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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-10-22
penna. Supreme Court Gives
R9hGaring on Costs.
ONLY TWO DEFENDANTS LEFT
The Decision Keeps EH-Auditor Gen
srsl Snyder and EN-SuPerintenden'
Of Grounds and Buildings Shumaker
From Going TO Jail.

Pittsburg. oct. 90 b. The supreme
court of Pennsylvania allowed an aP
neal in the cases growing ont OF al
legged grating" in connection Will
the building Of the state capitol
The appeal was taken on behalf OF
former Auditor General William =.
Snyder and James ". Shumaker for
mer superintendent Of grounds and
buildings. the two survivors OF the four
defendants who were convicted in the
Dauphin county court in March, 1908.
OF conspiracy 20 cheat the state IN
capitol trimming" and sentenced to
two years in the penitentiary
John II. Sanderson. one of the de-
PENDANTS. died In May OF this year and
William j. Mathuos. former state
treasurer. another of the defendants
died i'm December. 1908.
Neither Sanderson nor Mathues wa
named IN the appeal 20 the supreme
court the opinion being that their es.
tates have no right to that end. i Is
expected. therefore. that the nominal
s50o fine imposed will be paid, and
also q proportion of the costs.
T-non making their appeal from the
snncrior court 20 the supreme court
] SNYDER and Shumaker were required
10 renew their bail Of $4,000 each
pending the decision of the higher
court.
The "Clothes-Tree" Case.
Snyder and Shumaker were defend
ants IN the famous sanderson OF
ciothes-tree case. so.cailed because Of
a fraudulent bin for such articles hg
urirg prom GENTLY in fl.
.Ioseph VI. Huston. the architect
originally indicted with the four de
PENDANTS. was granted a severance and
helped the state in the trial, winning
tho lasting enmity of Sanderson and
estranging the other defendants from
him.
The proceeding in which the appea
IS allowed IS an EFFORT 10 escape tho
pavment of costs. which nave not ge
been figured mp. but which will ruT
into the thousands of dollars. The ap
BE- peal was taken Immediately upon The
decision .of the superior court uphold
ing Judge Kuenlle In refusing new
trial. and has had the effect Of keepini
the two defendants from going to jail
No date has been fixed for the hearing
of argument
Bv the decision Of the court The
case must be argued again before thu
supreme court A denial of appea
would have meant that The two sur
viving defendants would Doe compelled
10 serve the sentence imposed upoi
them By the superior court
New-York tribune., 1909-07-11

give satisfaction Oh both sides. In fact there
are few which do give entire satisfaction. And
the example before us strikingly illustrates the
unwillingness of people 10 accept decisions which
are not commended to their sense Of justice. OF
course, it might be said that nations should
always accept arbitral verdicts even If they
are not in their favor. But just so we might
say that they should settle their disputes with
their neighbcrs directly, without recourse to
arbitration. Perhaps they ought TO do SO, but
certainly they do not do SO, and they do not
seem likely to do SO, It is probably true that
IN a majority Of cases arbitration is reasonably
satisfa ctory and successful, and on that account
it IS to be maintained and encouraged So in
majority Of cases direct diplomacy without re
course TO arbitration is satisfactory and success
ful. But il is vain 10 regard either as an in
variable counsel Of perfection.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-11
AT THE WHITE HOUSE.

WASHINGTON Julv 1C-The Presidents first day
in his Office this week was busy one ABDUL my
tv members Of Congress called TO discuss the tariff
and several Of them were accompanied by delegations
Interested in certain schedules Senator Lodge. Who
was an early caller, presented delegation repre-
seuting the Ney England Shoe and Leather Asso-
ciation including C. c. Hcy president Of the asso-
citation; Charles n. Jones. chairman OF the execu-
tive committee George E. Keith. OF Brocl1ton, G.
large exporter Of shoes: Lewis a Crossett Of North
Abingdon. and H. H Proctor The delegation pre-
ented to President Taft resolutions adopted by the
association in favor OF free hides Although II IS
understood that the President is against duty on
that product he did not indicate what stand ne
would take regarding this schedule
Representative Olcott introduced number OF i'm
po-ters from New York interested in the lace sched
IIes They declined to discuss their talk with the
President.
Miles chairman Of the executive commit
fee of the Indianapolis conference. which urged
tariff commission discussed this subject with the
President.
That the President intends to continue his policy
Of appointing the best men to office irrespective OF
party affiliations was shown to-day when ttepresen-
tatives TAYLOR and Frazier called discuss the ap-
poiut1nent of census enumerators in the South. Inc
Congressmen said President Taft took the stand
that he would permit the taking or the census
to develop into the making of political machines.
and that before making any appointments IN tlsli
state he would consult them.
Senator smoot discussed with the President the
increased tobacco tax imposed by the Senate and
the benefits he believes the independent manutact-
urers will derive from prohibiting the use Of co-
pons.
Senator McLaurin called in the interest Of B. f
Cameron. recommending his appointment as post
master at Meridian. Miss.
The publication of the Presidents western ana
Southern trip and the omission therefrom OF any
stops in Minnesota brought Representative Tawney
70 the executive Offices this morning to find the
reason. No statement was made at the White
House but Mr.. Tawney appeared much happier
after his talk with the President. and said that ar
rangernents would be made to stop At Winona, his
home at St Paul and at Minneapolis
Representative Dwight was guest Of the Presi-
dent at luncheon.
Among the White House callers were senator's
Wetn,ore Hepburn Warner BU'zeley, Brancegee.
Crane, Burkett Stephenson, Smith. du Pont. Jones
and McCumber; Representatives Smith. Of Iowa
Smith Of Michigan Norris Wilson. Foster, OCon-
nell. Needham. Broussard, Olcott Scott and Hum
phrey.
The President left the White House shortly be-
fore o'clock for the Chevy Chase golf links with
Vice-Presdent Sherman. Senator Bourne. Captain
Butt and General Edwards
New-York tribune., 1909-07-11
SOCIAL NOTES FROM NEWPORT.
IBy Telegraph to The tribunal

IBy Telegraph TO Tbs Tribunal
Newport, July 10-ColoneI Schuyler Grossly. a.
New York. who IS III a. the Newport Hospital was
reported to-day being comfortable
Paul J. Rainey. who is about again after his IL
ness. was at the Casino this morning and held
sort OF Informal reception for his Newport frisnss
Alr- Raney viii spend the greater part OF The sss-
son here although he will not take cottage.
On account OF tbs number of Yachts in port many
dinners and luncheons we're given to-day. COmnc
dors and Mrs. Arthur CUrtiss James gave dime
a. BeIvoi-- Nr- and Mrs Pembroke Jcnss enter
tsined az Sherwood and other dinner entertainers
were Mrs. Joseph Dilworth and Professor Alsxands
Agassiz.
Mss BALDWIN. of New York, IS n. guest OF Mrs
Slater az HoDsdens
Nr. and Mrs. Roy 4 Ratney departed to- Ns-
York The steam yacht Cassaadra to-day.
Nr. ard Mrs Royal Phelps Carroll have e. thsir
CUES. c. 2. Carroll. OF New York
Paul J. Rainey. Frank ". Kellogg. Z. S. N Law
renee l. Gillespie. W P. Cresson. C. B Carroll and
Mrs. Henry Lawrence registered ~ the Casino to
day.
". ?. cresson- Of Washington, i' guest at th'
Muerchtnger King cottage.
Mrs Q. =. ?. Belmont returned from New York
to-day
Cornelius Vanderbilt has arrived on the steam
yacst North Star from New York
3Ir. and Nrs. r. Livingston Beeckrnan have rs-
turned from abroad and are a. their Newport home
Miss N,arEarst Stewart OF New York has ended
her yislt with Ny. and Ms L = Lorinard and is
now the guest Of Mrs Roland Redmond.
Mr.. and Mrs William Kent. OF Tuxedo Park are
occupying the Gilbert cottage fcr the season
LorlHard Spencer. r., returned from New Vera
today.
Cyrn EIatch. oc Nev York. Is spending the Wses
end hare
Ny and 1Irs. Peter D Martin have taken posses
sion OF their summer hor,e or cchre Point. Tnsy
have been s;aying az the AIuenchinge- King.
Mrs. Richard1Ga anbrH arrived az her villa rc-1aT
for the season.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-11
NOTES FROM TUXEDO PARk-
rBv Telegraph 10 The Erfsuns.I

lBy Telegraph 10 The TrisunsI
Tuxedo Park. n. Y. July Ia--DelighIfully eoo
weather stH favors the eolonists az Tuxedo, aae
as get few OF the cottages have been vacated fo-
the midsummer. a number Of automobile touring
parties arrived the Club House to-day tor lzReh
cor and many house parties we're given 81 tA'
residents
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick F. Carey Will leave hsrs
next week 20 pass the summer az NanchsStsT-e.-
ths-Sea. and 1fr and Mrs. New5old Ls Roy Eagaf
will go abroad
Mr.. and Mrs Francis b. Griffin are IN thsir VIA
for the summer. and Mr. and Mrs 3 B. Su1sm
are IN the Gresnough house
Other late cottage arrivals Mr. and Ms
Alfred Bishop Mason. Mr.. and Mrs G. A Gardner
Mr. and Mrs. David Wagstaff. Nfr. and Mrs l. D.
ogden and Ny. and Mrs. Howland PelL
AIr. and Mrs. r. Fulton Cutting and family WI
depart next week for Nantucket. and Mr. and NJ
Eben Richards will spend the sumner AZ tne1
summer homo Prids's Crossing
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles r. Alexander have rstaFnou
from a brief visit in the northern part OF Ne"
York State
Recent arrivals include Mr.. and Mrs c ,
Bishop. Mr.. and Mrs George H Hull ST Gsoss7
Brooke Tucker. ThsOdors Roosevelt r.. " =
Robinson. William y Drayton. Mr.. and Mrs &C. &C.
y. Borland, Miss BcFIsnd, :. Abbott InsAA
II. P. Rogers. jr, Hoffman Miller. z. u CraF---,
Mr. and 3lrs. John ClahIn. Miss Claim. Af -
Mrs. +. l. Davis, Mr.. and Mrs H. To%nssI
Davis, Mr. and Mrs. c. i. swan. Grant Fa.s.-' s--
F. J. Dieter, Z. Z. Stewart and Mr. ana
]. W. Pitzin.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-11

BUSINESS METHODS ~ EyDcWNETrS
Mr John q Rockefelers eifts to the cause Of
education are unquestion2bly noteworthy be
cause Of their magnitude Including the latest
Of them. the $1,000 600 to the General Edu-
cation Board which was announced in yester-
days Tribune, they approximate S9500oO0o-
That IS q sum which IN The days of Girard Of
Peabody and OF Cooper would have seemed
visionary and impossible Fortunes were not
SO great IN those days as they are now. L
may be that in proportion to the sizes OF fort
unes in their time those earlier benefactors
gave as much as Mr.. Rockefeller Is giving. II
so. the fact does not detract from the credit
and the gratitude which are due to him. It is
no small thing 10 have beneheence increase at
the same ratio with private and corporate
wealth. and for men now 10 do in proportion 70
their means az least as well as their predeces-
sors did half century ago.
But Nj Rockefeller's gifts particularly those
70 the General Education Board, which now az
gregate $50 100000 are noteworthy and ad-
uirable- for another reason than their mere
magnitude. That is. the manner in which they
are 10 be used The great fund is administered
and distributed with wise discretion. on busi-
ness principles. It IS bestowed upon institu-
tions not merely according 10 their asking, but
according TO their actual and prospective use
fulness. according TO the worth Of their work
and according to the cooperation Of their con
stiruents. There is a careful avoidance Of ex-
penditure upon institutions which are not
needed or which are merely trying to rival or
to duplicate the work Of others in the same
field. when consolidation and unity Of effort
would produce much better results. The net
outcome IS a businesslike standardization OF
higher education which cannot fail TO be Of
great benefit TO the country.
It is notorious that some benefactors Of col
leges and universities, acting with the best in
tentions in the world, have given epdowments
in way that has made them more embarrass-
ing than helpful. It bids fair TO De one Of the
CHIEF virtues OF Mr.. Rockefeller's endowments
that they avoid that evil and are TO use a IA
millar phrase. put where they Will do most good
New-York tribune., 1909-07-11
LIE ltpr ARRrrRhrInN

The outbreak ct TIE Bolivian capital Is highly
regrettable from several points OF view, but i
: not surprising, and i IS an Instructive re
rainder OF the diHcgliffes which beset the way %
7laiversal and perpetual peace. There are these
who imagine and vto promise that arbitration
viii prove an infallible panacea for interna-
fienal ills They hold that erery international
dispute Of whatever name or nature should be
submitted tc arbitration. and they profess te be-
fieve that such disposition Of disputes would un-
fsIingiy avert war ana cement the bonds Of
peace Yet here arises q case in which aTbitra-
fion. conducted under the cest possible auspices,
is actually more provocative OF international III
feeling and open hostility than were the con
rroversies and The wrsnclinCs which It was
meant 70 settle.
The PerlIvian-Boiivizn arbitration was as
hare said, conducted under the most hopeful
auspiess The natter in dispute was as well
suited 10 arbitration as sny could he It was
controversy over boundary line. in which
treaties and title deeds were 10 be interpreted
and surveys were 10 be made The territory in
zolved was largely wilderness, and none OF II
vas so settlee and administered as TO seem an
Integral part Of either Of the countries COLI
cerned 50 that the loss Of II wond be spoliation
The a-biter was Q great neighboring power Of
kindred race ami sympathies and beneyolenty
Impartial And finally the award divided the
nahpl2od teEfiboTy alhs"st FgudDs Vee"esn LIZ
TWO claimants Surely, according 70 the theories
q the advocates OF arbitration, that award
shDuld have been accepted with unhesitating
gratitude. But, on the contrary, we are told
that the Bolivian people unarimorsly regard it
rs unjust and protest against II, q general rising
of the people of La fsZ threatens the legation Of
the arbstrsting power with destruction and its
minister with death. the government has had to
cal out its army 70 check the uprising. and there
Is danger Of . domestic revolution IL not Of for
eign war.
Now. al this ia very distressing But 1t Is
51sr another indication Of the intrinsic weakness
Of the arbitration system or OF its dependence
upon conviction OF justice and Upon the
sstence of popular disposition which is so en-
lIchsened and so altruistic as 70 be ready 70
eccept verdict, 10 matter what il may be. It
it netorious that many arbitral Verdiets dc not
New-York tribune., 1909-07-11
ORIGIN or STE4v NAVJGAyrov


BY the launching of a duplicate of Robert
chapters of history which justify the greatest
pride. but which are not without pathos One
element Of success In the achievement which,
together with the discovery Of the Hudson is
10 be celebrated next autumn lay In the choice
OF means for utilizing the power Of steam in
navigation. Other inventors had experimental
with jets Of water forced from the stern Of a
boat but the method was found to be extremely
wasteful. Fulton adopted the paddle wheel, a
much more efficient device. Yet there is not the
slightest doubt that other men, on both sides
Of the Atlantic. tried the paddle wheel before
the builder of the Clermont did. Fitch, on the
Delaware, and Symmington, on the Forth and
Clyde Canal, in Scotland, demonstrated It's
value years in advance OF the historic voyage
Of August H. 1907. Both, however, abandoned
their efforts before Fulton took Up the IN
finished task.
Symmington ceased TO work because steam
towage caused a wave which threatened to
damage the banks of the canal and his two sue
cessive patrons, Miller and Lord Dundas ap-
parently did not think it worth while 10 attempt
river navigation Precisely why Fitch one oF
whose boats carried passengers on a stream
nearly as wide as the Hudson in 17SS, was IN
able TO enlist the necessary capital in a con-
tinuance OF the business So promisingly begun
It is not easy TO say With adequate financial
backing he might have anticipated Futon's
triumph by nearly two decades. The two men
must share the honor OF proving the feasibility
Of propelling boats with paddle wheels, but as
New-York tribune., 1909-07-11
BAR HARsoR SOCIAL NOTES.
rRv Tslszrarh 70 Ths II!

rsy Telegraph 10 Ths tribunal
Bar Harbor. Ne, July 10.-The hrst OF tHs 'ss =.
Saturday morning golf tournaments AZ H-s-S 80
dav resulted in a victory for Dr. j. Austin Frriss
Of Boston, while william Rhinelander Sts~-..
OF New York. and George s Robbins o. -.
delphia, were tied for second place IHitsy ,,r
testants took part-an unusually largs nln'1'
the first match OF the season -.
Mrs George Dodge. OF New York. wno .A-. nas A.
Balance Rock. the Alexander Maitland eotlAs
rived to-day ths
The usual Saturday evening hop was ,.,sA
Swimming Club tonight with large srts'1-sx srts'.,s,x
The date OF the auromobns exclusion nssSl:.s :.
here has been set for Thursday July d 80 -
leetp,en OF Southwest Harbor. the only toN- .ss
the island IN which there Is any doubt OF ~
come. have set the date of their meeeas -
day- folIowing-Friday, July Is
New-York tribune., 1909-07-11
About People or'd Social Incidents

toga Fresh zest and additional poruls-.-- g.
been given 70 this sport by the brilliant -
achieved By the Meadow Brook team IN E,,I,~s.
where It has carried everything before IL
6ir. and Mrs. P Livingston Beecknan vb.
rived from Europe On Friday Iefr town yssr.-s--
for Newport where they will spend the rs--.t,s-.
OF the season.
Dr. and Mrs. Curtsnius Gillette are soeres,x -.
summer ar their country place at Northror. -.
Island.
Mr. and Mrs J. Pisrpont Morgan #. VIII x,u a..
Europe on August 8 TO remain abroad until ~.
cembsr.
Mrs Newbold Ls Roy Edgar sailed for Enr,,.
yesterday TO spend the remainder Of the s,-,,--s,
abroad
Mrs William VI Kingsiand and sfrs. william
TIllinghast occupying the Dutch cottage az IA,
Malvern. Bar Harbor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jared 6. Baldwin tr Of No ia
West 5sth street are spending the summer At Msz.
noIia. Mass
Mr. and Mrs. Oren Roof viii pass part Of .,.-,
month IN the North Woods
1Ir. and Mrs. Edwin Trowerfdge Eau have -.
turned to their summer home az Greenwich Conn
from Iencx where they spent TIE Fourth.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-11
IN The BERKsHIHEs.

by Telegraph 20 The Tribune
I.enox. July 10 - Mrs John sioaas Is ents--
tanning at wyndhurst Mrs watson Thompson.
Miss Adelaide Davidson. Preston watson sns
Raymond Noyes
Mr.. and Mrs. John z. Parsons ertsr.ainsd At
dinner tonight at Stoneovsr.
Admiral and Mrs. Caspar F. Goodrich Of Wash
ington are guests OF Captain and Mrs. John
Barnes at Cold5rook-
Mrs Charles 3 Nelien ard her mother. Mrs
John 6 Livingston have gone 70 the Brsttos
Woods by motor.
Mrs Frank K sturgis gave the last os her series
Of whists at Clipston Grange tonight
Mrs. Robb De Peystsr Tytus has issued carts
for tea at Ashlntully Farm on Tuesday 70 m.s
Mrs Elliot c. Brown
r Horace Gsuatfn has returned Lencx Yrs
Fordham Morris vii accompany him 70 Ear Ha-
Dor On Monday.
Nr and Mrs william B Osgood Field, who havs
been at Elm Court. have returned 70 their county
place on the Hudson
Those registered az Heaton EaH IN stocknrays
include J. Ramsey Hogust. Miss RsnIe E. Hogget
Miss Laura J. Post, Miss Grace EIliston of Esr
York: the Rev. Z. B Bruen Miss II 4 Bruss
Ind Miss K 3. Patton. Of Philadslphia-
Mr.. and Mrs. 2. N Doubleday. Nelson Double
day. Sidney W. Hughes. Samuel c. Cartsr. IT,
Harry Han. atr. and Mrs George o. Cole. Ms
\. s walker. Miss Carollns Thompson. Charles Z
Ridder and Victor Riddsr Of New York ara a.
the Red Lion Inn. IN Stockbridge.
Hrs. Lindsay Fairfax has issued invitations for
luncheon At Wayside for Wednesday. Mrs Far.
fax's youngest son. who recently underwent an
operation is rapidly recovering
Mrs. James F. Jssup is entertaining aI-s. WInisr
Rockefeller and Mrs II H Dodge at Curtis EotsI
AIr. and Mrs George Westinghouse have gsns To
Pride's Crossing 70 spend the weekend with M
and Mrs Henry c. Frick. al Eagles Nest
Mrs Elliott F. Shepard and Mrs. Ernss-o G
Fabbri, who have bean guests OF Mrs. william D
Sloane, have gons 20 Bar Ha-bor-
New-York tribune., 1909-07-11

Fitch died just before the close Of the eighteenth
century Fulton alone enjoys the distinction OF
convincing the world that steam navigation was
altogether practicable. But for him evidence
might have been delayed for a generation
There is no danger that his courage and Ill
ventive talent will be overrated.
The most wonderful Development which has
followed the. success Of the Clermont Is OF
course, observed on the ocean. At present 4
new tvne of steam engine is receiving q trial
there. and side wheels have given place to the
screw propeller Nevertheless the conquest OF
the sea is so directly the result of the conquest
of the Hudson a little more than century ago
that the NIauretania sheds new lus1re on the
name Of Fulton
New-York tribune., 1909-07-11

Hitherto by-elections in Great Britain have
been fought OF the issue Of tariff reform, with
the general result OF loss for the government
and gain for the opposition. Now they are being
fought on the issue Of the financial proposals Of
the government, with thus far the same result
When member who has been appointed to the
Cabinet seeks reelection the prestige of his new
rank should secure for him an increased ma
tority. But II instead his former majority ts re
duced BY more than 52 per cent. as in the Cleve-
land Division Of Yorkshire last week. there
would seem 70 be cause for reflection upon the
popular sentiment toward the proposed budget
New-York tribune., 1909-07-11
FOR AN OPPOSITION IN VERMONT.
The ST. Albans va Messenger.

From The ST. Albans (Vt) Messenger
The best PRAYER honest Republican that serves
his party we'll can put up in Vermont IS God send
M more Democrats" Let them in from other
states and help cur state 70 grow. Let them be
honest good citi5ens who only differ from US. not
in the ultimate ideal OF good government. bat in
the means Of getting It. And let there be enough
OF them not 10 win the election and take the gov
erament from our hands. but enough 10 keep Us in
constant dread or losing the election and thus in
spire as with resolution and good purposes enough
10 make the government what it ought 20 be, lest
we do lose control OF It.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-11

would apply in seeking assistants beyond the
narrow range of his personal acquaintance. The
result is lists of men who, in the vast majority
of cases, are found thoroughly adapted TO their
work, with probably fewer failures than ap-
pointing officers experience in selecting their
own men. who are generally selected for them
BY somebody else.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-11
RURAL MISSOURI DRAMATIC CRITICISM.

From The Chilicothe (Aio) Tribune
Four hundred people and two hundred donkeys
constituted the audience that witnessed the closing
performance OF the rivals of the Cherry Sisters
the tent theatre Saturday night, The sissy bov
of the aggregation. the alleged comedian, directed
some very aged chestnuts al a local paper, and at
each witless sally, because OF its peculiar com
position, one-thrd Of the audience brayed lalaZ.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-11

Efr. Cipriano Castro. onetime Dictator Of Ven
ezuela. thinks it hunlili2ting TO Nenezueiahs
70 have that country re-establish friendly ana
equitable relations with other powers. any
thing seems humiliating to him which does not
nrovide for keeping the Black Eagle of the
Andes in the international limelight.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-11

The reported invasion of this state by the
browntan moth from Massachusetts, emphasizes
the wisdom Of laws which make the shooting OF
birds an offence severely punishable. The oriole'
bluebird, robin and crow do q world Of good
in ridding the country OF this and other pests
New-York tribune., 1909-07-11
Issp5lnrk daily S1ii,m11e
SUNDAY, JULY II. 1902.

THIS newspaper is os0faed and published by
The Tribune Association, Nolo York corpora
1.on; Office and principal pEcce Of business,
Tribune Building. 70. I5+ Nassau street, Nelo
York; Ogden MILJs, president; Henry ".
sacbett, secretary; James II. Barrett, treasurer
Zbe address Of the officers Is the offoe Of this
tse1DspGpeT.