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Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1913-01-09
Re-establlsh blockade.

WASHINGTON. D. C., Special
cablegram received BY the State De-
partment from the legation at Athens
today reported the re-establishment.
after temporary suspension. OF the
blockade OF Santa Quaranta by the
Greek navy.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1913-01-09

WASHINGTON. d. c., Special
After being in session six minutes the
Senate AdiOurns I'm Respect 10 Davis.
spect 20 the memory Of Senator Jeff
Davis. OF Arkansas. who died sudden
~ yesterday at his home In Little
Rock
The court OF impeachment in the
Archibald case will now go over until
1870 O'Clock tomorrow.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1913-01-09

Colonel Roosevelt has joined the
Society for the Prevention Of Useless
Giving. but he probably hopes that
Perkins. Munsey and Company VIII
not DO ukewise.-Herald-C Courier.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1913-01-09
sOIIpTrY OF LEAGVE.


demonstration. I'm which repre-
~cntatiNeS OF tho Ralkan States
and Grccce viii participate. Il
frcinC planned so take plaCc after
the conclusion Of pcaCc 60 sig
uify the Soiidity % the Balkan
League The demonstration viii
take place On Salontka and among
tho~e who VIII officially take
part are Gar Ferdinand or Bul-
CRria. King FNctcr Of ScrNia- King
C.corCe OF Gr~ccc. KIM Nicholas
81 MoucCncEro. F>rcTuie- NcDirc-
ius or Cs~rcCe. PREMIER GuechOff
81 Rulra ria. Premier Pa~itCh or
Scrvia- Ire r,remier OF Mnntcne-
gro and the presidents 81 the Par
IamrntS OF the various countries
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1913-01-09
LEASE HOUSE AT
YALE FORTAFT

NEW HAVEN. CONN. Special IL
~ claimed that friends or President
Taft az Yale, who have been seeking
a home for him in this city. 20 be oc-
cupled after his retirement from the
White House. have secured lease OF
a house on Saint Roman Street. a
fashionable section OF the city.
The Second Company. Governor
Foot Guards 81 this city. are consid-
ering "A trip 70 Washington for the
inauguration ceremonies. and u they
20 viii offer 10 escort President Taft
10 this city By special train.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1913-01-09

Noah's Liniment is
the best remedy for
Rheumatism, Scia;ioa,
Lame Back. Stiff
Joints and Muscles.
Sore Throat. Colds.
Strains, Sprains, Cuts
Bruises { ollie,
Cramps. Neuralgia,
Toothache. and all
Nerve, Bone and Mus
Gle Aches and Pains.
The genuine has
Noah's Ark on every
package and looks like
this cut, but has RED
band on front Of pack
age and "Noah's
Uninent" always in
RED ink. Beware Of
limitations. 2Sc, SOC
and 500. and sold by
all dealers in medi-
cine. Guaranteed or
money refunded by
Noah Remedy Co.
Inc. Richmond, Va
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1913-01-09
Too Nervous

We have been surprised 20 ind IN
several newspapers expressions Of fear
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1913-01-09

the Council Of Ministers urging
that Turkey modify her demands.
TURNS ARK REFUSED.
ATHENS Special Heavy losses
we've sustained today By the
Turkish garrison az Janina In an
unsuccessful Scrttc against tho
Grccks The Turks attempted Go
make n surprise attack. but the
Gsrcck outpoStS gave the alarm
and the Greek artillery poured
deadly nrc into them. ehe Turks
tcinC compelled 90 Scck the shell
ter OF their forts
AUTONOMY FOR EGYPTIANS.
ROME. Special FRll autonomy
will isc granted 90 the Turkish
Possessions en- Egypt sc the con-
Clusfon OF the TurCO- Balkan wsr.
according TO an article I'm the
Corrfcr n'fta1la today. sultan
MOi1Rmrned v. agreed 10 this ac-
ton. a WAS said. % show Tur-
keys dcSirc 90 reform within her
own don1inionS
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-20

One hundred and twelve citizens were
added to the list of qualified voters in
Richmond yesterday. About one-fourth
were young men who had recently come
of age and who had never before quail
flied TO take part III affairs of govern
ment or the remainder a surprising
number were among men holding good
Eositions-men of responsibility and
standing in their sectionS--who frankly
admitted that until their attention was
called by the canvasscrs of the Young
Mems Registration Committee they had
not taken the trouble TO qualify in
years. Some middle LACED men had not
voted at all since the new Constitu-
ton placed certain restrictions, more
than ten years ago.
After three nights of faithful and
efficient work, General Chairman Fair
fax G. Jones gave his men holiday last
night. Those taking part in the cam
raign Will be rendered a dinner at the
Jefferson Hotel tomorrow night at
O'clock. when each of the twenty-five
precinct captains will submit a detailed
report showing the work done by his
team and when several addresses will
be made. The work will not be allow ell
to drag until May 2. the final date for
tho payment OF poll taxes, has passed
Quite a number OF cards were re-
turned by the canvassers because the
parties had moved to other sections
supplied and the work followed up dur
ing this week. Fully 5000 men have
promised to qualify, and the commit
Tee expects every man to keep his
word
Whit Must lie Done.
Although tho City TreaSurers office
usually closes at 3 o'clock. City Treas
urer Pace has given directions that the
state side, where poll taxes are paid.
VIII remain open until 3 o'clock daily
III you have already been assessed. it
takes but n little time to pay the bill
standing in your name, and if you don't
want to pay other taxes at this time
you may pay the poll taxes only. Those
VINO have not been assessed require
little more time. They must sec the
Commissioner OF the Revenue, and that
no man may be denied his ballot Com
missioner of the Revenue Tresnon an
nounces that his office will be omen
until r. NJ. hereafter.
Then there is the matter of registra-
ton That is not urgent, for one
may register up to the day before the
election. But the poll taxes must be
paid six months prior to the general
election. and week from next Sat
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-20

urday Is the final limit for any one to
pay up In order to qualify for any cleo
ton. general or primary, that may be
held this year
Thanks Citizens.
The following statement was issued
Yesterday by General Chairman Jones.
of the Young Mems Registration Com
mittee:
The Young Mems Registration Com
mittee wishes to thank the citizens OF
Richmond for the splendid reception
given them and the courteous atten-
ton they received everywhere
The welcome everywhere was royal
such as only the people OF Virginia
know how 10 give. Instead OF :, labor
II became pleasure. until 1t was al
most with regret when we found the
work was done
~ Is our earnest desire that your
resolve TO qualify TO vote will be as
strong as our desire TO see all OF Rich
mond--and not part of Richmond-rep-
resented ut the polls
Though things intervene that defer
action. If promises have not yet been
fulfilled by all. we trust that before
May you Will be qualified TO vote and
have voice in the management OF the
city business. which is your bust
ness.
The poll tax is not just n tax for
The privilege OF voting. 1t is tax that
goes to our State school fund. Ger
family the money could go to no better
cause
We ask you TO keep those promises.
mere is no better time than now. Don't
put OF. We ask YOU to vote In the
next election, not because of any self
ish motives. not because OF affiliations
with any party. but because we want
to the voice of the people AT the ballot
boxes to be the voice OF all the people.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-20
RESIGNATION ASKED FOR.
Superintendent of Street Cleaning Dcpar
ilrni Nirlds In Inn.. Eichf


Norfolk. Va. April l9--As result. OF the
continued criticism and complaints heapcG
upon the head OF I. +. Rogers. superinten-
dent OF street cleaning in Norfolk. the Board
OF Control yesterday asked that official TO
present his resignation IN writing. follow
ing his verbal resignation. which was made
ON March IL.
This ends long fight against the Rogers
administration in the street cleaning depart
ment since his predecessor. T.. ii. Farquhar
son. was removed to make for MIR.
Rogers I'm the face OF petition signed by
scores OF prominent business men OF the
city. That Mr.. FarGuharson got very
raw deal is the conviction OF many. and
because OF this MIR. Rogers met with deep
seated prejudice from many sources as soon
as he took charge of the Office.
Particularly in the past few months have
complaints about the condition Of the /reets
been before the Board OF Control, and many
have sought to hold the controllers respon-
sibic for what they termed dereliction in
the duties of the street cleaning depart
inent heads. OF these complaints the Board
OF Control grew very much annoyed. parti-
cularly since tho matter has been brought
UP on tho floor Of the Council several times
II was on March II that MIR. Rogers was
before the controllers about the condition
Of streets, and he was told. Il is said TO
make "A better showing. He is reported to
have told the board that he was not satisfied
with the arrangement under which he was
working and would resign his place.
The resignation will not become effective
May l.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-20
Sunday Services
In City Churches

Thomas Claggett Skinner, ID. D.. the
ip.nrsht past +, VIII speak this morning on
night subject will be. What Is y
Christian?' The ordinances OF hon
tism Will be celebrated before the morn
ing service.
Rev. 9. G. Cox, OF Newport News. viii
preach at both services.
The pulpit at Grace Street Baptist
Watts. a. l.
Rev. George w. Kemper will nra.ch
IN, ,i morning at Hanover Avenue Chris
i irni; cn ann ,o on us Life Worth Liv-
also preach this afternoon at S.g u,
HI ,iyi 1T the regular service at Co
SUBJECT 1The Patihos Of the e csol his i;
Rev; II. d. G. Maclachlan will preach
Seventh Street Christian Churcb "a, az
day, At the night service his snhiect
VII be, The Goodly Goddess and tho
Cody Goddess" ''c
REGULAR services ut First Church Of
Christ. Scientist, will be held me Js
morning at II o'clock. The suhinci
VIZ ", % Ce, The Doctrine of Atonemente":
W; j; Young. ID. D., will take for tho
morning sermon the subject. "a Sav,ommrr
i9r MI; or Saviour for None" TO.
n nig;t, ne viii preach on Religious
Services at First Unitarian Church
WI be held this morning at ii o'cloc Jt
T. G. ' So 1n1, wiii be preached By Rev
Meadville Theological schooi. ON .!rh N1
choice Of Vocation" no
~ Union Station Methodist Church
preach this morning OH "Despising T thn
| Riches If Gods Goodness ms nc ne
Forbearaneo." Tonight his theme enc Vii Vii
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-20

ancse population might easily sweep
from power. IL resisted In their do
mands. the present Cabinet. which
hoids Office by the most slender or
tenuTes
Element of Danger.
From the diplomatic standpoint here.
therefore. the very present element OF
danger lies in the fact that IN the
hope of placating this element the Jan
anese government may send to It's am
basshdor here something akin to an
ultimatum This might be delayed
until the California Legislature Inns
hnaily acted upon tho pending legisIa
ton. and Governor Johnson has an
proved IT. but IL 1t should then come
probably, lf the presidents established
by Italy in the Malta cases are fol-
lowed. 1t will take the form OF de-
mand for the amendment Of the United
states laws so as to admit Japanese
citizens 10 naturalization under pom
atty OF a withdrawal from Washington
of the Japanese ambassador
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-20
MAY COMPLETE WATER SYSTEM.
Next Great Improvement yikcIy TO BE In
dcrtnken in ScoItsyillc

scottevtlle Va April is-It seems mai
me next great Improvement TO this town
VIII lie the completion OF the water system
BEFORE the streets We're put down last sum-
ner II was decided by the Council that il
would be best TO lay the water mains and
the sewer pipes on the principal streets Of
the town. The Water Committee was In
ttructed to have this done, and the .ns,ruc-
lions We're promptly carried out In order to
man Fox had n pipe ram from one OF tho
small streams TO the main, and the supply of
water thus obtained proved so convenient
ana valuable, especially in cleaning up after
The recent high wafer that De people began
mean TO the town. Therefore Il is believed
that everybody. without 4 single exception,
Is strongly In favor o: completing the water
plant. Plenty OF water means IRE protection
cheaper Insurance. better sanitary condi-
uons ano "a for comforts ana couveniences
they are too numerous 10 mention. 1t will
cost something. 1t s. true but evcrything
worth having costs something. Scottsy!lle.
unlike many other towns. has tho money
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-20
is the
RIGHT REMEDY
FOR The SKIN

Those who have once tried Poslam
for the treatment OF any skin disease
appreciate us marVelously active heal
Ing power and the promptness with
which IL does its work
They know that rcilef is Immediate
and all evidence OF disease is quickly
driven away; that pimples and minor
blemishes are eradicated, inhamed and
bo1ld compilations cleared overnight
More dependable than anything yet
devised for the cure of surface troubles
Poslam will afford the greatest benefits
In the quickest time.
POSLAM SOAP is the soap OF soaps
Tor daily use. toilet and bath. AS a
means of improving color and texture
or the skin and assuring its continued
health. Soothes tender skin. Best for
infants
All druggists sell Poslam (pricc, 50
cents) and Ipslam Soap (price. %
cents) For free samples write to the
Emergency Laboratories. 80 West 25th
street. New York ity-Advertisement
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-20
FRUIT DAMAGED by FROST.
Apricots. Cherries. Peaches and Plums Are

Bakers Mill. Va. April i9--ln regard to the
condition OF the fruit in The county. tho re-
suits Tor this section obtained by actual
test and investigation follows:
Cherries about 10 per cent remain in ap-
parently good condition. hut may drop owing
to the cold weather: peaches and pluIns
about 20 per cent apparently IN good condi-
lion; damsons In very good shape With prac-
tically no harm done: aprIcots, apparently
all gone: pears. about - per cent good
Apples remain in apparently perfect condi-
lion, yet some may fall owing to the cold
weather. Small fruit. such as berries OF all
kinds currants etc, appear in perfect CON
dition. Small grain Is looking fine while
the prospects for II bumper crop OF hay were
never better.
While tho majority OF the farmers are
anxious to be planting corn, very little pre-
marathon has been made some having har-
rowed while others have blowing TO do.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-20
GETS a SETBACK.
Young Woman Proves to Re too Sly for a
Young Dandy,

I.yhchbnrg. Va, April ia smartly Dress
cd young fellow stepped of the Norfolk and
western train No. Thursday afternoon and
Hccosted young woman at the depot to
whom he had never been introduced. Tho
young woman regarded him with scorn at
INST, but he finally asked her II she would
care for some fruit. She replied in the
affirmative, and he invited her across the
street To Il fruit stand operated by Greeks
There she picked ont good supply OF the
most luscious products of the Greek. and
when the large paper bag was handed her
she turned abruptly around and walked
away.
The hoodlum followed for {. short distance
ana attempted TO engage in conversation.
but he received II chilly reception, and he
finally gave UP his task and went up Ninth
Street remarking AS he departed: ''Stung"
The young woman left on train No. 80. beam
ng with smiles.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-20
TO REMODEL OLD COURTHOUSE.


ccpts Nrchitcct'S Plans
SUFFOLK. Va. April l9.'rhc Nausemond
County Board OF Supervisors. Ed BrinkIey
Chairman; George Il. Rawls. w. G. Moore
W. Cuinton Peels with Commonwealth s.
Attorney $ L. Everett ANA County clerk
George Bunting, met yesterday and exam
ined the plans for remodeling the county
courthouse. submitted by Architect Fer
Euson. OF Ferguson Calvin Taylor of
Norfolk.
The plans WIRE accepted and bids for the
contrast Will be ADVERTISED
The stately old courthouse, with its mas
sirc colonial columns ~ more picturesque
IMAM comfortable and an annex viii be built
In the rear, about doubling its capacity The
galleries VIII be taken down. jury room, con-
su'ting rooms and witness rooms added The
Nestibuie Will be changed and improved
The Board OF Supervisors has been asked
70 help some Confederate veterans who wish
to attend the Peace Reunion at Gettysburg
in July.
The board decided unanimously to nay
me expenses OF any Confederate veterans Of
Nanesmond County who care to attend and
Ghairmdn r. ID. Brinkley Cypress Chapel
va, wishes any who care to go to Tile their
names and addresses with him.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-20
ARTICLE IS TRUE,
AND EDITOR is
HELD INNOCENT


allow Mr. Nelson to be locked up
in Jail"
The report holds that this article
should he excluded for the additional
reason that it was a publication Of n
statement made by a Judge Of the Grim
lnal Court of Jackson County. referring
TO what the judge intended to do oil :
cially. In the opinion OF Your COM
missioner, this interview should be
stricken from the record on the ground
that il was scandalous on the part OF
the judge giving it, Your commits
sioncr cannot find serious fault with
Il lnyman for repeating the statement"
The Supreme Court to-day set May
for the hearing of Mr.. Nelson's case
hy the court en- banc. The case was
carried 70 the Supreme Court by Mr..
Nelson on appeal from Judge Guthrie's
decision.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-20
JOHNSON ASKED
NOT TO SIGN ANY
ALIEN LAND BILL
Continued From First Page

Continued From First Page.)
Ing tho treaty right of Americans who
own land in Japan. nay also be an i'm
portant factor in tho negotiations
which may be expected to follow the
enactment OF the California legisla-
ton.
Altogether. officials profess to have
considerable material upon which to
base defense againSt a charge of non
observance OF the treaty Of 1910.
Pessimistic View Taken.
Outside OF the White House and the
State Department. where there still
prevails n conviction that the Califor-
mia Legislature can be induced to make
it's projected alien landholding legis-
lation proof against Japanese objec-
ton by bringing it into conformity
with similar statutes in a number of
the States OF the Union, which have
been operative for years. without pro-
test. there is a disposition to take a
pessimiStic view of the outcome of this
outburst of anti-Japanese feeling on
the Pacific Coast. For it is fully ex-
pected that If this legislation is enact
ed in California, probably Oregon and
Washington will fall into line with
similar acts. claiming to suffer from
the entertainments OF Japanese though
not in the Same degree as California.
In diplomatic circles this feeling OF
apprehension is much in evidence, and
SeVeTal OF INC InOTe prominent emDaS-
sizes and legations are by direct orders
from home keeping their foreign Of
lces advised by cable of every devel-
opment of the situation in this coun-
try.
Henson for Interest.
One reason for this Is the possible
effect upon existing alliances between
tho great powers and Japan of n
breach between the latter country and
tho United States that. as frankly ad-
mitted, by eminent Japanese publicists,
might easily lead to actual warfare.
curious feature of the situation is
the development OF the fact that the
Japanese government is by no means
desirous of encouraging it's subjects
TO emigrate to the United States or to
expatriate themselves. Yet. having Sy
1.-The successful issue Of two OF the
greatest wars of history. almost with
in a decade. forced themselves into tho
front rank of nations. the Japanese
people are by no means willing to sub
NIT to what they regard as tho in
dignity proposed to Ne put upon them
by the California Legislature in reck-
oning them below any other nation
alities save the Chinese.
Filled with military ardor and suf-
fering from this deep arfront to their
pride, the vast proportion of tho Jap
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-20
OBJECT TO BEING ASSESSED.
Suffolk Lawmakers Criticize Action Of Dem.
OpratiC Committees


Suffolk. Va, April ia.-From expressions
heard from prominent Councilman last night
after the regular meeting the action OF the
Democratic Executive Committee in assess
ing candidates of the Council s. each in the
approaching primary Will come in for some
adverse criticism.
posed TO being assessed himself to hav-
Ing amy assessment of candidates.
1T is not n paid position" they say. I'VE
give our services and do very best FOR
the city's interest without charge. and the
costs ot the election should be paid by the
city, Just as the costs OF the recent wet and
dry election wore nnIu.''
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-20
FAvORABLY IMPRESSED.
Fost-ofice Inspector Investigating Mail De-
livery I'm Snlrn

SALEM Va. April l.-lnspector Dixon. OF
INC Post-Onicc Department, was in salem
n rev DAYS ago making a personal exainina-
Ton 10 determine the practicability of estab-
I!shing free mail delivery here Postmaster
honce accompanied him on q thorouch in
Sp@ction OF every street In salem. al the
conclusion OF which he pronounced the town
admirably adapted to economical delivery
and indicated mis- intention OF recommend
ing the establishment OF the system at ar
carly date.
Mr. Dixon Was particularly impressed
with the beauty and atsractiveneSs of Salem
rs residential Town ami has practically
decided TO move his family here IL he can
secure suitable home.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-20
Much PROPERTY PURCHASED.
Will Clear Up Objectionable Surroundings
Marshall Home.

Williamsburg. Va. April ly.--Represcntn-
iives OF Miss Marie Marshall have purchased
all the property on West Francis Street from
Henry, TO the property occupied by Mrs. G.
T.. AiI&d The purchase includes the house
ana lot owned by Henry Biliups; tho house
and lot OF William y. Jones. and two houses
ana lots owned by Mrs. Q. l.. Bass. The
price paid FOR the entire purchase was $500
cash. This property is assessed at only
$500.
This property WAS purchased in order to
clear up Objectionable surroundings and to
enable the Marshall people to beauty it
and make the surroundings more attractive
All the buildings VIII be torn down and
removed
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-20
SENT no TIE COUNTRY.
Salvation Army Comes TO the Aid of an I'm
Family

Lynchburg Va, April l?.-Aftcr expert
oncinE much suffering and sickness in the
city during the past several months. the
family of Ed Camden yesterday placed
on train 10y Ensign Harvey. OF the saliva
Uou Army, and sent to AppomattON County,
where The army has obtained him a position
on farm under much more favorable sur
roundinEs than those of the city. He will
receive $3.50 day. with very small house
free fuel garden. etc. While In the city the
family was greatly aided by the Salvation
Army. temporary Jobs being obtained for the
head OF the family and other help extended
MucE sickness was experienced by the fam
ny, nearly every member being down at
ono time or another. AMI one death result
Ing. but Ensign Harvey now thinks the un-
fortunate family Will he much better on in
the country thaM thcy Mcrc IN ihn cliN-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-20
POLL TAX RUSHON
AT PAGES OFFICE
One Hundred and Twelve Added
to List Of Voters of Rich
mond Yesterday.
ONLY TWELVE DAYS MORE
Dinner to Be Tcndercd Can
vasscrs at Jefferson To-
Morrow Night.
Pay Your Poll Taxes

Only twelve moro days in which
to pny poll taxes In order to vote
In my election, primary. or gen
ernl, this year. Ono hundred and
twelve paid yesterday. Five thou
sund men have promised to qualify.
Don't go bnck on your word.