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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-17
Needing Language of Experience

. hctulHS LdIS udSc ol LApCiiCHSS
 we do not betray distrust of the people by needing the unequivocal language or experience, and by refusing to exchange for that deliberation, independence and conservatism which comes from subject ing every law to the critical and jealous revision of two legislative chambers, by which unwise and dangerous measures are less apt to proceed to the solemnlues of law the independent, unrestrained and unrestricted action of the numerical ma jority. Through the operation of the initiative a further and more potent check on incorporate legislation is removed by eliminating the power of the executive to amend or veto any measure enacted by direct vote of the people. Through the power to propose, amend or veto leg1sla- ton, conferred by the express terms of almost every American constitution, the executive is made a part of the law making department and placed on guard to protect the interests of the people against the evil effects of unjust, unwise or vicious legislation. Yet under the system of the initiative both the execu- tive and legislative departments are shorn of their constitutional powers. Initi- ated and enacted by direct vote of the people, however unwise a law may be, however much 1t might destroy the rights of property, invade constitutional guaran- fees or impair personal liberty, the exec utiye is powerless to intervene to protect the people against the blow which from the folly or madness of the hour they might aim at themselves. The only re- course would be the courts, which, where the system of recall prevails, destroying Judicial independence, would be more apt to register popular opinion than to enun- ciate decisions based upon well settled 'Drinciples of law. The messages of the Governors of the various states. hereto fore characterized by boldness and inde- pendence of thought and useful sugges- tfons resulting in so much wise and bene- ficent legislation, would cease to express their earnest and sincere convictions, and instead would become merely a register of popular passion or prejudice and the suggestions of impractical theorists-the transient madness or folly of the hour.
 .'Is is established by the experience o every section that until abuses become intolerable the demands of personal af fairs are too absorbing and the bur dens of that public duty which citizenship irnposes upon the individual are to, heavy or exacting to permit more thai . mere perfunctory interest In public mat sters. In my judgment. therefore, tn efFicfent cause for the larger part O olr political ills and of the misgov ernment that we may endure, or tn treason that may develop in legislativ, bodies. lies in the indifference of the peo ple and not in any lack of power oi their part to directly participate in .h making of the laws
 Quick to Obey Demand
 ..Whenever the people are aroused an
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-17
Flexibility of Common Law

But assuming that venal legislators, ertrenched in power. deny the statutes they should enact, and refuse to give ex-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-17
Distrust of People

Tt is claimed by the advocates of the initiative that that system is necessary because representatives fin the legislature cannot be elected who are possessed of the capacity and fidelity to duty to prop- eriy perform the high functions of their great office. Such a position, it occurs to me, plainly evidences distrust of the people, and Is based on the assumn- tlon that the people are incapable of ser government If it be true that the people are so sunk in abject subservi- ence to political bosses, so tied to the wheeis or the political machines that unworthy legislators can alone be elect
 ed, where would be the limitation on me power of those bosses or of that polit
 icai machine to force through the sa,no electorate the passage of any laws that their selfish interests might dictate when every safeguard whicn now surrounds their enactment Is removed?
 AS an American citizen I am indeed proud to say that 1t is not true that the
 men who have represented the sovereign ty of the states, who make the laws which protect us in our lives and prop- erty, who levy and disburse our taxes and frame our civil and criminal laws are unworthy and corrupt There ma, be isolated instances where members oi
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-25
CASHIER OF BANK
COMMITS SUICIDE
Note Pound BY His Side States
That Two Men, Who He
Names, Are Responsible

Charlotte, n. c.. May o+.-R. NJ. ispru-
III. cashier of the Merchants and Farm
ers' Bank at Columbia. Tyrrel county.
y. q, and superintendent of the county
schools. was found dead in the woods
some distance from that town to-day,
with bullet in his brain BY his side
was note stating that two men,
whose names the authorities are with
holding, were responsible for his sui,
eide. and directing the disposition OF
ms money and property. He had been
dead some time
Recent examination disclosed compli-
cations in. the banks affairs, and a spe-
clal examiner was set TO work yester-
day or the books. Spruill turned over
everything 10 the auditor and disap-
peared The first evidence OF shortage
ca me this morning in telegram from
the county treasurer to the State
Treasurer, at Raleigh. holding up a
State school fund check for $1,000.
Immediately search began for Spruill,
ending in the discovery of his dead
podY. The amount of the shortage and
the mystery enveloping the affair the
authorities have not seen it TO divulge
Spruill was wealthy and prominent
He leaves widow and mother.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-25
TAFT AND STIMSOH
MAY RUN TOGETHER
New Secretary Of War Men
toned as Probable Candidate
for Vice-President.

Washington, May Clone of the most
Interesting bits OF political GOSSIP
Washington mas heard in long while
was current here to- dny to the effect
tina I the entrance OF Henry L. Stimson.
OF New York, into President Tnft's
Cabinet may mean that he Will on
MIR. Tatts running mate in the cam
paign OF 1912 ~
President Taft, 1t is said fully ex-
consideration is given here to reports
to the contrary.
The friends and advisers OF the Pres
ident In casting about for man to
go on the ticket with him. are saiH
to look with much favor upon Mr.
They appear TO be particularly anxious
to get strong man from the pro-
gressive element on the ticket, and pro-
Ter one from pivotal State like New
York
There are plenty of other vice presi :
Dental possibilities being discussed BY
political leaders In touch with the
MINIS. Of Iowa, and senator Borah. oi
Idaho. Many OF the Presidents friends
10 not conceal their desire that there
should be Il Progressive Republican on
the ticket with him. At this tinri
there seems to be little chance. however.
In the Senate Will be available as vice
presidential candidates. President
1aft's friends, il Is said, think tina /
Mr.. Stimson. both geographically and
pei sonally, would prove strong addi :
tion TO the ticket
The Roosevelt influence behind MIR.
Stimson in the New York gubernato
one OF the elements being considered
at this time.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-25
PLOT OVERTHROW .
OF GOVERNMENT.
Portugal on Verge Of Another
Revolution, Started by
Monarchists.

Lisbon May 24.-That the situa ton
in Portugal is serious is evidenced By
the fact that the government Is hastily
dispatching reinforcements to the
North. Tho official explanation of this
is that the government is aware that
monarchist plotters with 1000 mefcen-
aries. are on the Spanish frontier and
intend TO cross to Portugal ct the mrs,
opportunity. In tho hopc that the In
habitants OF the villages will support
their cause.
The government. however, 1t is said.
does not look for a revolutionary move.
ment. It believes that the disturb
Hnces Will not so beyond rioNng. but
nevertheless. all military precautions
are being taken.
The long -looked.for rupture between
the church and the government is now
an accomplished fact. as result Of
the protest Issued yesterday by the
bishop against the separation law The
violence OF this protest has caused
a sensation 1t vigorously attacks the
provisiona! government and declares
that the law IS not one OF separa-
After being despoiled OF all property
and authority, tho bishops declare. the
church has been sustained in nbtGct 10
sition under the heel OF tho govern
Tent. | 5 '''r
III A protest is signed by the Patriarch
ot Lisbon. three archbishops and seven
bishops Tl3 -s7.- 80
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-25
FUNERAL OF DIR. ESTJLL
H WILL TAKE PLACE TO-DAY
Especial to The Times Dispatch.l

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
Hampton, Va, May 24.-Funeral SER
vices over the remains of the Rev
Reverdy Estill, D. D.. Phi. D., who died
suddenly In the Episcopal rectory Tues
day, will be conducted from ST. Johns
Episcopal Church tomorrow afternoon
at 3 O'clock. The Rt Rev. A. NJ. Ran
dolph, D. D.. Bishop Of the Southern
Diocese of Virginia. will he In charge
Of the services Ie will be assisted by
Bishop CoadJutor Beverly D. Tucker.
Rev. J. J. Cravatt. D. D.. of Rich
mond Rev Corbin BreXton Bryan. d.
D. OF Petersburg: Rev. George Floyd
Rogers. of Covington: Chaplain Scott.
OF Fort Monroe; Chaplain Neifert, OF
the National Soldiers Home, and Rev.
e. H. Hamilton, the minister in charge
Of the mission work under Dr. Esttll.
The clergymen of Hampton, Confed-
erato veterans. Sons of Confederates
and six Indian students, of the Hnmp-
ton Normal School Will act as honorary
pallbenrers The active pallbearers will
be tho members OF the vestry OF st.
Johns. AS o tribute to the memory
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-25

Rogers. steamboat wharf agent at Miilen-
Beck on the Ranpahannock River. He had
been suffering with cancer OF the face. and
had been totally blind for some time before
his death. He was about ffty-nv years old,
and leaves a widow, but no children. VII
The dry spell that has been prevailing here
for nearly three weeks. together with the
intense heat. has done much damage TO gar
den and farm products. The crop OF early
peas. which Is usually source OF consid :
cradle revenue to many people In this sec
ton. is complete faiinre; the strawberry
the hay and wheat threaten TO be a failure
and the planted corn is coming up badly and
whitening under the intense heat Many
farmers have thus far been unable TO plant
corn and those who have planted will have
to replant much OF their ground. Wells are
beginning 10 fall, and unless relief comes
soon the condition OF this region will become
critical. Such long-continued dry spell
with such fierce heat has not occurred here
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-25
No Note of Discord.

Juarez MEXICO, May 2i.-Most signi :
ficant OF the hundreds OF kilograms
that were received to-day by Francisco
l. Madero. Jr.. the Mexican rebel lead
Ell. from chiefs in all parts of Mexico,
5congra tuiating him on the triumph OF
the revolution. WAS message from
A plbrosio E'igueroa. leader OF the rebels
around Mexico CITY. The telegram,
which is regarded here as proof that
Aiadcro controls al the rebels in MeHi-
co. and that they Will abide by the
peace agreement he has made. says:
II congratulate you on the triumph
Of the cause. l am participating in i
triumphant revolution in this state, anu
have named as provisional Governor
Francisco Figueroa. The army OF the
liberals OF the South awaits your
orders" .. 4
Other messages OF fel!citetion pour
ed in at the SIa6ero headquarters from
military chiefs, and Senior Madero. In
explaining the nature OF them, said
tha t MOI one showed a discordant note,
III there still is military actisity
anywhere. he declared. Il, is because
news OF the peace agreement has not
reached everywhere vet All those chiefs
with whom we had direct corlmunica.
tion have closed hostilIties.'
One lie, gram that was discourasinS
TO Seno, Madero came from business
men In GuadalaiSrc, !ai.sco, telling OF
the massacre OF more than score Of
residents and The wouudine OF forty
within the last thre. Gays by Federal
soldiers. because the people celebrated
the signing If the peace agreement.
They appealed 10 Senior Madero for
relief, suggesting the immediate re-
moval OF the Governor OF the State and
the jcfe politico OF that city. Senior
Madero made representations TO the
Federal government along these lines.
II Francisco l. Madero. Jr., becomes
President or Mexico, the United States
Will have E good friend al the head oil
its neighboring republic, according to
what he told delegation OF city OF
ficials from Il Paso. headed. BY Mayor
Kelly. who called on the Provisional
President to-day. Madero said that If
he ever took any part In tho govern
ment Of Mexico, he would make every
effort TO suppress any sentiment
against Americans He would spread
the gospel through out the country that
tho United States was Mexico's best
friend.
Senior AIadero was satisfied that the
United States cherished no desire for
territorial ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-25
DEATHS

at the Retreat. Wednes-
day, May ~. at il A. NJ, MARY
FANNIE HOPE, wife of ". NJ Evans.
She leaves. besides her husband, 4
mother, foNr sisters and three broth
ers. She was a member of Jefferson
Hive No. 8. Ladies' of the Maccabees.
The funeral Will take place FRI
8 DAY May 26, al p. NJ. from Third
Christian Church,
MEACHAM-Died. at his home Rose
mont Powhatan county. Va. Sun
day, May 81, DIR, EDWIN TREAT
MEACHAM, In his seventy-third
year. s
sS Services were conducted by his
4 pastor. Rev Alexander T. Bowser, OF
tho First Unitarian Church. Rich
mond.
at Home for Incnrables.
= Wednesday morning. MISS KATE J.
ADAMS. lB
Funeral THIS (Thursday) AFTER
II NOON at o'clock from Monumental
Church. a3i7
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-25
MEMORIAL DAY ADDRESS
MADE BY COL. HERBERT
Especial to The TRANSFORMATIONS


Alexander Va. May 24-Colonel
Arthur Herbert. of r. Z. Lee Camp,
Confederate Veterans, delivered the
annual memorial address this after
noon at the annual memorial services
OF r. E. Lee Camp. Confederate Vet
Grams Many veterans and their
friends attended. Music was furnished
by N choir.
The Confederate monument. which
had been previously decorated. was
then strewn with flowers, after which
the mound, beneath which rests the
remains OF number of unknown Con-
federate dead In Christ Church Gene
terry. was also covered with flowers.
y salute was fired by the alexandra
Light Infantry, after which taps were
sounded
To-morr,- Will 30 cleanup day,
under the auspices OF the Civic Bet
terment League, this city. Extra carts
Will be employ d to carry away the
bcrs of the league are of the opinion
that the response on the part of citi-
zcns generally TO mako tho town a
| spotless one Will be spontaneous.
Robert Cronau last night was elect.
! ed chief engineer of the fire depart.
ment at an increased salary of $50 4
| year more than paid before, the tota
salary being fixed at $3.50 a year. HI
VIII assume his duties June i next,
Funeral services for Horace B
Famey, who died Monday night as
result of an attack OF heart failure
took place at 6 o'clock this evening
from ST. Paufs Protestant Episcopa
Church. Services were conducted b,
Rev ?. Phillips. rector assisted by
Rev Edgar Carpenter, and Rev. Clar.
! ence r. Bali, the latter OF Seaford
I Delaware.
Major James z. King and Lieutenant.
! Louis n. Duffey and c. II. May. the las
named two of the Alexandria Light in.
fantry. left this evening for Luray Il
attend the military 8chool of instruc
! lions Ll .-L-.. .
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-25
SMITHS APPOINTED

He Will Succeed Judge Brnwiey in
District Court.
~ ash das, May zn ~ aait
OF Henry A. NJ Smith. OF Charleston,
S c.. as district Judge of South Caro-
lima. Mr.. Smith is a Democrat
Judge Smith will succeed Judge
Brawley, who retired recently on
reaching his SEVENTEEN birthday. Judge
Smith is about ffty-seven years of age:
lawyer of great learning and ability.
and has practiced law for over thirty
Ave years. According to statement
given out at the White House. the now
Judge comes OF a splendid family Is
man of the most exemplary personal
character. and is closely associated
with the best OF the history OF South
Carolina.
"His circumste noes are such that
the emoluments OF the Office have no
attraction for him. says the state
ment. but at the question of the
the appointment" f-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-25
REFUSED CONSENT
TO OPERATION
Mrs. Jet, Of McMinnville, Refused
To Be Operated On, But Took
Cardui, Instead, and
Was Cured.

McMinnville Tenn.-"Having used
cardui. the Woman's Tonic. and know
Ing its value. can truthfully praise
it," writes Mrs ocie Jett OF this place
Il don't believe I would be living
to-day II 1t hadn't been for cardui.
after my baby was born lay in
he'd for twenty-seven days. and the
doctor came evory day. but he did nc
good.
Finally he advised an operation
but I would not consent, and instead
took FIVE bottles OF Cardui. and now
am going about the house. doing my
work. and even do my washing.
Il can say that cardui worked won
ders in my case. When commenced
to use IT wasn't able to sit up. Nov
I am in better health that have been
for five years"
Try cardul. 1t is a Strengthening
tonic for women. 1t relieves pain
tones MP the nerves, builds strength
II has been doing this for fifty years
Have You tried 81? No? Then begir
trying It to-day. II may be Just wha'
you need. Your druggist sells It.
n. B.-Wrlte to ladies Advisory
Dent Chattanooga Medicine Co. Chat
tanooEa. Tenn. for Special Instruc-
lions and G5-page book. Home Treat.
ment for Women" sent in plain wrap
Oer IN renuayt NJ f'-tfi.i ri tt-- lf.-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-25
WILL DE HELD TO-DAY.
Efnnl iESercises of Greenesvflle County
:. High school
4 w Especial 10 The Times Dispatoh. /

\ II Especial 10 The Times Dispa tch.
Emporis. Va. May 24.-The fnai ex-
ercises of the GreeneEvilie County High
81 the Main Street Methodist Church,
This Will mark the closing OF the ! 30
III session. which has been TIA most
successful In the history OF the school.
The full graduates are. Lucy Maclin.
Turner NJ Chambliss. Sallie Cooper
Bailey, A. Ruth Ha, ding Paul King.
The graduates OF tho commercial
course ere: Lillian y. Lashl0y Minnie
Jnie B. Hubbard, Laura j. Pruett, EIiz
Sbeth NJ. Jones. Annie E. Powell c.,
Edward Beman. IH H mn
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-25
Grass Widower's Train

The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Will operate Grass Widowers' train,
ings. commencing Monday. May 2sth
Train will leave Stnunton $40 A. NJ
Mondays. stopping at intermediate sta
lions to take on passengers; arriving
Richmond $3.50 A. VI.
Summer excursion tickets on sale
June list to September goth.
Grass Widowers' tickets atl low rate
day following. M
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-25
KNOWS NOTHING NOW

Andrew Carnegie Suys He Is Ignorant
of Steel Dusinessl
New York. May 24.-"I don't know
anything about the steel business now.''
Just before he sailed for his annual
summer outing In Scotland. 1.-The STAN
ley committee at Washington has ask :
ed me to testify. and have told them
that ! shall be glad to, but don't
know what they Will ask me. or how
shall answer them
There Is nothing serious the mat
ter In business, either financially or
politically. The Standard Oil decision
is admirable and industry ought to
benefit under IT," l
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-25
browns when Boat capslzes.

N..PeCItII 70 I Ht IlIitS -DISpGlcn.I z"
Pals, Va. May 2i.-Captain Charles
sci for S s. Robinson on Saturday. was
drowned by the capsizing OF q small
boat which he was in. His body was
speedily recovered and placed on the
vessel. Ills home was in Coatsvilie,
Pa. Up TO this date nothing has been
heard from his family He was twenty
six years old a mother brothers nnI
sisters live In Pennsylvania.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-25

within the memory OF the Oldest inhabitants
Judge Wright who suspended The May
term OF his court here last week TO go to
Nortnumberiand In order to try the Gaze OF
the negro Thelbert Downing, returned here
yesterday and resumed the session In order
TO dispose OF some important civil cases
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-25
More Than $4,000 pledecd.

Especial TO The Times DispntchI
Lynchburg. Va, Nay 2i.-The fourth day
OF the canvas for 36o653 for Y. NJ. c. A. an.
closed to-day with $500 pledged. II IS be-
iieved the fund Will go above $4,000 satu.-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-25
TO Be calico in Autumn.

Washington. May 24.-It was stated
here to-day that Mr.. Carnegie had an
understanding with the House commit
tee investigating the steel trust" that
he would not be called as O witness
until some time In the autumn
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-25
OBITUARY
aIra. w. NJ. Exn,,s

Mrs. w. VI. Evans.
Mrs Mary Fannie Hope Evans. wife
Ing, al II O'Clock at the Retreat for the
Sick. Besides her husband she leaves
motner. four sisters and three broth
ssrs She was a member OF Hive No.
neral will take place tomorrow ar
ternoon at o'clock from the Third
Christian Church.
Tom Lloyd. wealthy cotton mill
ploneer of Chapel Hill. died in Univer-
sity tonight at the age OF seventy
eight II Is reported that he left
University of North Carolina. Until
-FOUR years ago Captain Lloyd could
not write his name, and he was the
only cotton mill owner who kept no
books.
Il. n. Williams.
Especial to The Times Dispateh.l
liams, native of Bath county well
known resident of Augusta county
Confederate veteran, is dead ut the
aGe of seventytwo years. He leaves
wife and ono SON.
John II. Knight
lspecial to The Times Dispatch.l
Alexandria. Va, May 24-John II
shortly before midnight last night al
tho Alexandria Hospital following a
snort Illness OIL BrfEhtS disease.
Mrs. Marin G.. Hull.
lSpecialt to The Times Dispatch.J
Mrs. Epta Carter was the purchaser
Maria c. Hail. widow OF Dr. Robert r
Hall. of this city. died q t her home here
last night. after O lingering illness, at
an advanced age. She is survived BY
one daughter, Mrs. NJ. L. Bowling
Furlong Carter.
Especial to Tho Times ispatch.1
Middleburg. Va. May 24.-Furlone
Carter, a Confederate veteran, died
today, in his seventy-fourth year
He leaves only one brother. John
Thomas Carter, who resides on the
Credlin estate.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-25
CANCER or FACE Fatal.

Death OF Charles Rngers--Farm Products
Damaged by Drought 3l'
Especial to The Times nispntch
lancaster Va, May "a --InformatIon has
been received hero OF the death OF Charles
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-25
THIRD COURT HELD
buckingham Palace }Ir Scene Of Another
Brilliant Afnfr. -.F

Z
Brilliant Affair. iT
London, May 2i.-The third OF tile
series OF brilliant courts. which is 10
mark the present London season was
held at Buckingham Palace Tonight
Eoionial delegates to the imperial CON
terence were we'll represented. while
most Of tho diplomatic corps and a host
OF offictalS were present.
Mrs Reid wife of tho American am
btassador presented in the diploma tic
circle Miss Mabel Choate. daughter Of
Joseph II. Choate. the former Ameri :
can ambassador at London, and others.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-25

OF Dr. Estill. the business houses OF
Hampton, Including the banks and sa-
looms. Will close for the afternoon to-
morrow iFt