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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-05
TEST OF STRENGTH
AT FIRST SESSION
PROHIBITToNIsTs IN HOUSE OF
DELEGATES WILL BACK
JUDGE WILLIAMS.
CONTEST FOR SPEAKER
PLAN OF ANTT-LYaUoR FORCES
SAID TO BE TO FORCE FIGHT
FOR THE ENABLING ACT
FROM THE START.

When the general asser bly, con-
venes next February, the first test
of strength between the "wets" and
the "drys'' is likely TO como over the
election of a speaker of the house OF
delegates to succeed r. Il. Byrd.
Judge Martin williams. of Giles, is
a candidate for the speakership, and
IT is understood that the dry forces
in the house will back him for the
position, and as they will probably
be in the majority his election would,
in that case. be assured. Judge VIII
liams has already been nominated to
succeed himself in the house. and is
now making his campaign for cleo
ton. of which he is practically sure
He has been the floor leader OF the
dominant faction for two terms, is
one of the ahlest men in that branch,
knows the political game thorough
lv. and was one of the recognized
dry men in the last session.
What 1t Would Mean.
The speakership in itself would
not mean very much to him so far
as the nonor Of the place is con-
cerned. hut 1t would give him such
n posttfon as to be able to say what
would be the composition of the COM
mittees In that way he could go
a great distance in saying to the
senate what should and what should
not be the policy of the Legislature,
and would place the house in a COM
mauding and conspicuous position.
IT is declared to be the intention
Of the anti-liauor folks to make
Judge williams the speaker, ana 70
force the issue at every step. True II
may interfere with legislation, and
cause some of the pet measures oil
the senate to suffer. but 1t is known
that the determination of the house
to compel the senate to agree TO a
redistricting of the State for mem
hers of the general assembly-both
branches--and to prevent recur-
renee of the charges. generally made
at the last session, that deal was
made whereby the Republicans. In
return for their votes against the
Statewide hill, were allowea-te- retain
| their districts as they were prior to
the last session.
Republican Killed It.
II Is no secret that the charge OF
| a deal was frequently made in the
| last legislature, and If II was denied
very strenuously 1t is not recalled. AS
! matter of act. the records Will show
| that in the last senate every Repub-
| Iican in that body. save Senator
Royal, voted against the Statewide
! bill. Had the Republicans voted with
| the "drys" the bill would have been
/ approved as it came from the house
/ and there would have been test oil
! strength before this time.
| There are four candidates for the
speakership next time-Edwfn +
/ Cox. of Richmond: Harry r. Hous-
! ton. of Hampton; Hugh A. White. OF
| Rockbridge. and Judge Martin VIII
| liams.
| The Democratic caucus VIII be one
I lively body when II is called to or
der and the selection of a speaker
will indicate the policy of the nex'
general assembly on the liquor dues'
| ton.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-05
BERRYV|LLE P. 0.
CAUSE OF TROUBLE

WINCHESTER, Va, May A re-
cent announcement by Postmaster
General Burleson to the effect that all
republican postmasters will be allowed
to serve to the end of their terms
provided no charges are sustained
against them. has caused great deal
of discussion and speculation concern-
ing the status of the postoffice at Ber-
ryyille, Clarke county, which, al
though a small office. has been the
subject Of much controversy. Some
years ago President Roosevelt, to ac-
commodate William Loeb. Jr-, ap-
pointed the latter's personal friend,
J. Robin Elder of Washington. a.
postmaster at Berryvillc. About Six
months ago President Taft appointed
f. A. Lindsay. republican county
chairman. but the senate refused To-
confirm the nomination. Democrats
in particular are now declaring that
a vacancy already exists at Berryvflle.
and they want a democrat appointed
at once to succeed Mr.. Lindsay.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-05
Use Chisels and
Picks to Release
Man From Cement

ROCHESTER,. PA. May 4.---An-s
thony Rodowski may never have his
statue perpetuated in bronze. but he
will always remember the day that he
fell asleep on his neighbours freshly
cemented steps. Anthony came home
the other evening heavily burdened
within and without, and his load was
too much for him to bear.
The tired man. thinking he had
reached the threshold Of his own
door. sat down and fell asleep. The
night air was cool and soothing, and
Anthony slept there till daylight. and
would still be there had It not been
for the timely assistance OF hia
neighbors. who hurried in response
to his cries when he found that the
cement had hardened overnight. and
that ii was essential that he be loosons
ed from his stufTy books. 81
Picks and chisels were brought an
Anthony was liberated, but not befcru
the steps were ruined. and now tn
neighbor wants damages for the In
jury to his property.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-05
FIGHT CARPENTER
CASE TO THE END

WINCH ESTER. VA. May A.
Charles Fisher. colored, about twenty
five years old. Is held In Winchester
Jail as the person who fired the shot
the night OF April 18th which ter
minated in the death of Clyde j. Car
pcnter, local agent OF an Alexandria
life insurance society. but Fisher has
made no statement whatever. The
commemorative attorney and the
chief Of police declare, however, they
have the right man. Their informa-
ton was obtained from several negro
companions Of Fisher. who admitted
they were with him on the night OF
the homicides
Carpenter was married In Washing
ton about two years ago to Miss Beat
rice Conrad, Of Harrisonburg, and his
body was taken to his old home 1T
lssss-e4,leD
negroes held az accompliceg have SUR
prised the State by eSnploying eminent
legal talent to represent than - ~
trial. s5 y 81 N ss
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-05
NORFOLK MERCHANTS
OEN0UNCE RACING
CarI, 1T MENACE TO MORAL AND
FINANCIAL CONDITION
OF THE CITY.

NORFOLK, VA. May 4.-Resolu-
tions were adopted last night by the
Retail Merchants association de-
nouncing the holding Of race meetings
at the jamestown Jockey club track.
The merchants have long protested
against the holding of race meetings
at the jamestown track. Last night
however was the first concerted action
the association has taken in the mat
ter. The resolution adopted states that
horse racing as conducted at the
jamestown Jockey club track y In
furious to the city. both from moral
and financial standpoint.
Delegates to the State convention,
which will be held in 14ynchburg, May
15th-17 th, will be instructed 10 sup
port plan to put an end to racing
and the fee system in this State.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-05

DR.. J. A. c. Chandler. and Gustavus
A. Weber, secretary OF the Society
for the Betterment of the Housing
and Living Conditions in Richmond.
At this conference 1t was agreed
upon that the chief health officer
should issue fifty thousand circulars.
and that the chief 90 police should
have them distributed to every dwell
ing and business house in Richmond
that the superintendent of public
schools should issue Instructions to
all teachers to substitute daily lee
lures on cleanliness and disease pre-
vention for certain other studies UNI
til the end of the cleanup period and
set aside holiday to enable the chill
dren to participate in the work; that
the superintendent of street cleaning
should endeavor to secure all the
available carts and men in the amuni-
cipal service and concentrate them in
certain sections on certain days: that
the Society for the Betterment of
Housing and Living Conditions should.
at it's own expense. arrange for public
meetings, prepare press notices. and
do such other things as may be
necessary to arouse public interest
and instruct the people in properly
disposing of their refuse.
Public Mass Meetings.
Public mass meetings were held IN
the auditorium of the John Marshall
high school and in the Ebenezer Bap-
tist church, where roustng speeches
were made by the mayor, representa-
tives of the municipal and state health
departments and by leading clergy
men, business and labor representa-
tives At these meetings resolutions
were adopted calling for certain need
ed legislation and pledging those
present to do all in their power to
spread the message of cleanliness.
Announcements have also been made
in many churches Sunday schools,
labor meetings. fraternal lodges, etc
The city officials, the Society for
the Betterment of Housing and Liv-
ing Conditions. whose secretary, Mr..
Gustavus A Weber, has given prac-
ticaliy all his time to this campaign
since 1t began. and other organizations
have done their part to arouse public
sentiment for cleanliness.
How to Clean Up.
Nothing now remains TO be done
but TO clean up our city, and to keep
I IL clean.
Clean up from cellar to attic.
Burn up useless old papers and
trash.
Sell or give away old books, clothes,
etc.
Remove every bit of trash and dirt.
Clean up the yards and area-ways.
I Put all the rubbish that can burnt
+ in one place or receptacle, and all
other rubbish in another, bat burn
whatever you can
Place rubbish receptacles RS near
/ the gate as possible.
Keep your gate open for the col
lector,
Buy a new metal garbage can with
cover and n metal ash can. They cost
less than physicians visits.
! Make a personal inspection of your
premises after the servant has
cleaned UP.
Give friendly hint to your neigh
Dor who forgets IN clean up
! Clean your stable and remove the
manure and litter.
! Boys, clean up the vacant lots II
your vicinity.
/ Contractors. remove rubbish and un
necessary distractions from the
/ streets and alleys
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-05

fOOnIihuSu lEpti a o. ~r~sS
Of cleanup ads" and every man.
woman and child has had some form
OF notice to participate in this move
ment for a more attractive. cleaner
and a more healthful city.
During the coming two weeks the
street cleaning department will be in
a nosition 10 collect articles of rub
bfsh which ii cannot be expected TO
handle regularly The garbage and
trash men will pick up everything OF
reasonable dimensions that Is placed
within their reach for collection the
forces Of that department ana OF the
engineers department Will De con-
centrated in one-fourth OF the city on
each OF the four days of this week and
Of the week following. The combus-
tible matter will be taken to the
crematories and the non-combustible
rubbish to the dumps. 1t Is there
fore very necessary to make COM
piete separation Of the rubbish that
can be burnt and that which cannot
All that can be burnt is liable to de-
cay il exposed too long. and therefore
becomes dangerous to health II car
ried 10 the dumps. The best way to
place garbage in the cans Is to wrap
1t up in paper 1t will then be In
accessible to flies. dogs and cats. Will
not soil and rust the can, and VIII
be easier and less offensive to handle
by the collectors.
beginning. Of Movement.
The present campaign had its be-
ginning on March 18th, when Mr. G. A.
Weber, secretary Of the Society for the
Betterment Of Housing and Living
Conditions in Richmond, appeared De-
fore the administrative board 10 MAKE
. plea for cleanup period Tor Ricn
mond and pointed out the great need
for such a movement here. ABOUT
April 9Th, the administrative board
passed a resolution designating the
twelve days beginning May bth and
ending May 18th, as period Tor
general city house cleaning.
On April Sth, the mayor, Hon'
George Ainslie, issued a proclama-
ton calling upon FALL loyal citizens
to cooperate in a general joint ell
fort to clean and beautify our city by
removing rubbish, debris and all other
unsanitary and unsightly accumuia-
| tions from our premises. vacant lots
4 and alleys, and by painting fences
trimming lawns, cutting brush. and
\ doing all that lies In our power to
establish the cleanliness and enhance
the beauty OF our city
Conference Is Held"
On April 18th, q conference wa
called at the mayors office at which
were present, besides the mayor
Chief Health Officer r. G. Levy
&Chisf Sanitary Inspector W. Z. Tuck
j I57115 II COhn, chief az Police I1Duii
10 6upsr tendent rs 1chooll
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-05

ness tonight when he told his irlehu
that although he is the real chief OF
the elan Sir Fitzroy is the ''recog~
nized chief"
BY this, it was explained, the Mac
Lame of Lochbuie means that. that
although he and his followers are the
real thing, their numbers are SO mucn
smaller than the Quart followers OF
Sir Fitzroy that a majority OF Mac
LANES here and in the British Isles
necessarily make Sir Fitzroy the re-
cognized chief" of the whole clan
MacIaine by sheer force of numbers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-05

WASHINGTON, May 4.-Senator
Gilbert NJ. Hitchcock, of Nebraska, a
Democratic member of the currency
committee of the senate. is already re-
ceiving many answers to the series OF
questions which he sent out in behaIf
OF the committee for the purpose of
finding out exactly what the bankers
and financial experts of the country
wanted done in the way of banking
and currency reform. If the tarin
bill is passed early enough 1t is likely
that the currency question viii come
up for action. AS an evidence OF
their desire to expedite legislation on
currency subjects a subcommittee OF
the currency committee was appointed
to formulate a list of questions. This
subcommittee is composed OF the
chairman, Senator owen, OF Okla
homa. and Senators Hitchcock, or Ne
hraska: Shafroth. of Colorado, Demo-
Gratis, and Bristow. of Kansas, ana
Weeks, of Massachusetts. Republicans.
The subcommittee was instructed to
report to the full committee soon.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-05
small Fire.

Fire last night at 1o:So o'clock com
pietely DESTROYED the garage belonging
10 G. NJ Metghan. al3 West Eighth
street Fortunately the fire was dis
covered by Mr.. Meighan In time to res
cue his automobile from the burning
building.
The entire fire apparatus from engine
company No. / 3 responded to the alarm.
and it was only Il short time before
unfler their control The damage
amounts to about $3.50.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-05
FALLS IN RIVER
AND IS RESCUED

Especial to The Richmond vfrginian-)
NORFOLK, VA, May s.--W. r.
Parsons, of Richmond. narrowly es-
capped drowning in the Elizabeth
river this afternoon. Parsons was
about to board one of the motor
boats of a ferry at the foot Of East
Main street, to go to Berkeley when
he fell overheard +. L. Bell. who
operates the ferry, saved Parsons
from drowning.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-05
Disorderiy House II Charged

Mrs. NJ A. Wharton, fifty years old.
will he given n hearing in Police court
this morning on a charge OF keeping
n disorderiy house at Ala North seventh
street The arrest was made by Ser
geant Neisz and Policeman Thomas.
ond station.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-05

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-05
CLEANUP WORK TO

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Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-30

Poincars's quarters 70 The train. and
several hundred big Ms-gusrdsnsa
cursed over having to once mors pol
ish up breast plates and helmets that
they might literally shine on escort
duty.
The king and president, with the
prince Of Wales, drove in . six-horse
state carriage to the station and there
were inspections Of the guard Of honor
and official leave-takings TO b got
through before President Poinears
was permitted to climb into the spe-
cial saloon car in which he traveller
to Dover. The farewell handshake
was particularly hearty, and It was
agreed on all sides that the visit has
still further cemented the entente
cordiale."
To the strains Of the "Marseillaise,"
the presidents special steamed out Of
the station. He was accompanied to
Dover by the duke Of Connaught and
brilliant staff, who saw him safely
off British soil. The trip across the
channel was made in special steamer
escorted by squadron Of French and
English battleships and = destroyer
flotilla. 1t is expected that the king
will return the presidents visit this
fall or next spring, the latter Pc
riod being the more probable as the
kaiser will want to return the kings
wedding visit to Berlin before he be-
comes too great an admirer Of the
French. Numerous foreign anarchists
who temporarily disappeared from
their usual haunts just before the
French president got here, were today
informed that King George could not
enetrtain them any longer, and they
we're released from custody. No
charges were promulgated against
them but Scotland Yard likes to keep
such persons where they can put their
fingers on them on such occasions.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-30
HOW THE NEW CURRENCY
BILL WILL PREVENT PANICS

WASHINGTON, d. c., June 81
Representative Stanley Bowdle Of
Ohio today wrote the following "pri-
mary lesson" on panics and how the
Wilson Glass currency bill proposes to
prevent them. The lesson follows:
A panic is simply shortage Of money
at the factory and it operates pre-
cisely like a shortage Of cars at q
mine. You can do nothing but dis
charge your hands and sit down and
think--and to get ready and to wait
for the receiver to take charge when
the bank gets ready to make the last
squeeze.
A panic may prevent you getting
money--even the money you have ae-
tually deposited in the bank--so that
you may be utterly ruined. You say
to yourself:
"My goods are in demand every
where; the men who owe me are good.
have their notes. The community
knows that am all right. Why then
| can't get money!" You 90 over to
the bank and ask for a loan. The
banker tells you: THAT tariff bill
is causing trouble" or that New York
has frightened up on us--and no on.
In way that bank is up against
it. New York has gotten control. That
bank has good commercial paper, but
it can do nothing with it. II 1t could
get money for that paper temporarily
all would be well, but It can't
Right here is where the new CUP
rency bill comes in. It provides for
the establishment Of federal reserve"
banks in the larger cities. These
banks have power to issue $500, ,OOO,-
900 in currency to the needy banks.
The banker we have just spoken Of
can take his commercial paper to
the federal reserve banks and get ac-
tual money for it.
But you are saying Suppose that
reserve bank refuses to act?" But
they must act. The bill provides that
lccal reserve banks shall be controlled
by a federal board 1t Warrington.
Your banker may appeal directly 10
this board, and what Is more, the To-
cal reserve bank will have three d.
rectors who represent the commercial,
agricultural and industrial interests
! of the district. These men must not
be bankers, just business men.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-30
EXPLAINS MONEY SITUATION.

WASHINGTON, D. c., June H.
Scarcity Of large masses Of credit,
rather than "dearth Of cold, hard
cash" is the cause Of recent failure
Of large bond issues, Representative
Bulkeley of Ohio, veteran member
of the house banking committee de-
cIsred today.
IN commenting today for the United
Press on The testimony Of J. p. Nor
gan yesterday that the call for money
exceeds the supply. Bulkeley today
trok issue with the head Of the "houss
of Morgan"
"Too much capital is now tied up
in fixed investments" he said. Fixed
capital is worse than capital In an
unproductive field. Fixed investment
issues lately have been been absorbed
and large issues of bonds are In the
hands of underwriters who have bsen
unable to pass them along. This con-
dition obtains in Europe also, proba-
bly, even in greater force than In this
country.
st is due, believe, especially in
Europe, to the fact that great masses
of capital were spent in the Balkan
war-an utterly unproductitvs field.
1t took years to overcome similar
stringency following the pouring Of
money in the Russo-Japanese war.
"The present condition appsars to
me to be lack Of large mass Of
credit, rather than q scarcity Of cash.
The actual circulation Of curreney In
this country has decreased very 1T
tie, fluctuating from time to time.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-30
CANON CITY MAN SUICIDES.

CANON CITY, Colo, June PIT.
M. Harding, president of the Harding
Hardware company, and one Of the
richest citizens Of Canon City, sui
cided at 7.45 this morning in his ga
rage, back of his home. He sat on
chair, placed revolver muzzle into
his mouth and blew the top Of his
head off. Temporary insanity result
ing from continued i'll health was the
cause.
Harding ate breakfast, played with
his grandchildren and arranged to con-
fer with his son later today. Then
without warning, left the house, went
to the garage and suicided. His son
found him dead on the garage floor.
The son, 7. M. jr., and a daughter,
Mrs. S. S. Gale of Roanoke, Va, are
visiting here. His widow was former
ly president of the State Federation
of Women's clubs.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-30
ANOTHER FATAL AUTO
ACCIDENT IN DENVER

DENVER. June 27.--Deputy Cor
ouer Bostwick this afternoon started
an inquest into the death Of Anna
Spencer, aged II, who was killed when
she and her sister Katherine were
struck by julius Brands auto last
night Katherine is seriously injured
The girls were boarding . street
car when the auto approach. Anna waa
struck and dragged 200 feet, dying .
few minutes later. Brand was re-
leased on his own recognizance and
appeared at the inquest this after
noon. He denied he was going thirty
niles an hour at the time Of tAs
accident
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-30
FRENCH PRESIDENT
LEAVES FOR HOME

LONDON. June PA very tired
French president DOTTED evening dress
this morning At the conclusion Of
his first state visit to foreign coun-
try, and the London detective force
heaved huge sigh Of relief when
they saw his train out Of the station.
There were no newspaper men in the
presidents saloon but it is credibly
reported that Poincars worked off a
big sigh too.
A round Of farewell visits with
many exchanges Of compliments, "re-
msrciefnents," ETC., preceded the de-
parture in state from Victoria sta
ton. Once more the Brigade Of Guards
wss stuck for lining the route from
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-30
FRANK WEST PIONEER, DEAD.

Just as we go to press news comes
from the George Raymond ranch of
the death of Frank West, brother of
Senator George West. He passed
away at p. m. Mr.. West was taken
i'll about three weeks ago. His wife
and little daughter were advised of his
condition and hastened at once to his
bedside and have been in constant at
tendance ever since. His condition
showed marked improvement and only
yesterday he said to Mr.. Raymond
that he expected to be able to assist
him during the haying season.
Mr.. West was one of the pioneers of
this section. He and his family have
been prominently identified with the
upbuilding of the section for more
than quarter of century.
OF recent years, decesaed and his
immediate family have resided else
where. When he came down to the old
home on business mission a few
months ago he seemed in his usual
good health.
His passing was terrible shock
to his family who considered his re-
covery assured.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-30
BEAUTY DOCTORS WILL
READ TESTIMONIALS

DENVER, June 27.-The attorneys
for the Cunninghams say they have
ten thousand testimonials declaring
the efficacy Of the anti-fat cure, and
intend reading all if Judge Lewis per-
mits.
Joseph rozelle wrote Marjorie Ham
ilton her treatment reduced his weight
fifty pounds. He said he uses a six
pound cannon ball to massage his abb
dpmen.
W. l.. Schmitz wrote that he ate
LAT lemons during the treatment and
reduced his waist line seven inches.
Mrs. James Gotti said after trying
the treatment three weeks she pulled
her corset string in five inches.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-30
ALAMOSA POLICEMAN
ARRESTED FOR MURDER

ALAMOSA, Colo, June 27.--Polict
Chief Trentham is held on charge
of homicide as the result of shooting
Lorenzo Deharrera Tuesday night. He
shot the Mexican in struggle wher
he tried to arrest him on the charge
Of intoxcation.
The c"roncr's jury decided that De.
herrera was unjustifiably slain and a
warrant for the policeman was issued
today.