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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-27
EVILS OF LIQUOR
ARE DENOUNCED
NEW YORK PASTOR READS MANY
LETTERS FAvoRING TOTAL
ABSTINENCE
Taft AMONG NUMBER
LORD MAYOR OF LONDON, GENERAL
GRANT. HoBSoN AND JOHN
MITCHELL GO ON
RECORD.

With a stirring argument against
saloons and intoxicating drinks, DR..
Christian f. Reisner pastor of the
Grace Methodist Episcopal church, in
West lo4th street. read last night from
his pulpit letters from President Taft,
General Frederick u. Grant the lord
mayor OF London, Representative
Richmond Pearson Hobson and John
Mitchell. the labor leader, written in
reply to a series or question which
We're sent out by Or. Reisner some
time ago in circular form.
This circular asked its recipients
to say whether they were total alb
stainers, and II Sc, how they came to
join the blue ribbon ranks. They
We're also asked if they had ever
noticed that total abstinence had cut
of their fellowship with high grade
men" President Taft's reply Is as fol-
lows:
The White House, Washington, ID. c.
The excessive use of intoxicating
liquor is the cause of a great deal Of
poverty, degradation and crime OF
the world. and one who abstains from
the use Of such liquor avoids dan
gerous temptation. Abraham Lincoln
showed that he believed this in writ
ing out for his boy friends the pledge
OF total abstinence SO often quoted.
Each person must deterVllne for him
self the course he Will Take in ref
erence to his tastes and appetites, but
those who exercise the self-restraint
to avoid altogether the temptation of
alcoholic liquor are on the safe and
wiser side. Sincerely yours.
(Signed.) WILLIAM II. TAFT
The lord mayor OF London WAS
liberal in his answers to DR.. Reisner $
questions He said he had been a
total abstainer for the last thirty
five years, and had found such a
course productive of great advan-
tage." AS to the reason which led
him to pursue such course his
memory failed him. but he said he
supposed he had eschewed alcohol in
every form because he thought 1t was
the safest thing to do. In his answer
TO Or. Reisner's secon douestion, as to
whether such a policy had meant
ostractsn among high grade per-
sons he cited an incident which he
evidently believed covered the point
in all Its phases, 1t is as follows:
Your second question, as to whe-
Their this practice has "cut off my
fellowship with any high grade men"
can be best answered by stating the
fact that, while l have the honor of
knowing most Of the leading men in
this country and of enjoying the priv
ilege OF the friendship of a very great
many, / have had only this week the
great distinction OF entertaining, as
the representative of the city OF Lon
don. their majesties. the king and
queen. at luncheon, when they paid
an official visit to this city, as one Of
the great official events associated
with the celebration of their corona
ton. l may inform you. for the In
formation and encouragement OF your
mem bership, that on that occasion /
had the great distinction OF propos-
Ing in their presence the health or
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-27
DOCK CASE Up
AGAIN FRIDAY
FAMOUS LITIGATION WILL COME
UP ON ITS MERITS BEFORE
COMMISSION.

The Richmond dock case will come
up on Its merits before the State Cor
poration Commission on Friday morn
ing at 10 o'clock. The question of
jurisdiction was thoroughly thresh ed
out in arguments covering the ses-
sions OF the commission on three days
OF last week, with the result that the
contention OF the petitioners that the
commission had Jurisdiction over the
dock and its owners was upheld by
the commission. 1t is generally under
stood that should the commission in
the trial of the case on SIS merits
enter an order requiring the owners
OF the dock to keep the dock in re-
pair. appeal will be taken TO the court
Of appeals.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-27
LIVES, ALTH0' BAR
PIERCED HIS BODY
DOCTORS HOLD OUT HOPE FOR
VICTIM OF PECULIAR
ACCIDENT

Although "a crowhar passed through
hts body when ne fell from "a scarold
Monday afternoon while at work at
the plant OF the Richmond Guano
Company in Fulton. Luther simmons
young man who came here several
months ago from Wilmington, ~. c.
IL still alive at the Retreat for the
Ssek. and While the doctors are very
uneasy about him, they think ne has
chance for recovery
The huge piece OF iron preceded
Simmons as he fell from the scafrold,
and as II struck the ground assumed
an upright position just as he fell
upon Il. the bar striking him in the
back and coming out at a point near
the right shoulder in front
That the young man was not killed
instantly Is the marvel OF the sur
geons.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-27
ORDER OF NIGHT OWLS
ELECTS ITS OFFICERS
MUST SPEAK TWO OR MORE
LANGUAGES TO JOIN THIS
ORGANIZATION

At meeting held by the Night
Owls at az East Broad street on the
night OF September IS, the following
officers were elected for the ensuing
term;
President Professor G. III. Kassi
secretary. J. h. Gardner; manager
Chris Evenson; corresponding secre-
tary. Harry Tucker, grand represen-
tatives. William Black, Melvin
Thomas. William Keck. w. Phelps. X
l.. Hepp.
/, This organization consists of mem
hers who can speak and translate all
the modern languages. officers musr
be able to speak two or more Ian
guages. The number of members Is
limited. sN.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-27

Corps OF Virginia Volunteers, as an
additional delegate from the organ
lied militia OF the State to the TWEEN
tieth annual convention of the Asso-
citation of Military Surgeons. which
convened yesterday at Milwaukee,
Wis This order was dated Septem-
Der IL. but had not been made pub
lie.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-27
LEAVES STEAMER FOR
ICE CREAM CAREER

Especial to The Richmond Virginian }
FREDERICKSBURG VA, Sept.
2s.--Mr. A. ]. McKericher. of Balti-
more, has been appointed purser on
the steamer Lancaster Of the Mary
land, Delaware and Virginia Railway
Company, to fill the position recently
resigned by Mr.. o. H. sherman.
Mr.. sherman wifi enter business
with the Eclipse Ice Cream Com
pany, of this city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-27
SUFFERED PARALYSIS:
RENDERED SPEECHES.

Especial to The Richmond Virginian)
FREDERICKSBURG, VA Sept.
2s.--Mr. S. B. Hardwick, of kinsaie,
recently suffered a stroke or paraly-
sis, while talking to his family. The
stroke extended from his chin down
his left side, rendering him speech
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-27

Four expense accounts were filed
yesterday In the Office of the score
tary OF the Commonwealth by can
didates in the recent legislative fights,
w. n. Brown. candidate for the House
from Danviile and P1ttsylvania, ex-
pended $26; r. l.. Brewer, Of Suf-
folk. successful candidate from Nanse-
mond for the House expended
sl53.ss; Blackburn Smith, of the
Twelfth senatorial district expended
s37s.0l. and II. A. Edmondson. OF
the Twenty-tirst district, spent 1894,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-27
Mr.. KoIner to Speak.

Commissioner George w. Koiner OF
the department OF Agriculture. will de-
liver an address this morning at 10
O'Clock at the fredericksburg fair
Mr.. Koiner will discuss the agricul-
tural Advancement OF the State, the
advantage of adopting better methods.
the growing OF alfalfa, the raising of
more stock on the farm. and the use
OF more labor saving machinery
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-27
At Frsierickshnrc,

Deputy Commissioner BENJAMIN L.
Purcell OF the State dairy and food
department, is In Fredericksburg In
connection with the food exhibit made
by the department at hte Fredericks-
burg fair.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-27
Rule Agnfnst RAILWAY

The State Corporation Commission
issued rule yesterday against the
Ivanhoe and Carroll railroad corpora
ton for failure to make a report
for the purpose OF Taxation.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-27

their majesties the king and queen,
and in doing that drank myself moth
ing stronger than lemonade-New
York Tribune.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-27
Governor En- Route Home.

Governor Mann Is expected TO, re-
turn either tonight or Thursday from
his trip to Hutchinson, Kansas, where
ne delivered an address on Monday
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-27
Findings

In the cases of Prtvates T. W.
take band; George c. Fairland, Com
many A; John II. Brent. Company 81
lewis II. Gates. Company {, and Gey-
ION {. Corkran. Company y, X l.. /.
slues' battalion. guilty Of the charges
and specifications except as TO the
word wilful.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-27
Sentence.

Sentence.
In cases OF the foregoing named
priyates, to pay a fine OF 20 each' with
the recommendation OF the court that
the sentence be RENTED on account
OF the eStenuating CIRCUMSTANCES
shown in the records.
The proceedings and findings in the
foregoing cases having been forward
ed TO the Governor and commander-
in chief, the following are his orders
thereon.
Commonwealth OF Virginia,
Governors Office,
Richmond, Va, Sept 20, 1911.
The proceedings and findings and
sentences In the foregoing cases OF
Privates f. W. Lake, George G. Fair
land, John II. Brent, Lewis II. Gates
and Ceylon C.Gorkran, Il. l.. l. Blues
battalion. are approved, with the ex-
rep,ion of the me or IS, which is
RENTED in the ease of each Of the
said privates, and they will be re-
leased from arrest and restored to
duty with their command.
'fWM HODGES MANN.
Governor. OF Virginia.
Findings in the case OF Private
Egbert l.. Giles:
or all charges and specifications
mot guilty" o..
The proceedings and findings in
the foregoing case of Private kgbert
L. Giles, Company h. Il. l.. |. Blues
Battalion. having been forwarded to
the Governor and commander in
chief, the following are his orders
thereon:
Commonwealth of Virginia,
Governors Office,
Richmond, Va. Sept 20, 1911.
The proceedings and findings In
the foregoing case of Private Eghert
l.. Giles. Company B. X. l.. l, Blues
Battalion. are approved. and Private
Giles will be released from arrest and
restored to duty with his command.
WIN. HODGES MANN.
Governor OF irginia."
Delegates to Association.
Two other general orders were made
public at the office OF the Adjutant
General yesterday.
One of these orders designates the
following officers AZ delegates from
tint organized militia of this State to
tho National Guard Association of
the United States Convention at
Buffalo, N. Y. to be held on October
Oil:
Brigadier General c. c. Vaughan.
Jr.. commanding First Brigade.
Colonel Robert F. Lcedy. Second
Infantry.
Colonel William j. Perry. First In
fantry.
Lieutenant Colonel B. w. Solomon
sky. Fourth Infantry.
Major Clinton L. Wright First Bril-
gade.
Major Thomas M. Workman, First
Battalion Field Artillery.
The other order appoints Captain
Frank II. Hitchcock. OF the Medical
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-16

Buffalo. N. d.. Dec. 16.-The Masons
and O. y. $. OF this place held a joint
installation Wednesday evening
There was a large attendance OF
members and their families A
ssumptuous supper was served after
the ceremonies. The Masonic ofiicers
were as follows:
Worshipful Master--G. Il. Batemau.
Senior Warden Rudolph Rovelling.
Junior Warden Garnett McHattie.
TreasurerH. e. Brown.
Secretary-J. r. Kringler.
Senior Deacon-Dr. s. B. Clarke.
Junior Deacon--W. @. Keyes.
Stewards--W. III. Miller and w. B.
Grieve.
TylerT. G. Rovelling.
The following officers were installed
in the o. e. S.:
Worthy Matron-Afrs. r. Johnston.
Worthy Patron--Rev. r. Johnston.
Associate Matron--M Mrs. G. III. Bate
man.
Secretary Mr.. y. H. McE1attie.
Treasurer Mrs. H. IT, Brown.
Conductress- Mrs. r. Travelling.
Associate ConductressMrs w. TT.
Miller.
Adah-Mrs. HI. McIIattie
Ruth--Mrs. w. b Grieve.
Esther Miss Rachael McHattie.
Martha Miss Minnie Jensen.
Electa Miss Lulu Wheeler
Warder Mrs. J. Johnston.
Sentinel Garnet McI1attie.
Chaplain Mrs. Fl. McCaul.
Organist- Mrs s. 6. More.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-16
EIks Party Toniqht.

The first EIks dancing party of the
season will be held tonight at 9
o'clock at the Elks hall. All the men,
bers Of the lodge and those residing
outside the city have been invited and
1t is expected the affair win be one Of
the largest that has been held by the
B. p. o. E. in several years.
The committee in charge Of the ev-
ening's festivities. comprising Jack
Shotwell. Robert G. Patterson and
Charles Rogers, has been hard at work
during. the last two weeks arranging
for the party. A special orchestra
viii furnish the music OF the evening
and at midnight supper will be served
In the dining room.
The club rooms and dancing hall
have been appropriately decorated for
the occasion and the committee has
been kindly assisted by several of the
wives Of the members Of the order
who are anxious to make the affair a
big success. The other parties OF the
season will be given after the holidays.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-16

procure plans and provide for the con-
struction Of suitable building for the
local body Of Elks.
These men worked faithfully and
indefatigably during the first year Of
their appointment to raise funds and
make plans to begin the elegant struc-
ture. They succeeded after strenuous
efforts in raising sufficient money to
pay not only the balance OF the pur-
chase price on the lots on which the
building was to be constructed but
also a sum equal to the charge and
expense Of the construction Of mod
ern and up-to-date basement and
structoriRl walls for the elaborate su-
perstrueture which. they have since
built thereon. The active members of
the local body were not, however, con-
tent with the construction of the base
ment and foundation Of their prospec-
tive home. They insisted that the
structure itself should be Immediately
pushed to completion and accordingly
enJoined their trustees and building
committee to proceed with the enter
prise in the early spring Of 1911. The
trustees and building committee. feel
Ing convinced that they must borrow
money upon the real estate owned by
the lodge with which to begin, IL not
complete, tbs building contemplated.
sought a loan upon the premises.
Suffice to say that as a result Of his
efforts they have today the fine three
story, fireproof brick building upon
the river bank adjacent to the city
park, known as the Elks' Home which
is not only credit to the enterprise
and sagacity of the trustees and build
ing committee but also to the builder,
Brother Curran.
The property which this organiza-
ton now owns and enjoys in Valley
city may be conservatively valued at
$4,000. while the membership of the
organization includes the names Of
many, If not all, of Valley City's best
and most respected citizens. So long
as this fraternity continues to do good
in the future as it has in the past just
SO long may 1t thrive and prosper. Let
it's religion continue to be love. and
let love always remain its cardinal
teaching.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-16
Knights Of Columbus.

The local council Of the knights of
Columbus rendered farewell recep-
tion to Col. B. /. Heating last night
at the Columbus han on North Broad
way. Colonel Heating leaves soon for
Los Angeles and his departure from
this city viii mean great loss to the
local councilMof the X. Of G.
The reception last night was a great
success from every standpoint and
largely attended by all OF the coloneps
friends who are members Of the or
der.
The other feature OF the week in
Columbus circles was the song recital
Thursday night given by Miss Marie
Mccormick, which was given under
the auspices of the knights. 1t was
Miss McCorniclx's farewell appearance
in Fargo for some time as she now
goes out on the concert stage and ap-
pears under a Chicago manager. The
musicale was we'll attended by the
many admirers OF the singer through
out the city.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-16
VALLEY CITY ELKS
DEDICATED HOME
BEAUTIFUL NEW EXCLUSIVE
ELKs HOME AT VALLEY CITY
I DEDICATED YESTERDAY WITH
/ APPROPRIATE CEREMONIES -
100 CANDIDATES INITIATED.

The Valley City Elks did themselves
proud in the dedication ceremonies of
their new home which was formally
thrown open to the public Thursday
evening when a reception was ten
dered the wives and ladies of the
members Of lodge No. lilo and the
visiting brothers in from Fargo and
various other points. The evening
concluded with dancing and social
gathering in the handsome ball room
and club rooms of the new home
building, which is one Of the hand :
soonest ornaments to Vail city.
A reception was rendered the visit
ing brothers Friday morning by the
officers and members of the local lodge
and luncheon was served at noon in
the home dining room.
The noble elk standing in the club
room was shot by Bro. Herman Win
terer of Valley City while he was on a
hunting trip to Montana. The beauti-
full animal was put into the hands
OF a taxidermist and the well-known
lawyer then presented it to the lodge.
A large delegation of Elks from
Fargo and Elks from ali parts of the
state w~re in attendance. This was
probably one of the greatest gather
ings Of IFS kind ever held in Valley
City.
The programme for the rest of the
Jay following the dedicatory cere-
monies included a lodge session which
convened at 4 o'clock and at which
100 candidates were initiated into the
order A grand banquet was served
81 q ~ "a o - -
ing the lodge session was resumed.
A high court of inquisition was in
stltuted at 10 o'clock last night and
continued an hour This was for the
trial and reward Of the faithful. Of
ficers Of the court were Bro. Frank s.
Henry, president; Bro. r. a. ThorkeI-
son, clerk; Bro. L. S. B. Richie, advo-
cate; Bro. A. p. Paulson. attorney for
the defendant: and Bro. e. II. Briggs.
officer
At the conclusion of the court of la
Quisition the greatest social session
lodge No. lilo has ever held COM
uenced with Bro. Herman Winterer
as chairman and Bro Lee Combs as
stage manager. There were songs.
speeches and other features including
. 6ne programme consisting OF a NUM-
Der OF celebrated vaudeville acts.
Some Historical Facts.
III the year 1899 there was but one
Elk In Valley city. Elmer w. Fish
was the only citizen Of the town who
af that time enjoyed membership IN
che benevolent and protective order of
Elke Of North America. In the sum
naez ~ 1900 Hon Lee Combs of that
oAtv Joined the organization at Fargo,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-16
Behind Closed Doors

During the next and succeeding years
several prominent citizens. including
the Hon. Darby O'Malley, Major Chas.
F. Mudgett, Rev. l. G. Moultrie and
others, joined the organization at Far
go or jamestown. In the year 1906
there were twelve members of the ORE
ganization who were residents Of VAL
ley City. In the spring of that year
these gentlemen, including Combs,
Mudgett. O'Malley, A. H. Gray, Moul-
trie and others, organized a club
known as "The Valley City Elks Fra
ternity." This band of the antlered
tribe held regular and continuous
meetings at the quarters of the vari-
Gus members for several years. Finally
at a meeting held in the Kindred hotel
1t was agreed that a local lodge of
Elks should be organized. Thereupon
a committee of three Elks consisting
Of Lee Combs, Major Chas. +. Mud
gett and DIR. Peake was appointed to
ascertain and report the advisability
of the immediate organization OF a
local body OF the great American fra
terhity.
After duly considering the report
and carefully weighing the matter the
LOCAL. leaders Of the organization de-
tertnined to apply for and If possible
obtain a charter authorizing them to
organize a lodge of the Benevolent
and Protective Order OF Elks Of
North America. This application was
in due time accepted and a charter
waa duly and lawfully granted to the
members whose names appear as
CHAPTER applicants in the columns Of
this paper. Armed with this DISPENSE
ton of the grand lodge of the organ
izatjon the intrepid local Elks pro-
ceeded to crystalize the movement into
successful. thrifty and prosperous
local lodge. The body thus organized
Immediately began to popularize the
Elkg by its charitable and kindly of
hcAa toward and on behalf OF the poor
and the unfortunate and it was not
long before the membership Of the
local body increased to about $50
members. At this time Mr.. Combs.
Major Mudgett, Postmaster Pray, c.
J. Lee, A. II. Gray, DR.. Macdonald and
John d. Gray, together with others,
insisted that the organization had
grown so rapidly and waxed so strong
that 1t should Immediately take steps
to purchase a site and construct
building suitable and appropriate for
its home. Thereupon the lodge APP
pointed a committee consisting Of DIR.
A. w. Macdonald. John d. Gray, Major
Chas. r. Mudgett Hon. C. J. Lee. DIR.
Arthur Peake and Hon. Lee Combs to
select and buy an appropriate site for
the construction of building appro-
pirate in architecture and SUFFICIENT In
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-16

The local camp OF the Modern
Woodmen Of America held its annual
meeting Tuesday night and elected Of
ficers for the ensuing year. There was
a rousing meeting and 400 members
were In attendance. A hot supper was
served after a fine programmes filled
with fine music and speeches.
The officers elected for the camp
during the year were:
Consul-Dave Hedlund.
Advtsor-L. C. Johnson.
Banker-T. v. Carey.
Clerk H. Chapman.
Escort-A p. Dye.
Watchman--A. Pearson.
Sentry-E. G.. walker.
Manager. D. Bart.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-16
Bed Men Election.

Following the initiation of one pale-
face Wednesday, the Dacotah tribe of
Red Men held its semi-annual cleo
ton of officers, with the following re-
suits:
Sachem--Dr. X. IA. Mallarian.
Senior Sagamore-Wick Wood.
Junior Sycamore Fred Hoffner.
Proprietary Knowlton
Medicine Man-Dr. X. II. Mallarian.
TrusteeA. III. McPhail.
The installation and warriors de-
gree Will be conferred in fun form at
the next meeting which will be held
Dec. ~. Following the ritualistic pro-
gramme Of the evening. there was a
supper served and a social hour.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-16

COMMUNICATIVE Sweeney
Lieut.. Clark Ward.
Record Keeper-A. "A. Johnston. :
Finance Keeper. M. Speer.
Chaplain--E4 b. McAbee.
Sergeant Arty Kjos.
Physician-Dr C. N. Callander.
Master at Arms Jos. d. Doughertx
First Master Of Guard Berpart
Wee.
Second Master Of Guard--H. f..
Batchelder.
Sentinel r. Miller.
Picket -Edw d. Taylor.
Trusted three years. Jesse Reese.
Trustee (two years Bert Hartstein.
Trustee Gone year-A. M. Knight
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-16

one of the largest business sessions
that has been held in the lodge for
some time. There were almost 100
members present
building fund was created for the
new Elks home in this city which 1t
is hoped may be built in the not far
distant future. A number of applica-
tons for membership. were read and
sent to various committees for reports
and several applicants were elected
members and will be initiated at the
next regular meeting which viii be
held Dec. 23.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-16
kexstone LECTION.

The Keystone chapter OF Auvergne
commandery Of the knights Tenplar
elected officers this week at the annual
meeting and A. G. Arvold was elected
high priest The following were elect
ed to serve during the coming year:
High Priest---Alfred G. ArvoId..
King-William H. White.
Scribe Herbert r. Bergman.
Treasurer Isaac r. Clapp.
Secretary-Alex B. Taylor.
Trustee-Dr, S. J. Hill
Welfare association-W. T. John-
ston.
The installation Of ofiicers win take
place on the evening of Jan. 8.