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Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-18
ORDERS INVESTIGATION
OF PATTON ASYLUM
Governor GiIIett Decides to Probe
Charges Of Cruelty to Patients Adj
vanced by Los Angeles News
paper Man
BY Associated Press.

SACRAMENTO, Sept. 17.-Because of
startling charges regarding allegedsbrutal
treatment of patients in the Southern
California state hospital for the insane
at Patton, made yesterday by a Los An
geles newspaper man, Governor Gillett
has ordered an investigation of the insti-
tuition. The executive summoned DIR. r.
w. Hatch of the state lunacy commit
tee, who is general superintendent of
state hospitals, and instructed him to go
to Patton at once and look into the mat
ter thoroughly with a view to determin-
ing If the charges are true.
Governor Gillett requested DIR. Hatch
to report to him as soon as possible. In
the event that Hatch dnds evidence sub
stantiating the allegations rigid inves-
tigation of the authorities at the South
ern California hospital will be COM
menced Immediately.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-18
GENERAL WOOD IS TO
REMAIN IN ISLANDS
chanoe In War Department VIII Not
Be Made Until After Secretary
Taft's Visit to the Phil
lppines
70 Associated Press.

EY AbsOcIdteu ! IU7'' = !,
NEW YORK, Sept. 17.--It is said here
that it will be ten months at least before
Major General Leonard Wood assumes
command of the department OF the east
in place OF General Fred =. Granl, VINO
will then take command of the department
nf the lakes with headquarters at Chi
cago, The change had been expected to
take place this year, but 1t is now under
stood that the war department has de-
cided to keep General Wood in the Phil
innines until after Secretary Taft's visit
10 the islands. When General Wood
leaves Manila 1t is the intention OF the
war department to grant him an ex-
tended leave of absence. which VIII be-
gin on his arrival in the United states,
probably late next January.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-18
.s4so, ,si5.ss4 ssos, ,s5s.4Os

1OIHI sYf0V'OIV'Vvf Vuov'70IVS
When today's hearing was called be-
fore Former Judge Franklin Ferris. e.
c. Benedict, one of the former owners
of the Manhattan Oil company testi-
fed as to the sale of the concern which
passed into the hands of the Standard
Oil company.
Charles M Pratt, director and sec
retary of the Standard company, stated
that his knowledge of the holding OF
the company in other companies was
not general. He was asked to produce
statements showing the officers and
directors and the capitalizations Of all
companies in which the Standard holds
stock interest.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-18
esary street Road Opened
BY Associated Press,

BY Associated PFess'
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 1.-THE Geary
street cable line resumed running today
for the first time since the strike began
several months ago The company has
agreed to pay the city 10 per cent of its
gross receipts. No discrimination will
be made between union and non-union
men, whose pay will be at the rates
fixed by the board of arbitration. 81 TO
20 cents an hour. A number of old en-
ployes have returned to work.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-18
KeIIoaa Questions HIr:

Mr. Kellogg questioned the witness
about the c. M. Pratt Investment COM
pany, the stock of which was shown to
be held by the Standard company. He
said the Pratt company represented the
stock of the Waters Pierce Oil company
of Texas, which he was holding for the
Standard Oil company. Mr.. kellogg
developed the information that the e.
M. Pratt Investment company came M
to existence at the time the Waters
Pierce Oil company was having diff
Guilty with the state of Texas.
Mr.. Kellogg asked If 1T was not
fact that the Standard company and
its subsidiary concerns were governed
by committees. Mr.. Pratt said he did
not think So though in the early days
of the trusteeship of the company 1t
was likely that the company was con-
troIled by committee Mr.. kellogg
asked what records were kept by the
trustees showing the manner Of hqui-
dation in the period between 1897 ana
1902. Mr.. Pratt, as one of the liqui-
dating trustees of the Standard OIL
trust. said there were books kept, but
he could not recall in whose possession
they might be found
"Don't YOU know whether these books
are to be found in the comptroller's office
OF the secretarys oftice? asked Mr.. kel-
logg.
witness.
organization of the STANDARD OIL COM
pany?' pursued Mr.. Kellogg.
l'sNo, sir," was Mr.. Pratt's answer
Mr.. Kellogg asked the witness If It
was not fact that at the time the
Standard OIL trust was liquidated thar
there were 970700 outstanding trustees
certificates. which had been issued for
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-18
Strike Breakers Secured

BY Associated Press -
ST. PAUL. Sept. 17--It was announced
that several men from the east left st.
Paul today for Brainerd to reopen the big
Northern Pacific boiler shops at that
plant which have been closed by the
strikers. Strikers assert the imported
men are unslxilled
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-18
ExPL ORERS BELIEVED TO
HAVE PERISHED IN NORTH
No Word Received from the William
Bruce Party, Which Has Been In
the Vicinity Of Prince
Charles Bay
~ AssocIated Press.

BY Associated FresS.
BERLIN, Sept. ia telegram from Adj
vent bay via Hammerfest, states that
nothing has been heard from the William
Bruce expedition which left the base of
supply almost one month ago with the
intention of returning on August 2S
Mr.. Bruce, with whom were Captain
Boagsen, former companion of the Prince
Of Monaco and Captain johnson. former
companion of DR.. Nansen, took pro-
visions for two weeks only, and as no
game can be found along the coast 1t
is feared that the three have perished In
attempts to cross Prince Ch -rles bay.
Their sleds have been found near the
landing.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-18
TRAIN WRECKED IN
PASS, THREE KILLED
FREIGHT DAsHEs DOWN STEEP
INCLINE
Engineer Fireman and Brakeman
Meet Death Near LeadviIle,
coIo.-7-Track Blocked
by Debris
RrAssociaten Press.

By Associated Press.
LEADvILLE, Colo, Sept. H.-Freight
train No 81 westbound on the Denver
& Rio Grande railroad was wrecked near
Pando. fourteen miles west of Leadville,
today, killing Engineer Fred McNichol,
Fireman Pledger and Brakeman Harry
Sharpe. all of Salida.
The airbrakes failed to hold on the 4
yer cent grade in Tennessee pass and the
train after attaining terrific speed jumped
the track, a-a
Traffic ON the main line is blocked by
piles Of wreckage.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-18
.LehIah Valley Express wrecked

BY Associated Press.
EASTON, Pa, Sept. 17.-A Lehigh Val
ley express train from Buffalo to New
York was wrecked early today near Pat
tenburg tunnel in New Jersey, thirteen
miles from this city. A number of train
men ard passengers were injured, but
none of the latter fatally.
The train was running at high speed
when the locomotive jumped the track
and plunged into the mountain side. En-
gineer Herbert Cooley was injured in
ternally. Cooley is the engineer who
was running the Black. Diamond express
last winter. when it left the track on
tho Delaware river bridge between this
city and Phillipsburg, N. j.. and mar
rowly escaped going into the river, sew
enty feet below.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-18
slippery Rails Cause Accident
BY Associated Press.

RACINE, Wis. Sept. 17.-slippery rails
caused collision between the forward
end of southbound freight and rear
of a northbound passenger train on the
Chicago & Northwestern railway this
morning, resulting in the injury of five
dining car employees. the fright engineer.
fireman and two passengers, and demoli-
tion of a passenger coach and the diner.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-18
/, Gas Men In Convention

BY Associated Press.
SANTA CRUZ, CAL, Sept. 1z-The If
teenth anual convention of the PACING
Coast Gas association opened here this
afternoon, President John Martin of San
Francisco, presiding and John A. Brit
ton of Oakland acting as secretary and
treasu1 er, Reports of officers and papers
of interest to the delegates were read.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-18
MarLk TwaIn Calls on Roeers
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press
FAIRHAvEN, Mass, Sept. 17.-samuel
L. Clemens mark Twain was the guest
of Henry H. Rogers at the summer resi-
dence Of the latter today Mr.. Rogers
acted as cheerful as usual
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-18
Communicates with Milwaukee

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 1.-THE wireless sta
t;on at Point Iona was in communica-
ton last night with the cruiser Milwau-
kee. which passed the harbor 200 miles
o,rt at sea on her way from Panama to
San Francisco. At the former place the
cruiser Albany relieved the Milwaukee
lust before the latter left for the north.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-18
Fire in San Francisco
py Associated Press.

SAN FRANCISCO Sept ia fire
which started this morning in the saloon
of March & Richmond on Van Ness ave-
nue.. between Bush and Pine streets. de-
stroyed the saloon, the Chinese bazaar
of the Wah Sing lung company. va
cants store house and communicated 10
the walls OF the Busn street police sta
tion. The total loss Is about $4,000.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-18
TABLE OF TEMPERATURES

For Los Angeles and vicinity.
Fair today, light west wind.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-18

The following is the list of capital
stock, ETC., of the Standard Oil COM
pany and securities of other companies
held by the Standard Oil company,
produced by MIR Kellogg, the lists
being furnished by officials of the COM
pany in response to subpoenas:
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-09-06
Chat With The Girls.

heard somebody, perhaps it was
prude, say the other day that fashion
ably accomplished young ladies con-
slider il a disgrace to enter a kitchen
or know how to make loaf Of bread.
Now we know some sensible girls who
do not consider themselves disgraced
if they are found helping their moth
ers, and moreover we know that what
the above mentioned prude said il true
in many instances.
Society at the present day demands
that girls shall be what they call ac-
complished and to fulfill this demand
themothers ofChristendom teach their
daughters that knowledge Of all that
belongs to life's duties at home is not
one Of the requirements, that manual
labor must be consonant with draw
ing room cultivation. And so their
lily hands slip idly over the piano
keys; they waltz IN the most approved
style, shipper little French or Ger
man, quote poetry and society says
they are accomplished. Doubtless
they are, and by-and by, as all mod
ern fashionables do, they win "a hus-
band.
Now is there one Of their boosted
accomplishments that will help 70
make or bless home? We know that
music is pleasant, and home is not
home where there are no songs or
sweet harmonies. but knowledge Of
the piano will not help woman dis
charge her wifely duties, and smat-
tering Of French or an ability TO waltz
gracefully, will do but little towards
preparing a palatable dinner for a
husband when he comes home hung
ny.
Modern girls have not less ability
than our grandmothers had; the evil
sll lies in the principles imbibed in
early years. If mothers will teach,
by word and deed, that idleness is an
accomplishment, then what may we
expect? Where shall we look for the
true women, the blessed homes In the
wears to come? The woman who
would FIJI lifes station nobly and well,
cannot learn too much. II she fails
in her home she will fail in all; for
there rests the basis Of her ultimate
success.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-09-06
SOuthSide YlFqInIa.

Editor Herdid.-I have often said
that the Southside was the garden
spot of Virginia, and after recent and
extensive travel through what IS con-
sidered the most favored section Of the
State | am still more confirmed In my
opinion. admit that Southslde Is not a
natural grass growing section, that H.,
our forests cannot be cleared and then
without further effort on mans part
the grass will take the place Of the
trees; but do claim that we can grow
grass as profitably as in any other por-
ton Of the Commonwealth, and those
who doubt the statement need only 90
10 the farm of Mr.. 4. o. sandy for
demonstration Of its truth.
have recently spent two months
i'm the famous summer resort portion
Of the State and though l now and
then find one spring Of water OF i'm
mense value also find that the peo-
pie Of the immediate neighborhood
drink the poorest kind of water, and
though the one spot is health resort
the rest is fever-breeding and actually
tainted with malaria. Shallow wells
and cisterns abound, and badly built
and a badly kept clstein is nuisance.
For variety Of vegetables we distance
them, and so for variety Of meats.
Our manner Of cooking is superior,
and our short grass milk is richer, and
our short-grsss butter is yellower. /
have to confess that the mountain to-
mato and Irish potato are better than
ours, but there the excellency stops.
They have more apples, but nothing
which in my opinion compares with
one Of our matured wine saps.
They are strangers to Brunswick
stews, corn-held peas, our kind Of but
ter beans and don't know how to stew
q chicken.
Though they raise fat beeyes for
market they have no fat beef on their
tabeg and their good lambs all go to
the cities. Cool nights they boast Of
but the midday suns are scorchers.
There is no neighborhood that
doesn't have more cases Of typhoid
fever each season than old Hampden-
Sidney has known in 100 years. am
sorry for the people that don't live in
Southside Virginia.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-09-06
Desperate Character Arrested.

Charles Miller, alias Waiter Smith.
colored, probably one Of the most des-
perate characters who has ever given
trouble i'm Farmville, was arrested
Monday by Police Officer Lipscomb,
charged with creating disturbance
in the Prince Edward Canning Com
pany's establishment To effect his
arrest the officer had 10 club the pri-
soner severely. The negro il evidently
a desperate and maybe Is wanted else
where for violation of some law. He
is stranger to this town, and says he
lives in Lynchburg. He went 10 the
cannery Monday morning where scores
Of hands are employed, and after pick
ing a row demanded "clean house, f"
which with little ceremony was COM
piled with An officer was sent for,
and upon his arrival the negro had
left the premises. The bushes about
the river were searched for him 10 no
avail, but the officer shortly afterwards
came across the man in the Planters
Warehouse. He refused to accom-
pany the policeman and showed a
surly disposition. He was forth
with dubbed, and thereafter little
trouble was experienced. lie was
given trial Tuesday morning before
Justice Spencer, who sent him up for
four months with a fine Of 5000.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-09-06
Re Kind In Little Things.

The sunshine Of life is made up OF
very little beams that are bright all
the time. In the nursery, on the
playground and in the schoolroom'
there is room all the time for little acts
of kindness, that cost nothing but are
worth more than gold and silver. 10
give up something when giving up
will prevent unhappiness; to yield
when persisting will chafe and fret
Others: to 90 a little way around rath'
er than come against another; to take
An i'll word or cross look rather than
to resent it; these are the ways in
which clouds and storms are kept OIL
and a pleasant, smiling sunshine Sc
cured even in a humble home, among
very poor people as well as in families
i'm higher station. Much that We term
the miseries Of life would be avoided
bv adopting this rule Of conduct.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-09-06

Dr. W. T.. Anderson has been enjoy.
ing This week at the Exposition.
Mr.. y. #. Dillon, of upper Prince
Edward, enjoyed few days during
the week at Jamestown.
The town council will meet next
Tuesday night ia two sessions-an-
nual and monthly
The Normal school opened It's oath
session with IT. usual number of
mathculates, last Wednesday.
Announcement has been made that
ON the night Of the 9th-next Monday,
the Farmville Guard will be in
spected.
Quantities Of primings are beng
sold daily on the floors Of our ware
houses, aud at prices gratifying to the
farmers
Mr.. J ID. Allen left last Monday for
his new home in Lynchburg. His
family will join him there later In the
year.
There is rumor OF the probable sale
of the Farmville Lithia Springs TO an
individual OF company whose pur-
pose is to erect hotel OF sanatarium
on the hill overlooking the life-gi,ing
waters
Mr.. J. NJ. Burton has gone to Char
lottesvllle to live. While we could
but wish Jack" all success wherever
he may cast his lot, yet our hope is
that lac will soon become so tired OF
his new abode rs to return TO FARM
vile which he will ever call his home.
Col. Joel b. Fort, Of Adams, Tenn.
left Tuesday for Richmond, and after
spending two days in the Capitol city
left for jamestown to enjoy the sights
of the great Exposition. Mrs. Fort
Joined her husband in Farmville last
Saturday and they together made the
trip to the Exposition. Col. Fort is a
genial. aiiable gentleman, and during
his two weeks stay in Farmville he
won a number Of friends who regret
his departure.
Mr.. W. G. Franklin, Of Pamplin
CITY. who has been life long Repub-
lican, has been nominated by his party
for the Senate Of Virginia from the
district composed Of Charlotte, Buck
ingham, Appomattox and Fluyana.
Mr.. Franklin, though perhaps lead
ing forlorn hope, will receive large
complimentary vote owing to his
general popularity throughout the
district, and should he miraculousiy
be elected will serve his constl-
tuency faithfully and well.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-09-06
The HOME CIRCLE COLUMN.
Pleasant KeIahhOrhands.

Ones pleasure. after all. is much af-
fected by the quality Of ones neigh
bors, even though one may not be on
speaking terms with them a pleas
ant bright face is surely better than
Disconnected, cross one, aud house
that has the air Of being inhabited Is
preferable 10 closed shutters aud TN
social blinds, excluding every ray Of
sunlight and sympathy.
We like TO see the glancing, cheerful
light through the window, Of a cold
night, OF watch them, as evening deep
ems, gradually creeping from the par
lor to the upper stories Of the house
near Us. We like 10 watch the little
children going la and out Of the door,
to play or 10 school. We like 10 see
the white-robed baby dancing up and
down at the window ln its mothers
arms, OF the father reading his news
paper there at evening, or any Of these
cheerful, lmprOmptu nome gllnpses,
which, though we are no Paul Pry,
we will assert go to make a pleasant
neighbor to those who live for comfort
instead Of show.
Sad, indeed, some mornings, Oh
waking, it Is 10 see the blinds down
and the shutters closed, and TO know
that death angel while it spared our
threshold, had crossed that Of our
cheerful neighbor Sad 10 miss the
white-robed baby from the window,
and see the little coffin at nightfall
borne into the house. sad 10 see the
innocent little faces pressed at even
tide against the window pane, watch
ing for the "dear papa" who has gone
to his long home.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-09-06
PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY.

Sept 3, 1907.
Rev. Thomas Shipman, Of Meridian
Miss, preached an able sermon a
Pisgah Baptist Church, Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. w. w. Bondurant and
little William, have returned to theil
home in San Antonio, Texas.
Misses Mary Venable Price and
Matte Louise Bondurant visited Miss
Matte Bass Saturday night.
Miss Charlotte Miller is visiting heI
aunt, Mrs. NJ. O. Garnett.
Miss Gladys Garnett has left for
Fsrmyille where she will attend the
Normal.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Joel b. Fort, Of Adj
ans, Tenn, were delightfully."- enter
tanned recently in the hospitable home
Of Mr.. +. 7. Bondurant.
Mr.. W. II. Hubbard and family,
spent last week at the Exposition.
Mr.. Curry Belts, Of Richmond, Wis
tied at DR.. Il. +. Bass Sunday.
Prof b. c. Bondurant, Of Tallahas-
see, Fla, is visiting his aunt, Mrs. NJ.
W. Wilson.
Miss Mabel Clair Smith, who has
been visiting her sister, Mrs. Thomas
Gardner, Of Newport News, has re-
turned home.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-09-06
AMELIA COUNTY.
Jetefsville.
August p, 1907.

August y, 1907.
Mfr. AID Mrs. W. +. Francis and
daughter, Of Marion, and Mrs. A. X.
Morris and son, Of this place, have
just returned from a delightful trip 10
the Exposition. These parties have
visited all Of the principal Expositions
Of this country and pronounced the
one at Jamestown equal if not better
In quality than the others, though
not upon quite so large scale.
The three Misses Lovern and Miss
Becker, Of Roanoke, are visiting Mrs.
S.lA. Lacy on their return from the
Exposition and Washington, d. c.
Miss Lutte Clark will soon leave to
take charge Of her school near Hamp-
ton.
Miss Mamie Clark will teach in
Newport News and Miss Bette War
riner in the graded school at Crewe.
Miss Kate Warmer is visiting the
Exposition and friends in Richmond.
Mrs. Martha b. Daily is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. c. c. Clyce near
Abingdon.
The Misses Clark entertained a
euchre party on Friday night; among
those in attendance were Misses Viz
GINA and Louise Frederick, Of New
York City.
Mr.. Emmett Webster and family, Of |
Marion, also Mrs Mollie Blanton, OF
Fsrmville, are visiting at Mr.. J. ;.
Morris.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bailey, Of Suffolk,
have just returned home from visit TO
their parents at this place. Mr.. Bailey
Is conductor on the Virginia Rail-
rpad and predicts great things for his
road when ii is completed.
Mr.. 4. Z. Shelton has moved to his
new home at Burkeville, and Mr..
3outhall Farrar who has been connect
I'd with the shipbuilding company Of
Newport News for the last year, will
COON return and take charge Of the
Slohican Farm.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-09-06
Beck
September 4, 1907


Mr.. T. y. Layne, Of Richmond, anC
Miss Bette Maxey, Of Buckingham
were the guests Of Miss Maude Morinl
Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. J. o. Vaughan, Of PAGES, Va.
came Sunday to spend few days Will
her son, Mr.. W. H. Vaughan.
Mrs. w. J. Conner visited her moth
er at ourkeville, Sunday.
Mr.. j. G.. Moring spent Saturday in
Farmville attending to business az
fairs.
Miss Virgie Moring is visiting heI
sister, Mrs. Williamson, in Richmond.
Mrs. l.. NJ. Moore and little daught-
er, left Sunday for their home in Pc
tersburg.
Mr.. John Hartman left Friday for
Wakefield, where he has accepted a
position.
Messrs. w. J. Conner and w. II.
Vaughan spent Monday morning at
Burkeville.
Mrs. w. T. Gibbs, was the guest Of
Mrs. J. c. Moring Sunday night.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-09-06
Farley
Sept. 3. 1907.

Sept. 3, 1897
A series Of meetings will commence
al Sandy Creek Church on the 4th
Sunday in September.
Miss Mabel Farley, Of Nile, left this
week to attend the Normal School.
Mrs. +. w. Carter left last Satur-
day to visit Mrs. b. l.. Carter, and
they will attend the Exposition.
Miss Clay, of Nottoway, is visiting
the Misses Rucker, Of Amelia.
Mr.. Willie Farley and little daught-
er, Violet, made a flying trip TO Farm
Vile Sunday.
Mrs. j. +. Farley and daughter,
Iyy, Of Nile, were the pleasant guests
Of Mrs. Edwin Carter last Monday
evening.
Miss Matte Carter and Miss Sallie
May Farley have returned home after
visiting friends in Farmville for the
past week.
Miss Ruth Gills, Of Powhstan, Is
visiting friends and relatives In
Amelia.
Misses Otie and Bessie Barden and
Mrs. Lillian Strston, left last Tuesday
for the Jamestown Exposition.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-09-06

sept. 2, 1907.
Miss Mary Baldwin and sister, OF
Farmville, spent last Friday night
with Mrs. J. l.. Swoope.
Mrs. Walker Blanton, who Is noted
for her kind hospitality, entertained
her nieces, Misses Nicholson, OF
Crewe. and Misses Frances, Elizabeth
and Susie Davis, of Farmyille, DR..
Charles Blanton, Of Richmond, and
Others recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. b. Hughes enter
tainci a house party for several weeks
Their brother, Mr.. James Hughes, OF
Ashland, an old Cumberland boy
joined the party for few days last
week
Mrs. Cowherd, Of Clifton Forge, II
visiting Mrs. :. +. Badgeit.
The Misses Crowder, Of Richmond
who have been visiting their aunt
Mr.. William Walker, returned hom'
last week