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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-06
HAYWOOD, LESSIG
SECURE LIBERTY

PATTERSON. N. J., April 5.--Mov-
ing picture men whirfed many cranks
this afternoon as William y. Hay
wood. the big boss of the /. w. W..
and Adolph Lessig, secretary of the
executive committee of the strikers
here, walked out In the sunlight on
the steps of the Supreme courthouse.
free men. He and his comrade had
been liberated by Supreme Court
Justice Minturn from the charge OF
unlawful assem- bly, on which they We're
held in $4,000 bail apiece, and for
which more than two hundred strik-
ers are now awaiting trial. AT the
sight of their freed leaders the strlk-
'ers set up a mighty shout.
Haywood and I.essig were arrested
by Chief Binson's men last Sunday at
meeting at Lafayette Oval, inside
the city limits.
The Judge. in his decision. held that
in this country the people have
right to gather TO discuss their grew
ances with certain restrictions. wheth-
err these grievances have any basis or
not.
The 14e strikers who were arrested
for picketing win have hearings Nom
day In the meantime all the men
prisoners are held in $1,000 bail each.
The twelve women were paroled in
the custody of counsel.
Haywood. as soon as he was res
leased, went to Turn Hall TO speak to
the strikers, and he and Elizabeth
Gurley Finn and Carlo Tresca will
address q big meeting tomorrow.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-06
Losses Sustained in Recent
Floods, Officials Say, De-
manded Action
EXPECT TO RESUME
WITHIN FEW DAYS
Order Affects All Shops of
System---Hope to Resume
Service to Cincin-
natl Soon

Hard hit by the recent storms and
foods in the West which for some
days has compelled suspension OF
traffic west OF Huntington and has
seriously interfered with the opera
ton OF trains over the entire system.
the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad
yesterday suspended all except i'm
perative operations in all of the shops
of the system,
Embraces Entire System.
The order embraces the main shops
at Huntington. w. Va, and the shops
at Richmond, Lexington, Clifton
Forge, as we'll as the new shops re-
Gently established by the company at
Silver Grove, O.
The road employees In these estab-
Hshmenis "a force of skilled me
chanics and laborers numbering g.
500 men. but ii is said by those in
authority that only about twenty five
per cent OF these will be affected by
the order. These are the men en-
pioyed on what is termed dead
work that II work about which
there tn no haste the men employed
on the Immediate repair and round
house work, which constitutes the
greater part of the shop system, Will
continue work as usual The lay
of, the Chesapeake and Ohio author
tiles say will continue only a few
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-06
SUNDAY NOT SACRED
To TANGO DANCERS
pRopRiEToRs or BROADWAY
RESORTS WILL DEFY MAYOR
AND POLICE.

NEW YORK. April 5,--~Tf turkey
trotfing must perish, 1t win die with
It's little rhinestones buckled boots
on. The restaurant men who con-
duct the most frisSy trotteries VIII
permit Sunday dancing just to see
what the police Will do about it.
Tomorrow afternoon and night,
Reisenweher's. the turkey salons that
ReiaeawezeT' the turkey salons that
have SD far escaped Mayor Gaynor's
introduction win offer the usual as
sortment Of trots and tangees. one
steps and Texas tornmies. and all Of
the dips ana slides and terpsichnrean
curosities thar appeal so keenly TO the
cut -ups.
The proprietors of these places
were mot at all sure today whether
or not they could get past Sunday
without "a call from Commissioner
Naldo's tangoing detectives. or a visit
from excise runners but they will
proceed on the theory that they con-
duct real. sure enough hotels, with
fifty rooms. and. therefore. ara at
liberty TO give Sunday dances with
out licenses.
This week the restaurant proprie-
tors Will meet TO formulate plans for
resisting the legislation that Mayor
Gaynor asked for--legislatinn design
ed to give the police control OF all
public dance halls, especially those
that are now protected by the hotel
license law
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-06
Secretary of State and Com
mittee Chairman Discuss
1t With President
SIMPLICITY, THE.
MOTTO OF WILSON
President Believes That Dip
lornatic Posts Should Be
Held by Men Of Mod
crate Means

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
WASHINGTON, April Sit is
more than probable that legislation
will be enacted at the coming extra
session of congress whereby the
United States will acquire property
abroad and build suitable embassies
and legation houses for the accommo-
dation of it's ambassadors and minis
tiers. Congressman Flood, of Virginia.
chairman of the house foreign affairs
committee, called upon Secretary OF
State Bryan at the state department
today, and discussed with him for
some time plans for drawing up
bill which. II Is believed, the admins
tration win try TO have passed through
both houses as soon as possible. Con-
gresham Flood is to see Secretary
Bryan again in a few days. and 1t
is quite probable that AZ that meet
ing they will go to the White House
together to discuss the matter with
President Wilson.
All three men are practically on
record as being In favor Of having the
government furnish homes for the am
bassadors and ministers
Secretary Bryan has felt that good
Democratic doctrine demands that
these places be brought within the
-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-06
WOMEN BREAKFAST
WITHOUT D|SC0RD
MRS. CLARK UNABLE TO ATTEND
FUNCTION IN HONOR OF
MRS. WILSON.

WASHINGTON. April 5--The much
discussed welcome breakfast" given
by society women here In honor of
Mrs. Wilson and Mrs Marshall, was
given today at Rauscher's.
The weather. the menu and arrange
nients were all satisfactory, and in-
stead of the affair of discord. which
had been predicted. the occasion was
one OF harmony. Mrs, Clark. wife OF
the speaker OF the house. declined the
invitation 70 be 9 guest of honor. She
was represented by her sister. Mrs.
Anna III. pitxer. OF Colorado.
Mrs. John w. Kern. wife of the sena-
tor from Indiana, was to have been
toastmistress, but was unable TO at
tend. Mrs. Matthew r. Scott, presi-
dent general of the n. A. r., presided
In her place. Upon her right Mrs.
Wilson. wife of the president. was
seated. and on her loft Mrs. Marshall
Wife of the vice president.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-06
Forces Gathering in Washing
ton to Contest TazewelI
Post Office
GLASS DECLARES
FOR PROGRESSIVE
Would Oppose Own Brother If
He Thought He Was Not
One, or Belonged to
the Reorganization"
BY GEORGE II. MANNING.

WASHINGTON, April 5.-The
forces are gathering for what appears
to be determined fight to decide
who's Who" with regard TO patron
age in Virginia. and the Ninth dis
trict seems to be the chosen battle
ground of the so-called "progressives,
or anti organization faction. They
appear to have decided to center their
energies upon securing the appoint
ment of q progressive" postmaster at
Tagewen. V. l.. Sexton. of Taze-
well county, and G.. w. Doak, OF
Tazeweli, former Democratic county
have been in Washington
several days and were Joined today by
w. H Werth Mr.. Werth is himself a
candidate for district attorney OF the
Western district, and is probably the
most formidable opponent of e. f.
Byrd. of Richmond, for the office.
These gentlemen are at present do
ing all in their power 10 secure the re-
tentlon of A. II. Buchanan as post
master at Tazewell. Buchanan re-
Gently succeeded w c. Pendleton, who
resigned because he intended TO go
to Marion and engage in business. III
IL understood that Pendletons chief
reason for resigning was the knowi-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-06
HOLD SERVICE WITH
SHOVEL-S AND BROOMS

SS DAYTON. O., April 5.---Bring show
NsIs and brooms without hymnals and
Bibles. was the import of a hint given
but at the Rivcrdale u. B, church
Mhen notice was sent to Pensioners
today that services would be conduct
ed at the church Sunday morning.
a xhe church, which was one OF the
npst costly edifices in the suburb.
khnd had Il large and wealthy congre-
katlon WIS In the food to the depth OF
0ffeen feet.
- is Intended to supplement the
morning services with a house clean
attaE program.
T ssss Many or the downtown business
houses were lropened today, and the
350Wn began to take on an optimistic
lun3x the work os relief is being
#<04ducted with great system. and 1t Is
q 111eFed that none goes hungry.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-06
Priest Calls Upon Accused.

LAKEWOOD. N. u, April 6.--Rest-
ed from his ordeal of yesterday, when
he was arrested, whirled to Toms
River from Fort Lee, and arraigned
for his preliminary hearing, William
J. Leehan. charged with the murder
of Mrs. Caroline Turner, began ia
take steps today to prepare his de-
Tense. Shortly after breakfast Rev.
]. A. Linnane called upon the pris-
oner and remained talking with him
for about half an hour. The priest
then went away and returned few
hours later. having engaged former
Assistant Prosecutor Jefyrev to look
after the prisoners interestR ~-sp-s
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-06
Palmer Issues Can to Caucus.

WASHINGTON, April 5.---A call
for O. caucus of the house Democrats
TO meet Tuesday morning was Issued
today by Representative A. Mitchell
Palmer of Pennsylvania. chairman o.
the caucus. The tariff bin that is now
the subject of negotiation between
President Wilson and the congress-
leaders Will be the principal busi.
ness to be considered. The announce,
ment that the caucus would be held
Tuesday Indicates that all concerned
think that an early agreement will b
reached on the tariff bill.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-06
WEBB BEING SHOWERED
WITHCONGRATJLATION
Author of Bill Prohibiting Interstate Shipments of Liquor Re
ceves Many Letters From People in Various Occuoa-
tons and Walks in Life

of becoming a resident ~ the home
district of the statesman who has ac-
complished more for his people than
any of his colleagues. and, who is
destined 10 become the future presi-
dent of the country he has already
served 50 nagnifcentiy.
You have no conception OF how
famous you have become all over this
great country. Your victory against
such very formidable enemies Is re-
garded as one of the greatest achieve
ments OF modern times.
AS the father of four boys allow
me to crown you as chief among
American statesmen. You occupy
this position In the hearts OF thou
sands OF true Americans from the At
lantic to the Pacific. With sincerest
gratitude and best wishes, / am.
Very truly yours.
.'9Signedl W. l.. RAY"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-06
FARMER SELLS BULL.
AND COW FOR $4,000

UTICA. N r.. April 5.--Francis
III. Jones. of Chuckery. few miles
Mouth OF here, today sold to Stevens
Brothers, of Liverpool. n. r.. a bull
and d COW for $4,000. The animals
are hrather and sister, and the cow
holds the worlds record for seven
days lii butter production. and lis prac-
tfraiIy sure of winning the world
record for thirty days. Her record
Introduction for the seven days was
sA3a3 pounds. and her record for
thirty days will be about 1e7 pounds.
Mr.. Jones today refused an offer of
100. 300 Tor the remainder of his herd
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-06
WA sYzrSf,Tt,S.

WASHINGTON. April Ever
Especial to The Richmond Nirginian.)
since the passage of the Webb liquor
bill prohibiting tho shipment OF liquor
into States where its sale is prohibited
by State laws, Congressman Webb has
been showered with letters Of con-
graduation for his efforts in securing
it's passage These letters have not
been confined To people in his own
State, but have come from every quar-
ter Of the country. Some have come
from ministers, white ribboners. saloon
Keepers. and reformers of all kinds,
Occasionally one drops in from an
eccentric.
To-Day he received e letter from
Colorado the writer of which appears
ito be an extreme enthusiast 1t reads
"vIctor. Colorado.
March 90, 1918
Hen. Il. Y, webb.
Washington, ID. c.
Dear Sir
"You have no doubt been swamped
with congratulations over Your stu
pendous and matchlcss victory over
the most powerful political forces and
influences in our great republic, how
ever. | want to add my mite OF praise
to you as the author Of the most i'm
fr,artent piece of legislation accom-
pushed In this generation.
Your namc will go down in history
rs the first victorious champion of ma
tionai legislation against the greatest
senemy OF the human race. The next
great issue TO be decided BY the
American people is the humiliation
OF the great curse which threatens the
every foundation of good government.
THE next national convention OF the
great Democratic party Will be forced
to meet this Issue. and YOU might as
well begin grooming yourself for the
fight, since you are the logical leader
with which we can win.
put me down rs the original Webb
man. I am already negotiating
transfer TO your district in anticipation
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-06
objects 10 Giving Are.

BERLIN, April 5.--A COMMITTEES
of German actresses have addressed =
petition TO the federal council agafnfs
the rule which makes it Imperative ON
them 10 give their correct age on thA
government insurance cards They
say that this often means the loss ~
position and inability to retain 70
employment. They, urge that Il IL mot
vanity. but a question o. existence
which prompts then Ia make an Mlh
peal Tor an amendment cf ti1e las
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-06

SAN JUAN. r, r., April 5.--The
Commerce association of San Juan.
decided today to send a cable to
President Wilson in protest against
the removal of the sugar tariff.
In its message the association says
that the removal of the duty viii mean
the ruin of the leading industry OF
Porto Rico, and will deprive thou
sands OF the opportunity to earn a
living.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-06
Wilson Holds Aloof.

WASEINGTON. April s.--President
Wilson Is not yet prepared to in
tervene In the gubernatoriai fight In
New Jersey, between Mayor Wittpenn.
He is withholding his support for the
time being, i'm the belief that such a
course viii result In lining up both
candidates more strictly according to
for jury reform.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-06
President Wilson Acts When
Southern Senators Delay
on Compromise
MEASURE. Is SENT
TO PUBLIC PRINTER
Stormy Time Is Expected Over
Revision in Senate But
Prophets Say Program
VIII Go Through

WASHINGTON, April President
Wilson has thrown down the gaunt-
let to the senators who are opposed
to free sugar Tonight these sena~
tors turned down the presidents all
Tentative proposition of duty of one
cent a pound for three years on
Cuban sugar, with the stipulation that
1t should 20 on the free list at the
expiration of that period.
The sugar senator's submitted q
compromise proposal to Mr.. Wilson.
but within half an hour after they
had visited the White House the tariff
bill was on the way to the printer
containing not only a provision for
the immediate removal of all duty on
sugar, but also for the removal of
duty on raw wool.
This action by the president means
that he will, II necessary, fight the
sugar and wool group of Democratic
senator's in the upper house of con-
gress, and will carry his appeal to the
voters of the country who elected
him.
Wilson win Not wobble
The developments tonight indicate
clearly that President Wilson has
started out with a firm determina-
ton not to "wobhle" on the tariff
question.
The sugar senators were In con-
ference practically the entire day.
They We're between two fires. rilair
constituents back in their home
States particularly the extreme South
ern States, were bombariing them
with kilograms warning them that ii
would be suicidal, politically. for them
to consent to free sugar. even on the
three~year compromise plan.
At the same time messages which
continued 10 grow more urgent as the
day advanced, kept coming from the
Whita House asking for a decision on
the proposition which President will
son had made to them. They told Mr.
Wilson they were willing to accept the
one cent pound rate on Cuban sugar
If he proposed it to run for three
years.
Three Years, Period.
At the end OF that period. however,
they proposed that it should be dis
cretionary with the president himself
as 10 whether or not sugar should 40
on the free list. The sugar senator's
said they had the utmost confidence In
president Wilson'S fairness and were
ready to leave this big question to his
judgment at the expiration OF the three
year period.
obtained no definite answer from MIR.
Wilson In regard 10 this proposal, but
Representative Underwood, the house
leader. was summoned to the White
House and twenty five minutes later
he was on his way To the printer with
the completed tariff bill in his pocket.
Mr. Underwood announced that the bill
probably win be given out on Nom
day
II seems certain that stormy time
is ahead in the senate over tariff revi-
sion. There are several of the senator's
who synfpafhtze with the stand against
free sugar, but it is doubtful whether
they will so 10 the length of oppos-
ing the presidents program.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-06

CONTINUED on Third rage.l
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-06

tContInuea on Third page.)
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-13
PASTOR IN PERIL
WHEN FOLDING
BED CLOSES UP
Minister Seeks Non-CollapsibIe
Couch With Sprained Back
and Numerous Bruises

GREELEY. COL, July IA fold =
ing bed in which the Rev. J. L.
Thompson. Of this city, was sleeping
folded during the night and the min
lister had a narrow escape from death.
The whole town is laughing at the
incident and wondering what the
preacher said when he battled fiercely
to free himself from the malicious
and violent mechanical bed. but his
friends declare that DR.. Thompson
came very near TO death.
As it is he is confined to another
bed mon folding with badly
sprained back and is suffering from
numerous bruises and strains re-
celved during his go with the silent
and merciless foe bent upon his de-
struction.
DIT Thompson was secretary of the
State Sunday School Association now
in session here and his absence was
felt at the meeting. A number Of the
visiting ministers called to offer con-
dolences
When the bed folded, Or. Thompson
was sound asleep It is declared The
cover was thrown over his head in
such a manner that his cries for help
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-13
FAIR
To MAKE LAND
SHOW FEATURE
Value of Soil Will Be One of the
Principal Lessons of Conser-
walton Exposition.

KNOXVILLE, July 12.-Realizing
that land is primarily the basis of
all wealth and that from the land
must come food and clothing for
the present and future generations.
the management of the National Con-
servation Exposition has prepared for
the greatest land show ever held in
the South and one of the greatest
land shows ever held anywhere.
Scientists say that the land of the
United States must be conserved,
must be nurtured and cared for, must
be nursed and doctored and in no
wise maItreated if the nation is to
maintain its present proud position at
the head of all the nations OF the
earth.
Tremendous Land Building.
1t is to teach the lesson Of the
necessity of conserving lands, as we'll
as of teaching the lessons Of conser-
walton of other resources, that the
National Conservation Exposition
comes into being. In the big new
land building on the exposition
grounds the land show will be held.
The land building, completed to the
last nail, is one of six big exposi-
ton buildings erected for the Con-
servation Exposition. Attached to it
is an annex with an auditorium that
win seat 5000 persons The United
States Government display in the
land building as we'll as State displays
will be particularly fine and compre-
hensive. The exposition will open on
September 1 and viii continue until
November l.
Merchants to Visit Fair.
Incidentally, Knoxville is planning
great boosting campaign to be con-
Quoted in connection with the ex-
position.
Fifteen thousand merchants and
jobbers in the territory contiguous
to Knoxville have been invited to visit
the city while the exposition is on.
The invitations have been sent out by
the Commercial Club of Knoxville.
The entertainment of these out of
town buyers is part of a general
boosting movement that Is astir IN
Knoxville and has been inspired by
the exposition. The merchants and
jobbers of Knoxville are making ev-
cry effort to extend their trade and
figure that while the exposition is in
progress there will be a large influx
Of visitors into the city. Hence the
plan of inviting the outside merchants
to Knoxville. Acceptances to the in
vitations are being received rapidly.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-13
EVERY ARTIST
CALLED INSANE
BY ALIEN|STS
Chicago Colony Excited by the
Charge Made at Convention of
Nerve Specialists. p

CHICAGO. July PA wave of ex-
eite,l Indignation rolled up from Chi
cage $ art colony and beat upon the
Hotel Sherman, where prominent
aIiersists and nerve specialists are
holding convention
The direct charge by the lunacy
specialists that all artists, sculptors
and poets are essentially unbalanced
and The intimation that had Rubens,
MicheQapgelo, Hugo, Browning, By
ron, Keats and Shelley been exam
med by competent alieniSts they
would haze been put in insane asy-
luus. provoked all the warmth
such statements" said Director
French. OF the Chicago Art Institute,
lead artists to believe that all doc
tors. or az lie asst all alienists. are in
sane and should be incarcerated in a
big madhousea"
Having consigned the persons of
temperament t,) the asylum, the alien
lists took a five sh tack. DR.. Cheston
King, Of Allan tal, Ga, who volunteered
that exaggerated ideas of love and
beauty had caLts ed the mental down
fan of the artist s and poets, worked
the discussion a round to pronounce
ment that love itself is only a form
of insanity"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-13
Husband EnjOined
From Killing Wife
Woman Enters Suit for Divorce and
Then Obtains Restraining Order
to Prevent Staying.

HUNTINGTON. w. VA. July 49,
Mrs. Bertha A. Nigh. after filing a
suit for divorce in the Circuit Court,
applied TO Judge Graham for an in
junction that would restrain her hus-
band from numbering her"
After listening to the woman's
story of abuse from her husband,
Judge Graham granted the injunc-
ton and sent an officer to serve il
on Nigh with instructions to bring
him into court unless he agreed TO
stay out of the section of the city
where his wife was living.
When Mrs. Nigh left her husband a
few days ago and went to live with
a woman friend, she told him that
she was going TO seek a divorce, Nigh
tried to kill her, but was stopped by
neighbors. He then threatened that
he would kill her the first time he
had the opportunity.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-13
Sheep Shame CamelS
On Drink Question
U. S. Government Report Shows
That WooIly Animals Go Four
Months Without Water.

WASHINGTON, July 12.-The old say
ing which always ended with an IN
terrogatory about a camel's ability 10
go eight davs without water, but who
wanted to be a camel, must be dis
carded.
The Utah sheep has the camel beat
en- by whole weeks and months II a
hot weather story issued by the new
press agent of Secretary Houston's De-
partment of Agriculture is to be be
lieved, and a term more expressive by
comparison than "piker' will have 70 DC
coined to describe the patient snip OF
the desert.
Sheer. on the Nebo national forest,
Utah, go four and half months with
out water except for such moisture as
they get from the dew and the Julce
of forage plants, says the Department
bulletin