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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-13

THE captains and the kings have
gene,
a blaze OF pyrotechnicai glory. fad
fnv into a simmer of iight---a few
weary strangers I'm half hearted rev.
elry, loath 10 leave: then the final cur
tain and darkness complete and abso-
lute--the great State fair had passed
into history
It's passing WAS AS uncerem.'nscus
az its inauguration. aud yet, the few
thousand who sat up with the fair
and lived and breathcd the atmos-
phere saw the curtain rung Down with
pang of regret.
The End Unesentful.
: Biz by bit the attractions that for
week had amused and entertained,
like the Arabs of old. packed their
tents and silently stole away. The
TEDDY bear paddle games seemed TO
hold the greatest fascination for the
crowds and they ran until there was
no mere crowd. There was not even
the usual announcement OF raid on
the skin games to lend spice to the
closing chapter The dollar for
dime outfits had been tipped off by
someone, and BY s o'clock these fasci-
mating resorts. that succeeded in sep
arating many of the gulieiess from
their money were dark, the operators
pound Tor other titfIttT d~ 1ttAENaiNA-[
The aismantling process started
during the afternoon Transfer was-
ons were in evidence everywhere, cart
ing exhibits away. and lowing herds
wound slowly GER the thoroughfares
of the fair that led 10 waiting cars.
AS customary many of the exhibitions
were sold In whole or in part, by pri-
waite sale or at auction rs they STOOD.
and many women took advantage OF
$780, H..
Hasten Final Cartain.
The program of free attraction was
given afternoon and night without
curtatlment, though the WEAKNESS ana
inpatience to ring down the curtain
on strenuous week was evidenced
on ali sides. AT night the acts We're
doubled up, the Flying Jordans Vie
ing with the Bedouin Arabs for the
pjaudi.s of the grandstand. But II
was ali good and the display of fire.
works, a eliminating magnificience.
exceiIed anything State fair crowds
ever witnessed and atoned. for any
shortcomlng that might have been
The attendance On the final day
probably did not exceed $4,000 per-
sons. At noon the great state play
ground was almost as lonesome as
a deserted village. but BY the time
the races were announced the inf1ux
had packed the grandstand, given
Waho Lane sufficient material 10 IN
terest the bankers and some rev
were on the rounds OF the exnioit
4 buildings
All Records isroken.
1t was great fair in every re-
spect. Daily attendances were great
er than similar dairy at,enuan.e =
mira conservative estimate OF the
aggregate att .,,al an ,ee. v .n Ths a%.
iS,oVo more than ,as. sa ara efsy
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-13
Trial Begins ocsebsr 2ssh.

BRISTOL. VA, Oct. 1.-THE trial
OF Harry L. Brady. the young steward
Of Hotel Bristol. who shot and killed
Robert Weaver, a negro porter after
khe latter had entered the dining room
and attacked him, will begin in the
Corporation court of Bristol, Va, Oc-
tober 2Sth.
The case was set for trial October
i 4th. but tho matter was brought UP
at the October term oy court. this
week, and counsel for the Common
wealth and the defense c%reed to u
postponement until October ssth, when
both sides expect TO be ready. Com
monwealth's Attorney I~avinder said
that he would ask for trial at this
time II his associate, l.. +. Summers,
of Abingdon. could be present on that
date.
There is much public interest in
the case. Friends of young Brady are
confident that he Will be acquitted. He
is anxious for trial inasmuch rs
Judge Kelly held that under the cir
cumstances bail could not be granted.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-13
STIFF RESISTANCE
OFFEREDOhBORDER
BY TURKISH ARMY
Montenegrin Adva Is
Fought Inch by Inch All
Along Frontier
TWO COLUMNS ARE
PUT UNDER MARCH
Villages on Both Sides OF
Z Boyana River, Where Mar
tinovitch Met Check,
in Flames

LONDON, Oct. IA battle
I'm which both sides have lost sew
erai hundred killed and wounded
WAS still being waged between
the Turks and Montenegrins ut
scutri at nightfali, according to
messages received here from
Cettinje and Podgorita. The
losses In the fighting to date are
estimated At 5000 killed and
500 wounded. This estimate
including the attacks by Monte
negrins on Shtpchinck Hill. Ro-
game and Branya, and the en-
gagement now In progress.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-13

CONTINUED on Second paxe.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-30
WOODWARD GIVES ORDER
FOR POULTRY CENSUS
Action Is Taken Following
Sideways Resolution
in House.

A census of poultry and pigeons kept
in the District Of Columbia, with full in
formation as to where and how they are
kept or housed, has been ordered by Dr.
William c. Woodward, District health Of
ficer, and the collection Of the informa-
ton will be started at once.
The records show that 800 permits have
been issued to District residents who de-
sire to keep pigeons or poultry Under
police regulations chickens may not be
kept in a chicken house or yard located
within twenty-five feet OF any occupied
dwelling Following the investigation by
the District health department the Com
missioners will report in full to Congress
The request for information was con-
famed in a resolution introduced In the
House Yesterday by Representative Sullo-
way of New Hampshire. The resolution
any chicken, pigeon or SQUAD farm or
ayiary has been maintained In any resi-
DENTAL section of the District of Columbia
in violation of the police regulations since
May %. 1912.
Further, Mr. Sideways resolution calls
for information as to whether the Dis
trict Commissioners have taken any
action on any violation of the existing
police regulation. or whether the health
what he has done about 1t. The resolu-
ton asks for full information. including
th. hearings or the dates of any action
taken. The resolution also asks the Com
missioners to indicate by whom any ap-
Meals were made; whether violations of
the police regulations have been the SUBJ
ject of court action, and if not. why not.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-30

to the new emperor and empress dOwager.
To the young emperor. this message was
sent:
His imperial majesty, Yoshihito, En-
peror of Japan. Toxic: On the sad oc-
casion Of the death Of his majesty, the
Emperor Mutsuhito, your illustrious Ia
Their. l offer to your majesty my most
profound sympathy and that of the gov
eminent and people Of the United States.
Accept my good wishes for a long and
prosperous reign and the continuance of
the welfare Of the Japanese empire.
(SiEned) civilian H. TAFT"
To the bereaved empress dowager the
following message went forward:
Her imperial majesty Haruko. En-
press of Japan, Toxic beg your ma
1esty to accept the condolences and sim
cerest sympathy Of Mrs. Taft and my self
in the great loss. which you have sus-
tanned in the death of your illustrious
husband. for whom 4 entertained senti-
ments Of the highest personal esteem and
regard (Signed) WILLIAM H. TAFT"
Secretary Knox contributed his share
to the formalities by dispatching the fol-
lowing cablegram to Viscount Uchida.
minister for foreign affairs. Toxic:
II offer to your exceilency the express
sion Of my personal sympathy and sor-
row in the great loss which has been
sustained by the Japanese nation in the
death of his majesty the Emperor Nut
suhlto.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-30
TAFT EXPRESSES REGRETS.
Calls at Japanese Embassy Regard.
ing Death Of Emperor.

President Taft, accompanied by his aid.
Mai E. l. Rhoades, called at the Japa-
nese embassy today and expressed IN
person to Ambassador Chinda his deep
regret at the death of Emperor Mutsu-
hito.
The President today received the fol-
lowing cable message from Yoshihito, the
new Emperor of Japan:
IT am deeply touched by your sympa-
thetic message and offer you my sincere
thanks
From the Empress Dowager Haruko
the President received this message:
II am deeply touched by your kind mes
sage. Pray accept my sincere thanks for
the heartfelt sympathy SO cordially ex-
pressed by you and Mrs. Taft on this
sorrowful occasion
After President Taft had returned to
the White House from the Japanese en-
bassy Ambassador Chinda repaid his can.
The President was attending a session Of
the cabinet and the ambassador was re-
ceived by the Presidents personal aid,
Maj. Rhoades.
Immediately following the receipt OF Of
fetal news Of the death Of the Emperor.
President Taft cabled directly his regrets
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-30
MARTIAL LAW DECLARED
Strike of Dock Laborers at
Port Arthur, Ont, Assumes
Serious Proportions.

PORT ARTHUR, Ontario, July 3O.-The
entire Canadian Northern Coal and Ore
dock district at this place is under mar
tial law today, following the strike of
the dock laborers yesterday in connec-
ton with those at Duluth and Superior.
Three soldiers from the 9th Regiment.
under command of Col. Little. today
prosecuted search in the homes of the
striking laborers for weapons. following
the reading of the riot act by Mayor
Ray, and formidable array of revolvers.
knives and water soaked sings was con-
fiscated.
Professions of sympathiZers which
passed through the streets yesterday
were not sen today. and their leader
Rev w. Madison Hicks. socialist orator,
is now counseling peace.
The trouble arose over the demands OF
the men for 30 cents an hour instead OF
% cents. The strikers are mostly Ital-
ians and Galicians.
Chief of Police Angus Mcclellan. who
suffered a fractured skull in a clash with
strike sympathizers last night, still is in
critical condition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-30
STATE CHAIRMAN IN DISPUTE.
factions in Nebraska Democratic
Convention Still Far Apart.

GRAND ISLAND. Neb.. July 30-While
both factions I'm the democratic state con-
vention here went forward with prepare
tons for the conflict over the selection OF
state chairman there continued TO he
much discussion today of the probability
of a compromise
Matters were complicated however by
the refusal of j. c. Byrnes. incumbent.
supported for reelection by the anti
Bryan wing, to withdraw in favor of a
compromise candidate
1t was planned to precipitate the fight
this afternoon. the Bryan faction seeking
an adjournment Immediately after the
temporary organization was effected
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-30
MRS. FOCKE DEAD.
Bride of Two Years Buried From st.
Martins Today.

Funeral services for Mrs. Bernard NJ
Focke We're held at ST. Martins Catholic
Church this morning. requiem mass being
celebrated by Rev Eugene Hannah. In
terment was in Congressional cemetery.
Mrs. Focke. who before her marriage
was Miss Stella X. McFadden. was mar
ried two years ago to Bernard NJ. Focke.
who is assistant city solicitor OF Dayton.
Ohio. She graduated in 1903 from I'M
maculate Conception Seminary and after
ward was appointed to a clerkship in the
forest service. At the funeral services TO-
day Miss May King, member of the
class with which Mrs. Focke graduated.
sang Rock of Ages"
Mrs. Focke is survived by her husband
and little son, one year old, and her
mother, Mrs Alice X. McFadden, and one
brother. Arthur NJ. McFadden.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-30
ON FORCE FOR 70 YEARS
Lieut.. Becker Got Medal for
Fake Drowning Rescue.
Often in Public Eye.

NEW YORK, July 3O-Lieut. Charles
A. Becker. whose arrest last night came
as a dramatic climax 10 the past fort
nights Investigations or the Rosenthal
murder. has been a member of the New
York police force for nearly twenty years
his appointment dating back 70 November
!. 1899. He remained = private in the
ranks fo- ten years. being promoted to q
post as rocntsman IL 1909
"a few months after he became rounds
man Becker came :,lto public view as the
hero ~ a sensational drowning rescue on
The East Side water front For this res-
aas ha received { hero medal. Two years
later. however during the trial of In
epec:or Schmittberger. the man whom
Becker had rescued from the wafer is
safd 10 have made affidavit stating
rhat tie rescue was faxed and tnat he
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-30
SMITH SOUNDS KEYNOTE.
Former Commissioner of Corpora
tions Addresses Progressives.

NEW HAVEN, Conn; July 30.-The
newly formed progressive party in Con-
necticut held a mass convention here to-
day, at the call of committee of citi-
zens who have identified themselves with
this movement. On the committee are
Herbert Knox Smith, late commissioners
of corporations; President f. $. Luther
of Trinity College. twice a republican
member OF the state senate, and Sena-
tor Joseph w. Alsop of Avon. related by
marriage to Col. Roosevelt, and others.
Mr.. Alsop called the gathering to order.
Mr. Smith, as chairman, made the key
note speech.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-30
PRAYs FOR BEREAvED NATION
Senate Chaplain Takes for His Sub
iect Emperor's Death.

The mourning of the people Of Japan
over the death OF their emperor was the
subject of the prayer of the chaplain.
Rev. L. G. B. Pierce, at the opening OF
the Senate today His words were:
Almighty God. our heavenly Father, as
we stand before Thee to acknowledge
goodness and to ask Thy guidance, We
remember before Thee the nation whose
people mourn the death Of their emperor.
Their sorrow is our sorrow as their loss
is our loss, seeing that none Of US liveth
to himself and none of US dieth to him
self, since we are members of one an
other Uphold them, We pray Thee, by
Thy gracious mercy and hasten the time
when all the peoples of the earth shall
acknowledge Thee to be the Lord
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-30
received a certain sum for his part in II
Suspended Following Killing.

was concerned was the shooting dead of
a young plumbers helper, John Fay. who
was killed In a burglar chase. Becker
and another policeman were suspended
following an investigation. but were
later reinstated
Becker was placed in charge of the So
called strong-arm squad June 30, 1911.
Since that time he has been much in the
public eye. making many spectacular
raids Last March man was killed by
bullet fired during one of his raids.
Becker was relieved from charge of the
squad for a time. but was later reassigned
to it. During the year he was in charge
of the strong-arm squad Becker made
more than seventy-five raids, including
the attack on Rosenthars place April 10.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-30

been suffering from kidney trouble
for several years and July 20 1t was
announced that his brain was affected
and that recovery was very doubtful.
Sad News Received.
There was every evidence of sincere
sorrow when the bulletin was finally post
ed informing the watchers about the
palace that their ruler was dead. Some
wept, but in main part the crowd took
the news sadly but stoically, and the
Japanese who had been SO patiently wait
ing for the inevitable turned signing away
and on their aueerly click-clocking san
daIs scattered TO their homes.
The Crown Prince Yoshihito was greatly
overcome by his fathers death and his
exhausting duties In the sick room. He
remained at the palace in consultation
with the ministers of state, arranging Tor
the emperor's funeral
The late emperor's failing health and
his gradual elimination from pubic aHalrs
have prepared the people for the chanse
Of rulers and no trouble is anticipated.
No immediate reorganization of the cabi-
net is expected, but probably 1t Will not
be many weeks before Marquis SaionJi
retires as premier. Word was received
that the ex-premier, Prince Katsura Is re-
turning to Toxic from St. Petersburg as
fast as the Trans-Siberian railroad will
bring him. His presence and advice are
sought by the mikados successor. par
ticularly in regard to financial matters.
Japan's financial embarrassment is seri-
Gus and discomfort is beginning to worry
the government. It is likely that the
prince will assume the premiership.
Crown Prince at Palace.
Crown Prince Yoshihito was the only
one Of the emperor's near relatives
who was unable to be near the dying
emperor from the first. He was just
recovering from a slight attack Of
chicken pox, and the doctors told him
that 1T would be unwise to leave his
bed then. He received bulletins from
the sick room at brief intervals, both
by telephone and messenger, and was
later able to come to the palace In
person When it became evident that
the emperor's hours were numbered
members Of the cabinet gathered at the
palace and the members of the i'm
perial family were summoned from
their country homes.
The crown prince and the princes OF
the emperor's household. as well as the
cabinet members and councillors, re-
NAMED at the palace during the last
night The ministers gathered In a
room adjoining the death chamber:
while the more intimate members of
the family surrounded the dying en-
peror's bedside The empress, although
worn out with her long vigil. remained
with the emperor until the end.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-30
WILL NOT DRAW COLOR LINE.
Arkansas Progressive Convention
Will Name Delegates to Chicago.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. July 30.-The
Arkansas progressive convention here
today planned to name a full quota of
delegates to the national convention at
Chicago August ) and to instruct for
Roosevelt as the presidential nominee.
W. J. Conner. president of the Arkansas
Roosevelt League. declared today that
the attempt of the local lilly white"
faction to have a strictly white delega-
ton sent to Chicago will have little or
no weight in the convention.
The delegation selected today. said
Mr. Conner. will be neither white nor
black 1t will be a regular delegation.
No color line will be drawn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-30
Senator Burton Explains Why
Cost of Living Is High.
ExTRAvAGANCE A FACTOR
Diminished Productive Energy Also
in Measure to Blame.
ABS0LvES TARIFF AS CAUSE
Exonerates Trusts. But Declares
"Price Agreements" and Patent
Rights" Serious Influences.

Senator Burton of Ohio explained TO
the Senate at length today the rea sons
which, in his opinion. are responsible for
the present high cost OF living The
manifest and important causes. he said.
We're the phenomenal progress Of recent
years, the striking inequality OF this
progress IN different lines Of human en-
deavor and the tendencies to extrava-
gance and waste and TO diminished pro-
ductive energy by a large part OF the
populat ton.
Neither the Payne-Aldrich tariff law
nor any other similar measure was re-
sponsible for the general high level or
prices he declared; for the variations
I'm prices have been so very considerable.
both in the way OF increase and decrease.
as absolutely 10 disprove any Inference
that the change in prices has been due 10
the tariff of 1909. to any other tariff
act =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-30
MURDER SUSPECTED
IN DEATH Of NURSE
Body of Miss Dorcas |. Snod.
grass Found, But Mystery
Deepens.

NEW YORK, July 3O.-The Identification
last night of the body of the young
woman found Sunday afternoon by ca
noeists on the banks Of Dubois creek, a
small offshoot of the Hudson river. near
the village of Catskill, as that of Miss
Dorcas l. SnodgrasS cleared up the mys-
terry surrounding the disappearance of the
young Mount Vernon nurse for whom the
police and her relatives had been search
ing for twelve days, but it left a deeper
mystery. for the police of Greene county,
in which Catskill is located, are positive
Miss Snodgrass was murdered.
The young woman's relatives at Mount
Vernon are puzzled to determine whether
the case is one Of murder, suicide or acct
dent. The Mount Vernon police are also
unable to make up their minds on this
point. A rigid investigation. with the
police of both places cooperating, Is be-
ing made. The dead woman's sister, Mrs.
j. Leland Order, said last night that Miss
Snodgrass had never been in Catskill or
the neighborhood before, and she could
not imagine how she could have gone
there.
Identified by Fiance.
F. Edgar Schmidt to whom Miss Snod-
grass was engaged and who has been
ledQln& the search Tor ner, returned from
CatskiH last night, where he made a
positive Identification, overwhelmed with
grief. and said that while he was positive
Miss Snodgrass did not commit suicide
he could not believe she was murdered.
He said he was too much daZed to form
any opinion on the subject at this time.
Sheriff Abram Post of Greene county,
wLo has charge OF the investigation there,
said last night:
In my opinion Miss Snodgrass' dead
body was brought up Dubois creek in a
launch or boat and deposited at or near
the place where 1t was found. / do not
see how 1t would have been possible for
body to have been carried by the tide 50
far I'D the stream. This, to my mind,
negatives the theory that Miss Snodgrass
fell or jumped of boat in the Hudson
river"
Practically the same views were ex
pressed by Loren ]. Hubbard, chief OF
police District Attorney Wilbur. after
he had made thorough Investigation OF
the place where the body was found. said
he had discovered nothing to justify him
in starting criminal proceedings at this
time.
Il would net say that 1t was impossible
for the body to have floated in from the
Hudson" he said. 'but to me it seems
decidedly improbab le.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-30
BELIED HIS CREDENTIALS.
Man With Pastors Recommendation
Arrested Charged With Dishonesty.

DENVER. Col, July 30.-A man giving
his name. as Herbert c. Schriber. but pos
sessing a letter of recommendation in the
name Of Herman Sauer. from James
Berg. pastor of a Mount Vernon, N. Y,
church, was taken into custody yester
day by local detective agency, charged
with attempting to pass bogus checks.
Schriber had deposited for collection with
the Interstate Savings Bank draft for
SIO 1911 ON the First National Bank OF
Los Angeles, and another for 1856 on the
La Junta, Col, State Bank.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-30
EXPECT A STEAM ROLLER.
Roosevelt Men in Nebraska Look to
Be Read Out Of the Party.

LINCOLN. Neb., July 30.-When the
executive committee of the republican
state central committee met today but
one contest case, that Of the delegates
from Furnas county. remained to be pre-
scented All of the other eight had been
submitted before the committee recessed
for the night
The Taft men were believed to have a
majority of the executive committee
favorable to their attitude, which is that
the Roosevelt men are no longer members
Of the republican party. and the latter
were predicting that the action taken here
would be parallel to that in Chicago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-30
AVOIDING STATE POLITICS.
Roosevelt Supporters in Minnesota
Engaged in Forming Third Party.

Sc. PAUL. Mimi. July 30.-The third
party is being brought into existence In
Minnesota today. nearly 800 supporters of
Col. Roosevelt having met In convention
here to select delegates to the Chicago
next week and formulate plans
for the campaign in This state. which, 1t is
expected. will begin actively as soon as
the Chicago meeting has adjourned. Ac-
cording to previously laid plans of the
leaders of the movement, all mention Of
state politics is being carefully avoided.
EXPECT A STEAM ROLLER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-30
SYRACUSE IS FAVORED.
New York Progressives Will Hold
Convention Before Other Parties.

NEW YORK, July 3O.-Provisional
Chairman Hotchkiss Of the national pro-
gressfve party in New York state said yes
terday that the state convention of the
party to nominate state ticket would be
held before the republican and demo-
cratic state conventions. probably about
September Is. Syracuse. he said. was ia
vored as the convention city.
Mr. Hotchkiss said there was no idea
Of fusing anywhere in this state with 9TH
er party organizations.