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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-20
TINE HAS CONE
TO Dust SALOON
CONVENTION OF ACCOMAC AND
SOUTHAMPTON COUNTIES !,
ADOPT RESOLUTIONS.

Especial to The Richmond virginian.D
oNANCOCK. VA, March so.--Ths
semi-annual convention of the w. C.
I. Q. Of the bi-counties, Accomac and
Northampton. assembled in the NJ Y.
church, South, In Onancock on March
1914. The reports were good and
showed progress along ali lines. Two
new unions and three L. r. LIS had
been organized
Mrs. May Pauline Sparks was the
speaker or the occasion. She is not
only ready speaker, but Is prepared
to meet any questions. Her audiences
were charmed and every one Ia de-
sirous of having her return in the
near future.
The convention closed with q medal
contest, which was greatly enjoyed.
All the contestants had been SO well
trained that II was difficult to dis
criminate. The first prize or medal
was given to Ruth Wood. two Others
were such close contestants that they
were awarded Demorest pins. The
following resolutions were unanimous
ly adopted:
Whereas, we believe the time has
come for the citizens of the Old Do
minion to arise In their might and
vote out the licensed saloon: therefore.
be 1t
Resolved That we in bi-county con-
yention assembled do reaffirm our de-
termination to work and pray for the
total humiliation OF the liquor traf-
fic. hence we endorse the report Of
the legislative committee of the Anti
Saloon League. and will bend every
energy to make the State of Virginia
dry. working with all the forces in
the field for Statewide prohibition.
Resolved. That we will push depart
ment work. making special effort to
organize l.. r. LIS and place children
in every locality under Instruction and
training in the ranks OF the great tenn
perance army that is marching on to
victory over King Alcohol.
Resolved. That vote OF thanks hs
given the ladies Of Onancock for the
cordial welcome and kind hospitality
extended to us. to- the pastors and
members OF the churches who have 50
kindly opened their doors to us and
to Mrs. Sparks for her untiring help
fulness throughout the convention.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-20

Montross. westmoreland county. now
Of Washington. d. g., has presented
a picture and frame OF the Burial
OF Latane." by washington, to Essex
county court. Captain Latane was
native Of Essex and was killed In the
famous ride Of j. r. B. Stuart around
MeClellan's army near Richmond, va.
Tho original painting by Washington
and the fine engravers' plates also
were destroyed. Mrs. HUT IL q cul-
tured and patriotic lady and her gift
Of the picture to the county OF Essex
Is highly appreciated by the citizen
Of that county. Vt
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-20
Prosrcas Of Reform.

Memphis. Tenn, declares that since adopting
the commission form of government all depart
ments have been brought up to a working
business basis and to the highest state of efYi-
cheney ever known. In addition. the tax rate
this year Ii the lowest for sixteen years. Cedar
Rapids Iowa. says: The commission form OF
government In a great improvement the
old style. We get more for our money and
the affairs Of the city are managed in busi-
ness-like way" Rochelle. Ill. has just adopted
It; Carbonate held an election last Saturday.
and there was a majority of 26s votes for the
new plan Richmond and Norfolk. Va, are
both getting ready to inaugurate the new sys-
tenn. The Virginian says: Suppose . poll
the Richmond board Of aldermen and coun-
cilmen was taken. how many OF them would
vote to tranract their private business the
city's is done? Not many. we dare say. Coun-
ellis composed of business men are all right 10
far as their personnels 70. because all classes
are represented in the elaboration Of the law
making body. But they meet but once week
or less often. What business man Ii there in
the Richmond council who goes to his place OF
business but once week? There may be one.
two or q great many. but their business II not
successful Why. then. should the business
men OF Richmond wish to continue one system
for the maintenance Of their private business
and another for the city's? II not the welfare
or the city to be considered a. seriously a.
that Of indyiduals7''
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-20

blessing to North Carolina. and II are faith
ful in seeing that the law IL enforced there
are much greater blessings In store the re-
suit OF closing the, saloons 1t is significant
that. simultaneous with the enactment OF this
houses and prolonged schools good roads and
the Improvement of farm and country life In
every sway. Let us not be weary in well doing,
but let that there Is every advantage
taken OF the stronger law under which we
now work Let also do all we can to get
congress to stop the shipment of liquor into
our State or any State which has declared that
they do not want the debauching influence OF
the liquor trafic.-North Carolina Christian Ad
voeate.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-20

So far Halifax Is concerned the temperance
people favor Statewide prohibition, IL we mistake
not, and do not think that any man with
opposition can be elected either to the senate or
house of delegates who fs not willing to vote for
enabling act. bill authorizing the sovereigns
to vote for against Statewide prohibition
Halifax is democratic county, and the right
to vote for any measure affecting the sovereign
rights of the people Is democratic Ye gentlemen
who aspire. get ready. Sit up and take notice.
for against Statewide prohibition will be the
News
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-20
Jealous and Efficient Worker.

We extend congratulations to townsman.
Mr.. r. s. Barbour, upon his election to the re-
sponsble position of president Of the State Anti
Saloon League.
We feel sure that a more Jealous and efficient
worker could not have been chosen in the entire
State.
Mr.. Barbour has been active worker in
the temperance for a number Of years.
and II mainly through his efforts. and splen-
did leadership that this town voted dry in
1908. and the dispensary bill defeated in the
Banister district last December. In these two
campaigns Mr.. Barbour gave his time, his abili-
ties and means, making the victory for temper
ance and sobriety possible.-South Boston News.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-20
BEGIN WORK ON
INTER-URBAN ROAD

WINSTON SALEM. N. c., March
20.---Northern capitalists are behind
an enterprise having for its object
the construction of an interurban
road from Winston. N. c.. to Floyd.
Va. Surveyors are already at work
and the contract for construction has
been let. The roadbed must be COM
pleted in eighteen months.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-20

Swift & Company will open its
handsome new branch house at 109-
Hills Union street on wednesday,
and the public Is given cordial in-
yitation to inspect the plant Mr..
James p. whyte. local manager for
Swift & Company. will be present to
extend the glad hand. as only he
knows how to extend IT.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-20
Thu Moroino Viroinian.

1t has been conceded by the people OF Virginia
for time that The Richmond virginian
and the Virginian has practically announced
that II will do IN the near future. and Vr
ginia will give its new publication a real well
come.
Richmond Is of the very few cities of its
size with only one morning paper. and when The
Richmond Virginian becomes fact. 1t will enter
field where it's influence and usefulness will
have broad ground to work upon.-LunenbuEg
Tribune.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-20
MAJOR DRE:WRY LEAVES
ESTATE WORTH $50, coo

BY the terms Of his will Major
Clay Drewry. who died several days
ago, leaves his estate. valued at $780,
coo, to his widow In fee simple. Tho
will has been probated In the Cham
Gerry Court.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-20

keeD No. - - IA M M a
Keen not for me the brave. bright 3Aao
You carry through theT day
q 9rOWu--
But rather let me SEQ the tired ey&Qs
the blue turned gray.
The lips unstrung. with CORNERS
dropping down. ss
All, lot me gAxo away the pain wlfon
but may -: 81
TO those Ises dear your noble IargeanA
Just yeur grlef SCr -!
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-20

' Commenting on the fact that there is greater
demand for larger-sized shoes for women, the
Norfolk Ledger; Dispatch says: 1T is their COM
mon sense that is growing. and not their feet"
Is this also true of headgear?
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-20

We ind this In = recent maxasine Henry
David Thoreau's place In the common heart
the seasons pass J. Are there twenty peo-
PIE in Atchison familiar with Henry David
occupies place In .the common heart Of hu-
mantty." -Noro BIZ talk.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-20

Atlanta wants to bar the harem skirt because
it is provocative @of riot" skirt divided
against itself can make no defense
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-20

Let every farmer give his farm the degree Of
IL. Dime. legumes and drains--RHrdl Neto
Yorker. How about Phi. D.--phat dirt?
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-20

Why this objection to statue of Ben Butler ?
II Massachusetts won't have 1t. bring II to Rich
mond, but erect 1t in jackson Ward" outside
an eatin' house with lots Of spoons in it.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-20

Announcement that the extra session of Con-
gress will last until July indicates that the law
makers will again adjourn just when things are
getting hot.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-20
PRESENTS .BURIAL
OF LATANE' TO COURT

Especial 10 Ths Richmond virginian.
Nh =, Warren HUT. formsriy X
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-20

Mrs Woggs-What Is the highest compliment
q pay a woman
Mr.. Woggs-When man says, IF she Is on
the committee at that church supper, I'll go
Puck.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-20

Miss Fifth Avenue-what did she want &c
marry that old derelict for?
Mrs. Beenthere-To deck herself out with the
salvage, / guess.-Judge.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-20

Examiner-But If. you say. all the rivers
run into the sea, why doesn't II OVERFLOW
Johnny (taken abaek)-Why-er- it's so
full of sponges-London Sketch.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-20

Ais quiet along the Rio Grande for the pre-
sent.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-20

three years ago.
\ She--But you soon married someone else.
\ He-Yes: that's why!--London Opinion.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-20

Never stretch the truth" cautioned the Wise
Guy.
That's right" agreed the Simple Mug; it's
apt to fly back and sting you."-Phiiadelph
Record.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-20

ut was very romantic" says the friend. He
proposed to her in the automobile"
"Yes?" we murmur, encouragfngly.
And she accepted him in the hospital
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-20
just for Fun,

How do Jack and jeanne ever manage I
scrape a Rying?"
why. he makes the money first and sh
makes it last."-Harvard Lampoon.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-20

How are you. old man? Feeling pretty
strong?"
mo: only just managing to keep out of the
grave"
'oh. I'm sorry to hear that!'-scribner's
Magazine.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-20

II see your son has gone to work"
Yep"
How Is he getting along?"
"Oh fne, Anything in the way of novelty
always appeals to him."--STAshngton Herald.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-20

Gyer-Young Featherly is awfully extrava-
giant.
Myer-That so?
C3yer-Yes He spent SO last week advertis-
ing for lost umbrelIa.---Chicago News.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-20
rRIcE OF vIRa1NIAN.

Pen Corr, Cirr EprrsoH- 10
Pea Corr, 6rArr EDlrlox. ~
BIZ MAIL ONH YrAR. !. ~ 90
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-11-04

ed as indicated The Journal asserts
that, so far as the American Medical
Association has any influence. it will
certainly favor such change. as well
as any other changes which will make
II clear to the deluded sectarian dupes
of the patent medicine" interests that
the establishment of national depart
ment Of medicine. and that the passage
of the owen bill will not, in any way,
affect the relations between physicians
and patients. The willy patent medi-
cine" takers and the food adulterators
are trying desperately to make the
Eddyites and the medical sectarians
believe that they are in danger of
martyrdom in the near future. As has
been repeatedly stated. the federal con
gress has no jurisdiction whatever over
the practice of medicine in the states.
The followers of cults, fads and sects
are needlessly excitinh themselves. No
one has any desire to interfere with
their freedom to believe anything they
like.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-11-04
To Live t4o Years

The natural term OF mans life, ar,
guiug from the logic and evidence OF
comparative zoology, is 1&0 years
and even this is not the limit,
Life ia a promissory note due one
day after date, payable on demand,
but by right living we can defer
payment almost indefinitely
Eminent scientists tell us that
The life Of the bones is 5000 years
The life OF the lungs is 1900 years
The life of the skin is 900 years,
The life Of the liver is 400 years.
The life of the kidneys is 800 years
The life of the heart is 800 years
II 500 years IS the life of the heart
,hen one could not have the heart to
live after that
The Hindus, in the development OF
he physical man, claim for him not
only longevity. but immunity from
disease They say to him; "He is
'c'ermined not to fall sick, and he
aeyer does He lives long. hun
dred years is nothing to him: he Is
quite young and fresh when he IL
so"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-11-04
Twice Close to Death.

An unpleasant adventure recently
befell a Bavarian officer who was
taking observations above the fortress
of lngolstadt, Germany. from cap
tive balloon. A sudden and violent
gust of wind snapped the mooring
cable and carried the aerostat up and
away at a dizzy speed The officer,
who was alone in the car, attempted
to empty the balloon by means OF the
ripping cord, but could not get this
to work. Meanwhile, he had been car.
ried to an altitude Of 1900 feet and
was beginning to feel the exhausting
effects of this rapid change of eleva-
tion. Realizing that his situation was
desperate, he exerted all his powers,
and managed to Chamber up to the en-
velope and slash hole in 1t, where
upon the balloon descended even more
rapidly than It had risen. When near
the earth he was again In imminent
peril, but he made jump for 1t and
had the good luck to be caught by the
friendly branch OF tree. Relieved OF
his weight the balloon shot up into
the air again and was soon lost to
sight
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-11-04
BIG PROBLEM IN FUEL
HALF THE COAL IN MINES LEFT
THERE INACCESSIBLE.
Peat 5ogs Of Country, However, Con
tain Billions Of Tons That
Can Be Utilized in
the Future.

One of the most serious problems at
the present time is due to the fact
that on the average nearly so per cent.
of the coal in the mines Is left either
in or at the mines and is inaccessible
for the future generations.
For example, according to Casters
Magazine. in 1907 approximately 400.-
100000 tons of coal were left in or
at the same mines from which the
4S0,000,000 tons were taken.
To stimulate the possible use OF
various grades of fuel and safe and
successful methods of mining much
material at present left In the mines
are some of the problems of the Unit
ed States bureau of mines.
Problems of combustion are being
carefully studied by means OF sta,
tionary boiler plants, house heating
boilers and long combustion cham.
ber; proper classification and relative
prices for Goals by means of speclfica-
tions and purchase by contract, and
more economical use and utilization OF
fuels heretofore not regarded as adapt
ed to such purposes by means of bri
quoting, coking and producer gas
plants.
Among these fuels is peat, samples
of which have been used in the making
of producer gas. The use of peat for
domestic purposes in European coun-
tries dates back several hundred
years, but the extensive development
in methods of mining and utilizing
peat has been largely within the last
ten years. At the present time in
many of the European countries peat
is a large source of power develop
ment through the aid of the gas pro.
ducer and engine, and the utilization
OF the peat bogs is becoming general.
Some idea of the extent of this de-
velopment may be had from the state
ment that Russia alone mines annual
ly over 5,O00,000 tons of dry peat.
1t is estimated by the United States
geological survey that the bogs of
this country contain approximately
12SSS, 100000 tons of dry peat COM
mercially available. At market value
of So per ton for machine peat bricks
this represents over $3S,60O, 100000
The Canadian government is carry
ing on extensive researches relating to
the use of peat, as this fuel is found
in very large areas in Canada.
The cost of preparing peat for the
market is comparatively small. Re
liable figures are not available for the
United States For one locality, in
Sweden, visited in 1908, coal cost $3.75
per ton, and peat, delivered on the
operating floor, 80 cents per ton.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-11-04
NO REFRESHMENTS FOR HIM
Pedestrian's Hopes, at First High,
Dashed When Explanation
Was Made.

A pedestrian in North Carolina one
morning came upon mountain cabin
which gave unusual evidence of rural
industry. There was fiourishing patch
OF Wild mustard at the rear of the
premises, bantam hen on the front
doorstep, and something that resem.
bled milking stool overturned on the
hard-packed. yellow clay of the yard.
Although 1t was but ten o'clock In the
morning, the traveller decided to stop
and ask for refreshments, since he
might not come upon anything SO
promising in many hours.
The tall, simply-clothed, and appar
emily meagerly-fed woman who came
to the door looked at first amazed and
then resentful when her visitor made
known his request.
We've et." she drawled, in a re.
bukeful tone. "Jim's gone to taown tc
fetch CON meal"
lnferring from this that there was
no solid food in the larder, the man
cheerfully suggested glass of milk.
Again the woman shook her head.
while her sallow vissage heightened.
Jim went an forgot to milk the caow.
He won't be back till evenin'."
This seemed to be the travellers
opportunity. both to exercise his gal.
lantry and to obtain a glass Of the
pure and unadulterated beverage
which he coveted.
TN be glad to milk her for you"
he offered. looking hopefully at the
overturned stool fh the yard. 'T was
brought up on farm"
Again the woman shook her head
re CANT, stranger" This time her
resentment was tinged with futile re.
gret Jim rid the caow to taown."-
Youths Companion.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-11-04

In recent number of the New York
Herald appeared an account OF i meet.
ing held in that city by the National
League of Medical Freedom TO protest
against the establishment of national
department Of health After the usual
Mysteries regarding the medical trust
and its awful work one of the sneak.
ers is reported to have said
The Owen bin says that the new
department of health shan recognize
no sehoo! of medicine Why not make
It say that 1t viii discriminate against
no school of medicine? The bin would
say this II Senator owen was not ad.
mittedly the agent OF the American
Medical Association in this matter"
This is fair sample of the qulbhling
and hairspltting objections raised
against this measure. SAYS The Iour-
nal of the American Medical Associa-
ton, in recent editorial The Ma.
tional League of Medical Freedom, ac-
wording TO its accredited representa-
tive, would evidently like the Owen
bin better If its wording We're amend.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-11-04
HOW He OBTAINS PIN MONEY
Farmers Husband Tells His Methods
Of Persuading the Hens to Lay
More Eggs.

Like most farmers husbands | am
compelled to rely on the chicken and
egg money to dress myself, as my
wife puts ali the cash into labor-saving
machinery for every place but the
kitchen. This was borne In on me
early In my married life, so carefully
studied means Of increasing the lay
Of my barnyard friends.
In the winter time l always wear
pretty lace shirt and carry a palm
leaf fan when feed the hens. This
apparel I have found completely de-
ceives them into thinking It is sum-
mer. and they lay accordingly.
In the summer 1t takes but a mo-
ment for me to slip into my nearplush
ulster and wind bright red tippet
around my neck while scattering their
corn. This is important, for It makes
them think It is winter, and hence
summer, and insures a plentiful sup
ply of eggs.
have observed they do not seem
to care whether these clothes are the
latest style or not. SO generally wear
my third best. In addition to these
simple little devices I always sing to
them. "There'll bs a hot time in the
old town tonight" at all seasons of
the year.
BY faithfully following this plan for
the last seventeen years l have man
aged to save enough money to buy a
perfectly stunning pair OF lilac harem
trousers. s.-McLandburgh Wilson In
New York Times.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-11-04

The wit of the late DR.. Francis A.
Harris was always ready 1t came
like flash as, when being told that
a Chinaman was about to be ap-
pointed on the police force. he re.
marked, THE Asiatic collarer." and
passed on. At banquet given to
Charles Dickens the younger, the
chairman Inadvertently talking back
ward, referred to the guest as one
not only honored for himself, but
because of his father Then younger
Dickens, in response, dryly observed
that he was glad to see that critical
discrimination had not been lost on
hospitality, and DR.. Harris saved the
situation by rising and proposing a
toast to Charles the Second. who
never lost his head"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-11-04
ENGLAND Copied From America.

The American system OF letter.
grams is responsible for an innova-
tion which has been recently put into
operation in England by the postof-
nee authorities by which the advant-
age OF the delivery of letter on Sun
day is secured at the expense Of a
trifing fee, 1t is simply necessary to
write on the envelope: "To be tele-
phoned on Sunday" and adds an extra
half-cent Of postage for every 30 words
or fraction thereof Then the postal
clerk at the receiving office calls up
the person addressed by telephone and
conveys the message without leaving
the postoffice. II enough postage is in
cluded. the same message may be de-
hyered By telephone to a number o.
different parties in the same city.