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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-03
The Underwood Boom For President.

The latest boom for the Democratic ncmina-
ton for president to be introduced to the pub
lie Is that of Congressman Oscar w. Under
wood. Of Alabama. chairman of the house ways
and means committee. II is said The Ala
bama delegation to the next national conven-
ton will be instructed for Underwood and that
a strong fight for his nomination will be
waged from this time until the candidate of
the party Is formally declared nominated. Con
gresham Underwood is one OF the strong men
on the Democratic, side Of the house. and his
great ability is being apIendidly show. in the
fight for tarif reform. 1t is acknowledged that
his leadership of theDemocrats during tho extra
session has been hawless and that he has mani
Tested many Of the characteristics ef leader
ship we'll of craftsmanship in The difficult
position he has been filing II the movement
to nominate Underwood easts the support OF
few State delegations. he viii prove a
formidable candidate in the convention: and
the party might easily go further and make
a much greater mistake than 1t would be guilty
81 In selecting Underwood as its standard
bearer.--Greensboro Telegram.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-03
THE FREE list PASSES THE SENATE.

The passage of the amended Farmers Free
List marks another stage In the progress Of
tariff reform, The original bin. rs reported by
the House. failed Of adoption in the Senate on
a tie vote, 80 to "a. The defeated measure was
then brought up for reconsideration, and after
amendment, was adopted. 1t now goes to con,
ference.
The amendments passed were proposed BY
Senators Kern. Shiveey aud Gronna- The for
mer places meats and cereals on the free list
only when coming from any foreign eauntry
which shall admit from the United
States, free of duty, cotton, corn, wheat, OATS
horses. cattle and hogs" The Shiveey amend
ments adds to the free list harvesting Binders
and the Gronna amendment adds lime and ce-
ment and all kinds of boots and shoes, instead
OF the cheaper grades originally contemplated
in the House bin.
The successful passage OF this bill is exceed
ingly gratifying to the Democrats They regard
It as long step towards the curing of such
ills as a high protective tariff has caused While
regret is felt that the original measure did not
will, unless all signs fail help to reduce the
cost OF living, which has been steadily mount
ing higher and higher upon the Republican lad
der Of protection. This result, seems Inevitable
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-03
CURRENTCO
Kitchen Artist Loves His Craft.

VOW and anon appears a great artist whose
soee ior mis- art is supreme that he re-
fuses to be seduced by the worlds mammon
Oh uhrlghteousness. He loses himself in his
work, like some brooding alchemist in his
lapofatoFy Underground or Cervantes in his cell.
Inc nope and courage which sustain him CEN
yer IN the beauty which he shall ultimately
bring forth.
Such an artist Is Max Braun, whose chosen
profession Is the making of pastry for Bos-
Ton hosteiry. The announcement was brought
10 MIN In breathless haste few days ago that
ne mad inherited $4,000 from uncle in the
lookers--who called him crook-expected to
see MIN rush for the steamer with his apron
on and 10 begin ordering gewgaws and time
klilers by wireless. Max scarcely looked up
asked the messenger to step out of his sum
shIne, while he, added pinch of cinnamon
mere and a touch of vanilla there Even the
effort to magnify his windfall by translating 1t
INTO state of interest, not to say avarice.
AR. Braun has handed ultImatum to
the erect that he will continue to exercise
1he high calling whereuntt he called
81. Paul somewhere says, and will leave the
fortune to draw interest where it is.
1t is positively tantalizing to think of the
connections which are no doubt turned out
by an artist like that To think of his pro-
quot as pastry is almost to degrade him, highly
though real pastry should be esteemed. His
merlHgues are compounded of honeydew and
moonlight; his crusts are shortened and bak ed
with nicely worthy OF the mixing of a love
phlter The caravanserai in which his studio
Is located mas in him an asset which Is rather
to De chosen than great riches. With a mediocre
$4,000 in his immediate possession, he would
have sunk to the level of the idle we'll o-do--
sort of financial Tomlinson. who neither
rich nor poor AS a pastry cook In love with
his art Max Braun enjoys Of the few the
immortal names that not born to die
Washington Cd. ca Times.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-03

when We remember that the bill removes the
tariff tax from agricultural machinery and i'm
PIGMENTS. cotton bagging and ties, burlaps
boots. shoes and many varieties of feathers
from harness. wire fencing, -four and middling
.laths, shingles. sewing machines, and salt
What reception the bill will meet in confer
ence remains to be seen, and whether the Pres
ident will sign such measure Is also uncer-
tain. but it Is hoped that the patrons of the
measure may be able to give it safe passage to
final success
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-03
GIVING THE PRESIDENT GOOD MEASURE.

The present Congress was assembled in spe-
o3al session by the President to pass the Rect
procity bill. After m.iny days and mighty talk
this pet measure of Mr. Taft was victorious to
the general delight Of the people regardless Of
section and party. Now the proper procedure
having passed the bill. was adjournment These
wordy warriors, flushed with victory. should
have deserted the fields of loquacity and found
their way home-to the tiifing or TIE soiI aud
the intending Of the fence" They had an
swered the call of the White House and right
royallr had they done its bidding Political
etiquette demanded that after the limits Of the
invitation had been reached the visiting guests
should have departed. There Is danger If
wearing ones welcome CRIT
But, The visitors appear TO be charmed
with the city of Washington, and so appreci-
alive OF the courtesy and hospitality OF the
President. that they propose to extend their
visit longer MIR. Taft still wears the charae.
teristic smile, and still maintains his amlable
spirit and his affable manner, but II the truth
must Be told. he is somewhat weary of his
guests Their presence gets on his nerves
Their attentions embarrass him. They seem
positively determined to organize "legisla-
ton shower" In token OF their appreciation of
Ssisit him en- s.assc with their various contribu-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-03
MRS. DELARUE LEAVES
ESTATE WORTH 81, 800

Mrs. Lille Hudson DeLarue, OF ola
west Marshall street, who died sud.
denlv in jamestown, n, Y, on July
"a. left an estate valued at $4,000,
according to papers filed yesterday In
tsas, 6shAneasys Ganrt,,., Effle IA, Lowry
qualified as her administrator.
In the same court William II. Guido
qualified as administrator OF the estate
OF Charles Guidt, whose estate Is val-
ued at $1,000.
Moses s. Rose qualified on the es-
tate Of Regina Rose. This estate 10
valued at 5000.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-03
MEREDITH WILD BUH4Nr
TWO STORY TENEMENT

Building Inspector Beck issued the
following permits yesterday: 5. g.
Meredith. to erect a two-story brick
tenement 1.-TWO dwellings) on the east
side of Ninth street, between Leigh
and Turpin streets, to cost $4,000.
e. A. Grant, to erect brick gar
age on the north side Of Grove ave.
nue.. between Harrison and Morris
streets, to cost 1855.
w. II. Williams. to erect wood
shed on the west. side OF Wall street.
between Eighteenth and Nineteenth
streets, to cost 800.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-03

The drought is exceedingly disastrous IL,
North Carolina 1t is not only depriv wing ,-o~
pie OF water in the usual quantities for the
usual purposes. but it is inficting distressing
hardship in the closing down of over $50 mills
for lack OF power. May kindly skies soon del
uge a thirsty land,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-03

1t does really seem as IL Messrs Glass and
Lee were about to start something. Mr.. Lee
has promised to run MIR Glass off the stump II:
said Glass continues his references to said
Lee. Well Mr.. Glass has continued so we NAV
now expect hot chase.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-03

Houston, Texas gave majority against
statewide prohibition OF 4,a77. One city of the
largest state of the Union furnished
more than half of the majority that
decided the policy of the whole state Com
ment unnecessary!
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-03

Maybe Governor Hoke Smith NAV relish the
thought that had Senator Hoke Smith been In
his place in Washington, the Free List would
have been passed 1t came from the House
and in the hands of the President already
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-03

Perhaps the liquor interests donate time and
money and make strenuous efforts to line up
the negro vote to defeat prohibition because it
doesn't prohibit, Logical, isn't ii? Bat mora
laughable.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-03

Senator Bailey sought % have lemons added
to the Farmers Free List iii. He faile.i to get
his lemon in the Senate hut he viii probably
find them plentiful in Texas
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-03

Hepburn tried to get lumber tut Of the free
list He failed 1t is worthy CT note that sorne
q the brethren who formerly voted for a duty
on lumber have experienced change Of heart
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-03

1t looks like Vardman has been elected to the
Senate In the Mississippi primary. Now, with
Vardman, JEFF Davis and Hepburn. the country
will be furnished good deal of cheap amuse
ment
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-03
Mr.. Farinl,olt Stricken.

Mr.. L. Farinholt. of Chimbora1o
Park. who suffered q slight stroke OF
paralysis Saturday, u somewhat ina.
proved. but Il still confined TO biz
bed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-03

The testimony Of Charles A. White, IL true.
would indicate that members of the Illinois
Legislature had an easy thing Everybody
seems to have helped the State show them a
good time-and fill their purses. But 1t would
appear that there a number of easy con-
sion is that 1t should be wash day in Illinois.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-03

Citizens OF New York are about to present
Mayor Gaynor with loving cup 1t Ia safe
to presume that the New York editors are no.
among the contributors
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-03

The Baltimore Sun sends the following affee-
tonate and appreciative message to Senator
smith;
"Good-by Senator. Good-hy. Back TO the
woods. John Walter. back to the tall timber.
The lumber business In Maryland needs a
leader: does the Democratic party. Good-hy
Senator. Good-by!
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-04-13
ELECT OFFICERS
Triennial Event Held at Scottish Bite
Cathedral-Reunion Closes
Tonight

Degrees from the eighteenth to the
thlrtieth inclusive. were conferred YES
terday by the Scottish Rite Aiasons,
the Gay being the third OF the annual
spring reunion. These are known as
the philosophical and chivalric degrees
ana the comforting Of the twelve in one
DAY makes the busiest sessions OF the
reunion. The thirty-first and thirty
second degrees will be conferred this
afternoon and the reunion will end to-
night with the annual Maundy Thurs
day banquet
Covers VIII he laid in the Cathedral
dining hall for over 500 persons and
prominent Masons Will DO present from
all parts Of the state. Preparations
are In charge or William r Krupp.
Master OF the West Virginia Consis-
tory. The Mauudy Thursday address
Will be delivered by the Rev. Or. WI
liam A. Cook. OF the First Presbyterian
church
Preceding the comforting Of tho de-
gree OF knight Kadosh last night. the
triennial election OF Charity Chapter
Rose CroiN was held. The following
Officers were elected. Wise master.
Fred {. SteinoicNer: senior warden. a.
@. Hallock: Junior warden. Edward l.
eager, orator. William r. Krupp;
almoner. Frederick Schaub; secretary.
L. W. Blayney: treasurer. ". 4. VIII
son. The appointve positions will be
filled later by the wise master.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-04-13
ANNUAL Meeting
First United Presbyterian Church
Congregation Holds Meeting
Last Evening.

Tie annual meeting OF the congre.
cation OF the First United Presby.
terian church was held last evening
In the church rooms with a large at
tendance. Mt cecil A Robinson prc.
sided at the meeting and Mr.. W. II.
Nesbitt acted az secretary. Treasurer
W. F. NcDonald's report showed that
the total contributions amounted 10
Sl3,2S4; S10.S17 OF which was given
for the church and other objects.
while S2.467 was donated toward the
furtherance Of mission work.
L. c. Vietz and ". II. Nesbitt were
named as the now members OF the
board OF trustees which IL now com.
posed OF Robert c. Darrah, Cecil A.
Robinson. DR.. John II. NIcLure. W. Z.
Mcdonald and ". VI Dickman. The
accomplishments Of the various So
cieties OF the church were many and
OF a beneficial nature during the year
and a big increase In the Sunday
school was noted.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-04-13
BOULEVARD
Ohio County Has Less Than -Four
Miles Of Road 70 Improve TO
Brooke Countv's Ten.

The county commissioners of
Brooke county this week inspected the
road from Wellsburg to Short Creek.
and will order a great many improve
ments made to aid in the making OF
the Wheeling Wellsburg boulevard
the distance from Wellsburg to Short
Creek is ten miles and this will be
Brooke county's share OF the work.
The distance from the county line at
Short Creek 10 Wheeling is six miles.
and over two miles OF this distance.
the road has already been paved. so
Ohio county has less than four miles
or road 10 improve. With the ex-
ception of a short space through the
Top Mill property in North Wheeling.
and another short stretch above the
city water works. the road is paved
and In fine condition from here 10
Glenn's run. From there to Short
Creek the condition Of the road IS
very bad and a great many improve
ments will he needed 10 make that
distance a part OF the boulevard.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-04-13
TEN PIN LEAGUE May BE
ORGANIZED AT Y. M. c. a.

ton last night. with the result that
ne Fort Henrys cop first honors: Co
tillions second and Crooks third. The
Cotillions simply trounced the Nc.
Conkeys last night in the final games
and took the trio in easy fashion.
kress was low man in the match
rolling the remarkable score OF 1911
in the three games.
The Great Northern five managed
10 cop two OF the three games from
the Red Hens. winning the first by
the small magin OF one lone pin. Rose.
OF the winners rolled well, piling up
a score Of 2e+ in the three games
Sonnefeld took the consolation honors
OF the match with a score OF 256 in
the three games. The results fol
low.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-04-13
PRESBYTERIAN Church
TEAM To PLAY STOGIES
ARRANGEMENTS COMPLETED
rOH GAME LAST EVENING.
VIII Be Played Monday Afternoon on
island Park-ohio Side Team
Getting in Shape.

ARRANGEMENTS were completed last
evening by Manager Smith. of the
lick martins Ferry Presbyterian
church team. for an exhibition s-oTe
with the Wheeling team. on Nionda,,
afternoon at the Island ball park. The
came was arranged after Managers
-aohtgoinery and Smith held a short
confab yesterday and will no doubt
prove drawing card. as the church
team is one OF the strongest in local
scmi-professlonal circles.
Manager Smith Is confident tba. his
warriors Will give the Stogies a run
tor their money and he Will put the
team through lot OF hard practice
curing the next few days. The church
Tam Is made up OF the best amateur
players In Martins Ferry and last sea-
son hade a record that any club
should feel proud TO possess
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-04-13

CHARLESTON. W. Va. April 12.-
Mayor Honcy and his Democratic
friends have surrendered TO the second
demand cf Republicans IN the arrange
meet OF the city election. this time
without an appeal 20 the courts Iut
"a Few weeks ago an appeal was made
and Tto.lcy mandamused 20 Cppoint
the Republican selected election conn
Tuissionere IN preference TO those all
ready appointed Tho latest trouble
arose over the arrangement OF the 5lf-
lot. 10 d. alleged the Democrats sought
20 place the Independent ticket along
side m Democrat and influence the
election Of the Democratic and indie
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-04-13
Three BANKRUPT
involuntary Petitions Filled Against
Carnegie Trust Officers.

NEW YORK. April 12.-Three In
voluntary petitions in bankruptcy. az
gregating S13.50O.000. were filed here
to-day against three Officers OF the
failed Carnegie Trust Company. now
IN the hands OF the state superin-
tendent OF banks. The respondents
are William J. Cummins, president OF
the trust company; Charles Arthur
Moore. Jr. and Martin J. Condor, d.
rectors.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-04-13
REGULATE Boxing
Legislation Is Proposed In New York
York In Aid Of Sport.

ALBANY, y. Y. April pa state
athletic commission TO regulate box
Ing and sparring is proposed in a bill
which Senator Frawley. OF New York,
says he will introduce when the legis-
laturc reconvenes Monday.
4 special physical examination be-
fore entering the ring is required. Pro-
vision also is made against fake
bouts.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-04-13

Jimmy Smith. the bowling king of
the present day. will arrive IN this
city some time this morning from
Buffalo. y. Y. and will show local
lovers Of that sport the fine points OF
the game. Smith will be seen I'm
action this afternoon at o'clock. at
the Musee alley. when he will engage
in matches with sam Woods and John
smith. I'm the evening at $3.50 o'clock
Piepers. King and stevenson. a trio
OF Wheclngs best boWlers. will meet
The bowling king. and special arrange
menis have been made az the alleys
10 care for the spectators. on Friday
evening Smith will meet Seller. the
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-04-13
Y. M. {. A. TEAM CLASHES
WITH WASHINGTON FIVE
EVERYTHING IN READINESS FOR
GAME TONIGHT.
With Few Changes In Regular Line
up, Locals Expect TO Land
Victory.

Everything is in readiness for the
big battle between the representative
basket ball team OF the Y. NJ. c. A.
and the Washington. Pa. Collegians.
which will be pulled OF this evening
on the local floor. That the game will
be fought to a bitter end is evidenced
from the fact that both teams have
been practicing hard for the past sew
eral days. and every player will 20
into the game with the determination
or winning IL there is a possibility.
AS this will be the closing game of
the season locally. a large crowd viii
no doubt be on hand 10 cheer their IA
Vorites TO victory. and the PennsyIva.
MIA hve will be accompanied by large
deiegauon OF rooters. The game will
De handled by HOdgson. Fisher and
Hedges. which insures a square deal
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-04-13

The Republicans called on the secre-
ty-y Of state 20 use for the first time
his power in arranging the ticket. and
the Republicans will have first choice.
the Democrats second, Socialists
third and the other three parties no
choice ( naffairs. The Democratic
ballot form, has been ordered destroy cd
3nd Mayor Holley consents 20 the re-
ARRANGEMENT
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-04-13
Fine Smuooler

SEATTLE. April 12-Thos. Cheet.
ham. late first mate OF the Great
Northern liner Minnesota, pleaded
guilty to-day 20 charge OF smuggling
opium. He received nine months i'm
prisonment and fine Of $500 and
costs.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-04-13
Welsh
English lightweight Gets Decision
Over Pal Moore In Ten
Rounds.

NEW YORK. April 12.-Freddie
welsh, the English lightweight. out
fought. outpointed and outgeneraled
Pal Moore. OF Philadelphia in a ten
round bout tonight before the Nation.
al Sporting club OF America
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-04-13
JUMPS OUT WINDOW.
Man Leaps Six Stories 20 Death 20
Escape Warrant.

DENVER April Gus Iowi.t
con m'tteG suicide here ro-dav Nv
jumping from window on the SIKH
floor n building. A constable was
Ahoit 20 serve warrant upon him.
charring him with selling "a r1ortga,.sd
automobile
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-04-13

Washington. Pa man. who has been
putting II on local and Pittsburg
oowlers lately. and one OF the best
matches ever pulled OF in this city
is expected.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-04-13
MEETING WILL BE HELD WITHIN
NEXT FEW DAYS.
LUCK Pm League Will Be Start.d
Monday EVening-Other
Bowling News.

. At meeting 20 be held 40 tho. y 4,
(. a. within the next few DAYS bv m.
Dc"iers. the preliminary steps towards
-, ptkani<"uoh or a ten pin league
VIII be taken. Several of the bovvisrs
q the association would rather roll the
blS J ms and for this reason wish 10
get together and form a spring leagii.
70 run about seven or eight weeks
Much interest IS being taken and pros
I-C's LOT AT least a SIX team league
are exceptionally bright. IL il the ~
lectatlons 20 open the league soma
Time during the week Of April a3rd
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-04-13

he schedule for the new duel, min
league at the association is now being
prepared by the committee I'm charge
ana VIII be announced within tho ncxt
rev Gays. Three men will compose a
team and the opening games viii be
rolled or Monday evcnine. Tho laaru..
III come TO an end dur!ng tho latter
part OF May and suitable prizes will
be awarded the teams finishing first
and second
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-04-13

In the first game with Washington
the locals lost by the score OF 20 to 27,
but with Hogan playing forward and
a good man TO hold down Eaton. the
locals expect to land a victory. Eaton
In the other game made is OF his
teams points. but II he gets half that
number in the game tonight he can
consider himself fortunate. A prelim-
mary game between a team to be
picked from the Cubs and Pirates and
the \. VI. c. A. second team will be
played, starting at s o'clock. sharp
Inc lineup will likely be as follows:
Z. M C. A. Pos - q n
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-04-13

Manager Sonnefrld IL the Glen Lawn
h'!eys. is now arranging 10 open an-
oth'I duck Pin league and according
'"' present arrangements
the opening games will Dee rolled on
Monday evening. April 23rd lie Is en-
ueaFuTluS to secure twelve. three men
teams and - desirous of getting three
more teams 90 I'LL up the League. an
Interested teams are requested 90 com
Inunicaie with Mr.. Soruefcld az the
Glen Lawn ALLEYS
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-04-13

All ne"''tand' IS cents Tell your nesdeaer to deliver
regularly then.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-04-13

FRIDAY night VIII Doe Lie night NJ
the Glen Lawn ALLEYS. as an of the
teams which rolled IN the league that
closed last niEht. VIII participate in =
handicap tournament. cash prizes will
Do offered 20 the teams finishing first.
second ana third. and the BOYS are
looking forward o. the event with
much p.ea surabla interest ~ the
tournament the prize money will be
awarded o." teams IN the league just
closed ard it viii amount tp 5000.
Glen Lawn League.
The Glen Lawn Duck Pin league
was brought 70 a successful termina-