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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-14

ed were usually. imprinted silks, al
though the scheme has been applied
TO printed silks.
Why do you dynamite silk ?" de-
manded ollie James Of the commit
tee.
1t makes things so up. suppose"
said Cheney with q laugh.
What things 60 up" asked James.
sercastically.
The goods or the pockethooks Of
the consumer"
Chairman Underwood DO YOU
think this is a fraud on the public
When carried to the extent TO de-
stroy the life of the silk it is a fraud
replied Cheney only by this means
can We hold the price down TO a point
Where the wives and daughters If
the working man can purchase,
Case of an Umbrella.
Underwood: Il know something
about it. / bought an umbrella and
il split at the ereases aud fel TO
pieces soon. Wouldn't high tax and
a penalty keeping tt out be good
thing? Suppose we put on IA, -
$40 "a yard. q heavy fine for vioiaton
and Imprisonment"
That would be unfair" u3eed
Cheney. When there is over 10 Ter
cent Of wash II is "A fraud. Maey
people now wear silks treated IN this
way Our association is haviag
chemists to investigate this mattef.
but they have found IL difficult to d.
termine the percentage of chemicRls.>+
1t cannot be done at the customs
houses except where the percentaee
is very large We hone YOU may
make q suggestion
'~You had better make recoru-
nendation," warned Underwood, br
You may get a very drastic law,
Won't a weaver. using ono pound ~
silk with this process bring out three
pounds?'
They might by retaining The gum
in the silk and using tin salts and
other things, But / cannot say
whether the use OF a srnal percentaEA
OF tin salts destroys the life Of the
silk" protested Cheney Resides
didn't think that women want II 10
last so long. Years ago we made +
silk which lasted twenty years. That
Is not wanted now"
Men and Women Differ.
while the women don't, don't
think the men who buy IL do" COM
n1ented James.
In advocating the retention Of the
EPPGlUE duties OH SILKS IHSteau I'll al
valoren duties, Mr. Cheney suggest
ed: II think you should IegisIate IN
favor of the poor men who have to
guess six months in advance what
women are going to wear
You regard that as an uncertain
quansity?" asked Francis Burton
Harrison.
Il do
But the specific rate is higher on
the lower grades and the nd vaiorem.
lower on the high grades" protest
Cd Representative Palmer.
We want the tariff TO protect
us IN our manufactures" argued
Cheney.
Lumber and sawmill men were
heard In the morning in opposition to
the reduction of tariff rates on lum-
Der.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-14
UNCLE SAM is BIG
CREDITOR OF CHINA

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13.-The
United States will be apportioned s25,-
100000 of the $3.50, 100000 Chinese
loan. according to state department
dispatches fran Pek1n- tonight This
Ia the largest share of the loan to
be held by any one government, al
though the Crisp Association OF Bank
ers will be allowed an equal amount.
The remainder has been apportioned
between Great Britain, Germany,
France. Russia, Austria. italy and
JaTan
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-14
HELLO" SERVICE To
Be LOOKED INTO



were not built he would be damaged
considerably, and at one time he be-
came so earnest In his statement that
nc tntimated that IL the city did not
build the wall it would hear from him
later.
Goes to Board.
Ihis remark brought both Mr.. Nell
sen and Mr.. Haddon to their feet. but
before anything further TRANSFERRED
along that line Mr.. West withdrew all
no had said. with the remark that he
would carry the whole question to the
administrative hoard. ......., >. .....
In view of tiIa fact thpt, thu cora
mittee is unable to see where II
stands" said Mr.. Haddon, II move
that the city attorney be requested TO
be present at all future meetings until
otherwise directed.
we are in the air" he said. I'VE
do not know cur prerogatives We
need some kindly advice, and I insist
that either the city attorney or the
assistant attorney be present at all
OF our meetings in future. so that we
may be directed along the right road"
The motion was adopted
Upon motion Of Mr.. Moore, the city
engineer was directed to go ahead
with work or various streets and AL
Ieys on the Southside, and the petit
ton Of s. p, Waddin to connect his
property in Henrico with the city
sewer system was granted
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-14
FORMALLY ELECT
NEXT PRESIDENT
Continued from First Page.)

when they met today, the thirteenth,
to vote for Wilson and Marshall.
Resolutions declaring for a conttn-
uance Of the Progressive party and
calling for a national convention were
adopted by the thirtyeig Pennsvl-
vania electors. who voted for Roose-
welt and Johnson. This was the first
time in more than fifty years that the
electoral vote CT the State went for
candidates other than regular Repuh-
leans, In concluding the meeting the
electors sang My Country, TITS of
Thee"
The four electors Of Vermont cast
the vote Of the State for President
Taft f3r president and Nicholas Muir
ray Butler for vice president.
The meeting Of the five electors at
Providence, r., l.. was opened with 81
PRAYER by the Rev-Lnhn c-Ir4-.4,-r-
The vote vert to Wilson and Marshall
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-14
100000 HOMELESS
:. IN VALLEY: FLOOD
tcontinued from First Pags.>

dicted. snch a rise will food over
fifty square miles.
AT Cairo, the river Is gradually ris~
ing, a stage of 40,2 feet being reached
tonight A stage of forty-eight feet
is predicted Farmers in the low
lands already are fleeing with their
families and stock.
The government boat Wave Rock
took up rescue work today at Shaw
neetown, Ill The lowlands already
are Inundated and farmers will lose
many thousands Of dollars Hun
dreds OF cattle and hogs have been
drowned
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-14
FRIENDS SEEKING
VIM. f. W()ODyEAR
SECRETARY NOTIFIES POLICE HE
------- - a
HAS BEEN MISSING SINCE
WEDNESDAY.

william T. Woodyear. thirty-six
years old. has been missing from the
Richmond Hotel since January Sth, and
yesterday ", r. Mcclellan, of Ralti-
more, Woodyear's secretary, notified
the police Mr., Midlothian came to
Richmond with his employer last week
Woodyear was last seen ct the hotel
search. which proved to be futile, was
conducted for several days, and then
the whole police department was
ordered to be on tho lookout for him
Woodyear IS a member of the Balt-
more firm Of Hamill & WoodyeaT,
engaged in the mineral water supply
business
WoOdye0r Ia described as being five
feet, ten aud one half inches tall
weighing 1G5 pounds having "A dark
complexion brown hair and brown
eyes. When last seen he wore a light
gray suit d black derby and tan lace
shoes. He has a smooth face, and f.
blind Tn tho right eye
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-14
CaIero Gives Reasons,

MEXICO CITY, Jan. 13.--Manuel
Calero issued a statement today in
which he declared lack of accord with
the Madero administration caused
him to resign az Mexican ambassador
to the United States He deprecated
Fumars of Intervention by the United
States, stating that such action was
out Of the question unless some in
cident occurs similar to that of the
blowing up the Maine"
He said all Latin American would
stand behind Mexico in the event
Of intervention.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-14
TAFT IS THANKED
BY CONFEDERATES

WASHINGTON. Jan. IA dele
cation OF twenty representing the
United Daughters Of tn Confederacy
and the Confederate Veterans ~
America. called today on President
Taft and thanked him fer his act IN
granting permission 70 erect A memo,
rial TO the Confederate dead In Ar
iingt0n cemetery
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-14
ROCKEFELLER NOT
To GIVE EVIDENCE
- fCentinued fronn First Y,aua
Continual from First Yage.l

that the Standard Oil magnate is in
no physical condition TO testify pub
licly before the committee.
MT Rockefeller may be asked TO
give his testimony to a member of
the committee on a few points, but
1t Is believed that no further effort will
be made by the committee at this
time to get this testimony.
Secretaries Not Summoned.
In efforts to get information con-
corning Mr.. Rockefeller's financial
transactions, II was admitted by those
connected with the committee today
that efforts had been made TO locate
Miss Ann Watson, who is thought TO
have been in close touch with Mr..
Rockefeller's affairs.
She has been in Europe for some
months, and no subpoena was issued
for her.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-14
PORTO RICO WILL
GUARD THE CANAL

WASHINGTON Jan. lathe war
department is considering a suggestion
that al least q battalion Of the Porto
Rican infantry regiment be ASST gned
to duty on the Panama canal gone
to assist in the protection Of the great
waterway.
Representative Anth~ny,' Of Kan
cas- who recently visited Porto Rico
is che Of the advocates OF tho propo-
s!tlon
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-14

MIAMI. FLA, Jan. t3.--Dr. Charles
w. Richardson. OF Washington. y. G.,
left on the midnight train last night
10 report tn the PHO committee on
his examination OF William f. Rookie
Teller, made here yesterday on the
iatter's arrival from Nassau, Bahama
Islands, on board the steamer Miami
Or. Richardson refused absolutely 10
talk TO reporters and kept his secret
securelX locked IN nnt-eNen- limiting
that he intended TO leave.
The Miami sailed again today for
Nassau. but none of the Rockefeller
family was On board. They are still
at the Royal Palm hotel where they
have the choice apartments over
looking the water front.
FTagler to Visit Him.
1t is rumored that RockefelEer's old
friend and business associate. Henri
M, Flagzer, who is at his winter home,
Whitehall, at Palm Beach. will visit
him here before his departure.
In the millionaire's present physi-
cal condition II Is thought to be un--
wise to take him North. so II is be-
lIeved that he will remain here some
time. He may return to Nassau or
go TO Cuba after the Pujo committee
decided on DR.. Richardson's report
which Will be laid before the COM
mittee wednesday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-14
Proposals of Peace.

Ell PAsO. TEN, Jan. 1S.-Dennlte
proposals OF peace are said today TO
have been presented to President
MadeTo by Pedro LAscurrain, minister
or foreign relations at the behest qg
rebel leaders including Inez Salazar.
Marcefo Carreyo and Aontonio Rojas,
during his recent visit here
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-14
URANIUM REMAINS
FAST Upon ROCKS
NEARLY PULLS TUG ASHORE
WHEN ATTEMPT is MADE TO
FREE STEAMER.
MUST TIGHTEN SHIP
CAPTAIN HOPEFUL or RESULT
WHEN CARGO rs TAKEN OUT
PASSENGERS ON WAY
HOME

HALIFAX, n. S, Jan. 13.--Three
Intellectual attempts were made today
ty powerful tugs to release the strand
ed steamer Uranium from the rock
bound coast Of Nova Scotia. near
Chotucto Head The third attempt
almost resulted in the tug Scotsmeu
being pulled ashore. and II was then
that Captain Eustace. Of the Uranium,
decided 20 give up the attempt until
1900 tons Of her cargo had been
taken from the forward holds
The crew Of the Uranium are still
standing by their vessel, while left
belts and preaervers lie ready in the
ships decks for immediate use in
the event Of necessity. The Uranium
is lying on an even keel tonight, with
the forward bulk head stove In, and an
increase ftwo feet Of winter in her
hold over last night
Danger If Wind Shifts
II the wind should SHIFT during the
night, and drive the sea with IL there
is grave danger Of the Uranium break
ing her back on the rocks which inn
prison her
Eight hundred and eighty passen-
gers were transferred yesterday and
taken TO the immigration station. Ia
ter in the day 1o3 of these left for
t7SRlttNt ~ anu muse lot 1LiiEI
Canadian points left IN the afternoon.
SIX hundred and forty-three passen-
gers destined for United States points
were examined by United States inn
migration officials and left late this
evening for New York by special
train.
Story of Captain.
Captain Eustace. who is confident
that his vessel viii float when IL is
freed from the rocks states that he
went out of his course to render as
sistance to the Allan liner Cartha-
ginian ON January 9th in response
20 a wireless call for help saying that
the vessel was on fire.
The Uranium crulsed around for
three days In an endeavor to locate
the Carthaglnian, but could not do
so, Eventually wireless message
was received saving that the FIRE had
boon subdued. From that moment
ne had not been able to get his exact
bearings.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-14
UNDERWOOD CALLS
PRACTICE ON SILK
Continued from First Page)

CONTINUED from Frat Page.)
try and that importation Of such silks
were heavy.
That is dynamite silk, so-caiIed,"
commented Chairman Underwood. II
consider its sale fraud on the pub
lilo. Unless you gentlemen can make
some arrangements for the proper re-
striction. for the proper Importation
and manufacture of such silk you
may get very drastic law against the
importation with heavy penalties for
Its sale"
Treating Silk Fabric.
Mr. Cheney said the silks SO treat
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-14

Joe Tinker was quotad the other day
as saying thar the greatest shortsrpp
in the world is Hans Wagner ths
greatest pitcher IS Ed Walsh and
this two greateSt outaelders are Cobb
and Speaker.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-14
Intarfaraa With officers.

Frank Smith colored. was arrested
last night on a charge OF interfering
with Detectives Smith and a<~inson.
The latter were arresting three va
grants at the time the alleged inter-
ference occurred.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-14

The Norfolk and Western is the
most comfortable way TO Norfolk
The Norfolk Limited and the Ocean
Shore Limited. run through solid and
quick--outting down all other sche-
dulles.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-14
Mule is III Tire afed.

Oscar Price. colored, was arrested
yesterday on charge Of ill-reatins
q mule
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-14

The regiment of Richmond patrons
and friends Of the above Repractionest
Will be glad to learn that he has re-
turned TO this city. and ls now per
manently located at his former suite
OF rooms, Nos 150-152-154 Murphy's
Hotel Annex at Eighth and Broad
streets-Eighth street entrance; take
elevator--and viii give consultation
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-14

Rogers Secretary Flees.
NEW YORK, Jan. i3.---While two
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-14

United States secret service men shad-
owed her house. 1884 Dean street,
Brooklyn. night and day for a week
trying to serve her with subpoena
to appear before the Puio committee
and reveal some of her vast knoWl-
edge OF standard oil secrets, MISS
Katherine I. Harrison, who, for twenty
five years, was private secretary to the
late II. II. Rogers, slipped out OF New
York and is now either in Europe or
Canada
She left for Canada either Decem-
Der 31st or January list She made
preparations that indicated that she
contemplated stopping off in Boston
en- route and then spending day or
So in Montreal and Toronto. Two OF
the three trunks that left Brooklyn
with her are said To have gone straight
TO Halifax.
A servant In the Dean street house
declared today that Miss Harrison was
abroad" Miss Harrison's sister-~Mlss
Sarah Harrison said that Miss Kath-
crime was not In Canada. but she re-
fused 10 say where her sister could be
located.
Known as 'the Oracle"
known by the financial district and
by men of finance the country over
as NlAe OIdCiS, VI tSS ilat i41SlA ~
credited with knowing more about the
inner secrets and transactions of the
Standard OIL company than anyone ex-
cept John D Rockefeller himself and
John .. Archboid.
During the general excitement here
in New YORK couple Of weeks ago
caused by the hunt for William Rookie
Teller. two OF the secret service men
were detailed to serve subpoena upon
Miss Harrison. They made at least
four Intellectual attempts to gain an
audience. The detectives then decided
to watch the house day and night,
making occasional calls. Or. Dickert,
who was treating Miss Harrison for
malaria. called daily. The shades were
always drawn and the neighoors de-
clare that not once did they see either
OF the Harrison sisters como out Of
the house.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-14

free each day of this week between
the hours OF 10 A. NJ and p. NJ. II is
unnecessary to comment on the past
achievements OF Charles Linco1n
Smith He and his method of pres
scription glasses are SO well known
here that his return win be indeed
welcomed by many suffering with de-
fective vfsIon,-Advertisem ~
The Washington times., 1913-12-07
CASINO.

y program Of martial music will &C
company the patriotic pictures, inClud-
ing the Battle of San Juan Hili' add
the Spirit of 20" which will be Of
fcred as the headliner at the Casino
Theater this week by the Rough Riders
Band Of nine musicians and tableau
pOscurs. \ merry little farce is prom
ised by Jack Iirndlcy and his three
players in The Troubles of Mr.. and
Mrs. Brown. and laughter by Walter
Milton. the unique doctor with the am
bulance," who made hit with his mon
GiOguc last year. Others include wilson
and Bundy, comedy acrUbatS and atI-
letes, and Marion and Moore in an up
o-date sketch Of songs intermiXcd with
laughable chatter. Added features IN
clude the :'surpris" party" tomorrow
evening; the Country Store on Tuesday,
and Wednesday evenings: the priE5
dancing contests Thursday evening. anu
the. amateurs Friday evening. with the
Eig Christmas novelty. The Children
Toy store" Friday afternoon at O'Clock,
when fifty toy prizes will be AWARDED
to lucky youngsters in the audience.
The Washington times., 1913-12-07
COLLEGE STUDENTS
/. IoPRESENT COMEDY
Book and Lyrics of 'sThe Maid
of MarchfeId" Written by
DonneiIy, of IA Class.

. An event in the history Of George
town University is scheduled for Friday
afternoon at 2:l5 o'clock, at the Colum-
bia Theater, when the Glover Club will
offer a sumptuous production of THE
Maid of Marchfeld," a musical comedy.
The book and lyrics were written by
Edward Met. Donnelly. of the class of
IA. John G. Carter, son of the late
Senator from Montana, has employed
the services of Caruana, the maitre de
ballet, and the staging under his care
has been eminently satisfactory. The
gowns especially designed for the "sirls''
are said to delight the feminine heart.
The principal part, that of Arlette, the
maid OF Marchfefd, will be played by
Dolphin v. Rodriguez. Playing opposite
him in the hero role Of Carl will be big
Gardner Duffy, an imposing factor on
the football team. Then there will be
Lochran Daily as Hans, Joseph Grimes
as Otto, Edward i. Devlin, jr., as Wen
gel, Edward Met. Donnelly, the author,
as Goldstein; Williams Burns as Prince
Oscar, NJ. Donahue as Helen, and Will
liam Butler as Carls tough valet,
Jimmy.
The Washington times., 1913-12-07

, son in burlesque. She was formerly
with Weber & Fields stock on the Pa
cific coast.
Al the Casino next week the Six
September Morn Diving Girls will be
the leading feature of the bill. Walker
and III will appear in a merry farce,
Just Girl" the Aerial Icons in
mid-air feats. and Atkins and Shannon
IN a vocal and instrumental Offering
Jeffery FarnOl, author of The Broad
Highway" has made rapid strides II
fame. It's not 50 very long ago that
Farnol was painting scenery at the As
tor Thcater, New York. AS a matter If
fact, The Broad Highway was written
during off time from his scenic work.
Principals of all the Washington
schools are to be the guests of mana ger
Voolfolk Of the Academy, Monday night
at the performance of The Shepherd
of the Hills" which will he the attrac-
ton at the Academy this week The
play is Of much literary interest, being
a dramatZatiOn Of Harold Bell Wright :
novel of the same name.
The Washington times., 1913-12-07
GAYETY.

George Totten Smith ana Jack Strouse
wrote the books and music respectively
for the Golden Crook Company vehicle
CT this year. entitled From Riches TO
Rags at the Gayety this week. Maude
Rockwell, prima Donna. Frank A. Burt
tramp and dialect comedian, Frank
Dobson. eccentric comedian and dancer
and Flo Vernon, singing and dancing
soubrette. are featured in this two act
musical entertainment.
The first two of the four scenes in act
one are laid In New York and of the
last two. one is laid in Vienna, and the
last shows the palace of the queen OF
light. Rayo, in the MILKY Way. Act
two is laid in Paris at the Chateau des
Reeves. All the principals appear ir
specialties. while the Hippodrome four
a spectacular European ballet. and the
European ballet and the Golden troupe
CT Russian dancers are among the
vaudeville numbers. An Apache dance
by Messrs. Burt and Dobson and Maud
Rockwell and May Hall is a Partisan
specially. TIE chorus Is made up OF
thirty singers and dancers.
The Washington times., 1913-12-07
POLLS TO PRESENT
COUNTY CHAIRMAN
Theodore Roberts Will Appear
in Role Which He Created
Ten Years Ago.

Polls Theater announces for tomor-
row night a revival of George Ade' S
comedy. The County Chairman" with
Theodore Roberts. who created the role
of Jim Hacker, the County Chairman,
in his original part Richard Buhler
VIII have the role of young Tilford
Wheeler, the County Chairman's junior
law partner. Miss Izetta Jewell will ap-
pear as Lucy Rigby, daughter of the
District Attorney, and heroine of the
love story that furnishes the sentiment
a episodes of the play.
William D. Corbett will have the role
of Elias Rigby. which he created in the
original Western production ten years
ago Stanley James. an old favorite in
Washington, will make his first appear
ance with the Poll Players tomorrow
night as Sassafras Livingston. the
quaint darky who furnishes much of
the comedy of the play.
THE County Chairman" is full of the
breezy AIDE philosophy and quaint
humor. The story is laid in Antioch.
a little Indian town, in the period of
1880. 1t concerns the efforts of Jim
Hacker. the County Chairman, to over
throw his bitter enemy. Elias Rigby, the
District Attorney. and elect young TIL
ford Wheeler in his place.
The Washington times., 1913-12-07
BROADHURST DRAMA
INTENSELY HUMAN
Bought and Paid For" At Be-
Iasco Next Week, Has Rec.
ord of Popular Approval.

Bought and Paid For.'' which comes
to the Belasco Theater for one week,
beginning tomorrow evening, Decem-
ber 8. Probably no play produced on
the American stage in the past few
years has created as much favorable
discussion from people in all walks of
life as George Broadhurst's interesting
drama. This has ben emphasized most
conclusfvely by the large attendance
accorded this attraction when pre-
sented here last season, and by the
glowing tributes in the press reviews.
The play impresses its spectators by
the naturalness of its serious theme, y1c
sweeps them along with prolonged
gusts Of laughter by its incisive humor-
GUS characterizations. Bought and
Paid For Is a comedy drama of con-
temporaneous life. The story deals with
the trials of a young telephone operator
who narries herself to a different sort
of a man than the one she had a,Itici-
pated. His great falling is that he
drinks too much. AS q result, she leaves
him, and remains steadfast in her de-
termination not to return to him until
he gives his word of honor that he will
drink no smore. This he, as stubborn
as she, refuses to do. In the end,
though, the two are reunited, and the
pledge appears as 4 basis for a newer
and happier association in the future.