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The Monte Vista journal., 1913-06-07

We guarantee Skeeter Skoot
to keep mosquitoes away.--Fuller
Drug Co.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-12
MAY co To j. s.
SUPREME COURT
ALLEN COUNSEL TALK OFF REyIy-
ING STEP CONTEMPLATED
HERETOFORE.
MAY DECIDE TO-DAY
ATTORNEYS WILL GO OVER REC
ORDs TO SEE WHAT SHAPE THEY
ARE IS--MIss wIssLER ~'-,<
GOES HOME.

With all source of appeal exhausted
in Virginia, 1t liz understood that coun-
sci for Floyd and Claude Allen are
contemplating taking their cases TO
the Supreme Court Of the United
States In a final effort TO save the
lives of the Carroll county noun
taineers.
This action was talked OF by the
attorneys interested some months ago,
but was abandoned for step that, at
that time. seemed to hold out more
hope-a second appeal TO the State
Supreme Court Of Appeals Now the
counsel and friends OF the condemned
men are contemplating q revival OF
the step, and with that end in view
Interested attorneys will today go over
the records In the cases to ascertain
if they are in proper shape for such
a step. Their conclusions will prob
ably be reached this afternoon.
Points To Be Raised.
The two points which viii be raised
in the event that the appeal 10 the
highest tribunal in the land is agreed
upon are that Claude Allen was tried
twice for the same crime, and that
Floyd and Claude were sentenced TO
death for the killing OF the same
man.
Miss Nellie Wissier babe her sweet
heart what was probably the last fare
well yesterday afternoon. She drove
from the Richmond hotel to the prison
In a carriage at 8 o'clock and spent
an hour in front Of the death cell The
parting between the two was very
affecting. Unless there is some new
turn in the case. Miss Wissler prob
ably saw her lover for the last time
yesterday.
She left for her home on an early
train last night.
Rev, Drs. ]. ]. Scherer and George
w. Mcdaniel, spiritual advisers to the
condemned men, pay daily visits to
the death cells and hold services with
the prisoners. Both OF them. ii is
said, seem TO be resigned to the in
evitable. though Claude is bearing up
the better OF the two.
Bid Each Other Goodbye.
When they parted yesterday. prob
ably never to see each other again on
earth. Claude Allen gave Miss wissler
his gold watch--one that he has
owned and treasured for years and TO
him Is his most priceless possession
Miss Wissler. in her unaffected
way, admitted that Claude had not
placed an engagement ring on her
finger. Such a conventionality. she
said was not necessary. The love
each other and no clrCiet or gold,
however. ornate or costly, would add
to or detact from an affinity of heart
and soul. Claude. Miss Wissler said.
had spent what money he possessed
for legal services in this trials and in
giving her his watch he had turned
over to her as d memento his last
material possession.
Pressed for details of the final
scene between Claude and herself.
Miss Wissler declined to go into deli
cate detail. though blushingly she
stated that the publication of the
statement that she had kissed her
sweetheart goodbye was erroneous,
stating simply that no osculatory
demonstration of affection had ever
attended their engagement.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-12
SHOCKOE CREEK
SOON To BECOME
THING Of MEMORY
More Than a Million Dollars
for Permanent Improve
. ments
PLENTY MONEY NOW
FOR BETTER STREETS
Proposition of Large Bond Is
sue Suggested by Admins
trative Board EorestalIed
by Finance Committee

When the proposition from the adj
ministrative board asking council to
provide for a bond issue of 100000
for improvements of streets and the
improvements OF Shockoe creek came
up for consideration at the meeting
OF the board of aldermen last night.
and while the matter was under con-
sideration. Alderman Grundy, chair
man of the finance committee, stated
that his committee had already de-
termined to present a proposition
asking for a bond issue of a million
and "a quarter. about the first of July,
and that action on the pending pro-
position would be unnecessary.
Alderman Powers had arisen to adj
dress himself to- the suggestion from
the administrative board, and had
said that so far as the streets were
concerned, he felt that the budget
had taken care of them. but he
thought the situation confronting the
city regarding Shockoe creek was a
serious enc and should receive i'm
mediate attention.
After More Details.
In his remarks. MIR. Powers sug-
gested hat the proposition concern
ing the bond issue be sent back to
the administrative board with the re-
quest th9t plans and specifications be
more specific details as to what i'm
proyements were contemplated in
streets. ard what was contemplated
for the abatement Of the Sheckoe
creek nuisance.
Mr. Grundy said that the proposed
bond issue 10 he suggested by the
finance committee would cover many
matters -Ebich would haYe >ta be tax
en- care OF during the year--scheols.
bridges and Shockoe creek
We told the administrative board
that We would provide almost quar-
ter OF "a million dollars for the COM
pletIon Of the work Of transforming
that open sewer tShoekoe creek) into
n sanitary and safe affair. The
amount which We gave this year for
streets can hardly be spent during
the year. They get almost half MIL
hon. II they can spend that much
IN one year, they may he able to get
more from the proposed bond issue, "
said Mr. Grundy.
Il don't care about the streets.
then said Mr. Powers. III the ap-
preparation can take care of them.
am satisfied. Bur we must do some
thing to ahate the Shockoe creek nut
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-12
Spectre of Approaching Fight
With France Causes With
drawal of Savings
IS POOR DIPLOMACY
BANKERS DECLARE
Bulletins in Semi-ohcial Ga
zettes to Aid Budget Cause
Considerable Worry
to Financiers

BERLIN, March 11.-Germany is
developing a bad case of financial
nerves, The outward symptoms are
political, and are seen In deep un-
easiness over the international Situa-
ton and suspense and uncertainty
felt as % the future. This, together
with the tightness Of money and the
scarcity of gold are the chief features
of an uneasy situation
The warlike article Of the semi
official Cologne Gazette of yesterday
evening declaring that war with
France was a certainty. is regarded
as unsknful politics. and is much de-
plored n financial circles. The COM
bination of the effect of this feeling,
together with press statements that
the international situation appears
less hopeless has again brought about
a panickv feeling.
At the opening of the Bourse after
the recess on Monday, Canadian Pa
cific lost Ia points. Bank stocks
lost two points. Hansa shipping shares
declined six points, and stettin- Nui-
can shipbuilding fell TO thirty nine
Consols Slip Back.
Even consols slipped back under
heavy selling pressure Towards the
close dispatches that Russia would
mobilize within a few DAYS, caused
a slight reaction in the selling move
ment. and prices improved.
Inquiry by your correspondent
among banking. industrial, nercan-
tile and business circles ELECTED the
information that the situation is
causing much worry. The arma-
rrent program of the government
calling .or an additional expenditure
for new military extensions OF $3.50
coo, 600 is reacting on all business.
The withdrawal OF saving deposits is
being accentunted. Withdrawals,
which in the last quarter exceeded
deposits by SIT 100000. II is reported,
are again increasing. Nothing like
runs exists in the situation. but the
persistent increase Of Withdrawals Ia
greatly decreasing the available
money.
Banks After Gold.
The banks are making efforts to
secure more gold. While il is said
that only s500.o0o is en- route from
New York. IL is reported that ar
rangemeuts have been made for the
shipping from America of $40, 600. GOO
Of gold IL II is needed. The banks
generally are preparing for the settle
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-12
BLEASE THREATENS
CITY WITH WRATH
PARDoNs FOR SECOND TIME HIS
NEGRO CHAUFFER FINED
FOR SPEEDING.

COLUMBIA. S. O.. March IL
After his negro chauffer was fined
s1S.75 for speeding, the limit OF the
recorders court tor this ofyense. Gov
ernor Cole l.. Blease granted n full
pardon to the negro. and directed an
order to the mayor and chief OF po-
lice 10 return the fine.
This was not done, the police Of
fetal taking the position that ne Will
continue TO refuse to honor pardons
from the governor until the city Mt
torney has ruled that such authority
IL vested In the chief magistrate. This
is the second time In four days that
the governors chauffeur has bean
fined for speeding. pardoned by the
governor and the pardon dlsregarded
by the chief o fpolice.
Governor Biease Is quoted as saying
that he will place the city under mar
tial law II the persecution" of the
negro chauffeur continue, but thus far
the threat has not materialixed,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-12
VALIDITY Of STATE
LAW IN QUESTION
tettSs-FfsFs FfaNAAIT4 0F NATIONAL,
ACT ALSO is INVOLVED IN
FEDERAL DECISION.
LAND OWNERS WIN
DISTRICT COURT OF WESTERN yfR-
CHINA oSERRI LED IN WARREN
COUNTY CONDEMNATION
CASE.

The constitutionality of an act OF
congress of August, 1883, and Of a
Virginia statute was involved in de-
eision handed down by Judge Smith,
of the Federal Circuit Court OF APP
peals.- yesterday in the case OF Paul
Beatty and others against the United
States, involving the condemnation of
lands to the value Of $50, 600 in War
rem county. Va, which came up on an
appeal from a decision OF Judge Nc
B5wtii tn the District court at lynch
burg. The decision of the Circuit
court reversed that of the lower court
and renamed 1t for trial by jury.
The property of Paul Beatty, Alma
Jackson. Lucy E. Barbee and others
was condemned under an act of con-
gress of March 3. 1911, providing an
appropriation for the purchase 70 land
accessible to the cattle raising section
of Virginia for the purpose of as
sembling, grazing and training of
horses for the mounted service in the
United States army.
Trial by Jury.
Beatty, ct ais appealed from the de-
cision of the court assessing dam
ages for the seizure of the land on
several points, the one being consd-
cred by the appellate court being that
which held that the assessment OF
damages should have been made by. a
jury rather than by a commission of
five named by the District court.
The practice followed was govern
ed by section 2, act OF congress OF
August /, 1881. which provided that
In condemnation proceedings by the
United States the forms and modes of
procedure should conform to those
Of the State In which District court
making condemnation Is held. The
district attorney. accordingly proceed
ed according to the Virginia statutes
In this case. which provides for as
sessment OF damages In condemnation
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-12
PONTIFF APPEARS
TO BE RECOVERING

ROME. March 1.-The improves
ment in the condition of the Pope
continues. but he is weak and has
ben forbidden to leave his bed. Dr.
Marchiafava visits him twice every
day, and examines him very carefully.
The doctor is optimistic about the
Pope's chances, and hopes that the
nourishing diet and complete rest
will overcome his weakness, and avert
a relapse
The surviving sisters of the Pope
and sis niece, spent the forenoon ana
evening at his bedside. IL the Pope
has no fever tomorrow, no furths4
bulletins will be issued.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-12
MURPHY GEORGES
GOVERNOR SULzER
WANTS HIS FRIEND AND Assoc
GATE, GAFFSEN, NAMED
HIGHWAY CHIEF.
PRICE PUT UPON 1T
PET MEASURES or EXECtT TIVE
WILL MEET NO OPPOSITION
IL APPOINTMENT Is MADE.
HE Is ASSURED.

ALBANY, N, Y. March IL Every
thing points tonight TO "a complete
break between Governor Sulser and
Tammany Leader Murphy and the
Democratic State organization. II
the break comes IL will be over the
appointment of James Z. Gaffney. of
the contractors for the Pennsylvania
terminal. part owner of the Boston
baseball club, and associate of Mr..
Murphy, as State highways commits
siaual-
Governor Sulzer Is not going to APP
point Mr. Gaffney IL he holds to his
present purpose. Mr.. Murphy is I'M
derstood to have insisted that he
wanted Mr.. GafYney as head of the
reorganized highways commission.
Friends Of Mr.. Gaffney have written
TO the governor urging his appoint
ment. II Mr., Gaffney can get the In
dorsement Of experts on road building
he may have chance. Otherwise, he
hasn't any.
Campaign to Land Him.
The maneuvering to have Mr..
Gaffney named as head of the high
ways department., frem which the
governor removed G. Gordon Reel as
superintendent, and which is still be-
ing investigated. has interested the
Mr.. Gahfney was named as chair
man of the advisory committee APP
pointed by the governor to help him
in his investigation and reorganization
of the department. One object OF the
committee was to assist the governor
In picking q competent head for the
department.
Gaffncy on List.
In order to make II easy for the
governor TO appoint Mr.. Gaffney with
out there being the faint of Tnmmany
influence. or Mr.. Murphy's suggestion.
Mr. Gaffneys friends on the commit
tee are said To have planned 10 submit
to the governor twelve names. Mr..
aaffney's to be one of them.
The governor was assured. II Is un-
derstood, that IL he appointed Mr.,
Gaffney, as Mr.. Murphy wished. there
would be no opposition TO his pet
measures from the Democratic ma
jority in the Legislature, and no OBJ
lection from the same source to 9TH
er appointments he had to make.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-12
RUSSIAN OFFICIALS
DROP MURDER CASE

KIEFF, March 1.-THE indictment
OF Menahiil Bells, poor, uneducated
Hebrew, who was accused OF the
ritual murder OF stxteen-year-o
boy, named Iustaninaki. has been
dropped for lack OF proof.
The black hundreds. which is an
other name for the Russian reaction
aries, have been pressing this case.
and tried to infame the mob at Kieff
BELLS is a simple man OF the most
humble class. who spent some months
in Jail for u crime of which he de-
ciares ne was absolutely innocent.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-12

The greatest and most novel prize
contest ever conducted by a Rich
mond newspaper IL at an end, with
the publication of the awards this
morning From October Tth. when
the first announcement OF the 5000
contest appeared In The Virginian,
until the announcement OF the win
ners today, the people Of Richmond
and surrounding towns had lively
topic of conversation. and have been
reused 10 much hustling work. And
now the excitement is all over. The
last votes have been counted and
checked up and verified in every con-
eeivable way in order to insure thor
ough accuracy, and have been inves-
tigated by three reliable business men
acting as Judges, who have announced
the winners
Thousands of members of the rival
organizations who have been Compel
ing for months IN this most entertain
ing contest will now discuss the va
rious features of the game. which has
engaged their attention since last Oc-
tober. Every worker will know that
he or she gave full value to any friend
or acquaintance who purchased goods
for the purpose Of securing labels,
which would win the coveted prizek
The advantages OF this contest over
other contests was largely due to the
fact that the contestants did not have
to ask their friends TO buy anything
that they did not want to use All that
was necessary was TO save labels from
the manufactured products adver-
tised and sales slips secured at any
store listed in the contest
Purely Advertising.
"a s.Ix ny~tf o4 sSey
feature pure and simple The manu-
facturers, cooperating, used this
method to give back to the consum-
ers what they would probably have
used in other methods Of advertising
Each and every manufacturer inter
ested are very grateful and apprecia-
tive ~ the response OF the public in
using and advertising their products.
and all feel confident that inasmuch
as this contest has brought numerous
new users 70 their products. that the
merits of same cannot but warrant
their continued use.
In this connection. The Virginian
wishes to express its gratitude to all
of the contestants and their co-work-
ers for the great interest that they
have taken in this contest the only
regret being that Ii is not possible to
award prizes TO all Of those who com
peted
Much hard and conscientious work
was done by the members of some of
the organizations. who If they had
received the proper support the re-
suits in the winners list would GER
tainiy have been different. Those
workers who put their time and eff
forts towards the cause which they
believed TO be worthy should not feel
that their efforts have been wholly
worthless.
History of the Contest
The Manufacturers and Merchants
prize contest was announced in The
Virginian on October 7th. Offering So
600 or more in prizes to the organi-
cations individuals and children turn
ing in the highest number of votes
aeepred- from the buying and selling
of manufactured articles listed in the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-12
SYDNEY SCHOOL
IS THE WINNER
Of GRAND PRIZE.
One Thousand Dollars in Gold
VIII Be Paid by Vir-
ginian Today
-
MILLIONS OF VOTES
CAST FOR WINNERS
Merchants and Manufacturers
Are Highly Pleased With
Results of Novel
Advertising

To the Winners:
The prizes, or orders for the
prizes, will be ready for delivery
to the winning contestants by IL
O'Clock today. Same will be de-
Bvered to those calling at The
Eirginian office ON or after that
time.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-12

Reward for Henry Briei. missing
from home since the g2nd of February,
about eIso In the afternoon. In his
eightieth year. were a dark suit, black
overcoat derby hat ann had gray
mustanhs. a5oI Kensngton avenue,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-12
$500 REWARD.

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-12
History OF the Contest

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The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1913-12-05
SCALP lTCHED AND BURNED

1873 South Scioto St., Circleville,
Ohio.-"My little girls trouble first
started on her head in bunch of lit
tie pimples full of yellow-looking mat
ter and they would spread in large
places. In short time they would
open. Her scalp was awfully red and
inflamed and the burning and itching
were so intense that she would scratch
and rub till it would leave ugly sores.
The sores also appeared on her body,
and her clothing irritated them so
that had to put real soft cloth next
to her body. She would lie awake of
nights and was very worrisome. At
times she was tortured with itching
and burning.
II tried different remedies with no
benefit for months. had given up all
hope of her ever getting rid of it, then
/ concluded to try Cuticura Soap and
Ointment. The second application
gave relief In a short time she was
entirely cured" (Signed) Mrs. Alice
Kirlin, Nov. 4, 1912
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample Of each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address post
card "Cuticura, Dept L, Boston. ADV.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1913-12-05
Why JAMS Are Understood.

Every one is eager to add to his
fund of information concerning the
Japanese and there are not many lay
men who can tell why the Japs are
understood. Japanese surgeons have
made measurements of their army,
which show that the smallness of the
stature is due entirely to the legs. This
is no doubt due to the fact that from
childhood the Japanese practices an
unnatural way of sitting upon the legs.
When a Japanese child is old enough
to sit upon the floor his legs are bent
under him. This in time dwarfs the
growth of the limbs. Actual deform-
ity is less common among the peas
ants than among students, merchants
and others of sedentary habits. There
is no doubt the coming Japanese, who
are rapidly acquiring Occidental Gus
toms, will change this habit of sitting
upon the feet.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1913-12-05
WHAT The "A" STANDS FOR

The "a" In A. Mitchell Palmer
stands for Alexander. If you should
happen to wander through the quiet
town OF Stroudsburg, Pa. you will see
a little two-story frame structure near
the main street and on the door lead
ing to the second floor you will notice
very small sign reading, "a. Mitchell
Palmer, Lawyer" There are a lot of
people in Pennsylvania who think Mr.
Palmer is one of the brightest men
that state has turned out. He is a
member of congress.
President Wilson offered the secre-
tary of war to him. but Mr. Palmer
declined because he Is a Quaker and,
as such. opposed to war. He would
like to have had the attorney general
ship.
There Is no doubt that Mr.. Palmer
was somewhat chagrined at not being
made attorney general, but that has
all worn off, and the president today
has no more ardent admirer.
Knowing of the high regard in which
~ roliticiana have sought tho ponpovI
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1913-12-05
Classified Mail.

Good morning. the young woman
said as she stepped to the window at
the Euclid Village postoffice. rs there
letter for me today?"
I'll look" the clerk answered.
The young woman blushed little
and she added, tits business let
ter"
The man inside the window took up
a handful of letters and looked them
over hastily. Then he informed the
customer that there was nothing for
her; and with great disappointment
depicted on her lovely features, she
went away. Soon she came back, this
time blushing more furiously than be-
fore.
Il deceived you," she stammered.
TIT wasn't business letter | was
expecting. Will you please see if there
is something for me among the love
letters?"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1913-12-05
TWO SUMMERS IN LABRADOR

Francis b. Sayre, Adventurer,"
might we'll be the title of a stirring
novel of the out-of-doors describing
the two thrilling summers which the
husband of the presidents daughter
Jessie spent on the Labrador coast
helping DR.. Wilfred T. Grenfell In his
wonderful work of assisting the for
lorn fishermen of that bleak and ice
bound region.
The presidents son-in-law is one Of
those young college graduates of grit
and stamina who have been honored
by being allowed to act as assistants
to the famous English missionary
physician Another member of the
band of stern and tried young men
who form the Grenfell alumni is DR..
Scoville Clark, once a Yale wrestler,
who officiated as one of the ushers
at Mr.. Sayre's wedding at the White
House in Washington.
A study of Mr. Sayre shows in him
more the characteristics of Theodore
Roosevelt than of Woodrow Wilson.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1913-12-05
lands FOR GOOD HAIR TONIC

The sunlight which streamed In
Judge Landis' Chicago court the 9TH
er day fell upon the shiny, hairless
heads of Assistant United States At
torney Harry Parkin and Attorney
Francis j. Houlihan. Judge Lands
frowned as the wheels of justice jog
ged onward sluggishly.
Finally there came a rift In the mel
ancholy court. Ivan Wide, 507 North
Center avenue, had just pleaded guilty
to a charge of sending prohibited
drugs through the mails.
I'm not making those drugs any
more, judge" he pleaded. I'm max
ing hair tonic now"
A CLEAN of interest flickered into
the courts eyes. He looked sharply
at the two lawyers and the smooth
domes upon which the sun fell so low
ingly.
will 1t grow hair?" he asked Wide.
Sometimes" faltered the defend
ant, but in extreme cases"
Both Mr.. Parkin and Mr.. Houlihan