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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-10
RICHMOND GAINS
STILL MORE GROUND
Winston-Salem Re.cinds Ac-
ton Asking 10 be Placed ii
Regional Reserve District
With New York. Cordial
Reception to Delegation.

Especial to Tho Richmond virgintan.)
WINSTON SALEM. N. c., Jan. S.---
Richmond delegation seeking support
for virginia's capital as the location
Of one OF the regional reserve banks
of the new currency system won 4
substantial victory today when the
board of trade OF this city agreed 10
rescind its former request to the fed.
eral organization committee to n,&l
made a part Of the New York dis.
trfct
At II o'clock tonight after a con-
ference between the Richmond bank.
ers and the local board OF trade thu
board Of directors instructed Prest-
dent Ludlow 20 notify the visitors that
the local body would modify Its re-
quest to be placed In the district with
New York as a center, but that def
mite action as to firEt choice as be-
tween Richmond. Baltimore and
Washington, would be deferred.
Members Absent.
1t was deemed best not to reach 4
final decision on this point at this
time as Colonel F. H. Fries and John
w. Fries. two Of the largest bankers
Of Winston salem, and other promt-
nent members OF the board of trade
were out Of the city.
Although the Winston Salem board
of trade did not commit itself u
Richmond. the Richmond delegatio1,
was greatly pleased. regarding its viz
IT as eminentiy successful. in view 81
the fact that tho board had already
endorsed New York. The desire was
made manifest OH tine part Of local
business men ana bankers to have
Winston Salem placed in a northern
district and ii was this desire that re-
snlted in the request to be Joined with
New York After nearing the Rich
monders, however, the members Of
the board and the attending bankers
were so greatly impressed with Rich
mond's claims ana With the PROBABLE
ity that should Richmond fail In It's
efforts to secur4 q hank, North Caro-
Hna would be placed In district to
the South that the request TO be made
4 part Of the New York district was
Withdrawn. 1k11sssss1& Eaahinxtbss
ar Richmond Will suit the local bank
ers. Which It will endorse will be
decided later. and the virxinians seem
satisfied that II will be Richmond.
!. The Richmond delegation was
warmly received. and their claims
made . profound impression. In leav-
ing the assembly rooms they express
ed great appreciation Of the absence
of any references to recent differences
between this city and virginia's COM
mrcial centers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-10
Columbia, South Carolina. Ex-
pected to Withdraw From
Field. Following Which Ac-
ton Palmetto Cities viii
Boost Richmond.

Columbia, s. c., will draw from
the reserve bank fight and that when
the Richmond committee gees to
Washington for the hearing that Is
to be held there January 18th they
will be joined there by delegations
from both North and South Carolina
who will do all in their power to help
them. This Is the Information that
comes to headquarters here.
George A. Holderness. president OF
the North Carolina Bankers assocfa-
ton, who was in Richmond Thursday,
said that that body had unanimously
endorsed Richmond as the most iogi-
cal location for reserve bank south
OF New York, and that committee
Of ntne men from among the bankers
of his State had been appointed to
appear at Washington January 18th
in behalf of Richmond
Grudge Against Richmond.
Mr. Holderness also said that
among some there is resentment
against Richmond on account OF the
attitude OF Richmond in the freight
rate controversy with the railroads.
but personally he mas feeling of re-
sentiment against Richmond for TAX
ing from his State such men as Her
bert Jackson and Henry Litchford
who were among the men that were
making North Carolina, and that they
could Ill afford to lose them.
He thinks they should exact from
the Richmond bankers promise that
II they aid them in getting a regional
bank that they will in the future be-
have themselves, let them get the best
freight rates they can. and leave their
good men in North Carolina.
Stuart in Favor.
Henry Stuart, Governor-eIect of
Virginia, yesterday when asked to ex-
press himself on the reserve bank sit
uation said:
Il am heartily In favor Of this
movement. and have already com
municated with every national bank
In Southwest Virginia, urging them to
leave no stone unturned towards the
accomplishment OF this object.
have also offered my assistance, what
svcrvie nsa* BE- teltlse committee in
Richmond, and IL they desire 1t / will
go to Washington with them and rem
der them any assistance in my power
in presenting the claims OF Richmond
before the organization committee In
Washington on the 18th inst.
II am In hopes that the support of
the solid Southwest will go a great
way toward enlisting the interest and
support of West Virginia, Eastern
------------------------
Continued on Fourth page)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-10
ALL WANT RESERVE
BANK FOR BOSTON
No Sentiment Found Against
1t That is Not Engineered in
New York.

p,acre>N I,n a-p.rr.art.ti,-
nosn ~, sa' ,,v.;nass .r,Sras.a -.
o. nhanoaaa anu .,.n an.e'1 $50 ~
New Ehslana ~ u'e mu,nnos W oa
~ Iou. nuhu1ea, A..enuou .ns noaI-
me nero mere To-Day y. n ana sesre sac
OF the treasury McAdoo, ana Sec
retary OF Asricuiture Hous.on, upon
the. pro pasitinh- OF aesig naIinK NsN
England as separate reglonal re-
serve banking distr1ct, with Boston az
the center.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-10
Through Attorney, |. R. Lee
Files Petition Praying Court
That Receivers of Common
wealth Bank Repay Him.
Others Who Made Deposits
Few Days Before Bank
Closed its Doors Contem-
plate Similar Action. No
Criminal Charges Yet.

a new turn In the Commonwealth
bank case. whose doors wers closed
August 2sth last, and one that prom
ises other interesting Developments
came to light yesterday afternoon
when 1t became known that on Tues
the Chancery court, gave leave to /.
r Lee, of bermuda Hundred. to file
by his attorney, Robert III. Talifs. q
petition praying the court that the
receivers of the defunct aIk pay him
sl,o8g.25, balances due him on account
of a deposit of srs3sa. received by
John Z. Harding. assistant cashier.
at the Fulton branch of the bank on
August Is. 1919, when, petitioner al
leges, the officers and agents OF the
bank, knew 1t was insolvent and un-
able to meet its obligations.
Other DspOsitors.
Others who made deposits. while
not knowing of the banks Insolvency
some of them as late as the day be-
fore the closing Of the bank became
known~-are seriously inclined to file
petitions like that of l. r. Lee, in an
effort TO recover in full deposits made
after August 18th. Several Of these
feel that II such petitions are not filed
they will receive only pro rata of
the money they had deposited on or
after that date.
Mr.. Lee in his petition alleges the
taking OF the deposit constituted a
fraud against him, and that by opera
ton OF the law Ii made the hank.
then. and the receivers, now. trustees
of the money deposited after the bank
was known. according to the aliega-
ton. by It's officers and agents to be
utterly unable TO meet Its obligations.
While the petition Ia entirely q
ehancery matter. being petition Of q
creditor. such as might be fled In any
similar chancery cause. there may
develop criminal proceefiligs against
the agent of the bank who received
the deposit. At the present time
there is no criminal proceeding
against anyone. II was authoritatively
stated last night.
Since the public learned yesterday
of the action of Mr.. Lee, IN fling the
petition for recovery of his deposit
of August Is. 1918. a number OF the
patrons of the defune. bank have
begun the consideration of fling SINH
lar petitions for the recovery OF
amounts of deposits made after bank
officials and employees knew of the
banks insolvency.
These individuals. should others
take action similar to that of Mr. Lee,
would involve the persons who ac-
tualiy received their money on de-
post.
Deposited 1850,
The petition of Mr.. Lee sets forth
that Mr.. Lee on August Is, 1918. when
officers and agents of the bank knew
the institution was insoivent, made a
deposit OF 1880, which was accepted
at the Fulton branch Of the bank.
The petition further sets forth that
Mr.. Lee drew a check for $5o.15 on
August 2Sth. the day before the bank
was closed, and placed in the hands OF
receivers. and that on August 24th a
note of 5000 was charged against him.
leaving a balance on account OF said
deposit OF $f.099.25. The pass boo
Continued on Fourth page.)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-10
Maps Out Program for Coming
Week in Washington and
Continues Work on Message
to the Congress.
Leaves Pass Christian for Capt.
tai Sunday Night Refreshed
and Thoroughly Satisfied
Man. Ananges to Talk
With Leaders.

PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. IAN. g.
In declining today the invitation ex-
tended him by the Mississippi legis-
lature, now meeting at Jackson, to e. =
tend its sessions, President Wilson
took occasion to tell the joint COMMIT
tee that his program for the coming
week in Washington demanded mis-
return under a stricl adherence 10 his
schedule as originally outlined.
The president said that for the en-
81 ng week he haG arranged confer
enc es with leaders of the house and
senate or the subject of the ant :
trust legislation. winch would he tae
Important work OF the renewed ses-
& or.
The president explained that 1t was
necessary TO complete The work of re-
adjusting the great business and in
dustrial affairs 50 that the admins
tration's program should be quickly
understood and promptly considered
in the congress.
Expresses Qualification.
He told his listeners that 1t had
been a source of great qualification to
him that leaders 70 the business,
financial and industrial world had so
early evidenced an appreciation or the
Intentions of the administration along
the lines of a nationwide reform ana
read ipstment of the relations between
the law and the administration Of the
law.
Furthermore. Mr.. Wilson told the
committeeman that he was going back
-.
oughly satisfied man.
The children of the Pass Christian
school assembled TO greet the head nf
the natton. As the president mo-
tored down from Beaufisu to sreGfst
their Fluctuations Mayor Saucer. of
Pass Christian. appeared 10 introduce
Mrs Benavides, young matron Of
the town. who brought her youngest
child, Woodrow Wilson Benavides, to
receive the executive salute The
president picked up the tot and kissed
him. seeming quite TO enjoy the opera
tion--more SO, perhaps. than did w
w Benavides, who struggled and
looked a bit scared.
Everything is now in readiness for
the return Journey to Washington. To-
morrow the only distinctly social func-
ton of the presidents vacation will
take place at BeaulIeu The presi-
dent and Mrs Wilson will be at home
to the jewellers along the coast from
3 to o'clock. after a formal after
noon reception.
The president will attend church
somewhere along the coast on sun
day morning. spend the afternoon at
rest, and leave for Washington at IL
O'Clock Sunday plight over the Louis
Vile. Atlanta, and West Point and
Southern railways, arriving in Wash
ington Tuesday morning The annual
reception to the diplomatic corps viii
take place that evening.
Work on the antitrust message.
Continued on Fourth Page.l
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-10
PAXTON WILL VOTE
FOR ENABLING ACT
IN LEGISLATURE
Was Quoted During Campaign
in Bedford County as Being
Favorable. Though Would
Vote Wet in Election.

The election of W. r. Paxton. OF
Buena Vista. tn succeed ]. Randolph
Tucker as state senator to Represent
the counties Of Bedford and Rocking
ham. does not change IN any particu-
lar tho Alignment of the senator's on
the enabling act.
senator Tucker voted for the en-
aiding act In tho last general assembly
ard senator Paxton will vote for tho
enabling act in tho general assem- bly,
which oonvenes next Wednesday.
In tho special election held Tues
day to select sucecssor to Mr.. Tuck
er, who resigned to become United
States Judge for the district Of Alaska.
n. q. Lambeth and w. T. Paxton were
the two candidates, tho latter win
ning by majority of about half a
hundred,
For EnabiinH Act.
The position Of Mr. Paxton was be-
iisved to be favorable tn the enabling
act. by the veters. In Bedford City he
was quoted as cemiHg out fiat-footed
for tive act. ''Mr. Paxton expressed
himsnif while hera ten dam aga Hays
the Bedford Democrat In its news
columns, -"as being faxerabis to the
enabling act, hut when tina question
comes to the vote Of the people he win
vote against Statewide prohibition"
In other words, Mr., Paxton believes
that the people have the right to vote
en- the question of Statewide prohi-
bition, and while he Ia personally OPP
posed to 1t he intends to vote to give
them that right.
The prospect Tor the passage Of the
enabling act Is believed by observers
to be excellent, Public sentiment Ia
undoubtedly favorable to it's pxssags
many members Of tho house Of dele
gates were elected on the direct Issue
and many opponents were defeated.
Sentiment ExE<ensed.
; In many of the districts now repre-
scented BY wet" senator's the senti-
ment Of the people was clearly ex-
pressed at the elections last November.
In one Southwest district. normally
Republican the Democratic candidate
for the house on dry" platform Was
elected and in the Democratic Fred
erieksburs district a wet" Democrat
WAS defeated by an independent can
didate who announced his Intention to
vote for the enabling act and made
his campaign on that issue.
Several senators are reported to have
changed their views since the last
session Of the general assembly and
are expected to yets Tor the measure
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-10
COLOMBIA DEMANDS
!, 5, Acknowledge
DOING INJUSTICE
One Proposition Submitted as
Basis for Settlement of That
Country's Long Standing
Grievance.

WASHINGTON. Jan. Am early
agreement upon the terms Of the set
Element OF the long standing griev-
United States. as result of the In
dependence Of Panama, is hoped for
by the two governments as the result
OF discussions now proceeding at
Washington and Bosata.
It became known today that the
United States has made a reply to the
flrst proposition laid down by Colon
bia, and the two governments now
have before them the task of effect
Ing q compromise arrangement. There
10 much optimism In both capitals
and the hope that the governments
will succeed at an early date In agree
ing upon a mutually satisfactory set
Element.
In this connection Il Ia predicted
that reaching an agreement with CO.
a. To the amount Of damages
to be paid in compensation for the
loss Of Panama will be much easier
than getting the money from congress
Carried on Secrotly.
Tho discussions between the two
governments are being carried on with
the greatest secrecy. Mr., Bryan and
ether officials Of the state department
have consistently refused to discuss
them, From other sources. however.
1t may be asserted that the following
propositions are those which Colombia
as the basis for the discus
sionj
The United States to make seme
formal acknowledgment Of the claim
made by Colombia that wrong was
dena that government by the United
States in its action during tho reso-
luton in Panama, which resulted in
the independence OF that state. and
the loss OF Colombia's sovereignty
over the Panama canal territory.
Colombian shipping to he granted
the USE Of the Panama canal on equal
terms with the shipping of tho United
States. .--z s--.--s
The Boundary between ColemtsA
and Hauana 70 b Axed - per the
.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-10


cho villa 10 in the rebel camp. near
Ojinaga. This Us now definitely es-
tablished, but the renewed attack
upon the fortified fctierais has not
commenced and the delay u not ak
planned, unless Villa Ia still awaiting
reinforcements and ammunition. The
fact that the rebels have not left the
vicinity leads American officers to be-
Aeve that the attack In to be made,
else villa would have commenced his
Withdrawal but when the battle will
b. reopened Ia known only to Villa
himself, or at least IT any~of his off,
cers are acquainted with his inten-
lions, they have not let the fact be-
come known.
Otinaga believes the attack will
come soon, for there was . fresh in
fiux Of refugees to the American side
OF the river today, many who re-
turned to their homes following the
withdrawal Of the rebel army last
Monday night, having a0Aan come
hack to Preside today.
Rejotctng and Executtoas,
The federal scouts captured some
OF the rebel scouts to-day, and there
WINS much rejoicing and = multiple
execution In the little adobe town OF
QtlnagA. -.--ss-.-s.
Dozens mors Of wounded leierals
and rehels Muere brought spysr the
Il - - -.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-10
IMPENDING,
FEDERAL GARRISON
LACKS AMMUNITION
Agent of Government Offers
Amy Amount for Cargo TAX
ing Chances Of Smuggling It
Across But Fails.

Ell PASO, Texas. las. 9.-The fed
eral garrison defending OJinasa Is
without ammunition. 1t has been
known for tho past two days that the
rebels were out. and that they werc
delaying q renewal OF their attack
waiting for au1munition, but It was
not known until today that the fed
erals were out. Today an agent Of
tho fedorals appeared here and offered
my price for carload ~ Amm1lni-
taon to be shipped either to Maria or
Alpine, Texas declaring that the fed
erals would take chances ON SNUG
Cling 1t over the river. A carload was
not to be had in Ell Paso,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-10

Continued on Fourth page.)
The Sentinel=record., 1914-01-22
THE LIBRARY BENEFIT.

For the purpose of aiding a fund whereby there might be established in Hot Springs a complete and thor ough public library, benefit is to be given this evening at the Auditorium theatre which should receive general support.
 No city in the country needs a li- brary more than does this resort.
 The cosmopolitan patronage that comes to our resort brings with it an appetite for everything. Some are attracted more and entertained more by the tango than they would be by literature; some would prefer com muning with the tall pines of West Mountain than 10 be delving in Hugo's mysticisms, some would prefer an aft ernoon at the races than to look for their excitement through even the great description of the Ben Hur chariot race-but all appetites should be catered to.
 Whenever the people of Hot Springs broaden out to the extent that they will weigh public enter prises through their own selfish wis ions, but will consider them from a general viewpoint, the city will be better off. Some people probably would never lend their presence to a library if it stood in convenient loca- ton for lifetime; but others would enjoy it, and find pleasure and profit in it.
 There have been ladies at work on this. institution in Hot Springs for forty years. Eyer since the hamlet was in swaddling clothes the benefit of library has been recognized. Those behind the enterprise believe now they see frultion of their Ia. bors in the near future, and they should have that encouragement thaa eternal vigilance on a public work suggests.
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FOR STOMACH TROUBLE
John w. Skillen of Sidney, Ohio,
 Has Found a Remedy.

Experts declare that the reason stomach disorders are so common in this country is due to nasty and care less habits Of eating. Stomach troubles and rundown conditions usually % together.
 John W. Skillen of Sidney, Ohio, says: q had a bad stomach trouble for years, and became so weak that I could hardly walk or do any work. My appetite was poor, and it seemed impossible to get any relief. Since taking 'Vinol' I find a remarkable im- proyement in my health, my digestion is much stronger, and have gained in weight l would not be without Vinol."
 Vinol makes weak stomachs strong because it strengthens and tones up the weakened, tired and overtaxed nerves of the digestive organs. Vinol is easily assimilated by the weakest stomachs, and is delicious to the taste.
 Try a bottle of Vinol with the un- derstanding that your money will be returned if it does not help you.
 P. S.-Stop scratching, our Saxo Salve stops itching. We guarantee it.
 R. G. Morris Drug Co.,, Hot Springs Ark.
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MURDRESS MAY
 RECEIVE PARDON
WAITED FOR TWELVE YEARS FOR GOVERNOR TO SIGN OR. [
 DER FOR HER EXECUTION.

Harrisburg. Pa, Jan. 21.-From the drift of proceedings before the state board of pardons here today, it is believed that Mrs Kate Edwards, who has been in the Berks county jail for more than twelve years Tn. der sentence of death for the murder of her husband, will.be set free Be cause of her sex no governor since 1901 has cared to sign papers for the carrying out of inc death sentence. Her case is one of the most remark able in the annals of Pennsylvania courts.
 Mrs. Edwards was arrested in July 1901, for the murder of her husband, near Stouchsburg. A few days later a negro who worked with Edwards and who frequently had visited the Edwards home, was arrested as an accomplice. Ten days after her i'm. 1risonment Mrs. Edwards became the mother of colored child. The white woman and the negro were sentenced to hang. The cases were taken to the higher courts. In 1903 Mrs. Edwards confessed to the mur- der and exonerated the negro. A special act of the legislature was passed allowing the negro a new trial and he was acquitted
 The woman's case several times was taken before the pardon board. but each time her application was refused
 At the hearing today no one 3p posed her pardon The district at torney who rtied her sent letter in which he recommended clemency. It Is believed that a pardon will be granted when assurance is given by responsible persons that the woman will be taken care of
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Best Cough Medicine for Children.

q am very glad to say a few words in praise of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy" writes Mrs. Lida Dewey Milwaukee, Wis. q have used it for years both for my children and my self and it never fails to relieve and cure a cough or cold No family with children should be without it as it gives almost immediate relief in eases of croup." Chamberlain's Cough Rem edy is pleasant and safe to take, which is of great importance when a medicine must be given to young chil- dren. For sale by all dealers.
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RESPONSIBILITY NOT FIXED.

iHoughton, Mich, Jan 2l---Respon- sibility for the murder of Thomas Daily and Henry and Arthur Jane. non-union miners. shot 10 death in their beds at Painesdale, December ', was not fixed by the coroner's jury at the conclusion of the inquest to- day. The verdict was that the men came to their death at the hands of persons unknown.
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CENTRAL AMERICAN UNION.

Tegucialpa, Honduras, Jan. 21- An extensive program tending toward the unification of interests of the Central American republics was dealt with by the annual Central Ameri- can conference, which met here New Years day, under terms of a treaty signed at Washington, December 20, 1&7.
 Delegates were Carlos Lara of Costa Rica. Victor Sanchez Ocana of Guatamela, Pedero Jose Bustillo of Honduras, Emilio Alvarez of Nicara- qua, and Manuel L Morales of Sal vador.
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FEDERAL LAND LEASES.

Denver Col, Jan. 21.--An alliance between those ancient enemies, the sheepmen and the cattlemen. to work together to get bttr terms for leasing government lands for grazing was advocated today by former Governor Frank R Gooding of Idaho. at the meeting of the American National Livestock Association.
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HOLDING OUR OWN"

Also we have the climate and the hot water and the mountains over which good roads might stretch. "--- Sen.inelIRecord.
 Hot Springs is holding it's own 1t has what God gave it,"-Little Rock Gazette.
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ALASKAN RAILWAY BILL.

Washington, Jan. 21.-Support came from the White House today for the Alaskan railroad bill, which will be voted on in the senate tomor- row. President Wilson told senators that he favored the project for open ing up Alaska's resources and hoped the measure would be passed.