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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-10
CRAZY DRUNK, NEGRO
SHOOTS AT RANDOM

CHICAGO. ILL.,. April 10.-Thou-
sands Of women Shoppers were thrown
into a panic to-day when Thomas
Craig. a negro. backed up against an
elevated railroad post and began
emptying ten-shot automatic pistol
into the crowded streets.
The first shot struck Thomas Kaye,
railroad clerk. In the foot. The
second shot entered a crowded barber
shop but no one was injured.
A policeman had trouble In saving
Craig from the Infatuated mob.
The negro was said by the police
TO be crazy drunk
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-10
LID DOWN TIGHT
IN ROANOKE

ROANOKE, VA, April 10.-~For the
FIRST time In the history of Roanoke
the lid was down tight on all Sunday
selling. Not "A cigar. a drink of soda
water, or any kind OF merchandise
could he bought, Few papers we're
sold. The closing was due 10 the
prosecution Of Elmore y. Helms for
opening his saloon on Sunday. He
was fined and put under heavy bond
for twelve months.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-10
H. l.. BERR YMAN
MARRIES MISS ELLIS

quiet marriage took place We'd
nesday evening in the parlors Of Rev.
F. w. Long, pastor of Cowardfn Ave-
nue. Christian Church, when Miss Min
nie l.. Ellis and Mr.. Henry l.. Berry
man were united in marriage Only
few friends and relatives were pres
ent. Mr.. and Mrs Bergman will re-
side at liz Cowardin Avenue.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-10
CROP CONDITION BETTER
THAN APRIL, 1910

WASHINGTON. April 10.--Accord-
ing to q report issued by the Depart
ment OF Agriculture to-day the aver
age condition Of winter wheat on April
was S3.3 per cent. Of a normal crop,
as compared with sos on April /,
The advance in condition from De-
cember l, 1910. to April /. 1911. was
.0.S points. a. compared with on aver
are decline in the past ten years. Of
~ points 4; & I
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-10
CHILD FUNERAL
DEATH OF INFANT

The funeral Of the seven year old
daughter OF Mr. and Mrs. c. +. Nc
Chestney. OF 2l01 Everett Street, took
place Sunday morning in Petersburg
Interment was made in Blandford
Cemetery.
An infant child OF 8. +. Walthall,
Of 1927 Decatur street. died Sunday
night about 8 o'clock. The body was
taken to Southerland. Va. this after
noon ct > o'clock for burial
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-10
REMOVING BODIES
FROM PRATT MINES
NUMBER OF CONvICTS WHO LOST
LIVES NOW PLACED
AT 1873.

BIRMINGHAM, ALA, April To-
The Pratt Consolidated Coal Com
pans to-day estimated that 12s per-
sons lost their lives in the explosion
at the Banner mine at Littleton Sat
urday. or the dead about twenty
we're white men. the rest being negro
eonvicts.
Tie work Of bringing cut the dead
is proceeding rapidly to-day Fifty
bodies were in the impromptu morgue
before noon, and IL was expected tina,
all would be recovered by night. It
was shown by Investigation that the
disaster was caused by the explosion
of n tram car of powder.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-10
OFFERS $4,000
FOR JOHNSON

CHICAGO, April 10.--Presdent
Coniskey, OF tho Chicago White
Sox, to-day offered President
Noyes, Of tho Washington Ameri-
car league club $4,000 for the re-
lease of Walter johnson, Washing
toms great hoidout pitcher. This
is said TO be the largest sunn ever
offered for a baseball player.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-10
Funera, Of Mrs. Redfors.

The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Anne
BEDFORD took place yesterday afternoon
at 4 O'Clock from the residence, 1904
Porter Street. interinent was made In
Maury Cemetery. Pall-bearers were
as follows:
Active--S. r. Owens, n. s. Walker,
Charles Schaad, b. A. Nunnaly. II. d.
Walker and NJ. A. Campbell.
Honorary--Dr Z. r. Rucker. W. II.
Owens, f. Fl. Wells, J. G. Saunders, II.
V. Baldwin and +. b. Dunford.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-10
HONOR ROLL
FOR BETHEL SCHOOL

dn Miss Mary Jewetts room, of the
Bethel graded school. In Chesterfield
county, the following scholars were on
the roll of honor for the month OF
March: Kathleen Spears. Tscharner
Spears.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-10
Revival Service. esoIn.

Revival services will begin Monday
night at the Stockton Street Baptist
church. The pastor, Rev J. r. Haley,
will be assisted by Rev. J. r. Doan, OF
South Boston. Special music will be
furnished for the meetings.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-10

died here day on her twenty ninth
birthday. She had been III long. She
was a daughter or W. l.. Becker, whole
sale grocer OF Roanoke. and Is sur
vived by her husband and two small
children. She was a native of Frank
lin.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-10
Hustinus Court PART 2.

The March term OF Hastings Court.
Part 2, will adjourn morrow.
The April term of the court will
convene next Monday. the 18th. A
long list of civil and chancery cases
is on the docket
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-10
Leaves $500 Estate.

Mrs. Elan A. Semi qualified in the
Chancery Court Monday as admin
istrator OF the estate Of Frederick w.
Sent. valued ct ts00s
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-10
YOUNG ROANOKE WoMks
DIES ON HER BIRTHDAY

ROANOKE. VA. Aprfs H. Mn.
Auaie raceb Wis u Chagtss n. Pace.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-10

Chicago Cyaan and Provisa0n laaskses.
Richmond. Va. April 10, 1911.
The leAding futures to-day rangsd -
eoilow1: gs
WHEAT--
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-10

500 Virginia Centuries at sea- 81,
shares Virginia Car. Chem. Pfd. a.
l2sA. :.
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1911-02-03
WABASSO

The Woods family moved into their
new winter home on the ridge Monday.
DR.. and Mrs D. Rose, of Sebastian,
were pleasant visitors here one day
last week.
j. Arthur Speiman made short trip
down the coast last of the week. I He
was accompanied by W. D. Woods, of
City Point.
Miss Minnie Shirke, of Lewistown,
Pa, who is spending few weeks here,
visited Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Holt, on the
ridge, last week.
Following is the honor roll of the
Wabasso school for the week ending
January 27: Olive Smith, 95; Elwood
Haas, 95; Irene Smith, &c.
Sunday afternoon party of young
people called on Miss Carrie Chesser,
who is spending the winter with Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Ayers on the peninsula.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. Helping have moved
into their new cottage in the north end
of town. MIR. and Mrs. ]. H. Stevens
and family are now living in the Eby
cottage, just opposite Mr.. Helpling's
The topic for discussion Sunday even
ing at the Christian Endeavor meeting
is: Lessons From Great Lives" The
meeting will be lead by Mrs. E. E.
Smith and everybody is invited to be
present.
Arthur Washington Vandiveer, whose
sudden death was noted in last issue of
The TRIBUNE, was born in Miami coun-
ty. Ohio, July 4th, 1850, near the city
of Troy. Early in life he removed to
Darke county, Ohio, where later he
purchased and still owns fertile farm.
Forty years ago last Christmas he mar
ried Miss Laura Groby, Of his native
state. About three years ago the Van
DIVERS came to Wabasso, purchased
land and built homes. The widow and
three children survive, VIZ: Mrs. G.
Alice, wife of VIM. A. Early, who spend
their winters here; Charles P. and wife
with the two grandchildren of the de-
ceased (another grandchld preceded
her grandfather to the heavenly home) I;
Clarence A., at home, and now the COM
fort and solace of his mother.
The funeral was conducted by Revs.
w. R. Wieand and VIM. l.. Leisher on
Friday, the 9th, at the late home of
the deceased. The neighbors kindly as
sisted not only on day of funeral, but
previously; also party of eighteen
accompanied and inferred the remains
in the Melbourne cemetery.
The deceased was first member of
the Methodist Episcopal church, but on
removal from, its bounds, joined the
Bretheren church, in whose fellowship
he died, in hope of the resurrection in
Christ.
Mr.. Vandveer was highly respected
neighbor and friend, and had won
place in the hearts Of all who knew
him. The news of his death comes as
shock to everyone and the sympathy
of the entire community goes out to
the Borrowing family.
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1911-02-03
ORANGE cOUNTY'S BIG FAIR

As .:he time for the Orange County
Fair, February I'll approaches. the
directors are making very careful
canvas of the situation.
The exhibits already secured of cit
rus fruits, farm products and the pro-
ducts of vegetable farmers will be
larger and better than any fair ever
heldin Florida.
J.. The exhibits Of cattle, horses, hogs,
poultry, are large. The arts crafts
willhave a fine display while the educa-
tional interests will not be neglected
but will take front rank.
Be For entertainment there will be
sports. Base ball, polo and track
events.
Fifteen great shows, including a
wild.wes animal show, will interest all
looking for excitement.
For free attractions there will be a
balloon ascension daily. with double
parachute, drop.
Nick Carter, holding the worlds
record as a high diver, will jump ITO
feet
Hurricane, the fastest trotting Os-
frich in the world, has been secured,
and will give an exhibition once daily.
This bird has been driven in harness all
over the United States. He never dis
appoints. He is not an experiment.
Each day there will he harness races,
in which high class aud speedy horses
have been entered. The Association is
member of the American Trotting
Association, which insures just treat
ment to all.
The fair is not conducted as a.money
making scheme, but is for the benefit
of Orange county and supported by the
county and its citizens.
Remember the date, February I'll.
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1911-02-03
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.

l.. JENNINGS
LAWYER
Viii practice in the State and United
States Courts.
a FORT PIERCE, FLA.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-11-20
MANY ASSOCIATIONS
 ARE BEING FORMED

Almost every time one picks up a newspaper he reads of some w association being formed to raise a certain fruit or other crop which heretofore has been wholly or in part disre- garded by the majority of agri- culturists. IL is indeed gratify- ing to know that many farmers are turning to some product other than cotton on which to place their dependence as a means of livelihood.
 Diversified farming is the most potential factor in making the farming class independent. It is possible for the tiller of the soil to so conduct his farm ing operations that he will not be compelled to rely upon any one to supply him with the pro- ducts he needs. The farmer should supply as far as possible his own demands and when he does this he will not be forced to dispose of his products at a small price dictated by those who control the market as is the case when he depends on one or two crops.
 The price offered for cotton is unsatisfactory and this is not the first time that such a condi- tion has existed. Reduced acre age is suggested as remedy
The Prescott daily news., 1911-11-20
ATTEND STRAWBERRY
 MEETING WEDNESDAY

Those who are interested in raising strawberries should not forget that a meeting will be held at2 D. m. Wednesday in the Scott building at which time it is expected to complete the or ganization of the association and to elect permanent officers and select committees who will have charge of the affairs of the en. terprlse.
 The success of the project is practically assured and not only does this mean a great deal for those who will grow the fruit, but the community in general will reap great benefits as a re suit of the enterprise.
 The raising of strawberries
The Prescott daily news., 1911-11-20
BREAKS JAIL AFTER
 ROBBING RESIDENCE

A quantity of silverware val ued at 5000 or more which was stolen from the home of NJ. W. Greeson some time during last Friday was recovered yesterday afternoon by Acting Marshal Carruthers assisted by Otis Cantley.
 Lee Stanley, a negro, who in company with some other negroes, h a d been working around the Greeson residence, was arrested Saturday and piac- ed in the city jail. It was only after a thorough sweating that the negro divulged the hiding place of the stolen property, which he had buried in the yard surrounding h e house where he boarded in the east part of town. The officers visit. ed the place and found the silver where the negro had buried it in the earth and covered the spot with an old tin pan. All of the articles missed were recovered and turned over to the owner.
 The negro made his escape from the jail late Sunday even, ing by pryiDg loose one of the iron strips which form the sides of the cell. The city officers made an effort to contine their prisoner in the county jail but owing to the fact that the keys to the cells were not at the time at the county prison, they were forced to place him in the inse. cure city bastile with the before noted result.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-11-20

and by such an arrangement the farmer would have time to culti- vate other crops which will pay even larger profits. Have a variety and a failure of one crop will not so seriously effect the prosperity of the grower as it would certainly do if in it was placed his entire hope of profit.
 The farmers of Arkansas are rapidly awakening to the possi- bilities of the soil as a producer of fruit and vegetables as well as many other articles which yield large profit.
 Many associations are being formed all over the state to se- cure large acreage which will assure systematic marketing. The outlook is encouraging and will undoubtedly result in great good to those who promote the various plans.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-11-20
A MAIL CARRIERS LOAD

seems heavier when he has a weak back and kidney trouble. Fred Duch- ron, mail carrier at Atchison, Kansas, says 'I have been bothered with kidney and bladder trouble and had d severe pain across my back. When ever 1 carried heavy load of mail my kidney trouble increased Some time ago started taking Foley's Kidney Pills and since taking them 1 have got ten entirely rid of all my kidney trou
 ble and am as mound now as ever. y Foley's Kidney Pills are tonic in action, quick in result. No matter at what stage your kidney may be, take Foleys Kidney Pills at once for quick and per manent relief. Hesterly Drug Store.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-11-20

has become profitable industry in various parts of the state and the venture will not be in the nature of an experiment. The idea to be kept in mind is that the larger quantity available at one shipping point the better the market.
 Don't forget the time set and be on hand to encourage the movement by giving it your hearty support.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-11-20
GREAT. CLEARING SALE

Mrs. A. E. Shankle will sell all of her fine millinery goods at cost, beginning Nov. 16, until sold out. Everything in stock at greatly reduced prices, such as children's wraps, hair goods, hand bags, collars, belts and a great many other things.
 If you want bargains give her a call.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-11-20

Ralph Barnes, living three miles northwest of town was thrown from a horse which he was riding yesterday and suffer ed broken arm as a result of his fall. The fracture was a double one and occurred near the elbow
The Prescott daily news., 1911-11-20

Big red apples 80 cents per peck at J. II Kershaw's.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1911-12-23

require less decorations. Pines and
hemlocks. being less costly, also find
large and ready sales.
The total number of trees used in the
United States is a number that star
ties. In New England 100000 trees
are cut down every year. The other
states Of the Union furnish 100000,
a total of 100000.
Germany. which is really the home
of the Christmas tree. does not come
within % per cent of this total. II
the other nations of the world are no
where.
Nor is Uncle Sans fealty to the tree
surprising. 1t represents the keystone
of the whole celebration under the
stars and stripes. Father and mother
plan for weeks the kind of trimmings
they shall buy this year. and during a
greater part of Christmas eve and
Christmas morning. when the children
are deep in dreams of what Santa
Claus pack will carry for them. the
love of the parents is entwined in every
bit of tinsel. every ornament that is
fastened to branches fragrant with the
scent of the woods.
Alone of Christmas features the tree
never fails. Presents sometimes dis
| appoint. but nobody ever finds fault
with the tree. BE it the twenty foot
giant that adorns the home OF the mil
lionaire or the three foot slip In the
attic Of poverty, it is always the sym
Dol that brings Yuletide joy to the chill
dren's faces.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1911-12-23

takes to get Christmas to the Amer
lean parlor.
A tree that could be bought for 10
cents in Maine thus increases in value
according to the cost of its transporta-
ton until by the time ii reaches the
big cities it has become worth 81.
Not the least of the toll spent that
the boys and girls of u land may
have their Christmas finds its way into
the pockets of the great transportation
companies. rail and steamer.
The retailer gets the final profit. but
he earns his money, for when he buys
his load OF trees he takes the chance
of selling them out at a good margin
or having left on his hands a stock
that is utterly worthless as soon as
Christmas morning dawns.
New York state yields many Christ
mas trees. thousands being cut an
nually in the Catskill mountains. Yer
mont. New Hampshire. Pennsylvania.
New Jersey and Michigan. in the mid
die west. furnish a big supply.
Although the spruce is an ideal tree
on account of its beauty and the pow
err OF its branches in supporting heavy
presents, the frs are in greater de-
mand. because they are more open and
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1911-12-23
THE WINDOW WlSHERS.

r THINK that now's about the time, with
Christmas drawing near,
To make a plea for all the tots who get
but little cheer.
The little window wishers, who from now
till Christmas eve
VII gaze at dolls and toys and things
and steadfastly believe
That Santa Claus, so good and kind.
VIII surely some way chance to find
Their little stockings hum with care
And fill them while they slumber there.
ND they will wander pale and cold.
and wonderingly they win pause
And tell their little wants unto some i'm
itation Santa Claus
Who'll tfse their names and write them
down and send them on content and
glad.
Believing Santa Claus will come to every
orphan girl and lad:
That Christmas morn beside their beds
They'll find their dolls and drums and
sleds.
For poor tots have a faith as great
AS children born to better fate.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1911-12-23

but a few minutes. Back In her room
she gave way and took refuge In that
last solace Of her sex. a good cry.
She was still huddled. a d~isconsolate
heap. on the lounge when there anne
a tap at the door which she recognized
as that OF her little friend. She sat
up and hurriedly Strengthened her hair.
Come iu." she called as the knock
was repeated.
Here's a gentleman to see you" the
child said. with the air Of o person
who %confers n favor. "He says be Is
an old friend. so | brought him right
up" Miss Marshall remembered that.
II being Christmas day. the maid
would be out and that consequently
the little girl would answer the door.
THANK you" she ss!d. 'You may
GO" Then she found herself face TO
face with a bronzed and beared man
whose eyes only were familiar.
We'll. Annie" he said In n voice she
knew so well. here | I'm once more"
She held out both hands with an
eager. gesture. "0h. Jack. jack" she
cried.
A moment more and she was sob
bling on his shoulder. while his arms
held her as though they would never
let go.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1911-12-23

THE little window wishers. it's for them
/ make a plea.
Who miss perhaps a mothers love or lack
a fathers knee.
Who face the bitterness of life through
no fault Of their own.
Who dream and hope for all the joys that
other tots have known.
It's such a little thing to do
I'm sure 1t must appeal TO you.
Seek out some window wisher here.
Some little heart that you can cheer.
HUNT up some little boy or girl whom
SAINTS may. ~perchance. forget:
Some little one who is too young to know
the truth Of Christmas yet.
Preserve that simple. trusting faith. the
sweetest memory of youth,
And save that child a broken heart that
comes with knowledge of the ruth.
Make some poor little one your care
Who may awake to grim despair.
Some little stocking fill because
1t may be missed by ant Claus.
Detroit Free Press.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1911-12-23
WHERE AND HOW
We Get TREES
FOR CHRISTMAS

An army of men works for months
that the American child may enjoy the
delights of Christmas day. Any father
or mother can affirm when that instant
ONE The joys of the toys, of candy,
of the holiday feast, all fade into moth
ingness compared with the rapture of
the child when admitted to the room
where the Christmas tree is.
Nothing can detract from the fascina-
ton of the hemlock, cedar or fir
when 1t takes its place Of honor in the
room that is to bear the burden Of the
Christmas celebration. The toyshops
the child has with him the year round.
and there is no novelty in candy and
fruit, only an extra abundance of
something that is in some measure al
ways obtainable.
But the Christmas tree comes at
Christmas alone. 1t is the symbol of
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1911-12-23

the best of all holidays. Even the
poorest of Christmases Is all right If
a tree goes with it. The best is moth
ing II the tree be omitted.
The favored home of the Christmas
tree is Maine, and from the hillsides
and fields of the northernmost state in
the Union come the harvests.
For eight weeks the work of getting
the trees from the woods to homes
keeps an army busy. By the first
week in November the Christmas tree
has come into commercial evidence In
Maine. Having garnered all his other
crops, the farmer has a chance to de-
vote himself to the children's crop, as
the Christmas tree yield might fairly
be called.
Those who love the forests and who
regret to see the ak laid Mt the root of
any tree will rejoice TO learn that bal
sam fir, so perfectly adapted to Christ
mas use, is of no especial timber value
and grows SO quickly that its loss by
means works the destruction Of a
tract Of wood.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1911-12-23
- Helps to Christmas Ch~eerfulness y
Cupid's Bankers.

There were points of resemblance be-
tween Mrs. - and the lilies OF the
field. She had married a young man
who had a good salary. but she herself
had never earned a penny In her HE
nor had she been blessed with well 10
do parents.
I'VE have a joint account in the Ma.
tional Fountain bank" she announced
TO one Of her friends when she haa
been married a few months. III Is
such fun to pay bills by check
What do you les by a joint ac-
count?" asked the lncredulous friend.
do you put in equal sums?'
"oh. don't put in any," said MIS-.
-. "Will puts 1t in. and ! draw u
out."-Youth's Companion.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1911-12-23
Comparative Values.

Champ Clark tells Il story which he
says was given him by Representative
Griggs Of Georgia. 1t runs this way:
The head Of a household was late In
getting home. and the wife u~pbraided
him. "Why, dear. it Is not late" said
the man who had been down to the
club. As he finished speaking the clock
on the mantel chimed out 3.
you have told me a story, John. II
is 3 O'Clock. and n nice time for a mar
ried man to be getting home" said the
vexed wife.
There you go. dear. just like you
TO believe that old dollar and a half
bandw-Washington Star.