he is TO undergo in May. He
is looking forward to another tour of
the United States and Canada during
the coming year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-11
BEAUTY FADING,
IN $4,000 SUIT
Mrs. Nina M. Clampit Blames
Dermatologists When Her
Cheeks Lose Charm.
is O. K. AFTER OPERATION
Hardening of Paraffin, Plaintiff Says,
Causes Disappearance of
Good Looks.

Chicago, April 11.-Mrs. Nina NJ
Clampit of 3409 Elaine place filed suit
il the circuit court yesterday against
two beauty doctors, who, she says,
wrought $4,000 damages on her two
cheeks. Four years ago, she claims.
she had cheeks as plump and rosy as
any woman could wish to possess.
Now their beauty has faded, and she
insists DR.. Harry R Enlow of Sc West
Randolph street and DR.. ]. Elizabeth
Thompkins, both of whom are derma-
tologists, are to blame.
1t was in the fall of 1908 that Mrs.
Clampit first met the two physicians.
Her cheeks then, she admits, were fad
ed and sallow. She had heard the doc
tors had a way of remedying such a
condition. DR.. Enlow, she says, look
ed them over and advised an opera
ton. He said he would inject parafin.
Mrs. Clampit thought that fine idea
and it was done.
FINDS BEAUTY Is FLEETING.
For while, says Mrs. Clampit, her
cheeks proved all that she ever could
have hoped them to be. The paraffin
filled in the hollows and gave them a
most alluring appearance. Then, she
says, something began to happen. The
paraffin began to harden and shrunk
I In consequence, she says, large hard
lump developed in each cheek, which
not opl1y optirolIy doctrovod bor baoutv
but interfered most seriously with heI
peace of mind.
In her distress she abandoned
beauty doctors for lawyers, and the
bill asking $4,000 was filed.
DR.. Enlow said yesterday he could
MT see anything wrong with Mrs
Clampit's cheek.
she certainly had a good deal of i
70 sue me for $50,000," he remarked.
DOCTOR CHARGES TAMPERING.
Enlow admitted having performed
the operation of injecting the paraffin
but said that some one must subse
tquently- haVe-s- -tamPerSd- with Mr.
Clampit's cheeks, or the paraffin woul
not have hardened.
"She was so well pleased with m
work." said he, that she wrote me
letter saying she looked so pretty tha
even her own brother didn't know
her."
"a short time after received that le
ter" continued Enlow, "she came t
MY office and wanted me to injec
more paraffin. l refused, explaining
to her that it might spoil work whic
had been done.
THAT was the last I heard Of he
until the first of last February, whe
she called on me. l saw at once tina
more paraffin had been injected"
WARNING TO OTHER WOMEN.
Mrs. Clampit said her main reaso
in filing the suit was to warn othe
women against beauty doctors.
81 am going to see that other won
en- do not suffer as l have" she saiC
An attache of DIR. Thompkins' offic
said while DR.. Enlcw had been locate
there, the two physicians were not /
partnerhhip. She said the case ha
been handled entirely by Enlow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-11

against the action of his committee,
but was voted down.
SHIELDS TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN.
The committee proceeded TO choose
Shields temporary chairman and
went ahead with the seating arrange
ments of the delegates waiting out
side. Shields said he expected to call
the convention TO order at / o'clock.
While the Taft forces held the armory
in this manner, Roosevelt leaders con-
ferred at the hotel several squares
distant and prepared to go to the con-
vention and seat their temporary
chairman, Truman Newberry.
ONE THROWN FROM STAGE.
The opposing cha4rmen attempted
at the same moment to open the con-
vention. w. ID. Gordan of Midland,
a Roosevelt committeeman, sprang
to the stage and attempted to address
the convention. He was hurled from
the stage by J. F. Cremer of Mar
quette, Taft man. The police and
militia forced back 100 men who
sought to take a hand in the affair.
All attempts to quiet the delegates
seemed useless.
GUARD FOR BEvERIDGE.
Despite the disorder both the Taft
and Roosevelt forces attempted at
the same time to organize the con-
vention. Two policemen stood guard
over former Senator Albert Bever-
idge, who had been swept from his
seat during the Gordon-Cremer fight.
MILITIA GIVEN ORDERS.
Before the doors of the hall
were opened Shields ordered the
militia and police to admit only
! those delegates with cards bearing the
: signature of Secretary King of the
state committee. Chairman Knox in
stTucted The guards to allow no one to
- .eaEEied a ,eaSd bearing
NE lsitAtdfe- Alter receiving conflict
Ing orders, the guards opened the front
doors Only delegates bearing cards
signed by King were admitted. Thus
the I'd Z forces filled the han despite
the frantic effort of the Roosevelt men
TO gain entrance by the side doors.
windows and basement.
ROOSEVELT DELEGATES NAMED.
! The Roosevelt forces named as del
egates-at-large, Governor Osborn and
Charles Nichols. Detroit: Sybrant Wes-
selous, Grand Rapids: H. F. Boughey,
Traverse City; Theodore Joslin, Ad.
rian, and w. d. Gordon, Midland
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-11
Woman Begins 1,oooMile Walk.

New York, April 1l.-Mrs. David
Beach. who proposes to walk from the
Office of the Globe in this city to the
Office of the Chicago Daily News. sub
sisting en- route on a.diet OF raw foods.
left New York on her 1OO0-mile walk
at 10 o'clock this morning. She hopes
to reach Chicago by June l. A physi-
clan examined her just before her de-
parture, and her condition throughout
the journey will be watched carefully.
An automobile bearing provisions and
a maid accompanies her.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-11

Lavelle said they were beginning to
fear the report was true, but woulc
continue hopeful until some official
news was received. He added If the
pope is dead the news would not be
held. Nothing within the last few
days indicated the pope was In a
critical condition, although his health
for some time has been unsatisfac-
tory. March % he was compelled to
suspend audiences a few days owing
to cough accompanied by catarrh
March 2T he resumed audiences
Among those he greeted that day
were 800 Americans. They noted q
slight pailor and some hoarseness II
the pontiff's speech, but beyond thaf
there was no evidence Of serious
physical disability.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-11
OFFICIALS TO BE HELD
FOR ROY BLUNT DEATH

Papillion, Neb., April 11.-Charges
of manslaughter were filed against
Chief of Police Briggs of South Oma-
ha, Sheriff Hyers of Lancaster county,
and Deputy State Fire Warden Trou-
ton, by County Attorney Jamison of
Sarpy county, in connection with the
death of Roy Blunt, who was killed
during a battle with escaped convicts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-11
Steel Corporation Denounced.

Washington, April 11.-Labor con-
ditions at the plants of the steel cor.
poration were denounced as a "bru-
tai system OF industrial slavery" in
the senate labor and education CON-
mittee's report on the proposed eight
hour law for government contract la
Dor, submitted today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-11
SURPRISE FOR TAFT.
WIRE SPARKS.

Wilmington, Del.-No confirmation
was obtained of the report that the in
corporation at Dover of the Southern
Oil Fields company with capital of
States, to speak before it the even
part of the business of the Standard
Oil company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-11
DEATHS IN A DAY

Rushville, Ind, April 11.-Rev. w. T.
Campbell, IS years old, secretary of
the national board of education of the
United Presbyterian church, died at
his home in this city of paralysis. The
burial will be at Monmouth, ILL.,, where
Mr.. Campbell had a pastorate for q
years.
Monmouth, H., April 11.-David Gull
bertson, superintendent of the West
ern Stoneware company at Whitehall,
ILL.,, was stricken with apoplexy in this
city last night, resulting in instant
death. He was So years old.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-11
Ninety Per Cent of Vote
Favorable to Agree
ment, it is Said.
KNOW RESULT MONDAY
Differences on Denver & Rio
Grand Are AdiuSted-RaiSe
for the Firemen.

Indianapolis. April 11.-''Ninety per
cent of the soft coal miners have ap-
proved the proposed two-year wage
contract" said Secretary-Treasurer
Perry of the mine workers today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-11
Bankruptcy Proceedings.

Bankruptcy proceedings, in which
Jacob E Armstrong is the principal,
were begun this morning Edward U.
Henry of Peoria, referee in bankruptcy,
is in charge Of the hearing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-11

Bay City, Mich, April l1.-Witn
six delegates-at-large TO the republi-
can national convention and the pres
tige of carrying the state convention
for their candidate as the prize, Mich
igan Taft and Roosevelt republicans
entered the state convention here TO-
day attempting TO seat 1883 dele
gates, where but 1872 delegates le-
gally can be placed After a night
spent in conference at which no
agreement was reached, leaders Of
stand pat and fight it out on the
floor"
BITTERNESS COMES TO HEAD.
Bitterness came to head with last
nights special meeting of the ma
jOrity members of the state central
committee, which took action taEo1s
able 10 -Eset---~-ssfte ters% ~ - -
possible means of compromising the
fight apparently went glimmerine.
Mayor Woodruff placed almost the
entire police force on duty at the con-
vention hall, with many detectives,
to prevent possible disorder.
BAR ALL SPECTATORS.
Following up the initiative dis
played at the special state central
committee meeting, Taft managers
pushed the advantage by assuming
charge of the convention auditorium
shortly after midnight. Arrange,
ments were made TO keep out all per
sons lacking credentials.
TROOPS IN CHARGE OF HALL.
Captain Beckwith and members of
Company b, national guard, took
charge OF the convention hall before
the time scheduled for the opening OF
the convention. The Roosevelt and
Taft delegations from Detroit were
kept outside the building. Up TO II
o'clock there was no disorder, al
though waiting delegates expressed
impatience.
TAFT FOLLOWERS IN FIRST.
While the militia held the front
entrance OF the armOry against 500
delegates and contested delegates
members OF the state central commit.
tee. headed by Robert Shields OF
Houghton, were admitted to the hal
by side entrance. The Taft forces
thus secured first strategic advantage
in the fight for control OF the con
vention. a little later Chairman
Knox and former Senator Beveridgt
Of Indiana also we're admitted by tn,
side entrance. Knox protested
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-11

New Madrid, Mo, April 11-Fever
has broken out among food refugees
in this territory. Two deaths are re-
ported from Wyatt, where it is said
several smallpox cases also have de-
-~,Naed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-11
World Stirred by Message
to Madrid of Pontiff's
Passing.
AILlNG A LONG PERIOD
After Hours of Suspense Rome
Gives Out Announcement
Head of Church Lives.

Rome, April 11.-(Bulletin)-Re
port of the death of the pope is un-
true.
The pope continues his daily audi
ences. He received today Cardinal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-11

ais when he rose to speak. The vote
of Ireland, he said, was preponderant-
ly in favor of home rule, and the right
of relatively small minority in Ulster
to veto the will of the vast majority
of the Irish people could not be admit
ted
AN IRISH PARLIAMENT.
The bill provides for the establish
ment of an Irish parliament consist
ing of a senate and commons, with
power TO make laws for peace, order
and good government in Ireland Pro-
vision is made for protection of re-
ligious equality. The lord lieuten-
ant of Ireland is to have power to
veto or suspend bills on instruction
of the imperial executive. The Irish
parliament is to have power to re-
duce or discontinue imperial taxes,
excepting the income tax and stamp
and estate duties.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-11

Honolulu-When Miss Charlotte
Huse, who had been an employe in a
local store, sailed for her home In Bos-
ton, James A. Barton killed himself
with poison. He left note saying he
was jealous. His home was in Over
ton, Texas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-11

Nanaimo, B. CIV. A. Wilson, a
superintendent, was killed in an ex-
plosion at the Canadian Explosive
Companys plant at Northfield, due to
overheating of nitrate mixers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-11

Springfield, nl.-W. S. Booth, for
merly superintendent of the city
schools of Mount Carmel, has been ap-
pointed assistant superintendent of
public instruction.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-11
New York Bank Closes.

Utica, n. Y, April 1.-THE First
National bank of New Berlin closed
its doors today. 1t is stated there is
a large shortage in the banks funds
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-11

can and the family of Count and
Countess Jonghe. Afterwards the pom
tiff was greeted by a number of Ital-
ians and foreign personalities.
Madrid, April 11.-A dispatch re-
ceived at the nunciature announces
the pope is dead.
The Madrid report of the death OF
the pope comes with startling SUD
denness, and is to be taken with all
reserve until news is received from
Rome
The statement that the pope was
dead was due, it is believed, to an
error in deciphering a message from
Rome.
INFORMATION LACKING.
The absence of any word from
Rome for more than an hour after
receipt of the first dispatch from
| Madrid, together with complete lack
of information at the offices of car
dinals and other Catholic dignitaries
in this and other countries, adds fur
ther question as to the authenticity
confirmed the report, no other capital
in Europe, with the exception of the
London report, is in receipt of any
message on the subject. The Lon
don message is identical with that
which reached here.
London, April 1.-THE secretary
of Cardinal Bourne says he has heard
nothing of the death of the pope as
reported in the Madrid dispatch.
WASHINGTON IN DARK
Washington, April 11.-Charge
d'afairs at the papal legation sale
they had no Rome advices confirming
the report of the death of the pope
1t was said if a dispatch had beer
sent from the vatican to the Madrid
nuncio an identical dispatch wouIC
have been sent to Washington.
NEW YORK WITHOUT NEWS.
New York, April 11.-At II thii
morning members of Cardinal Far
ley's official household were still
without news of the pope. Monsignol
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-11
PEACE ON RIO GRANDE.

Denver, April 11.-Al differences be-
tween operating employees of the Den
yer & Rio Grande railroad and the
management relative to wages and
working agreements were adjusted last
night The most important concession
was a wage increase OF per cent to
firemen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-11
The Weather

Forecast Till z p. NJ. Tomorrow, for
Rock Island. Davenport, Moline,
and Vicinity.
Unsettled weather with probably
showers tonight or Friday, not much
change in temperature.
Temperature at a m. SO. High
est yesterday 72, lowest last night 50.
Velocity OF wind at z a. N. miles
per hour.
Precipitation none.
Relative humidity at Z p. m. As,
at a. m 76.
Stage Of water e.s. a fall of 4 in
last "a hours
J. NJ. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-11

Next Monday tellers will count the
ballots here and the official result will
be known by night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-11

Della Volpe, Prince Borghese, Senor
de Estrada, Argentine minister at Val
can and the family of Count and
Countess Jonghe. Afterwards the pom
tiff was greeted by number of Ital-
ians and foreign personalities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-11

ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.
From noon today to noon tomorrow)
Sun sets 636, rises 525. Evening
stars: Mercury, Mars, Saturn Morn
ing stars: Venus, Jupiter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-11
IOWA VOTE FAVORABLE.

Des Moines, Iowa, April 11.-Nearly
$1,000 miners in district Is voted af-
firmatively on the proposition of ac-
cepting the new wage agreement draft
ed at Cleveland. In Ohio the result Of
the balloting will not be known for
several days. 1t is said the proposition
will be accepted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-11

against the action of his committee,
| but was voted down