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The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-07-03

mics perish, o Lord; but ie. 'p he soss
love him be as the sun when n' "a o
forth in his might" Tnere !,
triotic poem to compare WIN IL
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-07-03
His Intent.

See how that dog is licking your
hand"
Il suppose he wants to stamp me
with his approval"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-07-03
Their Use.

why do you advocate
street-paving billsT A.. strssia
ITO cover the beds OF 'n'
of course" ~c~~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-20
DENYING GUILT
H|llSTROn IS EXECUTED
Governor of Utah Declines to Heed
Presidents Request For Extcn-
sion OF Time.

Salt Lake City, Nov. 19.--Joseph
Hiilstrem was put to death by a firing
squad in the State prison here at 7:12
A. Nj. today. His death was insfan-
taneous.
AT O'Clock this morning Governor
Spry and the members OF the Boz ri
of Pardons received kilograms from
Seattle, Wash, saying that William
Busl<y, OF that city. had sworn to affi-
davits saving that he was with Hill
strom all OF the night on which the
Morrison murders were committed and
that Hillstrom was innocent. A SINH
lar message. ii was stated, had been
sent to President Wilson.
Attorneys for Hilistrom Immediate.
ly asked the Governor to grant a ten
day respite. Members of the Pardon
/ Board held hurried conference and
decided not to interfere WITH the exc
cution.
Started Struggle. Then Became Calm
When the officers went for Hill
strom he broke down and started to
struggle with them. but when he saw
the sheriff he became calm and threw
up his hands. Accompanied by the
officers he walked to the death chair
After he was seated they asked him
II he had anything to say He said:
Gentlemen. died with a clear
conscience. never did anything
wrong in my life. / die fighting. not
like coward. Well. I'm going. Good
bye"
When the officer started to give the
command TO fire, Hillstrom yelled
Fire" The squad fired and the bul-
lets pierced his heart. He was dead
In one minute and ten seconds after
the volley was fred.
Hil.strom was convicted Of the
murder of John g. Morrison, a grocer
and his son, Airing Under Utah law
he was allowed TO choose between
shooting and hanging
resident Wilson twian appealed for
further respite for Hillstrom The
Presidents second request, made yes
. terGay. was denied by Governor Snry
as not based on any new facts.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-20
NONE Of PROPOSALS
CAN Be ACCEPTED
All bids Fer Two New Dreadnuuxhts
Exceed Maximum Limit Author
fxed by Congress.

Washington. Nov. 1s.-Great uncer-
tainty exists over and considerable de :
lays are probable in the construction
OF the two new dreadnaughts, bids
Tor which were opened at the Navy
Department two days ago.
Secretary Daniels announced today
that examination of the bids had dis
closed the fact that none of the pro-
posals from the three shipbuilding com
panies be legally accepted as all ex-
coed the limit the cost fixed in appro-
priation for these vessels.
The limit of cost fixed by Congress
for the new ships was $7,s0o,O0o. that
Is for hull and machinery Bidders
named figures below this limit. but In
doing so. specified that certain ex-
penses usually borne by the contrac-
tors would have to be borne by the
government II these bids were accent
ed Some of these expenses the gov
eminent cannot legally assume in the
opinion OF the Navy Department. even
II II were willing to assume them.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-20
SUNDAY SCHOOL WORK
IS BEFORE CONFERENCE

Though the FIRST annual meeting of
the synod of the Province of Washing
ton was concluded Thursday night.
a number Of the leading Sunday School
workers among the delegates remained
over to direct the conference on sun
day School work had yesterday morn
ing from 10 o'clock until noon in st.
James Church.
Among the speakers at the confer
ence were Rev Fl. w. Diller, executive
chairman of the Provincial Board OF
Religious Education: Rev. l.. N. Galley,
Of Philadelphia; Rev. w. l.. DeVries,
of Washington: Miss Jane Millikin, OF
Maryland: Miss Deane. of Richmond,
and Rev Stewart u. Mitman, field sec
rotary OF the Provincial Board of Re-
lfgious Education.
A large number of the delegates left
yesterday morning at o'clock for
Lawrenceville. and spent the afternoon
at st. Paul's N. & /. Institute. Most
of the others have returned to their
homes.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-20
BEER TAX MAY Be
PUT UP TO & BARREL
Reduction of Output Of Whiskey
Caused BY Spread of Dry Tori.
tory, Cuts Internal Revenue.

Washington, Nov 1s.-The tax on
beer Is to be raised. it is now believed.
The present tax is $3.50 barrel. an
increase of so cents having been au-
thorized in the emergency revenue act
passed at the last session OF Com
gress. There is talk now that when
Congress comes to repass. this act.
which win expire on December II. the
rate on beer will be raied to Sc a
barrel. That was the rate levied at
the time OF the Spanish war. Beer
produced $36.000.0o0 revenue In the
last fiscal year. 1t Il estimated that
an increase to 50 a barrel would
augment the yield to nearly $50,
000 While the output OF whiskey has
declined with the spread OF dry ter
ritory. resulting in reduction OF
$40. 600. 900 In revenues from spirits
I'm the past year. the beer levy con-
tinues to increase Consideration has
also been given an increase In the IN
ternal revenue rates on spirits. Of
,dciAls say. however. that an increase
on spirits might diminlsh tho output
or encourages Illicit distiIline ana
probAhly result II reduction tn the
ratAnue Yield. They "a, nQk hoalepe
~ e 49, ~ go ;||ssi ri
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-20
NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS APPLY UPON EXTRA
PRIZE ANO upon CAPITAL PRIZES ALSO
Special Offer of $4,000 in Cash and Double During This
Period Proves Boon to Wide Awake Candidates
Time For New Workers to Join the Ranks-special Offer
Does Not Close Until November ~.

That the campaign Is growing In
favor Is evidenced by the names Of
the new candidates who have entered
within the past few days. as well as
the scores printed opposite the names
Nearly every time the scores are pub
lished there is q new leader. While
satisfactory work Is being done In
every zone, the names are still well
punched. showing that no one has
any appreciable lead. This IL what
makes the campaign interesting.
Hardly day passes that a new candi-
date or two does not climb up among
the leaders
Vote-getting is very interesting
business. and very profitable, too.
Prizes OF great value are at stake,
and one does not wonder at the
popularity Of the project. A 5000
Home is being built for tho candidate
who proves to be the abIest vote
getter. and many other whort while
Erixes are to be won.
Now Candidates.
Z Tho list in yesterdays paper wa
very interesting. and the scores mark
ed opposite the candidates' names tell
the tale A glance at It shows just
who's who" 50 to speak. and gives
one good idea ~ to what the candt-
tssss situations are. Those who
are expecting to win one Of the best
prixes are forging to the front and
the margin In most instances IL less
than 2,0OO votes There are many
Others who have been nominated. and
perhaps hAve secured = kew votes, but
have taken 1tttle intanenE ~ emhrAc-
;lng the xrenk CpprN ~ Hn4.
uiee Ii y n
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-20
POETS, HE WILL
DO TIME IN ATLANTA

New York. Nov. 19.--John T. New
conner. alias John T. Hall. composer OF
the Wedding Of the Winds" waltz
and the music to the queen OF the
Moulin Rouge" was convicted in the
United States District Court yesterday
of using the mails to defraud poets
whose verses he promised to set Ia
music and advertise so that they
might earn fame and immense royal
ties. He was sentenced by Judge
Rufus r. Foster to two years in the
Federal penitentiary at Atlanta.
Hall. as he Is known in the musical
world took his sentence with calm
ness When he left the courtroom
one of the. prettiest OF the girl EN-
pioyes OF the John r. Hall Music Pub
fishing Company. of Columbus Cir
Gle. leaned on his arm. A gold badRed
deputy marshal walked at his elbow
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-20

Glass" and have made no effort to
increase their vote standing above
that mark.
Noticeable among the new candi-
p1ates who have Joined the HOME
OWNING CLUR' ranks lately is Mr..
g. G. Williams. GIG Tulip Street. Mr..
Williams is entered from Zone No.
/ and his score yesterday was $4,000
votes, and Is less than 1000 votes be-
hind the leader Mr.. Williams was
nominated just few days ago and
his frien will be glad to note his
commercial BILE showing.
Rev. John r. Payne, OF Cumber>
land. Is another new name in the
list, and takes leading position at
one stride. Other new candidates in
clude Mrs. l.. v. RufYin. s24 West
Twenty-seventh Street; Mrs. Leo
Todd, l3l7 West Main Street; Mrs.
A. b. Rudd, 70a Virginia Avenue and
Mr.. G. Booker Cunningham. Of Farm
Vile Numerous inquiries are being
received each day and It IL expected
that At least twenty-five new candi-
dates will enter the race during the
generous offer now on.
Double Votes and $3.50,
New subscriptions viii be counted
for douhie the regular schedule Il
turned In before November 81. $3.50
In extra casli prizes will be given
for new subscriptions turned ir- be-
tween November Is and November
"a at 10 r. NJ. $3.50 in Gold will be
awarded the candidate who turns In
the greatest amount In new subscrip>
tons ~ for the secend grsatAst
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-20
PICK JESSE A. LADO
TO SUCCEED FULLER
Madison Ward DeleGation to Name
Former Member City COM
mittee. !.

While the resignation OF Council
man e. r. Fuller. OF Madison Ward
has not been accepted by Common
Council. there Is every Likelihood that
it will be accepted at the December
meeting Of that body.
In the meantime. the Madison Ward
delegation In tho lower branch Of City
Council. has determined upon Jesse
A. Ladd as the successor Of Mr.. Full
ier when he retirss from Council. The
degelation met yesterday and reached
this conslusion.
Mr.. Laid 10 . prominent wood and
coal dealer. and was for a long time
member OF tho City Democratic Conn
mittee from Madison Ward. We was
mentioned somo time ago an = possi-
bility for the Police Board. but he In
sisted that his name ~ mot mentioned
An connection With the place. II 10
|eenasally coneeAeA tAAe NJ. LAdd VIII
laEe nag1 QeNmoilnAnl
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-20
HENRICO MAN DIES AT
HOME IN HOPEWELL

!. The funeral OF Thomas F. Duffy.
formerly Of Henrico County, who died
OF heart disease at his home In Hope
we'll early yesterday. will be held
Monday morning at 10 O'Clock from
ST. Mary's Church. the inserment be-
irg In st. Mary's Cemetery.
Mr.. Duffy was employed in the acid
department at the DuPon. plant. He
complained Thursday OF feeling Ill and
yesterday morning. while gsttiny ready
to 60 to work. he fell dead. lie was
born In New York forty-seven years
ago He is survived by his wife.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-20

with banquet in the dining rooms
of the Business Mems Club attended
by more than 200 of the Y. NJ, C.
A. workers OF the State and students
from various college associations, the
convention OF the State Y NJ. c.
A came to conclusion last night.
The student convention, which be-
gan Thursday night at Richmond Col
iege, will continue throug Sunday
night.
Much business was disposed or BY
the State convention at its final seq
sions In the Central Y. NJ. c. A.
Euliding yesterday, optimistic reports
were received and recommendation
presented by the State committee were
adopted by the convention. As q re-
suit OF one OF these recommendations
a campaign to raise $I2, 900 to relieve
the state committee OF an embArrass-
ing Indebtedness, will be launched.
II Is the intention Of the association
to have the State committse wind an
the affairs of the next fiscal year
with q clean slate, and plans for put
ting the campaign to raise $4,000
under way viii shortly be perfected.
The feature Of last nights ban
quet was an address by DIR. George
]. Fisher, of New York. senior Sec
rotary OF the physical department
OF the international committee who
was the honor guest. Dr. Charles w.
Kent, of the University Of Virginia.
chairman of the State executive com.
nittee. presided AZ toastmaster ana
he. too. spoke at considerable length
on the work that the association is
doing In Virginia and suggested
methods by which the work might be
of even greater value than at present
at Deals With Mem"
The association Is q movement
declared DIR. Fisher, early In his ad-
dress. that appeals 10 the mascu-
llne--it deals with men, I'VE have
not yet begun to test our movement"
he said, until we have harnessed up
the wonderful power of the iaymen
who are in it
The association has taught the bus
mess men of the country to think of
the Kingdom OF God in terms Of big
business" The speaker told OF how
the business man acts upon the Y. NJ.
c. A. appeal.
The genius Of the association Is
represented in Its internal work" he
said. sAil OF its activities are for
the one purpose OF saving the whole
man--mind and body and soul.
The association he continued.
has created a new profession. that
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-20
T. r. Puts Yarn In Ananias claas.

+. r. Puts Yarn In Ananiao OanD.
New York. Nov. 1s.--That story
II absolutely false" said Colonel
Roosevelt today at his home ~
Oyster Bay. Il never heard 81 Il un-
I'll I read It in the nswspapers thu
morning"
Tho story the colonel put IN tAe
Ananias class was = Dispatch from
Ottawa. the Canadian capital. saytng
that the ex-President would neHt ~
to his reputation at The cannonso
mouth. leading . large Canadian cpa-
tingent in the var.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-20
Pass Stirring Resolutions Pay
ing Warm Tribute to Negro
Educator
RAISE $1,000 TO PAY
ON CLARENDON'S DEBT
Opportunity for Work and
Need of Church at Hope
well Discussed at Consider
able Length

Clarendon, Va. Nov. 19.-Reading
and discussion of important reports
covering Church activities and prog
reSs during the last year, the adoption
of resolutions in the death OF Booker
T. Washington. paying splendid tribute
to the great negro educator. discus
sion Of the wonderful town of Hope
well and the opportunity presented
to the Church there. and the raising
of almost $1,000 by collection to clear
the debt on the Clarendon Church,
were the outstanding features OF the
sessions today of the Baptist General
Association of Virginia. which met in
ninety annual convention last
night
The association. handling business
of the present meeting. without loss
of time began planning today for the
next annual meeting. The FIRST ac-
ton along thts line was this evening.
when the committee on time and place
and preacher made a partial report,
naming Rev. DR.. George w. Mcdaniel,
of Richmond. TO preach the associa-
tional sermon and nominating the Rev.
]. Peyton Little as alternate.
Opportunity at HopewclI.
The discussion of the magic city of
Hopewell, led by Rev F. W. Moore. of
Petersburg. brought out the facts that
there are numerous Baptists among
the 10000 people of all races and from
all parts of the earth. Among the
Baptists are Ave graduates Of Yale
and seven of the University If Vir-
ginia. The Baptists have lot and
n large tabernacle worth $4,000 al
ready In Hopeweil. and on next Sum
day the First Baptist Church. IL was
reported. wilt be organized
were spoken at Pentecost," 1t was
pointed out. ARE spoken at Hopewels."
Discussion Of the need for evange1is-
tic and mission work among the for
eigners at the great powder manu-
featuring community was participated
in By Evangelists r. .. Garland, Rev.
L. W. Smith. OF Martinsburg; rev.
w. ]. Haines. of Marion. and r. NJ.
Sanford. a missionary at HopeweIl,
who has done splendid work among
the foreigners there.
Following the discussion came high
tribute by Mr.. Garland for the con-
gregation OF Clarendon Church,
noble band of ninety-one members who
have built this beautiful church. an
honor to the State. He made an APP
peal in behalf OF the congregation in
It's efforts to clear their church of debt.
and the collection which followed was
a generous Offering. nearly $1,000 be-
ing contributed toward the church
debt
Booker Washington Resolutions.
Rev. DIR. w. H. Battle. OF Charlottes~
Vile. presented the following resolu-
tons, which were passed by n stand
ing vote:
Whereas, in uhe providence of
God the foremost prophet and leader
of the negro race of his time il not
Of all time. has been called to his
eternal reward; and
Whereas, the Baptist General AS
ISOLATION OF Virginia desires to express
appreciation of career so signallv
great in Its underlying principles and
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-20
CALM IN ORIENT SPHERE
SAYS FRENCH REPORT,

Paris. Nov. 1.-THE French come
munique issued tonight says Of the
operations Of the army Of the Orient:
There was calm on our front 81.
cept In the region Of Strumltsa. whore
the Bulgarians attaches ~. They were
repulssd after suffering apprsciable
losses"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-20
LET JUSTICE HUGHES NAME OFF
Won't Compel Him to Let His Name
Stay On Ticket.

Lincoln, Neb., Nov. 19.-Justice
Hughes will be permitted to WITH
draw his name as a Republican presi-
dental candidate. Secretary OF State
Pool has made no official ruling and
will make none until after the declin-
alton is received. but it is unofficially
stated that the wishes of the Justice
will be observed. Those who filed his
name say they will take other means
to push him forward as the local
candidate.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-20
DUPONT JOLIUE OFFICERS
SKULL MYSTERIOUSLY BROKEN

Petersburg. Va, Nov. 1s.--An Of
flcer named Wray. Of the police force
at the Dupont plant at Hopewell was
brought to the Petersburg Hospital
late today suffering with . fractured
skull. How ne met the injury 10
unknown. His condition Is critical.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-20
THINK OF KINGDOM N
TERMS Of BIG BUSINESS
One Thing That Y. N. G. A. Has
Done, Declares DIR. Fisher At An
nual Convention Banquet.
ENLARGES UPON POWER OF
LAYMEN IN THE MOVEMENT
DR.. Kent, OF University. Prcsidcs at
Dinner Attended BY More Than 200.
State Convention Ends Business
Scssion-Student Convention In On.

"The y. NJ. G. A. has taught the
business men OF the country to
think OF. the Kingdom OF God In
terms OF big business--tleclarn-
ton by DIR. George j. Fisher at
state \. NJ. G. A. banquet asst
night.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-20
PIKE, INSANE AT TIME
OF KILLING. ACQUITTED

Prince George Courthouse. Va,
Nov. &c. A. Pike. charged with
muredering T. Paschai. his roommate
at Hopewell Monday. was acquitted
Mas insane ct the time tho cot yas
coynm1tted. Relntivee toejc- him ~
NoFth <snRoIiua Anaixht q p1ne4 A3sn
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-20

mass meeting of citizens OF High
land Park will be held Tuesday night
in the auditorium of the Highla nd
Park High School to protest against
inadequate street car service.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-20

Continued on Second Page,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-20

Have you something n
se1l7 The virginian's want
Ad Columns will nnd .
ready buyer. Call Mad.
1883.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-20

Continued on Second PAGE,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-20
Booker Washington Resolutions.

CONTINUED on Sixth Page. J
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-03-18
MORRIS CANAL PLAN
REJECTED BY LEHIGH
Railroad Ralks at Amendment
TO Raise It's Payment to
$500. 900.

TRtNroN, y. J., March II President
j.. y Thomas of the Lchigh Valley
Railroad issued an address 60 the citizens
of New Jersey to-day saying that az
amended last Monday night the railroad
could never accept the terms OF the
Godfrey bin fot ere abandonment OF
the Morris Canal
In its original form Slr homas said
the hill Was not satisfactory because %
IT. indefinite character as to the amount
of cash the railroad was to pay the
state. Nevertheless IL might have been
accepted as reported by the House com
m!ttcc. hut became Impossible when the
amount To- he paid was raised to
$500. 900.
The railroad company Is not willing.
said Mr.. Thomas. TO consider any bill
which aids aud ahets a public economic
wrong by putting into the New Jersey
state treasury a capitalized sum and
thereby simply converting the annual
loss Ia another form The railroad only
asAs justice and equity in the settlement
OF the Morris canal probe n. 1t has
conserved valuable water rights and has
Kent intact valuable strips 81 property
which the State and the municipalities
along the canal can put 10 profitable" and
beneficial use. and in all fairness the
worth Of thcS" properties should he an
important factor IA the canal Geiinera-
tons
"Thcrefore the railroad company, in
justice TO It's owners and u, patrons
4nd therefore - the puhlic-is obliged
- decline 10 aco.de tu any proposal
which asks It to foregu It, claim for a
zee title to tie Big BASIN property IN
Jersey city. OF .ts valid '.'lo for sixty
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-03-18
Mr.. SMITH TELLS
JUST HOW HE DID IT
Maryland Representative. Now
Retired. Lets World Know
in Canned speech"

WAsHISGToN. March 15-Althoueh
Congress adjourned sine die on March
I. its Official publication is stu coming
on; loaded with canned speeches winch
It's members were authorized to print
just before getaway day Tu-ddN'S is
sue Of the Cop nreSsiopdl Record coutains
a speech OF this character by Reprosen-
tat!vc Frank q Smith OF Maryland,
whose term as a member OF the House
cam 10 an end on March His speech
Is entitled Two Years Record IN Com
gress'
In openlnG his printed" address Mr.
smith rccallei ttat AS a candidate ~
had promised LIS g nstitueht- he would
work and not tI'k NJ Smith then
proceeds to tell OF his accomplishments.
II have secured the passage II bulls
giving pensions ana increase Of PEN
sons to eight persons, each Out a
worthy case said MI Smith II nave
secured mai facilities for my district
IN eighteen Cdses have established
thirteen new post offices, TIVE rural
routes, with favorable reports for Two
more routes | have secured promotions
.ld temporary and perm tuent positions
for Ia persons,
81 Introduced 4 hV increasing the
capacity ct the powder plant at lnd!tH
Head. Md secured a favorable re-
port ON = hill to construct - nsH 'N-
pertinent station. am sorry tu say
that this blll was left on the calendar
Ihe most important bill | introduced
was for = sewage disposal plant fur tie
District uf Columbia
Nj Smith also noted amo'g he a.
cumpli~nm,uts authorizations tor TIA,
.urvr, of IiscdtdWil. N.IIr soy.
Smith and Ruckho!e creeks In the d's.
trrCt which he represented NJ SmIti
recalled tNit he rad introduced q r,-p-
luton calling tDr an inquiry INTO the
affairs pl the National Geographic So.
riety. which he described as "'hc north
mol, trust he minated that CON-
! gtcss had denied justice to Dr Cook