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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-17

The silence of President-elect Will
son concerning thepersonnel of his cabi-
net, is liable to result in an epidemic
of nervous breakdowns among the in
terests. There is no way to get to-
a cabinet officer until you know who
he is, or at least the contingency has
not arisen heretofore and checked the
problem I'D to the interests for solu-
tiou
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-17

The fact that conventions are worth
$e1 100000 a year to. Chicago, is not
contradicted. Conventions are to Chi
cago what timely snow is to a wheat
field, and the prevalence of conven-
tons in Chicago may also have some
thing to do with the fact that the po-
lice have to roundup 10000 crooks in
ono hatch
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-17

Getting William Rockefeller's testi-
mony promises to become historic as
the most expensive information ever
acquired by the government. And it
is the consensus of opinion that it
won't amount to much when they get
it, if they ever do.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-17

AT Fort Washington, on the Poto-
mac, a swarm of goats have been in
troduced. Their mission is to eat the
scrub brush that harbors mosquitoes.
It is claimed that the mosquitoes
transmit n aria to the soldiers at the
fort, but it is suspected that the SOL
diers were not allowed to vote on the
proposition. They might prefer malaria
to goats.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-17

Senator Waggener's scheme to tax
automobiles according to their weight.
is equitable in many ways, but a lit
tie one-lung auto can make more noise
than its two-ton brother. How would
1t do to tax the big ones by weight
and the little ones a cent a rod for the
distance their exhaust is audible?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-17

At the trial of Wells Lounsberry.
niail-car robber, 10 witnesses for the
defense testified as to the good repu-
tation of the defendant. Their testi-
mony was hardly necessary. as even
the mail clerks who were held up and
robbed, stated that he did the job
in q ''quiet and gentlemanly manner"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-17

Passing over the head of General
Fred Funston is now recognized as one
of the popular indoor sports in Wash
ington. So many shave-tails, swivel
chair soldiers and dress-suit briga-
diers have walked over the head of
the little Kansas fighting man, that his
head should be worn bald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-17

gressive" ideas. He says it will be
necessary to go back to 1876 to solve
the tariff problem. The Democrat
party's greatest handicap always has
been the disposition of i's leaders to
go back to jefferson and Jackson for
the solution of modern problems.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-17

OF course the pork barrel will be on
exhibition this winter-1ust as it has
been in every preceding session, but the
Democrats, with economy as a bat
tie cry, may feel it their duty to kick
a few slaves out of that time honored
specimen of the cooper's art.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-17
FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The state Journal Il q member Of the
Associated Press and receives the full DAY
4eiagrMph report OF that great news &C.
ganfxAt1on for the exclusive aftern0e@
publication IN Topeka
Tia news 10 received In The state yo<r.
D0D0
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-17

The motion to run counties as well
as cities under a commission form of
government, may result eventually in
the elimination of political parties
but SO long as the jobs carry good
salaries. it will not eliminate politics.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-17

Chicago police are making up a list
Of 10000 crooks they intend to arrest.
when they get around to it. After the
10000 are duly arrested and incarcera-
ted, the other crooks may take the
hint and leave town.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-17

Senator Waggener does not want to
repeal the prohibitory law. He urges
a constitutional convention for other
reasons. And yet some people have
believed all Democrats were for re-
gr1hrroiGSion ss-r
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-17

They are going to make maple
syrup out of baking powder. Why
not, since some maple syrup" tastes
as though it were made from baking
powder?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-17

Gov. Marshall, the newly elected vice
president of the United States, appar-
entity IL not in sympathy with PRO
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-17

Important Poet with a lofty air)-Thts,
goodness.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-27
WEDDING At BASE
Of LEE MONUMENT
MARRIAGE SERVICE PERFORM
ED BY REV. MIR. BRADFORD
IN PUBLIC STREET.

TO be married on Christmas eve
was not of sufficient novelty to salts
fy Miss Maude Lillian Hite and Will
liam Cleveland Westbrook. both of
whom are natives Of Surry county,
go the couple secured the Rev. j. ],
Bradford, pastor of Park Place
Methodist church. and proceeded to
the Lee Monument at the base OF
which they were made man and wife.
The wedding took place at II
clock on December gath. and while
only Mrs. l. S. Thompson, sister Of
tfru- hrtrfe and A = ~ cst47rooi5,
eroorn's brother. were expected to
witness the ceremony the unusual
sight Of a marriage SERVICE being per
formed in the public street attracted
"A number Of passershy and quite
crowd witnessed a part OF the cere-
mony The wedding party proceeded
to the train Immediately after the
service and went TO Waverly, where
MFR. and Mrs, Westbrook Will make
their home.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-27
THINK HOLLORAN
APHAS|A VICTIM
LYNCHBURG CONTRACTOR HAS
BEEN MISSING FOR
TEN DAYS.

Especial TO The Richmond Virginian.}
LYNCHBURG. VA, Dec. eft
was learned today that Jesse Holloran.
a well known building contractor, has
been missing from his home in the
city since December 5th. since which
time his family and friends have been
unable to ascertain the slightest clue
as TO his Whereabouts.
II is understood that Mr. Holloran
went to Roanoke to transact business
the day he disappeared. Investiga-
ton shows that he completed his work
there and stated that ne would take
the next train for Lynchburg in order
TO be at home at o'clock. Nothing
more has been learned of him.
Friends of Mr.. Holloran are at Il
loss 10 explain his absence, unless he
met with foul play. or that In a
temporary alteration of the mind has
wandered off and Is unable to identify
himself His financial matters are
understood IL he in good condition,
and he was busy with his work and
none think he disappeared intention
ally.
Mr.. HoHoran is an officer OF the
First Methodist Protestant church,
president of the Christian Endeavor
society. and is regarded as one OF
the ehurch's best and most faithful
workers Ills disappearance IS a
source of great worry TO his friends
In the city as well as his family,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-27
ALEXANDRIA POLICE
ROBBERIES

ALEXANDRIA, VA, Dec. 26.-The
police are investigating three rob-
berries that have occurred during the
last twenty-four hours. Mrs. Theodore
H. tfckIin, living at TIA Duke street
while returning home at z o'clock
last night had her satchel grabbed
from her by an unidentified person
1t contained 50, together with COM
mutation on the electric line and other
articles.
According TO a report made 10 tho
police by O. K. Sutphon, of the Plains,
Fauquier county, he was Knocked
down yesterday afternoon by an un-
identified colored man and robbed, OF
a gold watch. Sutphon asked the
stranger the way to the Payne street
electric station and the man volunteer
ed to show him. While on Payne
street. between King and Cameron
streets, he says. the assault and rob-
berry took place.
A report OF the loss, or theft, OF
a pocketbooix containing $40 has beea
made by Martha Robuck. colored.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-27
FUNERAL OF VETERAN
YESTERDAY MORNING

The funeral of Il. F. Puryaar. the
Confederate veteran OF the Soldiers
home, who died Wednesday night IN
the hospital connected with that In
stltution. as a result of being struck
by a street car at Robinson and FLOYD
avenue, was conducted yesterday morn
ing at 10 o'clock ut the home. In
terment was in Hollywood cemetery.
Or. w RI. Taylor. coroner. Will hold
an inquest into the accident which
caused puryear's death, at 10 O'Clock
this morning, +. r. Estes, motorman
of the car which struck the old sol
dter Is under arrest on technical
charge of manslaughter, and is under
bail for his appearance in Police court
for hearing.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-27
FAST TRAIN KILLS
UNIDENTIFIED MAN

ALEXANDRIA, VA. Dec. 26.-The
body of an unidentified colored man,
apparently between thrty-fve and
forty years old, was found beside the
tracks OF the Washington Southern
railway near Cameron Crossing Fair
fax county, several miles south of this
city. by TraCkwalker Simms.
The skull was badly crushed and
one arm and one leg were mangled
A coroner's jury, summoned by jus
tiCe Arthur Kirby this afternoon gave
verdict to the effect thar the man
came t. his death by being struck by
@ northbound train over the Washing
tom Southern railway.
The body afterward was taken to
Dcmaines undertaking establishment.
Unless identified, it VIII be buried in
potter's field at the expense OF the
county.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-27
LYNCHBURG PARCEL
POST TRADE HEAVY

Especial to The Richmond VtrgInian)
1YNCHBURG, VA, Dec, 26.~-Post-
master Mclaughlin stated today that
he was Convinced that the local post
Office handled nearly fifty thousand
packages under the parcels post sys-
tenn during the Christmas season,
something over half Of which were
mailed here for distribution through
out the country.
The regular mail through the office
il very heavy In addition to the pack
ages, but the rush has been handled
quickly and at an extra cost Of hard
~ $500 for the season.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-27
HEAR 100000
CASE IN JANUARY

BRISTOL. VA. Dec. 26.--Judge
Frank Il. Hutton, OF Abingdon, Va.
has set January 18th for hearing ar
sument In the chancery cause of tm-
boden against the Clinchtieid Coal
corporation. which involves title TO
coal lands IN Russell and Dickinson
counties, Virginia, valued nj S10,o0o,~
000
The Imboden heirs are asking the
court to determine and adjudicato
their rights with respect To this prop
erty. The amount of their claim Is
said to bis about $2000,0G0
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-27
BLEW OUT GAS
IN HOTEL ROOM

STAI'NTON. Dec 26.--The man
found dead Wednesday morning In q
room Of the Palmer house has been
Identified as Edgar NJ Sullivan, of
Mission House. Albemarle county. He
had been spending the holidays here
with his parents. There rs no reason
10 suspect suicide and it is thought
that he either blew out The gas or
failed to turn 1t entirely off and was
suffocated Sullivan was twenty four
years old.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-27

II NNJOP GENERAL BARRY !
l2rlAJOR GENERAL WOOD

of
of
would the place y woaid consider just
mpert a
who to
OF O consider
Who
OF
inf udgm
he
ost is
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-27
AGED MAN HIT
BY FAST TRAIN

Reuben Hicks. si&ty-tive years old,
who lives at Cherry Nm, Fairfax
county, sixteen miles south OF Alex
ardria. was struck by a Washington
Southern railway train at that place
this afternoon and badly bruised. al
though no bones were broke n, Hicks
was placed aboard a train and
brought to the Alexandria hospital.
where his injuries were treated by DR.,
William NJ. Smith.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-27
CHARLES WHITE FALLS.
BENEATH MOVING TRAIN

LfRAY. VA. Dec. 26.~-Attempt-
ing TO cross q plank leading from one
car TO another Charles White. of
New York, fell beneath IA Norfolk and
Western railway train TUESDAY night
at Shenandoah and was instantly
killed, He was employed at bridge
building at 'Rileyviiie.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-27
NEW YORK PRODUCE.

NEW YORK, Dec 2e-~Butter; Re
sssnfs ftwo days). 3,g34 The AR
rivals were small and prices were un-
hanged Creamery extras 3s ~ "a
sT,a2; crearmery firsts, ~ q a. Dc
neid. extras ~ n 80
Cheese Receipts ttwo days.. a5e
boxes frhc market WAS ariL state
' halc milk held specials, tic; state
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-27

LYNCHBJRG, VA, Dec, 1s.---To-
siah r. sharp. seventy-four Years old
died in Campbell county Wednesday
after a brief illness Sunday night.
while suffering from insomnia, he
dressed and started for walk. Ills
absence was noted and Monday morn
day morning he was found near his
nome n avingbeen stricken with APP
oplexy. He died without regainins
consciousness.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-27
LOVING INSANE.
SAYS COMMISSION

LYNCHBURG, VA, Dec 26.--
Charles r. Loving. who shot Pete
Magres, Greek, and N. O. Stew
art, a bystander, has been declared
insane by a, commission OF lunacy
and will be taken 70 the criminal
ward at the Southwestern State hos
pital at Marion. Lovings victims are
both recovering.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-27
John Eillingsley.

KING GEORGE, VA. Dec. 2s.--
John Bilnngsley. sixty-eight years
old, died Tuesday at the home of his
son at Colonial Beach, He was an
Confederate soldier, having served
IN the Ninth Virginia cavalry.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-27

after long illness. she was sixty nine
years cid,
The body viii be taken to her home
in williamsburg Oh the o'clock train
this morning.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-27

Mrs, Frances Bland Tucker Taliferro.
widow OF DR.. Langhorne Taliferro. OF
William and Mary college. an officer
in the War Between the states, died
yesterday In the Retreat for the Sick
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-27

CHICAGO, Dec. 26.--The grain
market was little NOR. active.
TtadiuE however, was mainly CON
Gued 10 small lots and there was con-
siderable selling at times, Prices
closed generally Ia to "a lower
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-27

NEW WORK Dee. gC-Ffth trading
~ IT, ma-7nurr scale 81, az attained
g tAe ntw movement of fhe stock
market tno poSifta of Ihu snare list
and m. strength W tN, movement WIS
subjected tp rcsf OF extensive pr"At-
taking TO-DAY
This followed substantial rea}iglaE
tales befa-e the CHRISTMAS holiday ~
,ess ard al continuation of selling at
the same sort was rather to r. axe
snctea ae tas week end approached.
s1ch eeI..rz IS normally the process
u eveains Up commitments ever tne
sad OF a y e.k when quoted aluos have
been rising strongly
SO far as the test vent II could
20 aatd thai Tho mAricc. display ed a
considerable ahsorptNe capacity. a
-istrg movement W hich docs not per
nix profits 70 he taken Aas not much
to command 1t from amy point az
view.
Course of Prices.
According ". the course Of prices i'm
the next few DAYS viii be regarded
AS of interesting significance for the
basis If She changed tendency, which
the lsl has displayed since the mid
die Of tht month.
There aas good deal - early
strength ~ hieh was owing wholly to
domestic Initiative rs the London mar
ket Mas closed. The aVEtcssivrness
Of the initial advance had In the light
ct the later trading something of tho
appearance q operations for tile puf-
pose ~ establishing selling level
buf there was no increase Of pressure
during the session. ON tho contrary
the afternoon market Was rather quiet
with some feverishpcss in special d}-
rectionK notably IN Reading, which
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-27

BANK and TRUST co. STOCK.
First National Bank 100 2s2l4 ~
Nat State and City
Bank ....+......... 500 eos
Richmond Bank and
Trust Co. .......... % "A
Richmond Trust AND
Savings 20. ....... 100 " Sc
Savings Bank of Rich
mond ...4....... Rs SIS 49,.
Virginia Trust Co. 100 i6s go
West End Bank .... rs ~ Do
MISCELLANEOUS
Va--Car. Chemical. pfd..
: y. 6, .......... 100 37t4 go.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-27
Miss Josephine Haryie.

Miss Josephine Blair Harvie. sixty
five years old. died yesterday III her
home, "Dykeland." Amelia county. The
body will arrive here early today and
the funeral viii be conducted from
the grave In Hollywood cemetery.
Two brothers in Amelia county sur
vive Miss Harvle. and she was widely
known in Richmond She was daugh-
ter of the late Lewis Il. Harvie, who
at one time was president of the
Richmond and Danvillc railroad. He
was widely known throughout the
State.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-27

tReported by CaslSie G. Burch f. Co,
1913 East Main st. Richmond. VaD
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-27
RICHMOND PRODUCE.

tReported by Woodhn - Ceo<t. Com"
mission Merchauts)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-27
OBITUARY
Charles ID. rEnhilston.

Charles D. Habliston, OF Gresham
Court, who died Thursday night in
the home Of his brother, William NJ
Habliston, OF Cary street road, viii
be buried today. The funeral win
be conducted this afternoon at o'clock
from ST. James church.
MIR Habliston had been an invalid
for more than ten years. Christmas
day he was apparently in good spirits,
and he died while visiting his brother.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-08-14
CONSIDERING TWO
 ROUTES TO WONBLE
Mena Party Returned From Good Roads COnfab, Accompanied Part Way by MOntgomery County
 EnthusiastS-A Fine Trip.

The committee that went to Womble Wednesday returned home Thursday afternoon and reported a nice trip and express the belief that the good roads leaven is work ing all along the line.
 After a meeting in Womble, two hacks were chartered and W. w. Rowton and c. G. RaG, accompan- jed by six prominent men from Womble. came over the proposed Red Bird route. The general im- pression has been that the old Cad do Gap route was the best, but the Red Bird route looked mighty good to the Mena men who came over it. However, the choice of route to the Polk county line is entirely in the hands of the Montgomery people. When they decide this point Polk county will take up the prop osition and meet the one chosen. The Red Bird route is said to be six miles the shortest. If this is chosen, the road from Mena would leave the old Hot Sprins route at Pink Cagle's mill, about three miles east of Board Camp, going almost due east, instead of turning sharp ly to the southeast.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-08-14
MEXICAN AFFAIRS
 NOW ARE PEACEFUL
American Charge D'AifaireS Wires Administration that Mexico City Is Very DOcile-FOreign Ma
 tiOnS Back U. S.?

Washington, Aug. l2-Americar Charge d'Affaires Nelson O'Shaugh- messy cabled the state department today that the situation in Mexico City was peaceful and quiet, His message was gratifying to admins tration officials who desire that all misunderStandings the Mexican government may have as to the in- tentions of the United States shall be cleared up before any further steps are taken in President Will sons peace policy.
 Presentation of note represent ing the views of President Wilson is expected soon, but various steps ill the American governments pro- gram will be carried out gradually
 The first note will be transmitted in duplicate to all foreign govern ments represented here, and will declare for the first time in formal terms the attitude of the admins tration toward Mexico.
 Administration officials who are hoping that European countries will lend their moral support 10 efforts to adjust the Mexican situation peacefully were favorably impress ed with the statement of the Brit ish government that the recognition of Huerta had been only a recOgni- ton of a provisional president, pending an election, and was done on the theory that it was likely to assist in the restoration of order.
 The added comment from the British government that France and Germany had recognized President Huerta after the American ambas- sador, Henry Lane Wilson, had made a congratulatOry speech at a reception given by President Huer- ia to the diplomatic corps, was re- ceived as further strengthening the views of President Wilson that the American ambassador had been a personal factor in the situation.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-08-14
SUSPECTED BANK
 RObBER CAPTURED
LOoting of Black Springs Bank Six Years Ago Again Brought Up by Arrest of Julius C. Garden,
 SuspiciOned at Time.

The robbery of the Black Springs bank, which occurred about six years ago, and which had almost passed from the memory of most people, has been again called to mind by the apprehension of Julius (. Garden. one of those suspected of the crime. He was brought to Mena Tuesday night and was held until Wednesday morning, when he was taken to Mt. Ida by Sheriff J. w. Ellington, Jenkin Tibbs making the trip with his automobile.
 Ii was learned sometime ago that Garden was in jail at Oklahoma City being held on some minor charge The Montgomery county authorities wired to have him held, obtained a requisition for him from Governor Hays, and Sheriff Ellington went tC Oklahoma City and secured the man he wanted
 Claude Garden, a brother, who was suspected of having part Tn the robbery, is said to be at this time an officer in some branch of the Mexican army. Frank Wimberly, a third suspect. was tried and acquit- ted of the crime.
 Mrs. Josie Garden, mother of Ju- liuS C. and Claude, lives in Mena She' stated to a representative of The Star that her son, at the time of his recent arrest was arranging to come here and meet the charge against him. and was only prevent ed from doing so by his apprehen- sion by officers.
 The Black Springs bank robbery, by which about S3,500 was lost. was one of the most sensational affairs in the criminal annals of Western Arkansas. With the exception of Frank Wimberly no one was ever brought to court for the affair. It is said that a good part of the amount lost was secured by burg Iary insurance and the balance was made up by a 9 per cent assess ment on the stockholders of the bank.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-08-14

firmed the judgment of the lower court and Governor Futrell set Au- gust fl as the date of execution. Since then the attorneys have sought relief from the United States District court, the United States Court of Appeals and Gov ernor Hays, but in vain.
 Davidson was returned to the Harrison jail from Berryville at i :{5 p. m. Sunday by Sheriff James Helm, who was assisted by several deputies. He was marched to the Jail, closely guarded. He declared that he had made his peace with his God and was ready to die. He was confined in a closely guarded room in the county court house. He maintained a stolid composure throughout the day, refusing to eat, and asking only that he be permit ted to pass his last few hours in peace.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-08-14
NO DOUBT AS TO DATE
 OF FIRST ELECTROCUTIO\

Little Rock, Aug. l1.-There is no doubt concerning the date of the frs. electrocution in Arkansas, Lee Sims, the Prairie county negro con- victed of assault. having been sen- fenced to death September ,, and no appeal will be taken in his case. Judge Eugene Landlord, who pre- sided over the trial of Sims, who admitted his guilt, states the negro has no grounds upon which to ap- peal to the Supreme court, and this is the only way he could secure a delay.