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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-27
PRINTED COURSE or
STUDY SCHOOLS
Stanardsville Supervisors Hold
Important Meeting-Other
News from There.

STANARDsvILLE. VA. Aug. al
The Standardsviiie Graded and High
School Will begin its third session a.
a graded sohool September s. The
trustees have issued u printed course
course of study--the first aver publish
I'D In this county. The board also gave
An order for dustless erayon ta supply
all the schools in the district. The
teachers 4emplnyed for the coming year.
are the same as for last year: j. Luth-
or kibier. principal: Miss Henrietta
NJ Shelton. Intermediate. Miss Bessie
OF Dayton, primary.
The Methodists held a Sunday School
INC missionary Conference here Tues
day and Wednesday. The following
speaker were in attendance. Rev.
Manning Tucker, missionary from
Brazil; Superinte ndent Thomas Diggs,
OF Richmond, and Superintendent ]. u.
Via OF Charlottesville.
A Greene County Sunday School Con-
vention was organized with the follow
ing officers: @. s. F~ftzhugh, president;
J. l. Deane. Angus Eddins, and III. =.
knight, yice-presiients; w. A. Craw-
ford secretary. n r. A. Breeder,
The Bank OF Greene opened It's doors
yesterday Tho president OF this new
institution IL DR.. Edgar Sims, and j.
Frank Hisey, Is cashier.
An education rally will be held hero
September 81 DIR f.. r.. BLACKWELL. OF
Randolph Macon College will speak on
the question: Docs Education Pay ~
Ind Prof, y. n. Htnfords sof Richmond.
will talk On the School improvement
.~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-27
RECORD
AT NEW HIGH FIGURE
Secretary of Agricultural Report 1909 Crop to Be Worth Over
Eight thousand Million Do llars-Corn is First Valued
at S1.72O, 600. 900.

WASHINGTON, .. c.. Aug. "a
Conditions SC favorable as to stand
absolutely alone in the worlds history
Of agriculture are pictured In IA re-
port of Secretary James Wilson. cover
ing the work of tho Department of
Agriculture, for the year 1909. made
public to-day. 1t Is the thirteenth an
nual report of the veteran secretary
and appears In the forthcoming year
book of the department.
Most prosperous OF all the years.
says Secretary Wilson. lis the place
to which 1909 is entitled In agricul-
ture. The yield has been bountifal
with most crops and prices have been
high. -Advantageousiy situated as he
Is in most respects, the farmer Is less
and less generally compelled to dump
his crops pm e market at time of
harvest.
He doeg not need to work for his
board and clothes, as he often did in
the former times when prices were so
low as to be Improbable.
THE value OF the farm products is
SO incomprehensively large that it has
become merely d row of figures. For
this year it is IS, 100. 200, 900: the gain
this ear over the preceding one Is
sses. 900, 900.
Ten years ago the value OF she pro-
ducts OF tho farm was only FIVE and
eHe-haif times the mere gain or this
year over 1908; it was little more than
one-half Of the total value of this year.
The value OF the products has nearly
doubled In ten years.
Eleven years OF agriculture. be-
ginning with q production Of SALT
900, 600 and ending with $3.50, G00,-
GOO. A snm of $40. 000, 900. o0e, 900 for
the period.
ut has paid OF mortgages: ii has
established banks; II has made bet-
ter homes: 1t has helped tn make the
armer a citizen OF the world. it has
provided him with means for improv-
ing his soil and making Il more pre-
ducttves
The most striking fact In the
worlds agriculture Ii the value OF
the corn crop OF 1909 in this country.
1t lis about S1.I28.000.00U.
This corn came up from the soil
and out OF the air In 100 days-St4,-
goo, 900 a day for one crop, nearly
enough for two DreAdnoughts daily
for peace or war"
Cotton IL now by Tar the second
eEon IA value. sAxaMMEIYYIlaanE md
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-27
INTERESTING To
WATCH TRUCKERS.
In Second Market They Live for
Most of Summer Months.
Selling Vegetables.
THEY RISE VERY EARLY
And if They Dispose of Their
Goods Before the Clerk Comes
He Does Not Get Ten Cents.

A walk through the Second Market
ono morning In company with the
genial and afrable clerk, Mr.. Joe
Johnston. would be one OF the most
interesting trips scores or Richmond
ers could take. How a trucker will
attempt at times to Escape h Say
ment Of the fee OF ten cents levied
against him for the privilege of q
part of the street il often very anus
ing. n the way the different coun-
trymen compete for trade Is interest
ing. But beyond all Of this is the
character study.
A score or more OF carts are lined
up every morning along each side of
Sixth street from Broad to Clay and
In Marshall street from Fifth to Sew
enth. The truckers and farmers come
from Henrico. Hanover. Chesterfield
and Powhatan counties and reach
Richmond during the night. Many
arrive about / or 2 o'clock in the
morning fhrtr teams T sracfer'
and fed and then the occupants go TO
sleep in their carts. placing the yege-
tables out on the ground between
the shalves. They seem TO be conf
dent h a the police will be on guard
and keep away any thief who might
prowI around.
1t is YER seldom hat anything ts
stolen. Occasionally a little negro
win run away with "A canteloupe or
watermelon. but the Ease Is the ex-
ception instead OF the rule. Out In
tho country where these truckers live
they are accustomed to leaving bug
gies and harness and farming nipple
ments out of doors, and they are not
as suspicious al the city people.
Therefore, they sleep soundly until
the break Of day when they stand
in front of their carts and dispose OF
all kinds of vegetables People in
the market proper buy a large per
cent OF the vegetables. but the early
shopper saves the middle mans pro-
TT by hnting some cart in which
there are some things hat haye not
been picked over.
Elusive Dimes.
MIR. Johnston is always at the mar
ket by 5 O'Clock. He collects 10 cents
from each cart, furnishing the owner
with a. ticket that entities the holder
TO transact business during market
hours And collecting the fees is the
FUNNY part OF the story. some truck
err who has perhaps disposed of all
his vegetables to a market man with
whom he had an engagement will
cave his cart for hours, Occasionally
they will miss a sale of their truck
In order TO escape payment of h
dime.
The sight at the market any morn
ing liz really worth rising early to see.
The farmers carry heir money usual
ly In large bags, and they very jeai-
ously count all change they take in.
Al amusing incident occurred
the truckers last week, when
two of them lost their shoes. The
majority sleep with their boots on.
but two upon his occasion removed
their shoes and left them in the front
of their carts Some thief stole the
footwear and the truckers had to-
stand on bags In front of their earts
while they sold to customers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-27

the years production is worth about
$3.50. 0e0. goo to the farmer. e
Third in order Of value is wheat,
worth about s725,000, 600 at The farm.
and this exceeds all previous values
by q large extent.
Hay is fourth. estimated at $685.
600, 900.
Goats is fifth. worth at the farm
about $4ee, coo, 600.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-27
IS SENT
FOR MONTHS BODY
Remains Of President Of Chile
viii Be Taken Home
for Burial.

VALPARAISO. CHILE, Aug. 27.-
The cruiser Blanco Encalada left to-
day for Hamburg. Germany, where
II will receive the body OF tho late
Presidept Montt and return with II
10 South America
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-01-12
MAKE PUBLIC BIC
NEW YORK MERGER

New York, Jan. "Details of the
Guaranty-Morton-Fff Avenue Trust
company merger we're made public
last night after meeting of the
boards of directors of the three com
panies. A further increase was au-
thorized in the capital stock of the
Guaranty Trust company, the titular
head, of from 100000 to s5,O0O,O0O.
1t now remains for the stockholders
to formally ratify the action of the
directors at a meeting to be held jan
uary %, and to exchange their stock
under the plan agreed upon last night
Upon the completion of the merger,
the Guaranty Trust company will
have capital stock of $5,000,000 with
a surplus, including all undivided
profits, approximately of $21,000,000
and combined deposits of $126,000,000.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-01-12
FRICTION IN ROCK
ISLAND COMPANY
STOCK VALUES DECLINE AND
DlSTRUST MARKS CONDUCT
OF AFFAIRS.

New York, Jan. 6.--Reports of fric-
ton among the leading interests of
the Rock Island company and rumors
that Daniel G. Reid was to go abroad,
and that he would retire from the
board of directors of the United
States steel corporation, caused a
break of IN points in the common
stock of the road yesterday and de-
cline of more than three points in
preferred stock.
The financial district had heard
much about Rock Island since its
sensational movement fortnight ago,
when it jumped from so to 81 and
back and that matter now is the sub
ject of an investigation by the stock
exchange.
Yesterdays rumors had it that SER
ious differences had broken out among
those who control the property and
open breach is limited at. These were
denied but an enormous volume of
Rock Island stock was traded in
100000 shares at steadily decreasing
values-caused misgivings since much
of the selling seemed to emananLe
from Rock Island brokers. Another
factor was the failure of the direct
ors to act on the preferred stock div
idends at their meeting Tuesday.
This stock has paid no dividends for
several years.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-01-12
BRONSON REYNOLDS
JOINS ROCKEFELLER
IN INVESTIGATION OF WHITE
SLAVE TRAFFIC IN NEW
YORK.

New York, jan 6.-James Bronson
Reynolds, an authority on sociological
and immigration matters, formerly
with the department of commerce and
labor, and now New York lawyer,
Joined John D. Rockefeller, Jr., fore
man of the grand jury and the district
attorney of New York, yesterday in
a preliminary investigation of the
white slave traffic. After conference
between the three it was announced
that Mr.. Reynolds will be made spe-
cial assistant district attorney in the
investigation.
Aside from the inquiry in New York
city, Governor Hughes has recommend
ed more drastic legislation to curb
the traffic in his annual message to
the legislature yesterday and State
Senator Timothy D. Sullivan, who
represents the heart of the east side,
where girls are recruited, introduced
a resolution demanding an inv5stiga-
ton either to clear the city's name or
convict the guilty.
Mr.. Reynolds will begin his duties
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-01-12
FUNERALS OF FOUR
FIRE VICTIMS

Milwaukee, Jan. with one ex-
ception. the funerals of the firemen
killed by the falling of a wall during
the fire at the plant of the American
Bridge company Monday night, VII be
held this morning with the impress
siye rites of the Catholic church.
Final arrangements for the funerals
were made yesterday.
The funeral of Dominic O'Donnell
will take place tomorrow morning IN
st. Johns cathedral
Two of the funerals today will be
in Gesu church, the first being that
OF Joseph ]. Sullivan, which VIII
take place at 9 O'Clock. The active
pallbearers will be Thomas Hanlon,
John Kane, Flurence Mccarthy,
Charles Dougherty, Walter Madden
and John Guerin. Acting Assistant
Chief William Shields will have
charg of a delegation. OF "a members
of the department, who will act ah an
honorary escort
Services for Captain John j. Hen
nessey will be conducted in Gesu
church at 10 O'Clock. The active pail
bearers will be Captains Edward Nor
gan. James Fetherston, Frank Makal
and Lieutenants John Linehan, Barth,
Ryan and John Darlington. The dele
CATION of "a members of the depart
ment will be in charge of Captain
Thomas p ManiOn
While the firemen are paying their
last respects to Pipeman Sullivan, an
other delegation of firemen will par
ticipate in the funeral services OF
William Foley, which will be held in
st. Johns cathedral. The active pail
bearers will be James Murray, Daniel
Rice. Emil Roster, John Scanlon, Ed
ward Guerin and William F. Foley.
Captain John S. Smith win nave
charge of the delegation of "a fire
men.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-01-12
WHY DID TREASURY
DEPARTMENT SEARCH
FOR ASTOR'S YACHT?

Washington, Jan. 6.-"Show us why
the treasury department sent vessels
to search for Colonel John Jacob AS
tors missing sea going yacht some
weeks ago. virtually asks the house
committee of expenditures in favor
ably reporting the Hardwick resolu,
ton of inquiry
The measure asks the secretary of
the treasury what action, if any, was
taken by the revenue cutter service
to discover the whereabouts of Colonel
Astor's yacht, and what was thus ex-
pended.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-01-12

PROPOSES A LAW ABoLIsHING
ORAL BETTING ON RACE
TRACKS.

Albany, n Y, Jan. 6.-Governor
Hughes, in message to the New York
legislature, which convened yester-
day, caused much comment and criti-
cism, especially on the portions de-
voted to opposition to the income tax
amendment to the federal constitu-
ton. He said the power to tax in
comes should not be granted in such
terms as to subject to federal taxa
ton. incomes derived from bonds is
sued by the state or those issued by
cities organized under the states au-
thority.
Governor Hughes recommendation
for law abolishing oral betting on
race tracks was criticised by Senator
Grady in a speech declaring that
Hughes is. afraid to attack the great
est gambling evil Wall street. New
York track owners say such law
will cause them much loss.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-01-12
PRICE OF FOODSTUFFS
WORRIES CONGRESS

Washington, Jan. 6.-Three import
ant developments yesterday marked
the inquiries started with a view to
ascertain the responsibilities for the
increased cost of living.
Senators Elkins of West Virginia
and Crawford of South Dakota, intro
duced resolutions providing for a con-
gressional Investigation, and the war
department announced to congress
that there is a deficiency of $1,595,635
for subsistence of the army during the
present year, which may be caused by
the enhanced cost of food. Secretary
Wilson declared he would cease his
investigation if congress interfered.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-01-12
BOTH SIDES AGREE
TO ARBITRATION

Chicago, Jan. 6.-Members of the
switchmens union representing the
western railroads, yesterday agreed
with the general managers associa-
ton to submit their differences to ar
bitration under the Erdman law. A
joint telegram was sent to c. P. Neill,
United States labor commissioner, and
Martin Knapp, interstate commerce
commissioner, asking them to act as
mediators. Both sides agree that the
finding will be final. A report from
Washington says that both Neill and
Knapp will act.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-01-12
DOCTOR COOK A
NERVOUS WRECK

New York, JAM 6.-aAnother mem
Der of the Cook family-this time Mrs.
Josephine Dudley, sister of the dis
credited explorers wife-made d
statement last night. Mrs. Dudley
said that Dr. Cook is nervous
wreck, unable to think consecutively,
and for that reason he remains III
hiding as he could not stand the
strain of controversy.
1--WE are praying says Mrs. Dud-
ley, that he will soon recover, so
that he may defend himself Mrs.
Cook is at her husbands side. She
loves and trusts him. There has been
no quarrel, there never was trouble
between them about money"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-01-12
GOVERNOR DENEEN
GROWN CONFIDENT
THINKS SATISFACTORY PRIMARY
LAW WILL BE ENACTED BY
PRESENT LEGISLATURE.

Springfield, H., Jan. 6.-Although
there is considerable confusion In re-
gard to the enactment of the primary
election law Governor Deneen last
night expressed confidence that sat
isfactory law would take the place OF
the previous primary laws WIN oh have
been declared unconstitutional.
The delegate primary bill submit
ted by the Cook county republican
committee was not enthusiastically
received yesterday. The measure IS
said to have the backing of many fed
eral Office holders, including Speaker
Cannon.
Next week an attempt will be made
to amalgamate the several bills into
one measure.
The Schmidt deep waterway bill
was reported favorably by the senate
waterway committee.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-01-12
NEW BANK FOR THE
VILLAGE OF ARENA

Commissioner of Banking M, c.
Bergh yesterday issued charter au-
thorizing the Arena State Bank to be-
gin business. The capital of the new
institution is $10,000,G00. Thomas G.
Cretney is president and Stephen w
Dawson cashier
Commissioner Bergh also approved
the articles of Incorporation of the
Wyocena State Bank at Wyocent, Co
lumbia county, capital. $4,000 The
incorporators are j. H. Dooley, S. C.
Cushman, c. l.. Spear, o. c. Patchin,
j. G. Sawin, w. J. Steel, S. c. Dunn
and Ii others.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-01-12
RELIEF CARAVAN
ON NEVADA DESERT

Salt Lake, Jan. GA relief cara
van now is travelling with supplies
toward the eastbound passenger train
on the San Pedro, Los Angeles e Salt
Lake railroad, marooned in the desert
near Caliente, Nevada, since last Sun
day night, and will doubtless reach
the train by this morning. About $50
passengers are on the marooned train.
From Caliente to the stalled train
and back to Barclay or Acoma, is the
route which the relief party must
travel The distances is about rs miles.
The railway officials have arranged
for the transfer of the passengers
both at Barclay and Acoma, whence
they will ba brought to Salt Lake by
rail.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-01-12
ADMIRAL K|MBALL
RET|RES JANUARY 9

Washington, Jan. 6.-Rear Admiral
Kimball, now in command Of the Amer
lean vessels on the Pacific coast of
Nicaragua. will be placed on the re-
tired list January 8, on account OF age.
However, he will be retained in his
present position until the affairs of
Nicaragua warrant the withdrawal of
the American ships. The gunboat,
Vicksburg, has been sent by Admiral
Kimball from Corinto to Salina Cruz,
Mexico, to meet Consul Olivares on
his way from Washington to Managua
to supersede Vice Consul Caldera In
charge of the diplomatic situation
there
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-01-12
MAJOR GENERAL BELL
To THE PHILIPPINES

Washington, Jan. 6.-Major Generai
J. Franklin Bell, who transfers the
duties of chief-of- staff of the army IN
April to Major General Leonard
Wood will be the next commander OF
the army in the Philippines. Genera
Bell will succeed Major General W.
T. Duvall, who retires in January,
1911.
Major General Frederick d. Grant
now in command of the department
of the lakes. again will be assigned 70
his old command at the head OF the
department of the east
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-01-12
.s5s7.2a7.s1 s570.7O4.27

Totals ..... 1857, 237S1 s570,704.27
Showing net loss of $3,466.46.
The heaviest collection month in
1909, as in 1908 was July, although
August was a close second. During
the two months almost fifty per cent
of the revenues for the half year were
received. The heavy business of these
months comes mainly from two sour
ces, the special taxes and the beer
tax The receipts for the remaining
four months from all classes are fair
ly constant
Another item of loss in revenue is
that caused by the decision of the
courts that the fifty per cent penalty
provision in the case of the miscel-
laneous taxes under the head of
lists cannot be enforced. This head
therefore shows falling off of
$2,64125 in 1909 as against the previ-
Gus year, which means no loss in ac-
tJral business.
Considered as a whole, therefore,
the indications are that business con-
ditions are better than year ago.
Fewer cigars are being manufactured,
but this is met to a certain extent by
an increase in the production of pipe
tobacco Beer revenues show
small increase, amounting to a little
over five per cent. This tax is Pc
culiarly interesting one. making a
sort of double record, for besides
being an exact story Of the quantity
of the beverage produced, it furnishes
fairly accurate testimony of the rise
and fan of temperature through the
year.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-01-12
BEER TAX SHOWS
GAIN OF S21,29O.5j
REVENUE OFFICERS REPORT IN
DIcATEs RETURN OF NORMAL
BUSINESS CONDITIONS.
FEWER CIGARS MANUFACTURED
BUT MORE SMOKING
TOBACCO.

Madison, Jan. 6.
Revenue Collector F. ". Bentley
and his chief deputy, c. o. Walden,
have practically completed the semi
annual report of their Office to the
commissioners at Washington and will
forward it within few days. The
total revenues collected for the half
year ending December 81, 1909, was
$685., 237.81. During the same period
in 1908, the total was $570,704.27, so
there. is an apparent falling off in
revenue collections of s3,466.46. This
decrease is easily explained" said
Deputy Collector Walden yesterday,
when the details of the collections
are studied and compared. The item
of revenue which shows the greatest
falling off is that of the special taxes,
where a decrease of $21, 079.25 is
noted. That difference comes mainly
from the month of July when the rev.
enue collected under this head was
$18,957- less than that for the same
month in 1908 This does not indi-
cate any falling off in the business of
the month, but means simply that the
bulk of the special collections for the
half year ending June 80 were paid
mainly in June this year, and ma My
in July in 1908. This being under
stood, the report is shown to indicate
that business was even heavier IN
1909 than in 1908"
The following abstract shows at a
glance the principal facts of the re-
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-01-12
Old waIworth County Resident.

Whitewater, Wis, Jan. Crank W.
Pratt, one of the oldest residents OF
the county, wealthy retired farmer
and real estate dealer, died from
heart failure, aged 70 years. He was
the father of Paul Pratt, a former
mayor of Whitewater, and also sur
viving him are three other sons, Julius,
Clarence and Ralph. Mr. Pratt came
to Walworth county as a poor boy
and by thrift and industry accumulat-
ed considerable fortune.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-01-12

The position is one made vacant by
the recent death of Mrs. F. J. R.
Bright. The salary is $500 per year
and maintenance.
Mrs. Edwards has had considerable
experience in the institution, having
served there at various times as
trained nurse in emergency cases. She
is particularly we'll equipped for the
position, say members of the board
who know her, as her ability to deal
with and interest children is notable.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-01-12
ATTENDANTS HELD
GUILTY OF NEGLIGENCE

Peoria, Jan. 6.-An inquest into the
death of Mrs. Valentine Herman, the
pellagra patient, was held at the Peo-
ria state hospital for the insane yes
terday afternoon. Late last night a
verdict was returned holding the at
tendants in charge of the ward at the
time of Mrs Herman's escape and
consequent exposure from which she
died, guilty of negligence.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-01-12
SUSPEND FREIGHT TRAFFIC.
Railroads in Iowa Make Effort to Run
PASSENGER Trains.

Des Moines, Jan. 6.-When it be-
came apparent Tuesday night that the
snowfall would continue indefinitely
orders were issued by the railroads
throughout Iowa, to suspend freight
traffic. Efforts have been made, how
ever, to continue the passenger traffic
although the trains on all the lines are
from five to nine hours late. At
Marshalltown, where two feet of snow
fell, even the passenger service has
been annulled. Reports from over
the state indicate scarcity of coal.