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The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1910-11-17
NEXT LEADER
LOGICAL CANDIDATE IN 1912
SAYS JACOB RIIs.

st. Paul, Mimi, Nov. 16.-Fresh
from four months in Bad Nauheim,
Germany. where he has been taking
the baths for heart affection, Jacob
A. Riis, OF New York. said:
How foolish IL Is for people to re-
gard the election OF last Tuesday in
the light OF democratic victory.
Back OF all the votes cast Tuesday
there is principle that is far greater
than democracy or repubIicanism, the
principle of progressiyeism. The peo-
pie who in the light OF the election
results are predicting a democratic
president in two years are allowing
70 be blinded by an only
apparent victory
There wih be a great new party
a reorganizcd republican party, which
will stand for men and not for money.
Roosevelt has always fought this
fight and will be its leader"
'Will Roosevelt be the party's can
dIdatc in 1912? was asked
"He does not seek that With him
Il is always methods and not men. .
III Mr.. Roosevelt sees that the d.
rect demand of the people ls for him
to lead this new party will he accept
the 1912 candidacy"
''lIe will not dodge such an issue. .
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1910-11-17
CHILD CHOKED TO DEATH
PATHETIC TRAGEDY At HOME or
L. G. BELyIy.

Little Eugene Grissom Bclyin, tho
three years old son Of Mr.. and Mrs
+. G. Belvin died yesterday afternoon
as the result of choking caused by
the lodging of a piece of raw sweet
potato In the windpipe.
The death was a pathetic one In all
Of its aspects. The child was as bright
and healthy as could be a few minu-
ties before 1t became choked. Mrs.
Belyin was in the house and as soon
as she saw the trouble called ply
sician Immediately. but no assistance
could be rendered when medical aid
arrived. Mr.. Belvin, the popular de-
putty OF sheriff Harvard. was In the
country on bird hunt. and knew
nothing about the tragedy TIL he re-
turned to the city late In the after
noon.
The funeral services were held
this afternoon at O'Clock from the
bone and Rev. J. y. Thompson, as
sisted by Rev. q. 7. Adams. con-
Quoted It. The burial was at Dukes
Chapel The pail bearers were.
Mcssrs. J. r. Harvard. +. W. Themp-
son. d. Switzerland and sueed sas-
ser. Floral bearers Arthur Rogers.
Will Markham. VIII Mangum, John
Chandle ciin Dickson and Raymond
Hall.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1910-11-17
Mental Anguish Aggravates Des-
perate Condition
At LITTLE FLAG DEPOT
Stricken With Fever in Sitting Car
During Flight After He Found
That His Retreat Had Been
Discovered Peasant
Poet Near Death. II

Tula, Russia, Nov. 16.--Broken
down by the hardships OF q winter
journey, mental strain and a rupture
with his family, Count Leo Tolstoy is
i'll with high fever in the little rail-
road at Astapova, barely 80 miles
from his home at Yasnaya Polyana.
He is attended by DR.. Makoyetsky.
who was his sole companion when he
left his present hut q few days ago
and who carried a.cng III him neG-
|icaments for Just such al emergency.
Tolstoy's daa -Aio. AieasaLra is act
ing as his muse.
Telegraphic reror.s Of his condi-
tion are far from fRorabe. Indeed,
they are considered extremely pessi-
mistic. The Temperature of the aged
writer Is 104, indicating probably a
serious congestion and of itself an
alarming symptom in one of Tolstoy's
years-he vas 50 on last August 2S.
His mental anguish handicaps his
physicians efforts to reduce the
fever.
Even If Coupt Tolstoy recoyers
there can be no question of his con-
tinuing the journey TO the Caucasus,
where he hoped to end his life among
the Tolstoyan colony on the shores
Of the Black Sea.
Fled From Convent.
Tolstoy had hoped to escape no
tice after his hasty departure from
Yasnaya Polyana and spend a quiet
week of farewell with his sister
Marie, a nun in the ancient clolster
of Shamardino in the province OF
Kaluga, but he insisted upon leaving
Immediately he found his retreat had
been discovered.
He drove in a carriage last evening
from Shamardino to Kozelsh, accom-
panied by his daughter, Alexandra,
and DR.. Makovetsky, and in order to
cover his movements he announced
that he was going to Moscow, where
he has house.
Later, however. the party changed
cars and boarded a slow local train
going south toward the Caucasus.
With mis- two companions Tolstoy
made his way TO an unventilated
third class compartment which al
ready was crowded with peasants.
The atmosphere was sitting and he
developed such fever that DR..
Makoyetsky thought II unwise TO at
tempt TO reach Dankoff, the first town
OF any considerable size along the
route.
They left the train at Astapoya.
which is merely little flag station.
There Is no hospital there and only
a few peasant huts.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1910-11-17
IN R0XB0R0 SOCIETY
NOTABLE MARRIAGE To BE GIL.
EBRATED THERE THIS MONTH.

Roxboro. Nov. ie.--The following
handsomely engraved wedding invita-
tion has been received by friends In
Roxboro aud other parts OF the state.
Mr.. William Hardy Long requests
the honor OF your presence at the
marriage OF his daughter, Annie
Readc. 70 Mr.. Earl Egbert Bradsher
on the evening Of November 20.
1910, at s o'clock. Edgar Long Mem
orial church, Roxboro, n. G.
Roxboro has witnessed no mar
riage In recent years which will ap.
proach this one in intense interest
and pleasure. Miss Long Is one OF
the most versatile and accomplished
young ladies' who has ever graced the
best society Of the town. Added "a
this IL her real beauty aud the charm
~ her queenly manners.
MIR. Dradsher Is probably the most
successful young business man IN
Roxboro and numbers his friends b,
his acQuaIntances.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1910-11-17
RODRIGUEZ WAS
CAUSE TROUBLE.
Killed Wife Of American and Was
Later Burned

San Antonio, Texas, Nov. 1.-THE
murder of Mrs. Lem Henderson, wife
Of rancher living is miles northeast
of Rock Springs, Edward county, on
the afternoon of November 2, and the
burning at the stake by a crowd Of
Rock Spring citizens, OF her sIaye-,
Antonio Rodriguez, the following af-
ternoon, are the causes of the recent
anti-American demonstrations in
Mexico and the reported marching
on Monday OF armed Mexicans upon
Rock Springs.
Mrs. Henderson was alone, except
for two small children, when Rodri-
guez, then unknown, came riding by
on horse. 1t is still unknown just
what led up to the killing. When Mr..
Henderson came home in the evening
his little daughter told him a bad
Mexican had killed mama" Hender-
son found his wife's body lying by
her sewing machine on the rear gal
ley Of their home.
: Henderson sent out an alarm and
description of the Mexican Posses
searched practically all night, but
failed to find their man. Next MORN
ing Rodriguez came to the ranch of
Jim Hunter, some miles from Hender-
sons place. He was recognized from
the description sent broadcast, dis
armed and returned TO Rock Springs.
He is said to have admitted the mur-
der of Mrs. Henderson, giving as his
only reason that she spoke roughly"
TO him. Late in the afternoon on
November the crowd, in which there
were many Mexicans. took Rodriguez
from the Jail and TO a clump of woods
mile or two outside of town. The
Americans were for hanging the man,
but the Mexicans cried, Burn him.,
burn him," So he was tied to a mes
quite tree, wood piled around him, oil
applied and the mass fired. The
mans body was burned TO cinder.
Rodriguez died stole death. All
the while the flames were lashing his
body he jeered the crowd.
No Ill feeling was displayed at
Rock Springs previous to or after the
burning. In the various posses that
searched for Rodriguez were numer-
Gus Mexicans, ranch hands and 9TH
ers employed in that section of Ed
wards county.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1910-11-17
Democrats Have Plenty Of Tim
Der for 1912 Candidate
Members OF Party Declare for Cur
atiIincnt Of Speakers Power and
Want House Made a Lib
cral Body Represent
ing the People.

Washington, d. G., Nov. 16.-That
Champ Clark will be the next speaker
of the house is becoming more APP
parent every day. Today Representa-
tive Henry, of Texas, whose name
has been most frequently used as the
man who would rally the support of
the opposition to the minority leader
for the speakership, announced that
he is not candidate.
Mr.. Henry is for Champ Clark.
With the selection of speaker prac-
tically settled ii is also apparent that
the democrats of the house will re-
wise the rules of the house and name
a committee on committees. Many
democratic congresmen who are op-
posed to this change as a matter of
principle, say the party will be forced
TO take this step in response to the
voting sentiment that
hurled the republicans from power.
Congressman Henry came out
strong today for this subtraction
from the power Of the speaker, and
In so doing, he voiced the views OF a
great many of his colleagues. Mr..
Henry said: ''The people have de-
creed that the house shall be made a
deliberatiye body and Cannonism is
destroyed by revision OF the rules.
And, speaking for myself and having
no intention TO embarrass the new
speaker or detract from his legiti-
mate powers, il seems TO me that by
our action in the extraordinary ses-
sion Of the 6lst congress and our
solemn pledges In the recent cam
paign we are thoroughly committed
to the proposition that the house
shall select its committee. The coun-
try believed US when We made the
promise and clothed us with power
in that belief. We must not trifie
with or deceive confiding voters. Let
us meet just expectations OF the pub
lie in candid fashion and shall be
satisfied. Common honesty demands
that we fairly keep the faith inspired
In the voters by our campaign
pledges. .
Many democratic senator's and con-
gressmen arrived In Washington to-
day, and the great thing they all
have in mind is harmony OF action
with the idea OF electing a dmeo-
cratic president and congress in 1912.
That which Is regarded as the most
vital point with the democrats Of
the new congress is harmony In
strict accordance with principle.
"The future Of the democratic par
ty." said Champ Clark, will depend
largely on what the democrats do In
the 62d congress. II the party acts
wisely and well. the chances seem
good for the election OF a democratic
president in 1912. and for a long
lease Of power"
While Mr.. Clark would not name
any names, he wasn't aycrse to dis
cussing tho general situation, with
respect 10 democratic presidential
possibilities IN 1912. "Thc democrats
will have six or eight good men In
the field when the time comes" he
said. the republicans viii be busy
looking around for one man that will
do. The tables have been turned.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1910-11-17
4 NEW THEORY
FOR PELLAGRA
'nse> d MOI Corn Responsible
For Dread Disease

Waiesboro. Nov. 16.-The people
OF this immediate section as well as
the entire state are much interested
In the dread disease pellagra. Dur
ing the past year several deaths have
been reported in this county and
Iother cases are coming continually to
the attention OF the local physician.
Recently DIR. Frederick Windy OF
London. England, was in Baltimore
and gave out his opinion OF the dis
ease and the noted physician said
that pellagra Is not caused by the
eating OF corn or corn products,
whether In sound or an unsound
condition. In his statement. Or.
Windy said, "The eating OF corn,
whether sound or unsound has not
more to do with pellagra than the
eating OF oysters"
"rhe spoiled corn theory Is an old
one" he said. but think II has been
completely upset by recent scientific
Investigation In number OF Italian
provinces where pellagra has claimed
many victims for generations. Maize,
|cr Indian corn, cannot account for
the malady since many pellagrins are
found In the districts where that ce-
real Is unknown and where the per-
sons affected never used II as a food.
Just as a species OF mosquito Is
responsible for yellow fever infec-
tion. so is there an insect carrier that
disseminates pellagra IL is nothing
mo<c nor less than a sand fly OF the
genus simuliuni. a blood sucking IN
sect with a geographical range coin
cident with the zone OF the disease
and having the same periods OF occur
ence In the spring and autumn OF
each year. The disease centers have
been found Identical with the habitat
OF this sand fly.
Curiously enough, however, the dis
ease never spreads from one OF these
centers to others. II afamily re-
moves from an epidemic center to a
healthy site. children born after the
change Of residence are perfectly
healthy. but those born prior 10 the
removal are peIlagTins as are their
parents. The disease. therefore. Is
not hereditary nor is IL contagious.
but like malaria and yellow fever, is
due TO insect transmission.
People living In cities may congra-
tulate themselves that they are
exempt from pellagra. which not on
ly means death but is a potent cause
for insanity. The ny that perpe-
trates the harm Is never known TO APP
proach towns. Its campaign Is limit
ed to the country in the vicinity OF
streams. and agricultural laborers
who toll near BY are It's certain prey.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1910-11-17
Republicans will
Award Patronage

Washington. Nov. i6.--Republican
senators who lost colleagues IN the
recent election will have some con-
ISOLATION in being allowed to name
postmasfers in all the democratic dis
tricts. Under the rules OF party pa
tronage. senator's OF the same party
as the president. are allowed to name
all federal employees In the districts
represented By opposing parties. Con-
sequently in Maine. Senators Frye
will make appointments In two DEM
ocratic districts, In New York, Sena-
tor Root III % democratic districts.
In New Jersey. Senator Briggs in I.
in Ohio. Senator Burton in IL, in
West Virginia. Senator Elkinsl or 5
and III indiana Senator Crumpacker
IN ~.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1910-11-17
Greensboro Physician
Takes His Own Life

Greensboro. Nov. 1G.--Dr. Thomas
II. Little. aged SO. was found IN ex-
tremis al his residence here last night.
dying IN few minutes. resulting from
overdose Of morphine. self-administer-
ed. His family away on a visit. and
a house servant discovered his critical
situation.
He Is Of a prominent family Of
Anson county. coming here seven
years ago from Li,tle's Mills and had
attained high rank. being one Of the
leading physicians. lie was medical
examiner OF the Southern Life and
Trust company. and held other posi-
lions. professional and civic. here.
His sister here Is the wife of Mr.. A.
". McAlistcr, one OF the states lead
Ing financiers.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1910-11-17
King George Hasiens 10 London
10 Take Personal Pari
POWER OF VETO DENIED
upheavaI Would Mean Greatest Poll
tical Revolution In History Of Ma.
tIon and May Mean That
King George Would
Lose Throne.

London, Nov. licking George to-
day came to London from Sandring-
ham TO take personal part in the
great revolution that is threatening
England. His refusal OF Premier AS
quith's request to appoint enough
liberal peers to make possible the
passage OF the bill taking from the
house Of lords the right OF the veto
power. caused strong attacks In the
London press today. The News de-
clares that the Kings attitude will
not only precipitate political reyoiu-
ton. but a monarchial revolution al
SO. that may leave the king without
a throne.
With the assembling OF parliament,
England Is believed 10 be upon the
verge OF one OF the greatest upheayals
In the history OF this nation.
During the day Premier Asquith
was asked 10 announce that by the
Kings sanction parliament win be
Dissolved November 23 and a general
election ordered for early In Decem-
Der. II is this general election that
threatens the present form Of gov
ernment In England. The sole issue
10 be voted upon is the question Of
removing from the hereditary house
of lords the right to veto bills passed
By the house of commons.
IL this carries the coming liberal
parliament that viii convene in Janu-
airy u expected TO pass legislation
that win practically mean the aboli-
tion Of the house OF lords as well as
the obliteration Of all traces OF royal
government. England will continue
TO have king but the king will have
no power. At the present time the
liberals seem TO have the upper hand
aud there is little question but that
they wiz succeed In carrying out the
above program.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1910-11-17
CAPTAIN JAMES nRooKs
To VISIT DURHAM SOON

Capt. James Brooks. OF Phlla-
delphia, who has been visiting the
southern states with Commander
Evangeline Booth, and who assisted
In the salvation Army congress at
Birmingham. Ala, will arrive In this
city Saturday. November 2e, 70 con-
duct SPECIAL services here. Capt. J.
v. Breazeale will make arran ements
for these meetings. announcement OF
the time and place z = made later.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1910-11-17
beer SERVED IN CLUBS
SUPREME COURT HEARS APPEALS
or CHARLOTTE COLONIAL CLUB

Raleigh. Nov. I6.--Among the 18th
district appeals argued before the
supreme court Tuesday was that Of
State vs. Colonial club. from Char
lotte. in whcih the right Of clubs to
hold beer for their members under
certain conditions was argued. Club
members pooled" an order for beer
IN the name Of the club and Il was
stored IN a refrigerator. the members
getting L BY the bottle by the use
OF coupon books The Colonial club
was held In the superior court to
be guilty on three counts OF soliciting
orders, selling the beer aud then
mingiing II before its delivery 10
subscribers on others. The argument
for the prosecution today was by c.
n. Duls and Attorney General Bick-
cit. The defense was PRESENTED By
Cameron Morrison, the plea being
that the club simply acts for It's mem-
bers without compensation. and pro-
vldcs a place 10 keep the beer cool.
The defense also made the plea that
the club could be no more guilty than
would be boarding house IN which
some Of the boardcrs brought III beer.
placed Il in the refrigerator and went
there at will to take odt bottles for
themselves.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1910-11-17
.C0NV0ClT|0N c0NVENEs
EPIsC0PAuaNs IN HENDERSON
FOR THREE DAYS MEET.

Henderson. Nov. ic.-Many minis
ters. laymen and delegates arrived
here today TO attend the sessions OF
the convocation Of Raleigh. which
meets In the church % the Holy limo
cents today. and will continue until
Friday. The conyocation Of Raleigh
eight counties. and this gathering Is
here.
the program Of this meeting Is as
follows:
Wednesday, IL.
$500 y. m.--Eycning prayer: ser
mon, Working for Christ's Kingdom" !,
Rev. Bcrtram 4. Brown.
Thursday, n.
1890 a. m.--fIoly Communion.
1880 a Morning prayer.
9:4s a. m.--l2 m--Reports OF the
Archdeacon Missions aided by the
CoHvocation ParochIal Clergy who
wish 20 report.
1900 m.-Prayers for missions:
sermon. Fighting Manfully under
christs Banner" Rev. Henry o. Nash.
$3.50 .. m.-Treasurer's report. sub
ject, How to Get Money Sufficient to
Extend the Church IN the conyocaiion
of Raleigh" Charles Il. Johnson.
General discussion.
5:s0 p m.-specIal addresses. "The
Motive aud Measure Of Giving for Mis-
sions." Rev Milton A. Barber. "The
Life Of Service in the Missions OF a
City" I Harding Hughes ti5 minu-
tesl. Missions for the Deaf Mutes,-
Rev sidney y. Ilost t20 minutesl.
Work for Christ al the State Farm.
Edgar n. Leblanc t2o mlnutes).
Friday, Is
T:3O n. m.--fIoly communion.
s:30 a. m.--MornIny prayer.
s:ss a. m.--i2 m.--subject. "Prac-
iIcable Methods Of Church Extension
in the Conyocatlon Of Raleigh" Rev.
Francis Joyner. General discussion.
1900 m.-Prayers for missions:
Election Of Treasurer and Executive
Committee.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1910-11-17

some OPPOSE CHANCE.
While Durham County vli save
Under the New Law, Il win
Also he Better for the
Onicials In Many
Respects.

The county officers are getting
ready for the changes that viii be
made in their various departments
the third OF next month when they
are put on the salary basis and the
auditor takes charge OF his position.
The bill putting the county officers
on . salary, rather than let them get
their pay from the fees collected from
their various duties. was passed at
the last legislature. Representative
Y. Y. Smith introducing the bill. II
was ratified March ). 1909. Some
OF the county officers frankly say that
they are opposed TO II. in that Il will
decrease tNtir pay 10 a certain extent.
and In no case will the change
amount TO raise In salary Though
the salaries are In all cases decreased,
the statute provides that the county,
rather than the officers shall pay the
deputies and fixes the amount that
these salaries shall be.
While some OF the officers laugh
ingly say that they are opposed 10 II.
one county oif1eer took this view OF
II yesterday. He said that under the
present system 80 many OF his friends
came into his once and asked that
papers be fled and promis.d 20 pay
In a few days and then forgot this
promise. that many Of the fees re-
ceiyed aad TO 20 back into the Office.
The people know that the officer has
money since he Is taking II In eli OF
the time. Now the law will demand
that the money be turned over 10 the
treasurer as Il Ia collected and con-
seqnently there win be no large
amounts OF money In the offlce at one
time. Also under this Law the county
ofHcer viii know exactly what he IN
getting and what he will be able TO
depend on.
Though the new Law does lower
the pay 20 q certain extent still III
provides for salaries that will make
the county Offices attractive positions.
The sheriff will get the highest SAL
AIRY. II being fixed at s2.700. lie win
not have 10 pay the jailer ami the
deputies as the law preY.des for
these. The iRilor Is 10 get a salary
OF 1850. and the East and West Dur
ham deputies are allowed $50 per
month.
The clerk OF the superior court will
be given a salary Of $4,000. and will
be allowed clerk. whose pay shall
not be lower than 5000 per year. but
the county commissioners may In
crease II 70 5000 at their discretion.
The salary Of the register OF deeds
viii be s2.f0O. and the pay that the
county viii allow the deputy Is 5000.
no provision being made for the in
crease Of this by the county COM
missioncrs.
The treasurer will get n salary Of
$500. and as stated yesterday the
new officer. the auditor. will get a
remuneration Of 500 per month. In
some Of the Offices there will be need
of a few changes In the bookkeeping.
as the law provides that the auditor
shall check up the books of the conn-
" Offices.
Il may be said IN this connection
that IN those counties where the sal
AIRY system has been put In operation
II has resulted In the saving OF the
county much money aud those conn-
ties are wen pleased With the new
system.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1910-11-17
RUFUS IsrNH0rR SUCCEEDS
LATE JOHN ". JULIAN.

Salisbury. Nov iC.-- Effective today
Mr.. Rufus 1senhour. Of Spencer. ae-
cepted a position on the staff OF the
Salisbury Post. which has been With
out an active editor since the death
of John n. Julian. who succunbed
TO peilagra a month ago. Mfr. lsen-
hour has made special preparation for
journalistic work, having been for
some time with the Charlotte Evening
News. where he made good The
Post will feel the impetus OF his pres.
snce.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1910-11-17
ELDER wALkER TO PREACH
At BAPTIST CHURCH HERE.

Elder W. r. walker will preach at
the Primitive baptist church tomor-
row at two services. The flrst will
be IN the morning AZ II O'Clock and
the other service will he IN the even
ing at 1880. Elder Walker ia an able
preacher and the public is invited out
10 hear him.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1910-11-17
Annual MeeliDg Of
Y.M.C.A. Thursday

The annual meeting OF the meme
bers OF the Durham Young Mems
Christian association will be held to-
morrow night az o'clock, at which
time ave directors will be elected for
the ensuing three years. officers
chosen for the year. and the annual
report Of the secretary and treasurer
will be heard Every member IL
urged 10 be present at this meeting
and make this occasion the beginning
of moro enthusiastic and bigger
year.