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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-20
TURN IN ALL VOTES
EARLY ON MONDAY
None VIII be Counted Receiv-
ed After s O'clock of That
Evening--P astor Eure in Lead
by Small Margin.

-Four nominees for "virgInian" gifts
have progressed beyond the $4,000
mark. with Rev. John w. Eure lead
Ing the race. Fl. E. Cammack, the
s. A. l.. man, Is a close second, with
Mr.. Randiett only three votes behind
him.
c. A. Miller. who has made a re-
markedly strong fight with the handi-
cap of late start. only lacks a few
hundred votes OF being even with the
leader.
Captain Joseph lie Mesurier con-
tinues to gain and Is now in the a.
900 class, while Charles s. Hamlin
has passed with jump into the 81. 600
ranks.
Only Saturday and Monday remain
for the final effort OF the nominees,
and these will be days of busy vote
gathering, The rivalry Is very keen.
the count Is close one and none
knows which of the participants has
the best chance for winning the auto
mobile.
1t Is all matter now of personal
effort, and our word to each OF
the nominees now Ia. Get hpsy!''
The polls close next Monday at S
o'clock in the evening. All the votes
must be recorded at THE v!rginian'
office by tina. time. Any votes re-
ceived by mail after that hour will
not be counted.
All daily and Sunday coupons must
he properly filled in with the name
of the nominee for whom they are in
tended, and should be counted and
arranged in neat packages
We urge that all nominees should
turn In their final votes as early as
possible on Monday TO avoid confusion
and errors.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-20
SENATE PASSES
CURRENCY BILL
L.eehan Defense
Much Strengthened
by Day s Witnesses
STAR WITNESS Eek
PLODEs AND DEFENSE
OPENS CASE.

TOMS RIVER, N. J.. Dec. lathe
case against William ]. Leehan. charged
with the murder of Mrs. Caroline Tur-
ner on April Goth, was greatly lessened
today by the failure OF the prosecu-
TONS star witness, Detective George
Jamison. to produce the testimony that
was expected from him. The State
rested In the morning and the defense
was started after Judge Minturn had
denied a motion by the defense's coun-
sci to direct the Jury to bring In a
verdict of acqutttai.
The sensation of the days proceed
ings came from Mrs. Frances BuckinE-
ham. widow of a prominent Lakewood
physician, great granddaughter of DAN
lei Boone and an artist of note. Her
testimony, which had been forecasted
by Mrs Jasper Lynch, the society
woman who Is conducting Leehan's
case, brought out facts which may I'M
ravet the mystery OF Caroline Turner's
death.
Mira Buckingham. alert and eager.
despite her sixty-nine years. was on the
stand for an hour. The prosecution
failed utterly to shake the story she
told and the feeling was when she got
through that Leehan would surely be
acquitted and furthermore that persons
as yet unnamed, might be eventually
arrested and charged with the crime.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-20
CAPTAIN CHAPLIN
OF WYOMING DEAD

NEW YORK. Dec i..-Captain
Frederick l. Chaplin. commander Of
The Wyoming. died at the Naval hos
pitai at the Brooklyn navy yard to-
-1GAan-the Mycrnln-- arrived
here on Monday with other ships OF
OF the first division of the Atlantic
feet, Captain Chaplin was in a serious
condition. He was not well when the
feet left Hampton Hoeis, seven
weeks ago. and his Illness was agra
waited by cold contracted curing the
trip.
Captain Chaplin was born IN Kirk
wood. Illinois. fifty years ago.
Mrs Chapin, who was Miss Grace
Selden. OF Erie Pa, arrived here from
abroad las Friday. She had been in
Paris arransing for the schooling Of
her daughter Miss Chaplin VIII leave
for home Immediately. Funeral ser
vices will be beld in Erie A battalion
of sailors from the Wyoming will
escort the body Of Captain Chaplin to
the traiR, leaving New York tomor-
row night
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-20
LOCKED GROCERYMAN
IN HIS ICE CHEST

NEW YORK. Dec. 1s.-Into the
East Thirty Fifth street police station
walked n poorly dressed man today.
He respectfully removed dented
derby hat as he faced the lieutenant
Il am being bounded" the man
said, warming himself. Il am want
ed in Charlestown. Mass, for bur-
gfary." the man continued. Just
week ago today / walked into groc-
cry store and meat shop at 81 Bunker
Hill street, Charlestown. and ordered
chicken. The grocer entered the
big refrigerator in the back. Then
slammed the door on him and locked
ii. / was desperate opened the
cash register and took s35. Then
ran away leaving the grocer in the
ice box. ] heard him pounding on
the door Of the refrigerator as | left
the place. I am Joseph e. Moore,
COOK"
The authorities of Charlestown were
notified.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-20
Threatened Suit to Dissolve
is Avoided by Agreement
Reached Between Company
and Government.
First Evidence of New Policy
of Wilson Administration to
Cooperate with Business in
Readjustments Under Sher-
man Law.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 19.-The
threatened Sherman law suit for the
dissolution OF the American Telephone
and Telegraph company has been
avoided through an agreement reach
cd between that company and the de-
partment of justice.
Under the agreement the American
Telephone and Telegraph company
will dispose Of It's stock holdings. esti-
mated at about $50, 900, 600, In the
Western Union Telegraph company.
II also agrees not to acquire any
more of its competitors and to give
the independents toll service in con :
nection with the Bell lines, under GER
tain limitations.
impressive Evidence.
This agreement is the first impress
sive evidence OF the administration
new policy to Cooperate with big
business in the matter OF readiust-
ments under the Sherman law.
1t ls the most encouraging step thus
far taken by the Wilson administra s.
ton to restors the confidence Of the
busin ess interests of the country.
That both the president and attor-
ney-generai intended that this
am!cable agreement with the Ameri-
can Telephone and Telegraph COM
pany should be considered as an evil
dence of the administratton's desira to
allay business apprehenstons was ap-
parent from letters which were made
public with the announcement of the
satisfactory settlement OF the threat
ened proceedings. Among them let
ter written by the president to Attor~
ney- General McReynolds follows:
The Presidents Letter.
" 9gH1ug ton. y. C., Dec. ~. tst3.
My Dear Mr.. Attorney General:
Thank you for letting me see the
letter from the American Telephone
and Telegraph company. 1t Is very
gratifying that the company should
thus volunteer In adjust its business
to the conditions OF competition.
II gain the impression more and
more frmo week to week that the bust
ness men of the country are sincerely
DESTROYS of conforming with the law
and 1t IL very gratifying indeed to
have occasion, as In this instance. to
deal with them in complete frankness
that we desire Is an opportunity TO CO.
operate with them.
SO long as we are dealt with in this
spirit we can help TO build up the bust
ness of the country upon sound and
permanent lines.
Cordially ard sincerely yours.
WOODROW WILSON"
With the agreement reached today
by which competitive conditions are
restored and the alliance between tha
Western Union and the American
Telephone and Telegraph company
broken Il Is expected that the agitation
over government ownership will i'm
mediateiy cease.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-20
FEE. OFFICERS MUST
TURN IN RECEIPTS

NORFOLK. Dec. 10. Y. Han
ger. clerk Of the Virginia senate. Is
sending out TO clerks Of the courts,
sheriffs sergeants and other officers
blank forms, upon which they are re-
quired ny resolution of the senate. 10
enter the aggregate amount of fees
received by them for the calendar
years 19i2-t9I3. and report such in
formation IT. the next session OF the
senate N 1914.
The resolution provides that IF any
Of the said officers decline TO furnish
said information. the clerk Of the sem
ate shall report said decinatson in
detail at the time above stated"
These reports must be mailed TO MIR.
Hanger not later than January S.
1914
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-20
UNITE To ATTACK
PHILIPPINE POLICY
Of UNITED STATES
Ex-President Taft Among Will
son Critics at Dinner to
Former Governor General
Forbes in New York.
F ilipinos Not Ready for Their
independence. Would Be-
gin to Cut Threats of Each
Other as Soon as Troops
Withdrawn. Says Taft.

NEW YORK. Dec. 1s.--Five hundred
men distinguished in tho professions.
the arts and business were present ct
a dinner rendered them tonight at the
Plaza 10 Join In the tribute to former
Governor General Forbes. of the Philip
pines. Ex- President Taft was the toast
master.
Among the hanaueters were DR.. Ly-
man Abbott Charles Francis Adams
Vincent Aston. John c. Spooner. George
w. Wickersham, Herman Ridder. Percy
A Rockefeller, Lloyd c. Griscom. Mich.
oias Murray Butler. Norman Hapgood
and Colonel George b. Harvey.
Professor Taft strongly condemned
the Philippine policy of the present ad.
ministration. The Filipinos. he said.
are not yet ready for self government,
and would begin cutting each others
throats the minute Americas protect
ing hand is removed.
what Has Been Dene.
Mr.. Taft described what has been ao-
compiished for the people of the islands
by American control and stated his
emphatic belief that such control would
have TO be continued If the advance
ment WAS to be permanent
For us to leave the islands and to
guarantee to the nations Of the world,
traIity with respect to the islands,
that law and order will be preserved
and that there will be no civil commo-
ton In which law and order cannot
be maintained, would be an evidence
of lack Of sanity that I cannot think
the American people would ever dis
play"
Dean c. Worcester agreed with Mr..
fHfr thKr gUrTs Phases Ut tne fntttpp-us
problem have hardly been attack ed.
One of the particular phases was the
pacifcation of the Moros and Mr.. wor-
eestar thought that 1t would be neces-
sary TO keep troops among these
savage people for years to come.
Ferries Also Critical.
Mr.. Forbes. who was governor-Een.
eral Of the islands from 1ses-1aI3. cri-
ticised the virtual dismissal of Captain
Sleeper, the director of lands and the
appointment of Filipino In his place,
and the demotion OF Executive Secre-
tary Carpenter.
The political development" con-
tinued Mr.. Forbes, should follow the
economic one, further increase In the
participation being taken tentatively
and gradually"
Mr.. Forbes explained In detail why
the people OF the islands are not ready,
because OF poverty and llllteracy to
govern themselves and why they are
being oppressed by an oligrachy OF
the rich and ambitious natives.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-20
MRS. RUSSELL SAGE
PLAYS SANTA q AUS

NEW YORK, Dec. ie.---Mrs Rus
sell Sage sent a bag OF gold pieces TO
Park Commissioner La Roche today,
to be distributed among the employees
In Central park as a Christmas
present
There was $1,e05 worth of gold In
rns bag which Colonel S1ocum, her
agent. turned over to the commission
err. The gold Is to be given to those
employees who get So or less q day.
Mrs. Sage In a frequent visitor to
the park. Il has been her custom for
many years to play Santa Claus to the
park employees.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-20
THIRTY YEAR SERVICE
BRINGS HIM 100000

NEW YORK. Dec. 1e.--when
Henry Uderitz left school thirty
years ago for a job, he found one in
the law office OF Brush & Crawford.
No. 30 Broad street Today he is the
sole heir of Charles III. Brush, senior
member OF the firm, who died last
Friday.
sum approaching 100000 la Mr..
Uderitz's pecuniary reward for faith
full service. For a number of years
he has been a member of the firm,
and Is described in Mr.. Brush's will as
MY Faithful Friend"
Mr. Uderitk entered Mr.. Brush's EN-
pley at the age of fourteen as an office
boy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-20
Powhatan Schenck
Visits His Daughter
Dying in New York
WISHES TO TAKE HER BACK TO
NORFOLK, BUT SHE is
TOO ILL.

NEW YORK, Dec. 19.-Dr. Pow
hatan Scnenck. OF Norfolk. Va. WIS.,
tied his daughter. Florence r.
Schenck, today in Miss Alston's san
ttarium, &c West Sixty-frst street,
where Miss Schenck is dying after
an operation for a tumor near her
heart. 1t was their first meeting
since 1907, when Miss Schenck's fam
lily disowned her because she ran
away with Charles Wilson, manager
of Alfred G.. Vanderbilt's show horses.
After DIR. Schenck left his daagh-
ters bedside he said he wished to
take her es ok to Norfolk, but the ply
sicians deemed her too Ill to take
the journey.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-20
INVITE BIDS FOR
TYLER MONUMENT

Especial to The Richmond yirginian.)
WASHINGTON. Dec. 1a.--The war
department today invited The submits
sion of designs and bids for the erec-
ton of the monument over the grave
of former President John Tyler, in
HOLLYWOOD cemetery at Richmond.
Congress at the last sessici appro-
priated about $4,000 for the nionu-
ment TO Tyler. who was buried in
Richm ond fifty-one years ago.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-20

On complaint of J, b. Clinedinst.
Of the office of Labor Commissioner
Dougherty. 8. Mosha, of Twenty-fifth
and Broad streets, and r.. w. Stevens,
manager of the store of r. w. Wool
worth, were arrested by Detectives
Bryant and Smith yesterday. Mosha
lis charged with working girls longer
than ten hours day, and Woolworth
with falling to provide seats for the
girls.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-20
HOLD LOCAL OPTION
AT CLIFTON FORGE

CLIFTON FORGE, VA. Dec. 10
The local option election will be held
Tuesday and the indications point to
a large vote. Clifton Forge has been
without saloons since 1907, but the
presence OF several clubs in the city
has caused a change OF sentiment.
Both sides are claiming victory. but
the odds seem to be with the tenn
perence forces.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-20
Boy Hit by Car: Taken Home.

Charles Davis, OF s2o North Twen-
ty-sxth street. was struck and knock
ed down by Broad and Twenty fifth
street car at Twenty-fifth and Clay
streets yesterday. The City home am
bulance, DR.. Whitehead in charge, was
called. and the boy was taken TO his
home. He was treated by DR.. ]. II.
Hinchman.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-20

Sayrea See Chester.
LONDON, Dec. 19.--Mr. and Mrs
Francis h, Sayre spent today seeing
Chester. They were accompanied by
Mr.. Grenfeil, the Labrados explorer.
and Mrs. Grsnfell
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-20

icontinued on Second Page,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-20
THE WEATHER

Fair and warmer today.
Cloudy tomorrow.
Fun report on page 2.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-20

CONTINUED on Fifth page.)
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1913-02-28
HANDS CRACKED AND BLED

st. Clair. Monty trouble began
about fifteen years ago. 1t was what
some claimed eczema. The form the
disease worked under was a breaking
out with watery blisters on my hands
which would then dry and scale, and
then would follow the trouble Of
cracking and bleeding. also itching
and hurting. My hands were disfig-
ured at the time, and sore. The trou-
BILE was very annoying. and disturbed
my sleep. This last February 1t was
ever SO much worse than before.
did not do all my work on account Of
the condition of my hands. I could
not put them in water without max
ing them worse. ! tried lot OF homo
remedies, also salves and liniments
that claimed to be cure for the
trouble, but I did not obtain cure.
"At last saw the advertisement for
Cuticura Soap and Ointment. sent
for a sample. I thought they would
cure, SO sent for fifty-cent box of
Cuticura Ointment and some Cuti-
cura Soap. A doctor advised me to
keep ahead with the Cuticura Soap
and Ointment and they cured me COM
pletely. No trace Of the trouble re-
mains" (Signed) Mrs. Mary Taylor.
Mar. 20, 1912.
.Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample Of each
free, with 32.p. Skin Book. Address
postcard "Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston" /"
Adv,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1913-02-28
COLORADO
LEGISLATIVE
b OF N q s
western Newspaper Union News service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Asylum Probe Results In Praise.
Denver.-Ffnding the state remiss
in its duty. urging the appropriation
S6f sufficient moneys properly equip
institutions for the care of the feeble.
minded and insane, and praising the
conduct of all state institutions with
such inadequate facilities" the report.
of the joint legislative investigating
committee was filed in both
branches Of the assembly. Individuals
in charge of the institutions receive
praise in the report instead of the ex.
pected censure, Senator Helen Ring
Robinson and Representative Frances
8. Lee. who were instrumental in
starting the probe. being the most ard
ent supporters Of the management OF
the institutions.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1913-02-28
sAD-LooKINe MAN SCORED
His "eluff" Worked, and as conse.
quenee the Laborers Went Hun
cry Through the Afternoon.

A sad-looking man entered the
shanty where the workmen were eat
ing their lunches. He was holding a
red can.
"Hey. fellers," he saluted them,
Took at this can o. powder 1 picked
up outside. I've mind to blow me-
self up"
Jaw, cut out that stuff and beat 1t
out of here" ordered the foreman.
The man looked around, then
walked deliberately over to the stove.
opened the door and thrust the can
inside.
There was yell of dismay and in
moment the shanty was empty.
Ten minutes later the runaways re-
turned. The can was lying harmlessly
on the fire and the sad-looking man
was gone. So were their lunch pals.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1913-02-28
Had None to Spare,

There was miners picnic at Butte
one Sunday. One OF the features was
a tug-of-war between team OF Irish
miners and a team of Slovaks.
The Slovaks were winning and the
Irishmen dropped the rope and began
to fight. 1t was a good fight. One
brawny Irishman had an opponent.
down and was pounding him at his
leisure, when friend came along.
"Gimme a belt at him." said the
friend.
"Gwan." replied the other; "go and
get one for yourself"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1913-02-28
HOUSE AMENDS BANK BILL.
Would Permit State Institutions to
Pay Over Per Cent on Deposits.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Denver.-With an amendment that
savings banks may. by permission Of
the state bank examiner, pay higher
rate of interest on deposits than four
per cent. per annum, the Van Tilborg
banking bill passed the House of Rep
resentatives on second reading in the
same shape as 1t camc from the Sem
ate. This bill will now go on the third
reading calendar for final passage,
and will then be sent back to the
Senate for concurrence in the House
amendment. The general opinion
among senators and representatives is
that the banking bill, which provides
state banks, will be placed In the gov
ernor's hands for approval soon.
The House passed on second read
ing Representative William c. GIL
berts bill providing for the inspec-
tion of coal mines and creating coal
mine inspection fund which will be
used to enforce the law. This meas
ure compels operators to construct ad-
ditional exits from coal mines; estab-
lish safety stations in all workings
traversed by tram cars at least fifty
feet apart; authorizes the use Of what
Is known as permissible" powder,
which doe not emit flames, and COM
pels the operators to maintain a sys-
tenn of thorough ventilation. The in
spection fund will be raised by a tax
of one-half cent per ton on all coal
mined. The state coal mine inspector
is vested with police powers to en-
force the law.
Short appropriations for the Indus
trial Workshop for the Blind. $1,000;
State Normal school, $4,000, and the
Fort Lewis school near Durango, 3d.
500. were passed by the House. Tho
Weiland public defense bill. appropri-
ating $4,000 for the defense of Colo
radios water rights, was substituted
for a similar measure in the House.
This bill passed the Senate and is ex-
pected to be enacted by the House
and sent to the governor.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1913-02-28
Growers shipping Broom Corn.

AS the price offered for Broom Corn at
shipping points is below the cost of pro-
duction many growers are refusing to
sell and instead are shipping their corn to
COYNE BROS, 160 w. SOUTH WATER
ST., CHICAGO. The financial RESPONSE
bility of thix firm exceeds one hundred
thousand dollars. Growers should corre-
spond with them. Adv.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1913-02-28
Women Boosters for Bryan Count,

Denver.-Limon women are all past
mistresses of the gentle art of boost
ing. and are ready to give instruction
ain ways and means thereof, judging
from the good. live feminine wires
from Limon in Denver boosting for
the creation of Bryan county, with L.
mon as its county seat. The bill was
favorably recommended to the House
; Sy the House committee.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1913-02-28
Prospectlxe Customer.

Prospective Customer.
Small Girl-Teacher, did you say the
Lord makes babies, too?
Sunday School Teacher-,Yes. in
deed.
Small Girl-About how much does
he charge for one, cause 1 want a
baby brother awful bad.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1913-02-28

Sometimes a young lawyer make
good because he has a wife who lay
down the law to him.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1913-02-28

Red Cross Bag Blue, much better, goes
farther than liquid blue. Get from any
good grocer. Adv.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1913-02-28

The average man has lot more to
say about what he is going to do than
about what he has done.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1913-02-28

Mrs. winsiow's Soothing Syrup for Chiidre
teething. softens the gums, reduces infiamma
ton, ,allnys pain, cures wind collie .25c bottleAl
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1913-02-28

Some Measure Of Love Important.
1t is best to love wisely, no doubt;
not to be able to love at all.-Thack-
cray.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1913-02-28
IAnrrs CAN WEAR SHOES

one size smaller after using Aliens Foot
Ease. the Antiseptic powder to be shaken In
to the shoes. II makes tight or new shoes
feel easy. Gives rest and comfort. Refuse
substitutes For FREE trial package. ad-
dress Allen 8. Oimsted. Le Roy. N. z. Adv.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1913-02-28

Some people are as unpopular as I
last years popular song.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1913-02-28

important to Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA. safe and sure remedy for
infants and children. and see that 1t
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1913-02-28

Only One "BROMO QUININE"
for shs signStufs Of n W. oRoTs. Cures . Co
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1913-02-28

1t is far worse for a woman to mar
ry a man she can't love than 1t is fol
a man to love woman he cam
marry.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1913-02-28
Ita Kind.

rs this tentative arrangement"
"Nothin' like that. It's Jest to try
It out for awhile"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1913-02-28

II some men were compelled to pay
as they go they would never get start
ed.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1913-02-28

Write for book saving young chicks. Send us
names of friends that use incu be tors and get
book free. Raissll Remedy Co., blackwell, Okla
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1913-02-28
WHY INCUBATOR CHICKS DIE
He 10 Still Single

He 10 Still Single.
You are the first girl have ever
loved"
"And you'd be the last man I'd
ever love-"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1913-02-28

PILES CURED IN TO Il DAYS
Your druggist viii refund money II PAzO ONT
sssenf f.i ol pSan: sS saas s s sass
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1913-02-28

Any man who shaves himself is apt
to cut his best friend.