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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-21
FIST FIGHT STAGED
ON COMMITTEE FLOOR

Shields tottered and put up his guard
only to receive a second wallop. Then
he came back. In the clinching and
rataplan of fists that followed, Mr..
Shields managed to take header over
a chair. and MIR. Johnson went with
hiYr. 11frer INC crash Mr.sJohftson was
on top, at which Junctupe the lawyer
landed an open-hand smash on the
congressman's right cheek. laying it
open and starting the blood flowing.
At this point the clerks and other
members of the committee seemingly
came to their senses, and interfered.
The congressman bawled for his
gun and promising the summary ex-
tinction OF Mr.. Shields, was hustled
into the private office.
Representative Wilson, of Massa-
chusetts. the latest man in congress.
did a high dive in Mr.. Johnson's dir
fetatien when that gentleman started
the -clamor for his artillery, and by
dint of weight and activity which sur
prised his most arden. admirers. per-
formed the principal office In subduing
Mr. Johnson.
In the midst of the general disorder.
Representative Keinster, of Pennstt-
wanna. precipitated panic by about
ing " tho top Of his lings: Get cut
ret out! He's going to ehoott
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-21

WILLIAMS EXPOSES
DIVERS INSINCERITY
Weaver Bill
Coming Soon
MAY BE TAKEN UP TODAY If EN-
ABLING ACT BE
PASSED.

Should the house get through with
the enabling act, the Weaver bill will
probably be taken up today.
A strong effort will be made to have
the bill brought up today and ac-
cording to friends of the measure
there are enough votes lined up to put
it over. Aubrey Weaver, of Warren.
author of the bill and chairman OF
the house finance committee. stated
last night that he hoped the bill
would be brought before the house to-
day and acted on. Mr.. Weaver was
confident that the bill, as it stands, for
ten-Cent rate on bank deposits,
would pass.
On the other hand, the opponents
of the bill claim that they have found
ton of tir, State by the bankers as
ISOLATION. mat if thirty-tive-cent tax
rate co,z,s be obtained on bank de-
posts. money would flow into Vir-
ginia and the bankers would be salts
fed. This. it is said, will be brought
to " hen the tisessAt hessisas- "A the
house and some interesting times are
predicted for the advocates Of the ex-
emption.
Stuart Confident.
So confident is Governor-elect
Henry c. Stuart that he has gained the
point for which he has contended fol
several days--a real tax on money that
would relieve the tax situation and YET
not exempt bank deposits entirely
from taxation--that he left the city
last night. Mr.. Stuart has gone to tht
country for a day or two. to get ar
opportunity to write his inaugural ad
dress. He has lost three days time or
this because of the efforts he has beer
putting forth to defeat the Weaver bill
which proposed a nominal tax on thi:
class of property.
Mr.. Stuart, before leaving, express
ed the conviction that the attitude Of
large number of members OF this
general assembly is unfavorable to tbs
proposition to exempt deposits, while
the desire TO give relief is universal
At all events, he said, If what he re.
CARDS as the extremely liberal emery
ency bill, approved by him. as {
remedy for the alleged exorbitant tas
on money is voted down, ii would serv,
as a record OF the remarkable position
Of men who a short time ago asse ri
ed in their literature that II a tax rat,
OF IS cents on the 500 of deposits wa
allowed, the banks would be able Il
keep money on deposit, would draw Z
large amount of money from Other
States. would write into the law &
principle of Justice and. in short
that the 35-cent rate would cure every
grievance that the bankers and the de-
positors ever complained Of
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-21
No TAMMANY BALL
IS SIGN TO KING
Of AUTO THIEVES
Cipher Message to Union
County, N. J.. Jail Inmate
Dashes Hopes for Escape,
and Confession Comes.
Automobile Dealer Said to
Have Made 100000
Through Sale of Cars Stolen
by Gang. Regular Price He
Paid Was $500.

NEW YORK. jan 2o-There will
be no Tammany Ball"
When that message reached Daniel
Reilly, a prisoner over in the Union
county, N. j., Jail, he kneR II was a
cipher meaning that his friends could,
or would, not help him TO make get
away.
Placed thereafter in a dungeon. he
reflected long enough to be convinced
that self preservation is the first law
of nature. and. accordingly. he answer
ed many questions put to him by New
York detectives.
Through his confession the police
here today were enabled to unrayei
he -frfyStefrt,ff HE theft Last year Of
seven Packard cars in this city. and
one Pierce-Arrow car in Philadelphia,
besides getting clues that may lead to
the tracing of many more automobiles
that were stolen here. They learned
how automobiles amounting to almost
$4,000 were stolen by one gang OF
men.
Seek Receivers of Goods.
- Through the information conveyed
to Police Inspector Faurot by Detec-
tive Daniel Kerr. two men were ar
rested In this city today.
They are Chester Travis, or Traversi.
an italian. chauffeur, and John
Schandler, a machinist and chauffeur,
and brother of former Police Lieuten-
ant Alexander Schandler.
In addition Reilly and "Old Jack
Welsh are In the Elizabeth jail. and
are wanted in this city on the same
charge.
Today the police in Lakewood were
looking for John Gargieri. automobile
dealer, and garage keeper, of that
place. as the receiver Of the stolen
goods.
The police say that Gargieri has
made at least 5000. 900 in the last few
yeara. and they attribute part Of his
wealth to the fact that he made a
specially OF buying Packard cars from
thieves. and disposing of them. His
regular price was $500. Not only
Reilly, bat Travis and Schandler- the
police say. have confessed and named
Gargeiri as the receiver Of the stolen
cars.
Poisoned Meat and Dynamite.
The unfolding of the methods or the
CONTINUED on Second page.)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-21
FRANCE PRESSING
HUERTA FOR LOAN;
SITUATION TENSE
Europeans See No Use in
Force So Long as Uncle Sam
Maintains Attitude. limo,
cents in Sinaloa Suffer.
Federal Fighters and Camp
Followers Find Refuge at
Ell Paso. Will Cost America
Dollar a Minute. Forty-hve
HundredMexicans Guests"

WASHINGTON. Jan. 2o.--Unof-
fetal dispatches from Paris received
here today. setting forth the position
the French government. Is said to
have taken In regard to Mexico's de-
fault on the interest on her foreign
debt. were regarded as the most in
teresting and important development
of the day relative 10 the Mexican
situation.
There is disposition here TO re-
gard the action OF France in pressing
Huerta for payment of the interest
due as a step taken, no. so much IN
the hope of getting thu money. but
for the purpose Of establishing an
early claim. II is believed that
France hopes by this acton to set lip
when settlement day comes in Muxico,
and there is no doubt felt there. but
what she has strengthened her posi-
ton for the future by this action.
In view OF the position In which
President Mtisnn-nnW- has the pnMers-
they being pledged TO await announce
ment of American policy before do
ing anything In Mexico. the relinauish-
ment by France of her contract right
to seize the Mexican customs to the
amount of the interest due on Mexican
securities held by her, is regarded as
the only course OF action open to the
French government.
1t has been admitted by the
Europeans that, as ling as they are
MOI In position 10 undertake the
whole task of intervening in Mexico,
there is no use in their trying to use
force for any purpose. as long as the
United States attitude remains as 1t
ts.
Bryan Hears Little.
Mr.. BRYAN said today he was not
advised OF any conference now IA
progress between John Lind anal re-
representatives. of Huerta. at Vera Cruz
Neither had he heard. he said. any
authentic report that Huerta is pre-
pairing 10 give up the provisional
presidency in favor Of a. com rnission,
he 10 take the field against the revo-
lutionists. Mr.. Bryan sid also that
ne was not in receipt of any special
report on conditions In S'naloa. where
CONTINUED on Fourth page.)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-21
APPROVAL GREETS
PRESIDENTS PLANS
FOR TRUST REFORM
Republicans and Democrats,
With Exception of Few Of
More Radical. Pleased With
Temper Of His Address.
Minority Leader Mann Starts
Applause Several Times.
House and Senate Listens
Attentively as MIR. Wilson
Outlines His Plans.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 20.--President
Wilson today read TO congress as
sembled In joint session, in the hall
of the house of representatives, mis-
promised address on the subject OF
legislation designed TO curb the sup
posed monopolistic tendencies of
modern Industrial corporations.
Practically all of the members of
the senate and house were present
when Mr. Wilson began reading the
address at 1890. The address was
we'll received. and was endorsed in un-
usually candid terms by members, re-
eardless of political Affiliations.
The opinion was quite generally ex-
pressed that The president HTussage
to congress would have reassuring
effect on business.
Reference to Railways.
Aside from the specific recommen-
dations for legislation bearing on cor
porations. the presidents reference to
the railroads, phrased in such way
as to give the impression that Mr.. Will
ia increased rates, stood out con-
spicuously. The president said in this
regard:
THE prosperity OF the railroads and
the prosperity Of the country are in
separately connected.
Conservatism was the dominant note
in the address. The president con-
fidently proceeded on the theory that
all concerned agreed that certain cor
porate evils had to be corrected, and
that all should unite In spirit OF
friendly cooperation to apply correc-
tive measures.
To some OF the mere radically in
clined members of the presidents own
party the message came as something
in the nature Of a disappointment.
The temperate language employed by
the president did not stir the ex-
tremists of the Democracy In congress,
Radicals DispleAecd.
Regardless OF the fact that the mes
sage in the main expressed the view
that the business interests of the
country all that the president, in CAM
paign utterances. promised. and in
earlier messages suggested. the rad
icals appeared to be startled.
Conservatives Of both parties cast
approving chances from one to the
etContinued from Second 'page)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-21
V|RG|N|ANS HEAR
TAX EXPERTS TALK
Several Hundred Attend First
Session of Conference Called
by Local Chamber.
Wisconsin and New York Men
Tell of Methods in Oper-
alton in Their Own States
and Explain Working.

Several hundred prominent business
men of the State and number of
LEGISLATORS were present In the audi
forum of the Richmond hotel last
night at the initial session of the
conference upon the question of tax
reform, to hear T. s. Adams, of Wis
eonsin, and a. &. Pieydell. OF New
York, tell of the systems or taxation
used in their home States and ad
wise the Virginians In the reforma-
ton of their own.
The speakers did but little of the
latter. however. as both of them de-
clared that they had been unable to
give the close study necessary to place
them In position qualified for offer
ing suggestions, but each of them was
exhaustive in his expositions of the re-
forms, which had been wrought in
their own States. Two decidedly diff
ferent lines of thought were pursued
by the different speakers. although Mr..
PleydelI, who followed Mr.. Adams on
the program. said that he believed
that a number OF the things suggest
ed by the preceding speaker were
valuable.
NeH York System.
In New York the system Of State
taxation is one of special taxes and
among the rather loLg list of these
specials the speakers mentioned a
mortgage. tax In view Of the condi-
tons now existing in Virginia this tax
Ii OF especial interest and those
present gave Mr.. Pleydell's remarks
on Ii close attention.
In describing this New York tax.
Mr.. Pleydell said:
The mortgage recording tax Gem
acted 1900 is one ?half Of per cent.
payable once only at the, time of re-
cording any mortgage OF real prop
erty: the mortgage. and bonds sc
cured by 1t, being therepy exempted
from the personal property tax (but
not, however from the inheritance
tax. nor can their value be deducted
in computing other special taxes)
This tax Yields about $500, 900, OF
which one half goes to the State. and
the other half is apportIoned to the
1870.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-21
Welcome Anti Saloon League
BY W. NJ. BIcKERs.

The delegates the State convention will receive
the hostess Of body but
clearing association
came being pronitous time
the the
Its
the
backw ste
II the senate Of virginia should fooshy block the peoples
to settle
will referendum
AnuSalopn delegates be
To he
fruitful Of splendid
recngn The
vrxuian members 81 tho convention
once their headquarters while here
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-21
ASK CONGRESSMAN
TO HELP GOOD ROADS

Yesterday afternoon the senate COM
nittee on roads and Internal naviga-
ton held meeting and considered the
Bowers bill requesting the Virginia
congressional delegation to support
the Swanson bill, giving government
aid TO tho building OF roads in the
various States.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-21

WASHINGTON. Jan. 2o.--Repre-
sentative Johnson. OF Kentucky. up
held his reputation as fighting
statesman today by engaging in a fist
battle in the hearing-room of the
house committee on the District of
Columbia. The other entry was John
r. Shields, Washington attorney.
As result of the brief combat. Mr..
Shields is nursing several minor facial
Commissions, and the legislators lean
and classic features were scratched
and swollen.
The trouble started when Mr.. john
son discovered that the attorney had
come before the District or Colum-
bia committee to urge the enactment
OF a measure permitting members of
the Washington fire department to
ride free on the street cars In the Dis
tffet OF Columbia.
Mr.. j ohnso1s promptly raised an OBJ
fiction to Mr. Shields presence. He
charged that the lawyer had acted as
a lobbyist for the Washington railway
crossing policemen about a year ago.
He II lobbyist" Mr. johnson as
Herted.
There have been q lot Of fzfse
statements made today" retorted Mr..
Shields, whareupon tho Kentuckian
,xur.s,rn.sasAr NJ rf9Ak - the faW Mr.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-21
Rclnls Win Victory.

CAPE HAYTfEN. Jan 20--The
rebels won great victory over the
government troops in terrific battle.
two miles from this city. The govern
ment forces retreated in great dis
order The minister OF war took re-
fuge on board a steamer in the harbor.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-21
The Duty of the South.

AAis lgAE dtIAhStGI dA SAtSl~
lent address, during which he declared
that il was the duty OF the Southern
people TO stamp the liquor traffic in
this section OF the Union out OF ex
istence. He also referred to the en-
abling act. saying that he believed that
members of the house of delegates and
I 'fr sStrstc srr1aturs wtutdt see to pass
this bill.
Last nights devotional exercises
were delivered by Rev. H. J. Williams
pastor Of Third Presbyterian church.
Aev. ". Asbury Christian. ~ D..
pastor OF UnioE Station Methodist
church. opened the conference yester-
day morning at 10 o'clock with de-
votional exercises and then extended
to the delegates welcome In behalf
OF The church. He was followed by
Mrs w. r. Binns, who welcomed the
visitors in behalf of the temperance
people Of this city.
Mrs. William Hodges Mann made
the address OF welcome for the State.
To which Rev. w. A. Pearson, of Keys
Vile. Va. responded.
'State-wiae Prohibition" was the
subject of an address by s, T. A. Kent
member 81 the house of delegates
Mrs. r, q, Puiien. of Grafton. read
an excellent paper on ..Tne Voters Of
Tomorrow" Following the reading of
this paper the annual address was de-
itvered by tine president
Afternoon Session
In the afternoon the devotional ex-
erc4ses were conducted by Rev j. j.
Wicker, pastor OF Leigh Street Bsp-
list church The delegates were ex-
tended greetings by the boys and girls
of Kings Builders Those who par
ticipated in the extension Of the
greetings are:
Joe Sydnor. Cluster Springs acad-
envy; Philip Amads. Cluster Springs
academy; Lucille Priddy. Richmond.
Ruth Campbuff. Richmond. James
Blanks, Ciarksviile; Jessie Ellyson,
Richmond.
Rev. F. w. Osborne. OF Hanover
county, delivered an address on THE
Liquor Traffic From a Religious Point
of View" Miss Pearl Young. field
secretary, made her annual report,
which showed that the temperance
cause in Virginia was progressing
rapidly. THE Call for the Christian
Women and Men OF this State" was the
title of a paner read by Mrs. Sallie
Gillian. of Darlington Heights
GfiF two sessiuns will he held to-
day. the conference adjourning this
afternoon in order that the delegates
might attend the opening meeting Of
the Anti-Saioon League convention.
which will he held In the Seventh
Street Christian church
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-21
GREAT GATHERING
EXPECTS VICTORY
Women Liquor
Foes Gather
w. r. Il. SESSIONS HELD IN UNION
STATION METHODIST EPISCO-
PAL CHURCH.

Approximately three hundred mem
bers OF tho Woman's league from
practically every section throughout
Virginia, gathered yesterday in Union
Station Methodist church for the an
nual conference
When the delegates convened a
strenuous day confronted them, three
sessions---mo forming, afternoon n
evening--heing scheduled. The pro-
grams OF the three sessions consisted
of good speaking, music and reading Of
the annual reports. All of the reports
read showed that the last twelve
months had been very successful for
the temperance league. The confer
ence Ia being presided over by Mrs.
]. Tyler Iohson, of this city. who is
the State president of the w. Il l. OF
A.
The principal speaker Of yesterday
sessions was Hon. Il. G. Dinwiddie, of
Washington, who spoke last night on
-. -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-21

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-21

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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1914-01-05
Taken to Hospital.

Mrs. George Mcclure was taken to
q hartford hospital last week for an
operation for appendicitis.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1914-01-05
HUMOR OF THE DAY

She-It must be terrible for a singer
to know that she has lost her voice.
He-It is twice as terrible when she
doesn't know it.-Cincinnati Inquirer
Angeline-I wonder if I shall ever
catch Edwin flirting? Mabel always
thought that was how you did catch
him, dear.-London Opinion.
Young SpIurger has had his ups
and downs" yes Lived up his in
heritance and is now engaged in liv-
ing down his past. Washington Star.
Fisherman-If you'll take a picture
Photographer-Very good But warn
you that 1 have to join my regiment in
six monthS-Pele Mele.
Maud (to governess. after having
received a we'll deserved whipping
from her mother)-It isn't the smack
ing I mind. t's-it's-mummy making
herself so idiculous.-Punch.
Mrs. Newgold- Observation-Disclosures
you are not playing that duet to-
gether. One of you is a bar ahead OF
the other. Genevieve (proudly)-WeI,
L was the one ahead, anyway.-Puck.
How far is it to the moon?" in
quired Congressman F1ubdub. About
100000 miles, l believe. Why THINK
of the mileage" responded the states
man, with q far-away look.-Kansas
City Journal.
First Wall Street Broker-Anything
to do today? Second Wall Street
Broker-Certainiy not. First Wall
Street Broker-Come to a funeral with
me 1t will cheer you up a bit.-Life-
WHO is that on the bench with the
judge?" That is the judicial sur
geon. Between them they decide
whether a man needs an operation on
his head or six months in jail.-St-
Paul Dispatch.
"Spriggins is a forceful talker. isn't
hep" Yes, indeed. Hear him lately
Heard him last night. He was at a
SO a plate banquet condemning the
high cost of living Plain
Dealer.
James, l understand the fogs are
thick in London. Il remember one,
sir, that held for three months. L was
working on a tunnel, sir. and We cut a
sO-foot tunnel through a 6o-foot hill"
Washington Herald.
1--WE are never too old to learn
quoted the Wise Guy. That's right,
answered the Simple Mug "A man
never realizes how little he knows TIL
| his small son gets old enough to ask
| questions '-Philadelphia Record.
so you want to marry my daush-
| ter? What is your financial standing =
''Wen. sir, I've figured out every ex-
/ emption possible, I've mad the best
! legal advice that money would secure,
/ I'VE done everything 1 could to dodge
! it-and l still find that 1 can't entire-
! " escape paying an income tax.
| "She's yours'-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1914-01-05
GILEAD
New c. E. Social Committee in Charge
of SociaI-Gift Tree for Changers.

State Master Sherwood will install
the grange officers for 1914.
Mr.. ard Mrs. d H. Hodge spent a
few days last week with their daugh-
ter, Mrs. Sherwood Raymond. In New
Britain.
Mrs. Mary c. Gilbert and NJ. r. Gill
bert spent Christmas with Mrs Anna
Moore in Talcottville.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Herold OF Tor
rineton spent Christmas day with Rev.
and Mrs. Herold
George Miner has moved his family
from the Wells place to Glastonbury.
c. G. Social.
The Christian Endeavor society held
its first social in charge of the new
social committee Thursday evening at
]. B. Jones'.
Miss Marjorie Anderson returned to
Lyme Rock Friday after spending two
weeks as the guest of Mrs. Robert
Foote at Maplelawn.
Clarence Fogil and family spent
Christmas in East Hampton with Mrs.
F'ogirs brother, Arthur Parks.
Merton Hills and family spent
Christmas day with Mrs. Hills grand
parents in Westchester.
Mrs Z. E. Foote and Miss Helen
Foote visited in Manchester the first
Of the week
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Post are visiting
their daughter in Washington, D. c.
Gifts from Tree.
Hebron grange met at the hall Mon
day evening. Each one present re-
ceiyed a gift from the Christmas tree,
and refreshments were enjoyed after
the literary programme.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1914-01-05
NEWS FROM BULLETIN CORRESPONDENTS
BOLTON
Meeting of Ladies' Ctub-Company OF
Girl Friends Entertained.

Mr.. and Mrs John A. Conklin, Mr..
and Mrs Harry L. Hilton and daugh-
ter Ruth, of Hartford, were Christ
mas guests at MIR. and Mrs. Charles
Z. Summers.
Miss Lima May Bidwell is visiting
her aunt Miss Carrie Keeney in Will
Mrs. Mary Swift of Norwich Mrs.
r. D. Dow of Hartford, Manley Lord.
Mr. and Mrs. William Pinney, Arthur
Pinney of Andover, Mr.. and Mrs.
Clarence Hanna and daughter, of
Hebron. and William R. Grant of this
place were guests at MIR. and Mrs.
Charles II. Pinney's Christmas.
The Ladies Club met with Mrs. j.
Alton LOOMS. Thursday afternoon.
Benefit Dance.
A dance was given at Bolton Cen
ter Tuesday evening for the benefit of
the Bolton Hall and Library associa-
ton.
Wild geese passed over this place
Christmas day it is possible that they
were searching for their kin that were
gracing dinner tables.
Miss Mary E. Scanlon of New Bri-
tain is the guest>of Miss Annabel
Post.
Misses Nellie and Mary F. Clark are
visiting relatives at Mansfield Center
- Miss Jennie D. Ferry of Hartford
has been visiting at James A. Con-
nor's.
Mrs. Everett Lathrop of Belknap
spent the past week in New York.
Misses Ella and Elizabeth Sumner
entertained a company Of girl friends
at their home Wednesday afternoon