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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-06

Spinezoa. seized the city OF Morelia
which tx important from strategic
point Of view because II commands the
approach the GuaGalajara and en-
bies the rebels to completely isolate
N 4nza tlllo.
Federals Fan Back
There is every reason To believe that
the federals have suffered heavy de-
feat in In state Of Iacateas, between
Calero and Fresnillo. 1t Is stated that
the federals have fallen back on
Caicro. where they are apparently at
tn mercy of the rebels. The federals
are said to have lost more than 500
mon and are unable to continue their
advance toward Torrean.
According 20 rports received here,
rebels from Natera attacked the fed
erals and compelled them to 9ee
toward Calcro, where second rebel
force awaited them and desperate
battle followed.
The reported fall of the city of
Monterey has not yet been confirmed
although there is every indication here
that if that city has not yet been taken
it will soon be attacked by an over
whelming force.
The Zapatlstas are again active
south of the capital, They he'd several
towns in the state of Pueblo and are
planning to concentrate upon Mata"
moras and Izucar. The government
has dispatched troops toward these
two points Is attack the Zaratistas.
Defeat in South.
The rebels Yesterday defeated
small detachment of federals. killing
twenty and forcing the remainder to
fall back and await endorsements,
The Iapaustas are reported To be sur
rounding Cuernavaca, while General
Genovevo de Sac Is centering his forces
around Santa Marta, rebel strong
hold on the border of the states OF
Mexico and Morelos. He is probably
planning TO cooperate with the Zap
atistas.
II was reported here tonight on cx-
celent authority that General Huerta
has issued orders to the division COM
manGcrs Of his army, informing them
that they must not expect the federal
treasury to meet the army pay roll, but
must rely upon their owa resnurceful-
ness and procure funds wherever they
can be found
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-06
A. P. HILL CAMP
ELECTS OFFICERS

PETERSBURG, VA, Dec. 5.--At a
meeting of A. P. Hin camp. Confed-
crate Veterans, held at the camp
hall last night officers for the ensuing
year were elected as follows, Com
mander, w. b. Harrison; first leu
tenant, J. NJ. Mullen; second lteuten-
ant-Rnbert- Gillian. ST.. third Ieu=
tenant, T. S. Beckwth; adJutant r.
NJ. Bidgood; sergeant-major, r F,
Jarvis; quartermaster. James E. Cold
well; officer Of the day, Walter Bru-
net; Vidette. y. II. Simmons; color
bearer, J. A. Pully.
January goth was set as the date
for the annual banquet and parade in
honor of General Lee.
After hearing an address by Secre-
tary Martin, Of the chamber Of COM
merce. a resolution was adopted APP
proving the proposed purchase of the
Crater farm. for the establishment by
the government OF a battlefield park.
A delegation from Pickett Camp, Of
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-06
JAMES SAMUEL BAIRD
TO BE BURIED TO-DAY

James Samuel Baird, seventy-nve
years old who died early yesterday
morning at his residence, 30l Coward
in avenue, will be buried tomorrow
afternoon In Maury cemetery. The
funeral services will be conducted
from Meade Memorial Episcopal
church ut o'clock In the afternoon.
For number Of years Mr.. Baird
was one OF the most prominent bust
ness men Of the Southside He had
enjoyed the best Of health until about
ten days ago at which time he suffer
ed a stroke Of paralysis, hemorrh-
age followed and death was he result
Nine children survive him. He was
son Of Robert and Elizabeth J. Baird
who were natives of Scotland,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-06
ELkS' MINSTRELS
PROVE SUCCESS

PETERSBURG, VA. Dec. g.
Every seat in the Academy OF Music
was occupied last evening to wit
ness a company of forty or more
members Of the local lodge of Elks.
which was in every way creditable to
those connected with the perform
ance, The performers had only three
weeks of training and rehearsaIs. and
the results achieved were nothing
short of marvellous. The second per-
formance Will be held tonight. pesng
made necessary by the inability to
accommodate applicants for seats To
the first performance.
The songs were entirely new, and
written especially for the occasion by
w, j. McKenna. who. with Carroll
Johnson. both members Of New York
Lodge. No. /, B. p. @. F., staged and
rehearsed the troop. and to them ls
attributed in great measure the
wonderful success of last evenings
performance.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-06
IN THE CHURCHES

Revival services In Weatherford
Memorial Baptist church are still at
tracing large attendances. Specia
music has been rendered each night
by the church choir. while several
solos have been a part OF the program
The results have been good and in al
probability the meetings will be ex-
tended one week longer.
In Aebury Methodist church tomor.
row the pastor Rev. J. r. Eegleston
viii conduct both services At II A
M. he viii preach on What Is this
Sacrament of the Lords SUPPER
What God is Personally Interested
In Is the subject Of his evening dis,
course
Special music has been arranged
under the direction Of J $. Renner
Sunday school opens at $50 A NJ
and the Epworth league begjrs at 7:1j
| p. NJ.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-06

t@chhhuSd from 4 ifSi dBHt
sideraton OF the suffrage problem and
TO he known officially as the commit
tee on equal suffrage"
Give aHIf IA Loaf.
1t is pointed out by several members
Of the committee that the answer to
the women's plea viii be a specific
recommendation hy the rules commit
tee to the committee on election OF
president vice-pFesident and members
of congress. for the consideration Of
the general subject of equalizing the
suffrage and the consideration of the
suggested suffrage amendment to the
constitution. Objection to this disposal
of the plea is made that under present
circumstances and in view OF the pro-
nouncement Of President Wilson that
he wants the subject of direct primaries
considered at this session the commit
tee above mentioned will haye its
hands full.
Nevertheless, it is likely the recon-
mendation viii be made as suggested.
In his speech this morning Mr. Hehin
pulled down the starry armament and
wrapped IL around the sun and moon
then he decorated the combination with
roses, lilies Of the valley, and night
blooming crocus, His peroration was
grandiloqucnt and he succeeded in
bringing down upon his head direct at
tack from the Alabama women who
spoke for suffrage in the afternoons
argument in rebuttaI
And Hedin smiles.
Mrs Oscar HundIey of Birmingham,
Mrs. Baldridge, of Huntsville, and Mrs
Patty r, Jacobs OF Birmineha pour
ed out the Walls of their wrath on Mr..
Hefin's head, while that gentleman.
sitting with the committee smiled and
seemingly appreciated the hurricane
as much as any one present in the
hearing room
Miss Helen Tod Of California. en-
deavored TO refute the statements made
by the anti-suitraglsts that women suf-
frage in California for less than two
years, was waning in popularity. She
ascrtbed 10 the women voters of Calf
fornta the enactment OF the State law,
The mothers pension law, the advanced
child labor law and other methods for
the protection Of the mothers and the
youth of that State
While the hearing was going on at
the capitol the forty fifth annual con-
vention Of the National American Wo.
man Suffrage association was holding
its concluding session in Masonic
temple. They are not daunted by the
fact that they will not at present have
opportunity to- present their case to
President wilson urginRethat he send
special message to congress In which
he may express favorable opinion in
regard to woman suffrage.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-06
MeL%MyLMyaGzy
COURT IS CHEATED
Of CANDY PULLING
The house that made Richmond musical
2i3 EAST BROAD.

Because of the unexpected death Of
the father of George z. Dixie, Of Bos-
ton, one Of the lawyers in the case,
judges Of the United States Circuit
Court OF Appeals yesterday deferred
hearing of the case of Herbert L.
Hildrcth against the lauer & Suter
Co from the District court at Balti-
more Htldreth Is praying for an In
junction TO prevent the company from
making use Of a patent candy making
device on which he claims exclusive
privileges.
News Of the Boston attorneys be-
reavement came just as the device was
being put together for the purpose Of
giving a real candy pulling exhibition
in court SO that the learned jurists
might see with their own eyes how
the device operates
The matter was deferred unti De-
.cernber nth. In the lower court, the
decision was sgainst Hildreth
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-06
CALL OUT POLICE


u LouRhrin, the latter club and society
editor Of the Butte Daily Post.
The fight had been growing bitter
for some time and Mrs. Johnson WAS &C
fs1sea Of having procured her election
rs fraud and charges were made that
a fictitious list Of members had been
made under oath and sent to the ma
tonaI organization in petition for al
hI4atiom The list WAS challenged ana
an investigation resnlted, tho upshot
being the withdrawal OF the appica-
tion for national afiiliatioE.
Demand Was made that Mrs. John
sou resign. She refused Her rivals
held a new election and procured a key
10 tho meeting place. unknown 20 Mrs.
johnston and her followers, and when
tha latter arrived they found the hall
allied with enemies and Mrs Clinch In
fha chair Mrs. Johnson walked up TO
the chair and grabbed the gavel. Then
Mrs. t;eymann grabbed a chair and at
te,ultcd 20 strike Mrs Clinch, a riot
cain was sent In and the police arrested
Mrs CUnch aud Mrs. Geyman and a
warrant was issued for the arrest OF
Mrs Johnston.
steps into Breach.
The latter declared the meeting 40
fourued and her rivals were in conster-
nation and IN danger OF aiSof x AT ''"'
when Miss Mary f. o'Neil. author ana
well known new apaper writer grained
the banner from the jaws OF defeat
presided oVer the Denison -Clinch-
i.anghrfn faction. brought order out Of
chaos ana conducted proceedings until
President Cunch secured her release
from the police and returned to run
things,
In her Islander suit against Mrs
Denisen. Mrs Johnson says Mrs. Den
lsan said In the meeting that she felt
polluted to be IN her presence and &C
rgsea her Of dtverting tho funds OF
the organization, and that she Is not
an honest or ut person.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-06
PROGRESS ON ARCH
IS SATISFACTORY

PETERSBURG, VA. Dec. 5.-The
progress being made by the contrac-
tors in the erection of the Memorial
Arch, under the auspices of the La
dies Memorial association in Bland
ford cemetery to the memory of the
Confederate dead, is very satisfactory.
The arch is beautiful In design, and
Will not only serve as an ornament to
one of the most beautiful in the
old Confederate State, but will he a
splendid tribute to the yalor of Com
federate dead. The arch viii cost APP
proximately 81, 600.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-06
LOCAL JEWELER GETS
MASONIC CONTRACT

PETERSBURG. VA, Dec. Sc.
H. I1tmus, local jeweler. after a
carelui consideration and examination
or about one hundred designs, has
been awarded by committee ap-
pointed at the recent session of the
Grand Lodge of Masons. held In Rich
mond, the contract for the Jewel, val
ued at about 500. TO be presented to
each past grand master of the State.
The design submitted by Mr.. Titmus
was considered by the committee to
be the best among the large mum
Der.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-06
w. E. POLLARD FL ES
BANKRUPTCY PETITION

William Edward Pollard, grocer OF
324 North Twenty seventh street, yes
terday filed a petition in voluntary
bankruptcy in the Federal District
court placing his liabilities at So
1873 and ms assets al 1862. OF
the latter, sl,091.70 is exempt.
Among the creditors are r. Clay
Pollard, of / North Third street note
for $1,000; DIR II. Stuart NJ Lean, $50.
J.. r. Hudson. Of Norfolk. $le0 There
are quite number of small accounts
neld by Richmond firms and individ.
L a
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-06
Garter To Grand Jury.

PETERSBJRG, VA, Dec. 5.-'Dr."
william Carter. coIored, charged with
the murder of DIR" II. II. Cox on the
night OF November 18th, had hear
ing in Police court this morning, and
was sent on to the Hastings court for
trial The only witnesses examined
were Coroner Leigh Chief of Police
Ragland. Mary Carter, wife Of the ac-
cused, and Elijah Pretlow, colored.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-06

PETERSBURG. VA, Dec. 5.--Red
Cross stamps have been put on sale
at the principal stores of this city,
and are being offered by young
ladies', who volunteered for the pur-
pose. The sales in Petersburg last
year were considered good, but 1t is
believed confidently that the receipts
this year VIII be much larger. The
proceeds from which, as Is well
known, are devoted to the relief Of
those suffering with tuberculosis
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-06

"Cornelia' VIII be the subject OF the
morning sermon In Avenue
Christian church. which will be con
Quoted by the pastor, Rev. r. w, Long
A special service VIII be held in the
evening hour. Good music will be
heard.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-06
Church Bazaar.

Beginning Monday night a unique
bazaar will be held in Sacred Heart
church under the auspices of the
Sanctuary society. 1T will last for five
consecutive nights and on each &C
Casion different programs viii be
rendered. Good music will be furnish
ed and refreshments will be served.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-06
Rishon Denny to Sneak.

Bishop Collins Denny will preach to-
morrow morning in Decatur Street
Methodist church. The regular even
ing service will be conducted by the
pastor, Rev. Roscoe NJ. White, Sun
day school opens at 9.15 O'Clock
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-06
Arrested for Fighting

John Tignor and John Cousins
charged with engaging in pugilistic
encounter, were arrested last night by
Policemen Breeder and Westcott
They were hailed In the sum of 500
each for their appearance In Police
court. part II. this morning.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-06

Manchester Lodge. No +8 Royal
Arch Masons, celebrated its fifty
fourth anniversary last night with be-
fitting exercises In the Masonic temple,
Cowardin avenue and Hul street A
brief history of the lodge was given
and other talks were made by mem
bers of the order.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-06
burglary IL CHARGE.

Gladys Robinson, colored, was sock
ed up at the First police station last
night on charge of breaking and en-
tering the dwelling of Thomas Fox
at 63b North Seventeenth street, and
etknives
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-06
COSTS LESS HERE
To Do COLLECTING
RICHMOND CUSTOMS HOUSE MAKES
BIG GAIN IN LAST FISCAL
YEAR.
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-06

Mrs. Julia +. Foster. seventy eight
years old, widow of Anderson Il.
Foster, former prominent south
slider, died yesterday afternoon in the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-06
The Weather

North Carolina: Fair Saturday sun
J8e Increasing cloudtness, probably
rain by night: moderate south ana
southw est winds
virginia. Falr Saturday Sunday
cloudy probably rain by night; light
~ moderate variable winds
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-06

home Of her sister. Mrs John T. Red
ford, sos East Tenth street.
The funeral viii be held at O'Clock
Sunday afternoon in Meade Memorial
Episcopal church. The burial will be
in Maury cemetery
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-06
NEWS OF PETERSBURG
virsinisn Buid

Norfolk. was present to discuss the
appointment OF committee to appear
before the legislature in relation to
the subject OF pensions.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-06

Marriage license issued hy the clerk
Of the Hastings court Yesterday. was
70 Hunter Budd HcElrafh of East
Radford and Ien0fa Mildred Gruhhs,
Of Richmond
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-06

Continued from First page)
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-18
PANELS To TELL
HOW To CARE
FOR BABIES
Prominent Atlanta Women Will
Have Charge Of Feature of
Child Welfare Exhibit.

Thirteen panels, 8 by s feet, will
form the Care of the Baby" section
of the Child Welfare exhibit which is
now being installed in the Leyden
House, on Peachtree street
A committee of prominent Atlanta
women, headed by Mrs. Victor
Kriegshaber and including Mesdames
F. ]. Paxson, Werner Byck, Lyman
Amsden, Isaac Sheen. A. 3. Gross
man, S. B. Dobbs, Oscar Elsas, VIII
liam Perry, C. W. Mcclure, j. f. Sum-
merfield,. ]. Hazelhurst, Don O..
Parmlee, J. D. Pickett and J. B.
Matheson have charge of this sec
ton.
AS the name would imply, this
particular phase of the exhibit will
illustrate methods pursued by ad
vanced caretakers of children, with
cartoons showing the significance of
the registration of births. infant NOR
tally, the necessity of regular hours
Of sleep and other important facts
There will also be charts showing the
value of weighing the baby, how It
should be bathed, how it can be kept
free Of colds and why it should not
be bothered with kisses There will
also be a small kitchen erected to
demonstrate the preparation of the
baby's food.
Members Of the Registered Nurses
Association, headed by Miss Gibbs,
have entered actively into the work
Of the exhibit. The nurses in uniform
will assist in many Of the demonstra-
lions
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-18
Brown, of
N. Y. Central, Quits

NEW YORK, Nov. 1s,-William c.
Brown, president Of the New York
Central lines. resigned to-day, after
so years Of raiiroading. His resig.
nation was presented at the meeting
OF the directors and was accepted to
take effect January /.
His successor was not selected. 1t
Is generally believed, however, that
Alfred H. Smith, who became senior
vice president of the Central lines in
March last, will be elected president
in the near future.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-18
SENATORS YIELD
To c. D. ?. ON
MONEY BILL
Concede Public Ownership of
Regional Banks, and Rapid Ac-
ton on Measure Is Expected,

UAsHINGTON, Nov T. The
cb,sf point of dispute between the
.ro factions Of the Senate Banking
and currency Committee was re-
r,oved to-day Rapid action upon
the pending currency measure is ex-
rected as a result.
Thep rinciple Of public ownership
-, the proposed regional bank sys-
,.rc was conceded by the Administra-
49,, Senators. They have provided
IN the draft of the currency bill which
,bay thew hope to report to the Sen
=, Thursday that if the banks do
not subscribe the necessary capital
.5o stock shall be thrown open TO
nnhrc subscription. Thereafter, If
hanks and the public do not pro-
vide enough capital, the Secretary of
he Treasury is empowered to furnish
the remainder
This decision on public ownership
is victory for Senator Hitchcock
and the five Republican members Of
the committee.
senator owen to-day presented to
tho Democratic faction of the com
rnittee figures showing the amount of
money which will be shifted If the
currency bill should become law and
all banks, both State and national,
come into the group.
After the owen group Of the COM
mIttee had completed it's draft Of the
hill It was feared that unless the fig
ures on reserves were changed a
money stringercy might result from
the new law.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-18
Miss Hoke-Smith's
Car Is Stolen by
Joy-Rider Robber

Miss Callie Hoke Smith, daughter
of Senator Smith, is the latest victim
of the auto thieves and Joy riders
who have been taking cars off the
principal streets of the city nearly ev-
cry week for months.
Captain A. L. Poole and Fred Mar
but, chauffeur for Miss Smith, en-
gagged in a three hour search early
tuesday morning all about Atlanta
and suburbs for the new Hudson
hve-passenger car In which Miss
Smith had been driven to the Pied
mont Driving Club, finally finding it
shortly after o'clock in the morning
lying at Edgewood avenue and Jack
son street with badly wrecked front
wheel.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-18
Cupid May Settle
Heart Balm Suit

SAVANNAH, Nov 1S.--Dan Cupid
bids fair to intercede in the sensational
heart balm suit of Mrs. Hannah Will
din. wealthy Camden, N. j.. widow,
age 70, and Francis s. Greene. the young
Savannah real estate operator.
When Mrs. Whildin's suit. charging
that Greene had wheedled her out Of
thousands of dollars of property on
promises to wed, among the property
being the ideal cottage she claimed m
had built for them with her money was
called in the Superior Court the attor-
neys had II postponed Mrs. whildin
has forgiven Greene and he Is a regu-
lar visitor.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-18
DIAMOND RING FOR
YOU; JUST GET BUSY

why not begin to work now in The
Hearsts Sunday American and Attain
la Georgian's Great Christmas Gifts
Distribution campaign instead of
waiting until later and having TO
make up for lost time? You have
seen enough to convince you that your
chances are as good for one of those
diamond rings or any Of the other
splendid gifts as that Of your neigh
Dor Waste no time in debating with
yourself, for while hesitating YOU
might better be securing that sub.
sscrlption which some other candidate
is going to get in few days unless
you get there first.
This big enterprise is just starting,
and several nominations were re-
celved yesterday. TOMORROW WE
EXPECT YOURS. Remember Won
collect no money in this campaign.
You simply have your friends to sign
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-18
Says Turkeys Can Be
Raised for l5c Pound

BOSTON, Nov. 1S-"To raise turkeys
successfully they should be Matched by
artificial means and should be kept
away from ordinary fowls" declared
Dr. Charles p. Higgins, parhologist for
the Dominion OF Canada, in a lecture
at Harvard Medical School.
Turkeys at is cents a pound are pos
sible. said Dr. Higgins If proper meth
DDS of rearing them are employed,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-18

a contract to take The Hearst's Sun
day American and Atlanta Georgian
and pay the carrier - cents per week
For each subscription you receive
$500 votes, and In addition to these
we will give you 10000 free votes for
every club of five subscriptions turned
In to the distribution department be-
fore November 20.
This does not mean that you must
turn In five subscriptions at one time
In order to get the extra votes, but
turn them in as you get them, and the
distribution manager will club them
for you when this big offer expires
and issue the extra vote ballots.
The list Of workers will be pub
lished each Wednesday and Sunday.
See that your name is on the next
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scription ballot Also have your
friends clip the free vote coupon
which appears in each issue Of The
Georgian and Hearsts Sunday Amer
lean on page 2