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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-29
CHARLESTON SWEPT BY
HURRICANE; FIVE DEAD
MILLION DOLLARS IN PROPERTY
FROM OCEAN.
CITY STREETS FLOODED
WIND BLOWS SEA OVER BATTERY
WALL, SHIPPING SUFFERS AND
FEAR Is FELT FOR SEA
ISLAND FOLK

81 AMERNTLLE. s. c., Aux. Is
Five lives We're lost and property
valued at more than a million dollars
in Charleston ana its immediate Vi
entity was DESTROYED by a hurricane
that swept in from the ocean at
ninety five. miles an hour sunday.
Great damage was done To shipping
in the harhor here. and ut is feared
that vessels off the coast have been
wrecked
The city of Charleston fer more
thah twenty-fonr hours was practi-
caIly isolated and its inhabitants ma
rooned while the storm was at it's
height, The Wind blew water over
the sea wall into the city until II
was several feet deep In nearly all
the streets.
Much apprehension Is felt for the
dweliers on the Sea Islands. south
OF here, These islands were exposed
to the fun force of the hurricane.
IL viii probably he some time be-
tufe amy word reaches Charleston
from these isolated spots. as the
news must come by boat.
Storm Begins Sunday.
The storm began to assert itself
late sunday afternoon. The day had
been very warm and the majority OF
the people had gone to the two
breathing spots which the city boasts.
snlhvan's Island and the Isle of
Palms, for a Whit OF salt air The
gale increased every hour. and soon
the people We're crowding the troll
ley cars that run lengthwise of the
two islands in an effort to reach
the ferry boats 10 return to the main
land
Soon the harbor became so rough
that II was out of the question to
make the trip without great risk.
This decision left hundreds OF people
marooned in the islands, where they
spent night Of terror the WING
swapping off trees. breaking glass In
the hotels and cottages and forclnx
the water up over the island until
nearly all OF it was submerged
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-29
Stands on His Record Made
in Congress and as
Governor
POINTS TO PROGRESS
DURING HIS TERM
Lambasts Glass on Account
ofStock-S Specializing Charge
and Meets Criticism
With Criticism

IAAWRENCEVII.LE, VA, Aug. IS
Senator Claude A. Swanson opened
his campaign for the senatorial nomi-
nation to succeed himself in the Unit
ed States Senate in vigorous speech
at big Democratic barbecue
hero this afternoon. His address Gov
erred al the issues %! the campaign
and he scored his opponent, the Hon.
Carter Glass. in reply to the now fam
Gus stock gambling charges. MIR. Mar
vim Smithie presided over the meet
ing at which Mr.. Harvey Moseley also
spoke.
Senator Swanson said
My fellow Democrats of Virginia:
| am delighted that, by the adjourn
ment of Congress. l am at last given
an opportunity to present my claims
for YOUR consideration to succeed my
self In the Senate of the United States
and TO reply to the many false charges
misstatements and unjust insinuations
which have been uttered against me
during the last few months. / con-
sidered II my duty to remain in
Washington and discharge as faith
fully as / could the duties of the high
office to which the Governor of Vir-
ginia had commissioned me. The SEES
sion of Congress, which has just adj
iourned. was one of vast Importance
and far-reaching significance, both to
the Democratic party and the nation.
Having accepted this commission and
being paid to remain In Washington
to perform the duties of my position,
considered that ] would be derelet
and false to the people Ii | should
desert my post and abandon my work
to advance my own political fortunes.
may have suffered some personal po-
iticaI loss on account OF pursuing this
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-29

MACHINE VERSUS ANTS

Especial to The Richmond Virginian0
ORANGE. VA. Aug. 2S,--Therq
We're stirring times in the political
teld at the county seat of old Orange
to-day. Hon. a. J. Montague. who
! is bringing TO the public ear of this
state the many merits OF Messrs.
Jones and Glass. candidates for the
United States Senate. and Hon. Rich
ard Evelyn Byrd. Speaker of the
House of Delegates. who is espousing
the cause OF Messrs. Martin and Swan
son, the two opposing candidates for
like honors. made speeches here this
afternoon.
1t was generally understood. and.
in fact, Mr.. Byrd came for the eN-
press purpose of holding a joint de-
bate with Mr.. Montague upon the
dominant issues OF the senatorial
campaign. and he made an offer to
Mr.. Montague to do SO, but the latter
refused. Consequently Mr. Monta-
que spoke from the pottico of. the
Hotel Coleman and Mr.. Byrd made
his address in the court room at the
courthouse.
Mr.. Montague was introduced by
Hon. r. l.. Gordon, Jr.. His speech
was along familiar lines. denouncing
the machine. He introduced several
of the now famous letters. which in
Guided the perusal of the j. S. h.
Thompson missive. He paid his re-
spects to the opposing candidates and
their adherents In a most vehement
manner He spoke for over two hours
and had an audience of between one
and two hundred, composed OF Demo-
Gratis and Republicans, both white and
colored. His hearers did not seem
to be particularly interested, either
one way or the other,
Mr.. Byrd was introduced by Mr..
George l. Browning. of Orange. He
CADA I'm
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-29
CLASS MADE Ill
BY INTENSE HEAT
OVERCOME DURING SPEECH At
FOR FEW MINUTES
BIG CROWDS GREET HIM


Especial TO The Richmond virginian.)
ROANOKE, VA, Aug. 2S.-Carter
Glass had everything his own way
to-day. In Bedford City he had an
audience said to he the largest that
has assembled there in twenty wears.
When Mr.. Glass closed, Nelson Sale.
mayor OF the town, arose and called
Tor three cheers for Mr.. Glass. They
We're given with hearty and enthusi-
astic applause
In Roanoke Mr. Glass spoke in the
assembly hall The weather was
threatening. with showers falling fire.
quently and heavy clouds overhead.
Despite this fact the assembly han
was packed with people, every seat
being taken and a greater portion of
the standing room being occupied.
Many persons We're turned away
AIR, Glass discussed at length the
issues between him and Mr. Swanson.
promising that II ne should go to the
Senate. while he might not accom-
plish anything of which his consti-
tuents might be greatly proud, he
would 10 nothing or which any yir-
gilman could be ashamed.
Before MIR. Glass closed he was
overcome by the heat. He took "a
seat and threw some Ice water In his
face but this did not help him much.
Several persons went to his assist
ance and laid him on the floor, Two
doctors in the audience attended Mr..
Glass. After several minutes Mr..
Glass recovered and in few words
brought his speech to an end. His
grit and determination captured the
crowd. and won him deep attention
and finally immense applause. espe-
cially at his closing statement when
he declared that It was not place that
he was hunting, but freedom for Vir-
ginia from cruel and corrupt ma
,GhtnA -r-&ak
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-29

Henry sitting there drinking bottle Of beer said
Henry this thing looks black to me- am sorry for you
whole lot of people walking up and down. and
he told me he sayshe saysI wish to God hadn done it.
woudn this thing for millions of dollars although
married for anything but my money Then he
saws I would how the hell those detectives
found out there number six shot in that gun.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-29
MARTIN ACCORDED
Bis OVATION IN
OPENING CAMPAIGN
Speech at Academy Enthu-
siastically Received as He
Denounces His Foes
OPPONENTS CHARGES
FALSE AND MALICIOUS
Great Crowd Meets Senator
and Applauds Him Vigor-
ously-Rarbour Thomp-
son Letter Discussed
Denounced as False.

Any statement. suggestion. In
hnuation or argument that
have Mt any time or under any
circumstances solicited, received,
used or been In amy way con-
n~cted with any "y~Iiow dog
fund" or any fund for purposes
of corruption In n base. infamous
and malicious false hood.
in every campaign the same
old falsehood II circulated and
not one stgie word of proof ad-
dured. II has not been proved.
cannot he proved, and never Will
he proved, beca~~ II Is not true
and because men cnnnat he found
who Will come forward to hear
false NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Martin
In hi. speech here inst night
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-29
Mother Of Victim of Midlothian Turnpike Trag-
edy Tells Effective Story on the Stand
and Gives Motive of Crime
DAY OF SENSATIONS IN COURT LEAVES
DENENSE IN SAD PLIGHT AND DEFENDANT
AND HIS ATTORNEYS HOLD CONFERENCE

With Confession As the Strongest Piece of Evidence Yet
Introduced, Backed Up by Mrs Owens Story of
Conversation With Daughter, Which Reveals
Motive, Beattie Must Now Fight With
Back to the Wall
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-29

Facing murder of his wife,
by cousin had previously testified 70 having bought
Bcattie J, the with which the crime
listened from the broken
Of the of the of the Midlothian turnpike
tragedy for the which by
weeks made clear the defense
Chesterfield yesterday afternoon
situation than had dreamed
Of being placed.
prosecution ubant the results the day and the
appeared overwhelmed that the hour for adjournment
welcomed.
While neither side responsible for the the
who have closely followed the
there nothing defense do bat the de-
PENDANT the let him tell his story contradctng
the confession testified by Paul and his explanation of
the murder of his wife which he committed by tall
with heavy beard This related the by him.
has already told the jury by than and
his telling of il again injure him.
And then there is the possibility that he might make I'M
the minds Of the member Of that would
discredi Paul affirmative of his
There is nothing left it argued Where nothing be lost
there 5 a chance for gain
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-29
Not to Call Beulah.

From the other side it expected that Beulah Bnford
known the the case will be called by the prose-
cuon in rebutal There nothing
State has desires by other aud
when they attacked will the evidence of euah Bnford
needed
Second only Importance Pauls cousin
confessed him that he killed his wife
that Henry Beuah Binford by
after the murder telling her that if she told anything
him and did keep her mouth shut he would kill
hundred years. This message Paul says he delivered.
Then reckon he Il marry rejoinder Paul saws
Beulah Bnford made o he message.
Paul Gives Confession
Sitting calmly his chair facing of twelve men who
decide the fate of prisoner the showing de-
termination with just of family feeling Douglas Beat
yesterday afternoon the Circuit
told that farther than all of
been introduced send Henry Clay Beatte h cousin to
the electric chair
This story contained alleged by defendant
made to the witness nights after the killing of his young
on Midlothian turnpike the night of July wien they out
auomobing together in which Henry charged with saying
wish to God had done it
That statement made blythe feared tho
defense has expected have DEAL stands this time unsputed
and after short skrs the for the
coined the hour for adjournment of Judge Wat
had thought of adjournment time
They had been watching with strained tendons the
stand listening story without time It
manned for Mr. Smith remind the that
lournment had been reached and evident that
general relief the of all connected with the
Defense is Overwhelmed
The defense had been literally and it needed
time This the first jolt DUNG
Continued Third Paxal -
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-09-22

Sir Wilfred has toured five Of the.
nine Canadian provinces during the
campaign, and everywher he has main
tanned that the reciprocity agreement
was a purely business transaction, and
that the loyalty of Canada was not to
be tratliclled for any trade advantages
. The Conservative opposition has
been under the leadership of Robert
Laird Borden of Halifax, who nrst
challenged the reciprocity pact before
the Canadian parliament and after
wards carried the contest before the
people. The grounds for this opposition
are twofold. On the one hand the
Conservatives are high protectionists
and the contend that the present
agreement is but an entering wedge,
while on the other hand they contend
that trade under such pact would ere
ate community of interest between
the United States and Canada which
could not but weaken the British CON
nection, and would eventually bring.
about the annexation OF Canada to the
United States.
During the campaign on the stump
and in the newspapers, the utterances
Of President Taft that "Canada is at,
the parting Of the ways' and that the.
tie binding Canada to the empire was;
so slight as to be almost imperceptibic.
have been used to prove that the Unit
cd States has Interior designs on he,
neighbor, while the annexationist SEN
timcnts attributed to some American
public men and newspapers have arous-
cd the cry that reciprocity is the fore
runner Of annexation
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-09-22
Canadian Election Summarized, and
Outlined for Thursdays Contest

The general elections of Canada
which will be held next Thursday, Sep
TENDER 81, are expected to be decisive
on Canada's attitude toward reciproc-
ity between that country and the Unit
ed States, and on the continuance in
power of the Liberal party under the
leadership Of Sir Wilfred Laurier. The
American congress has already ratified
the reciprocity agreement, and after a
protracted deadlock in the Canadian
parliament the question of Canada IS
ratification was at last referred to the
judgment of the people.
The elections occur simultaneously
in all of the ten provinces which make
up the Dominion Of Canada. AS orig
inally constituted the Dominion was
composed of Upper Canada, including
the extensive English sections of On
tario, Lower Canada, including the ex-
tensive French sections of Quebec, No
va Scotia and New Brunswick. Later
the British North American act of 1867
admitted British Columbia, Prince Ed
ward Island, the Northwest territories
and New l'oundland, all of which now
are part of the Dominion of Canada,
except New Foundland, which did not
take advantage of admission. More re.
Gently the western provinces Of Alder.
ia, Saskatchewan and the new Yukon
territory have been added
The elections are for the popular
branch of the Dominion government
the. house of commons, consisting of
22l members, elected by ballot for five
| year. The strength of the two narties
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-09-22

Conductor Gilmore of the Great Nor
thern, who makes his headquarters in
[ElN4Is Ssa6lal4 lala;a;a,
ing in on No. last night, had rather
an interesting experience at Hillsboro
last night when some of his Finlander
passengers engaged in a cutting fray
the result being that Nels Luona is in
st. Michael's hospital in Grand
Forks suffering severe knife wound
in the back.
According to information received
from Grand Forks this afternoon the
officials there are having difficult time
to place the blame. Larry Hoover of
Illinois is being held for the crime
but claims to have had nothing to dc
with the affair, while another fellow
who was dead drunk and G. W. Hoover
are being held as witnesses. londucto,
Gilmore will return to Grand Forks
this evening and it is expected that
he, will be able to throw some light
on the affair. Though Mr.. Gilmore is
in Devils Lake today he could not be
located by The World to give his YER
sion of the story.
According to the story of G. w
hoover, remarkably well preserved
old man of IS years, his son, HIMSELF
and two other men on their way int
the t. northern part of the state looking
for harvest work, were sitting facing
one another, when Luona staggered III
the aisle and insisted on sitting on tho
old mans lap. He was advised b,
young Hoover to go on and take seat
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-09-22
A MUSICAL "BLIzZARD',
AT THE s. A. BARRACKS
Novel Entertainment by Capt. and Mrs.
MINES on Monday Evening.

Devils Lake people, particularly
rare treat in an entertainment which
will be given at the Salvation Army
hall on Monday evening at p. III. The
entertainment is the famous Musical
Blizzard, which has been such a ire
menduous success in other cities where
it has been given by Capt. and Mrs.
MINES. Capt. MINES is known as the
Irish musician while Mrs. MINES is a
soloist Of more than ordinary ability.
Capt. MINES will extract music from
old tin cans picked up in the alley, and
will give music on other instruments.
Mrs. MINES will render several num-
bers.
In a number Of places they have had
to repeat their entertainment and those
who do not hear these people will miss
a treat.
The meetings have been we'll attend
ed and the officers in charge believe
the series will be productive of great
deal of good.
Mrs. MINES is notable in more ways
than one-she is survivor of the Gen.
eral Slocum disaster wherein over 100
lives were losIi she IS Che daughter Oh
a regiment and besides has had an
army experience Of her own; she is the
possessor of an American flag which
was carried through the Spanish Amer
lean war and which was presented to
her by Admiral Dewey for her valuable
an untiring services as a nurse. She is
singer of note, known not only in
this country but also abroad.
Capt. MINES, better known as the
Irish Musician, is a composer of note
and at the musical will produce music
out of improvised instruments. He is
known as an expert fiddler and poet.
Those who hear Capt. MINES always
want to hear him again.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-09-22
INSURANCE COMMISSIONER, TAY-
LOR CALLS ATTENTION TO
LATE DECISION.

Insurance Commissioner Taylor calls
attention to a recent decision in an i'm
portant insurance question and one
which will be of interest to the people
generally.
The United State district court at
Sioux Falls, S. D., has decided in ia
vor of the validity Of the state law
exempting life insurance up to $1,000
from claims of creditors in cases where
the wife or minor children ar eheirs
or bencficiaries and the insurance has
not been specifically assigned to the
creditors. In the case before the court
referee in bankruptcy had ordered
the policies to be turned over to the
trustee.
The former state law which exempted
all life insurance from the claims of
creditors was declared by the supreme
court unconstitutional because it FRO
vided for no limit to the sum exempt
ed. The law was accordingly amended
and the limit placed at $4,000.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-09-22
THEY SHIP CREAM.

An Esmond, N. D., correspondent
Of the North Dakota Publicity Bureau
calls attention to plan used there in
encouraging the farmers to sell cream.
He says:
"B. I. steig, general merchant Of
Esmond, buys cream of the farmers
and makes daily shipments to the Twin
Cities. About $4,000 day is distribut-
ed among the farmers in this manner.
While the amount is very small com
pared with what it might be, yet the
idea is a good one, and it would be
we'll if more merchants in North Dako-
ia carried out the same plan. There
are not enough cows in the vicinity to
warrant starting a, creamery. The ex-
pense of starting to buy and ship the
cream is very little, and is great help
to community which cannot afford a
creamery.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-09-22

This gives the present Lauricr gov
ernmcnt normal majority of 43 out of
total membership of 22l. TO defeat
the government the Conservative oppo-
sition must make a gain of twenty two
seats, while to carry on the govern
ment and organize the house they must
make gains of at least twenty-five.
Issues and Leaders.
Sir Wilfred Laurier, now 20 years
OF age, has been premier Of the Do
minion for over frteen years, since
June 1896, when his party, the Liber-
ais, defeated the Conservatives under
Sir Charles Upper, Bart, known to
Canadian politics as the cold war
horse of Cumberland, from the name
OF his first constituency, in his native
province Of Nova Scotia. Sir Wlllrea
is a French Canadian, and his own
province, Quebec, with its overwhelm-
ing French population, has always Civ
Ell him strong support.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-09-22
READING ROOM AND MUSIC ROOM
WILL BE FITTED UP FOR THE
CONVENIENCE OF MEMBERS.

Committees were appointed and pre-
liminar ysteps taken Saturday evening
for securing immediate possession Of
club rooms for the Elks lodge. The
rooms occupied by Richard Daeley on
4th street will be leased and reading
and music room will be fitted up for
the convenience Of the members A
committee to arrange for a building
fund was also appointed.
The Elks further decided to give the
first of series Of dances within the
next two weeks and committee was
appointed to take charge of the affair.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-09-22
WARD COUNTY FAIR.

Ninot, N. D., Sept. 19.-Ward coun-
TVS annual fair, giving promise of be-
ing one of the most successful ever
held, opens in this city today. The
program that has been arranged is un-
usually elaborate while great deal of
interest has been aroused in the ex-
hibit departments. The races promise
to be exceptionally interesting.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-09-22

some other place and replied with
vile epithet. This started the fracas
during which the stabbing took place
The men were separated by the train
officials, and when Grand Forks was
reached the fuartet were turned over
to the police. No knife was found and
it is believed that it was disposed of in
some way. Just what action will be-
taken in the case is difficult to say
from the fact that all of the partici
pants in the row were badly intoxcat-
ed and no witnesses Of the fracas
could be found.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-09-22
A DOZEN RESIDENCES LOOTED.

Syracuse, N. Y, Sept. 1s.-Burglars
have reaped rich harvest in Syracuse
during the last "a hours, dozen resi-
dences having been broken into and
looted. The biggest haul was made at
the home of Charles f. Grouse, in the
fashionable section of the city, where
the thieves got away with jewels val
ucd at more than five thousand dollars
The missing articles include one three
stoned diamond ring worth $4,000.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-09-22
RESIGNATION OF REV. BAILEY
WAS ACCEPTED-R. A. GARRI-
SON HERE OCT. 8.

At meeting Of the Presbytery Of
this district held last evening the res
ignation Of Rev. Bailey was accepted
md letter of transfer given to Mime
sofa, together with resolutions of the
highest order. Rev. Garrison Of Egland
was appointed to declare the pulpit of
the Presbyterian church here vacant
Oct. Rev. Bailey's resignation takes
effect Oct. 2. ~.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-09-22

Bathgate, n. D., Sept. 1S.-John Will
son, II years ola, son of Frank A. Will,
son, editor Of the Bathgate Pink Paper
and one of the most prominent demo
Gratis in Nirth Dakota, was killed yes.
terday while hunting here
This is the first fatality of the sea-
son occurring in these parts and the
suddeness OF the accident has brought
much grief to the community
In some manner young Wilson was
carrying the muzzle of his gun close to
his chest when it was discharged, liter
ally covering the upper portion Of his
body. The boy died instantly.
The funeral will occur tomorrow
morning from this city.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-09-22
ATTACKS WOMAN AND KILLS
HER FATHER WHEN HE CAME
TO HER RESCUE.
SHOOTS SHERIFF AND TWO OF
HIS POSSE WHEN THEY COME
UPON CRIMINAL.

Warrentown, N. c., Sept. 1s.-George
Marshall, negro, after attacking Mrs.
Joseph Chopin, wife of farmer at
Vickboro, miles from here, late yes
terday, killed the woman s father who
attempted to rescue her and escaped.
The sheriff with posse took up his
trail and when they came upon him the
negro shot the sheriff and two other
men,
1t is feared Marshall will be lynched
as the community is intensely excited.
Marshall barricaded himself in house
after the crime. The sheriff and his
posse found the house and the negro
succeeded in shooting the three men.