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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-24
REV, {. 7. WEXFORD
MADE PRESIDENT
PROMINENT PREsBYTEHsAN Di-
VINE HEADS ANTI-sALooN
LEAGUE OF VIRGINIA.
UNANIMOUS G. II OIC E
MILITANT MEMBER or THE Or
GASIzATToN HAS UNExPECT-
Ed HONOR PLACED UPON
HIM.
BY /, S. CoTTRELL-
fgyxT CerYxspordens.t

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. Feb. a.
REV, r.. r. Wexford. =, n, pastor OF
the First Presbyterian church of New
port News since 1892. and one NJ the
most commanding figures in his de-
nomination In Virginia as well "a d
militant member Of the Anti Saloon
League since it's organization, was yes
tergiay afternoon elected by unanimous
vote amid great enthusiasm to the
presidency OF the League. The election
was "a genuine surprise to DIR. Wexford
and he waved the indulgence OF the
League for few days that he might
fray over the matter and see whether
or not the multiplicity OF present du-
ties would permit him Ia accept the
off ce .+, -,>.4 - .,~ -. .e..
Rev. T. Wexford. n. H., was born
In 1870 In Gloucester county, Virginia.
but his boyhood and early manhood
DAYS were spent In Richmond. where
his father. Hon. b. II. Wexford. was
for many years judge of the City Cir
cult Court OF Richmond.
Coming to Newport News In 1892
To a little handful OF Presbyterfans be
has bait up one OF the strongest
clutches IN the State, 4 manly man a
sane man, he has never been known
to he on the wrong side Of any of the
great questions before the pubic or to
convictions. A strong man he Is re-
spected by peope of denominations
and ii Is the sentiment OF Newport
News people. as IL was ofthe Con-
vention. that II woad be n misfortune
should be be- unable to accept the office
TO. which he. has been elected. DR. Well
ford is an author of note, his principal
work having been work on the legal
aspects OF the trial OF Jesus. the Christ.
proving that the Saviour had been
lyuched He Is also the author OF that
TO the strains of Dixie. was an uplift
to the Convention.
The report of the committee on nom
nations was adopted unanimously at
a late hour Thursday afternoon. the
other officers named being as follows:
Vice Presidents--Rev. w. w. Smith,
LIZ D.. Lynchburg: Mr.. p. Y. ID. Con-
way, Fredericksburg: Gov. w. H
Mann. Richmond: Rev j. r. Ellis, Elk
ton: Rev. W. c. Campbell. d. D.. Ro-
anoke; Rev G. s. Bowers. Winchester:
Prof. J. r. Henderson, Bristol; Hon. A
r. Lincoln, Marion: Mr.. George w
Hawxhurst Falls Church; Hon. A. r
Thomas. Lynchburg.
Secretary--Rev. J. d. McAlister
Richmond
Treasurer-Mr. S. p. Jones. Rich
mond.
Attorneys--walter Sydnor. Esq
Richmond; Thomas Whitehead. Esq,
Amherst
State Executive Committee--Rev. H
p. Atkins, Richmond. Rev. James Cam
non, Jr.. d. d. Blackstone; Rev. T.
Men. Simpson, d. D.. Lynchburg; Rev.
w. C. Taylor. ID. D.. Petersburg: Prof
f. p. Huntington. University OF Vir-
GINA; Rev. Thomas Semmes, Rich
mond: Rev. w. Asbury Christian. d.
CONTINUED on Ninth Page.)
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boys on the roof saw his PROSTATE
form and shouted to the crowd in
Twenty-hrst street to hand a ladder
up, that 1t might be put down for
rescuers to take Schmidt from GER
tain death. The crowd was quick To
respond. and a ladder was hoisted
from a truck with much difficulty
! because of entangling and obstruct-
ing wires
1t was speedily thrust down into
! the areaway, and two men. fireman
and a colored man, went to Schmidt's
relief. Cheers went up when the res
cued fireman appeared on the roof
of the office.
Raise the Doctor Up.
Schmidt staggered about on the
roof moment and then fell. gasping
for berath. Calls for doctors were
shouted down to the street. A lad
der, too short by five feet 10 reach
| the roof. rested against. the wall A
decor mounted the ladder and ex-
tended his arms upward, but the men
and boys on the roof were unable TO
reach them. Members of the crew
In the street seized the ladder and
raised 1t until the physician reached
the roof. This performance was re-
peated when an ambulance doctor ar
rived, The physicians found it nee
eSsary to administer oxygen to
Schmidt to save his life. Cheer after
cheer rent the air as the physicians
were raised to the roof.
| Slide Down Hose.
| A number OF firemen, among them
Assistant Chief Rafro, In charge OF
the East End, found themselves in
a death trap, when four stories above
the ground. They had been driven
from the Larus plant by smoke and
flames and were descending fire es-
cape. At the fourth story they saw
bricks descending upon the fire es-
cape landing, and knew 1t would be
exceedingly dangerous to attempt to-
descend further on the iron steps One
by one they slid down the hose, while
the crowd cheered. The tiremen were
Captain Thomas Davis. Lieutenant
Herman Coeby, Lieutenant Walter
Willard. Private Albert Reeves. Pri-
vate w. +. Tinsley, Private G. r,
Mayo and Chief RATIO. The latter was
the last to descend, and was most se-
verely used up by the smoke and
Yeas. While sliding down the hose
Tinsley was struck on the head by a
brick, but his heavy helmet saved him
from serious injury. although he was
considerably stunned.
i. Physteians apeges called 60 attend
George Isee, Charles Hirschferg bro
| ther OF Councilman John Hirschherg;
Henry Carter and John Tignor. menu
bers of truck. hose and steamer CONF
| pantes, who were overcome by the
stining smoke. Hirschberg was also
injured In the accident to No 5
truck on Main street
Blinded BY Smoke.
Firemen Billie Smith and Allie
Goode. of Engine Company No. T..
were blinded by smoke while operat-
ing the hose on the third floor of the
Larus factory. and for a while their
lives We're seriously imperiled. They
finally found an exit from the build
| ing by the east end, overlooking the
county Jail. They We're pretty well
overcome by smoke as they descended
to terra hrma on ladders.
Ffremen fought the flames on every
side and succeeded in saving the VIII
liams warehouse, at Twenty second
Continued on Fourth Page.)
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the superintendency, but I have al
ways realized the inpossibility OF
measuring up to the full demands OF
the position In connection with my
other work.
My CO 'aborers have been active
and Efficient. and my relation with
all Of them have been most brotherly
and harmonious. We have had five
regular workers during the past year
Brother Johl A. Taylor was sobh yed
to resign his position for personal rea-
sons the early part OF the year We
surrendered him with reluctancy. as
he had given the thought and indus
try OF strcng personality to our
work. Brother Charles e. Stuart was
suddenly translated nom his militant
warfare here to serve the Lord day
and night IN his temple. Your super
intendent counted II to be most
fortunate day for our cause when
Brother Stuart decided to give him
self TO the work OF our league. for
when he decided to take this position
OF q district superintendent Of this
league he gave himself unreservedly
to It. The league has never had
(Continued ON Ninth Pa9o.l
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-24
.D|PHTHER|A SCARE
At JOHN HOPKINS

BALTIMORE. MD. Feb. 34.-Ow-
ing to the development OF diphthe ria
In Johns Hopkins Hospital. the public
wards have been closed to all wish
tors.
In fact. the hospital is practically
under q quarantine. The outbreak
OF the disease occurred in the nur-
sery. two nurses are affected. as
well as two students.
All patients that are able to be re-
moved to their homes are being sent
to the homes In ambulanees.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-24

grant some increase to the Western
lines. IL not to the Eastern.
Attorneys to Meet.
A meeting OF the executive officers
and general counsel of the railroads
In the official classification territory
was called to-day for next Monday in
this city. At that time 1t will be de-
termined what action shall be taken
by the railroads regarding the deci-
sion of the Interstate Commerce Com
mission in the freight rate cases.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-24
RAILROADS OF COUNTRY
DENIED RATE INCREASE;
WILL CONTINUE FIGHT
WHAT THE SHIPPERS SAY.

John VI. Clean, secretary Iiii-
nots Manufacturers' AssocfatiOns
The decision In . big triumph for
the business meM. We asked the
roads to confer with MS, and Ii
IL was only when they refused
that we sought the Injunction.
n. G. Harlow, traffic director,
Chicago Association of Conn
merces We believe the decision
was justiAed under the showing
made by both sides-
William DuM Haynie, counsel
Illinois Manufacturer AssOcia-
tions i think Il II = fair decision.
II In q victory for the shippers
but II II = greater victory for
the ultimate cOnsumer. the man
who really pays the freight.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-24
ROADS MUST SPEND LESS.


The decision Will be a great
blow to the railroads I do not
see how some of them will get
aI0nE.--G. r. Baer, president OF
the Philadelphia and Reading
Railway.
There are only two ways we
can reduce exnenses--and we
will have 90 reduce expenses
and they are to buy less material
and pay less for what we get
Daniel willard. president of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
The able railroad managers
win aeon learn to Increase their
net revenues by scfentinc man
agement and ny maintain
ing or lowering rates they will
secure Increase In the volume OF
bustnesn.--Leuls ID. Brandeis.
who opposed the Increase Ina
rates.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-24
GOVERNOR MANN TELLS
OF YEARS OF SERVICE
Addressing AntSaloon Convention He Clearly Defines His
Position on the Temperance Question

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. Feb. "a
When Governor William Hodges Mann
assembled TIE platform last night to
take the chair as presiding officer
of the closing session of the tenth
annual convention OF the Anti-Saloon
League OF Virginia he was given an
enthusiastic greetings. Rev. Henry
r. Atkins. p, D..the retiring president
of the ienyuc, whose criticism Of the
Governor FOR failure TO come out loud
and strong for the Strobe enabling
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-24
SENTENCE HARRY
DELL TO DEATH
AMERICAN CAPTURED BY MEX.
CANS CONVICTED HYeEiNG
REBEL SPY.

SAN DIEGO, cAI- Feb a.
Official adviess from Tia Juana.
across The border In Mexico to-
day declare that Harry Dell, the
American arrested ~ 3 rsbsi spy
was taken to Enssnada, convict
cd Of being an insur0snt spy, and
sentenced to b. shot, should the
insurgents attack Ensenda Msxi-
can officials declared seerstAry Of
STATE Knox At Washlreten, would
nst b able 70 save peli's life.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-24
TRAIN ROLLS DOWN
BANK IN CHILL

vALPARAIsO, CIIIII. Feb. ga
score OF persons were killed to-day
and forty injured when q passenger
train Jumped the track pear the Bra
den copper mines and rolled down
= steep embankm0nt. Three Ameri-
cans are among the injured.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-24

act last winter had caused consider
able comment. gave the Governor a
cordial greeting to the platform. Ar
ter some detat' business had been dts
patched. DR. Atkins. saying that he
desired there should be no misun-
derstanding AZ to exactly what he
had said In his address. read an cx-
tract from his address OF Monday
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-24

Government officials familiar with
legal procedure said to-day that the
legal obstacles which attorneys for the
carriers can put in the way of the
effectiveness OF the decisions may de-
lay them indefinitely. Alleged trusts,
they said. have held up final action by
the. courts ter six And seven. eysa-s,
The Washington herald., 1911-04-08

WILL RAISE FUNDS.
d. J. Kaufman and A. d. Marks will
Canvass the merchants N Seventh street
and in Pennsylvania avenue. F. L. Sid
dons will see the merchants on the north
side of F street. and w. S. Corby the
merchants on the south side. A. NJ. Nc
Lachlen and Albert p. Madeira Will
look after the business section OF g
street Hugh Harvey, p. J. Ryan, and
julius Garfinkle will visit merchants in
other parts of the city. while Wilton J.
Lambert will take care of the financial
Institutions.
II was announced that contributions
for the fund would be received al the
McLachlen Banking Corporation, Tenth
and G streets northwest.
Former Senator Dick was the prin-
cipaI speaker last night and outlined to
the committee how he thought the cam
paign should be conducted and what he
hoped to achieve.
1T would be impossible to employ me
for money consideration said Senator
Dick, "and were 1t not for the fact that
| am heartily in favor of the movement
and had hoped to vote on the bill at this
session if / had been returned to Con-
grcss, l would not have accepted the
generous offer of this committee
Promises Personal Aid.
II am sorry am unable to contribute
in a financial way to this movement. but
/ will give my equivalent in personal
services as director of the promotion
bureau.
From a personal viewpoint 1 am in
clined to think that it will be wise
move for the government to grant the
increase to all Its empicyes on the clas-
sified civil service list. as an increase
some time ago for the army and navy
vas the means of increasing the efficiency
of the service and they were able to re-
tain men,"
The committee will prepare a statement
this morning. which will be made public,
giving the scope of the movement.
The Washington herald., 1911-04-08
STRANDED LINERS
PASSENGERS LAND
Continued from Page One.

that a severe storm at any time during
the week will accomplish the destruction
Of the Princess Irene She is in such
a position she could not Withstand the
heavy seas, and would break up under
their pounding. In such an event II
would be a precarious task to rescue the
crew.
The sea, however. has Iightened and
there was an off-Shore wind, which.
though strong, was a help rather than
danger to the steamship. Late tonight
l. was reported that the Princess was
still watertight, and that there was no
likelihood of her planks weakening under
the incessant worrying Of the waves.
Fear for Captains sanity.
Her keel was buried a FULL six feet in
the sand. she swung a little to the
right or the left, but the movement, so
the surfmen thought, was no great strain
on her planks. Capt. Frederic Won Let
/ ten Petersen, his officers. and his crew,
3sC all told, stayed aboard, ready to help
the government boats and the Merritt &
Chapman tugs in an attempt to haul her
off at high water tomorrow morning.
They were comfortable and in no dan
ger. so Capt. Goddard of the Lone Hill
| life-saving station, reported. But in case
inch line ashore from the Princess bow.
OF course, the cutter Mohawk. the dere-
lict destroyer Seneca, and the tugs kept
close by.
Fears were expressed by those who
went aboard the Princess Irene to-day
for the sanity of Capt. Won Letten-Peters-
sen. commander of the liner. These
visitors to the steamship declared that
the captain is almost bereft of reason by
the unfortunate grounding of his beloved
boat. He has not taken morsel of
food, nor a moment of rest. nor a change
of clothing since the boat ran ashore He
spends all his time pacing up and down
his cabin, and appears to be on the
verge of nervous prostration. No one
has been able to engage him in CONVEX
sation. He has a faraway look in his
eyes. and talks constantly to himself,
saying:
II cannot understand it. I cannot I'm
derstand it. I cannot understand it ]
have made so many voyages on exactly
the same course. Our last sounding
showed eighteen fathoms of water. ]
cannot understand it,
The Prime Friedrich Wilhelm with the
passengers from the Princess Irene an
chpred for the night of Quarantine. She
will come up in the morning.
The Washington herald., 1911-04-08
HOOSIERS HONOR RILEY.
Indiana Society Gives Enterfainm ent
Mt Pythian Temple.

The Indiana Society honored James
Whitconb Riley last night at Pythian
Temple by giving an elaborate pro-
gramme of music and readings, every
number of which was from the pen of
the Hoosier poet.
Miss Kate Curry read Walt Mason s
Tribute to Riley" poem on Riley, AJ.
w. Powell. La Fayette, Ind; reading,
Mrs. Edith Hamilton; song. Mrs. j. P.
Megrew; reading, Rev. DIR. John Huddle.
with characters posed by Miss Mildred
Bone, Mrs. Alice Megrew, Marguerite
and Robert Bone, Dorothy and Harold
Megrew, and Mrs. Alice Megrew; reading,
Miss Grace Ross: reading, Dr. Huddle,
with characters posed by George Dix,
and John Huston. A series of tableaux
were posed by Annie Megrew, George
Dix, Mrs. Fred Macbeth, Mrs W. j.
Ethell,. Dorothy Megrew, and Miss Mil
dred Bone.
Representatives Finley, Gray. and Mar
tin Morrison, of Indiana and DIR. Har-
vey w. Wiley and his bride, just return
ed from their honeymoon, were among
those present.
The Washington herald., 1911-04-08
LANCASTER READY,
HAWKINS WILLING
Continued from Page Ono.

kins refused to do and said something
that caused Mr.. Lancaster to call him a
liar. The fight was now on in earnest
The entire audience, numbering about
sixty-fve, surged around the two men.
Order Is Restored.
With the advent of the police order was
partially restored.
The insurg >nts, who were all for the
ejectment of Mr.. Lancaster, lead by Mr.
Hawkins, eft the room, and tried TO
hold a meeting upstairs. The room was
locked, and they came back to hold a
further meeting in the regular room
Col Lancaster refused 10 permit this. on
the grounds that he paid the rent of the
hall He was upheld by the dozen or so
regulars, who remained at his side.
For moment the dove of peace hov-
cred around. Refreshments were served
in which Col. Lancaster Joined, while the
insurgents left for the home of Mr..
Hawkins, there to organize another as
sociauicn.
Samuel McComas Hawkins was elected
president of the new organization, which
will bear the name of the West Rock
Creek Citizens Association. He took the
chair Immediately. and before ielecting
olHer oHlCeTS PROCEEDED TO give his un-
printable opinion of Mr.. Lancaster.
After ii was all over. Mr.. Lancaster
said he would have resigned had he
been asked in a decent manner to do so,
but he did not intend to- be voted out by
outsiders who had been brought in for
that particular purpose
Mr.. Hawkins faction said this was not
so, but that many citizens of the section
were curious to see what would be done.
expecting fireworks by reason of the fact
that since Maj. Judson designated Mr..
Lancaster as notorious lobbyist for
his part in defeating the majors debt
funding bill in Congress, it was expected
drastic action would be taken by the as
.sociation. which a month ago repudiated
Mr.. Lancaster's actions.
A. E. Gleason was among those who
condemned Mr.. Lancaster. He asked for
the protection of the property owners
who are members of the organization.
He saw that IL the association was split
as it was, the owners of property would
lose a voice in the District affairs which
would reflect directly on their holdings.
After the meeting Mr. Lancaster tmade
a statement, in which he said 5000 yould
not pay him for the work he had done
in the organization. Incidentally, he re-
ferrcd to the departed men as rough
recks.'' saying he did not intend to be
thrown out by any such persons. 1t was
the liveliest meeting ever held by the
organization.
The Washington herald., 1911-04-08

When a man is going to do
piece of work for me and asks
that l pay him something in adj
vance, I'm always little sus-
picious that | am not going to
get just what will be satisfactory.
| believe this tailoring deposit idea
strikes men the same way-and
that's why have done away with
it. I'm willing to back my work
to the verdict of your judgment.
I've never regretted giving my
guarantee, nor of omitting the ad-
vance deposit.
But these are matters of busi-
ITO pr NJ
The Washington herald., 1911-04-08
TAILORING TALKS.
By ]. FRED GATCHELL,
928 Fourteenth Street
(Opposite Franklin Park.
Opposite Franklin Park).

ness detail. What you want to
know is whats doing" I'll tell
YOU. I've got a special to offer
you-just a few-about twenty
five Suit patterns. I'll make them
up for $50; they're worth $50
easily enough. You can have
them cut just as you want them
straight American, English
American. or typically English.
And while YOU are leaving the
order for the one. if you'll include
Blue Serge, I'll make that up
for $50 also. It'll be a $35 Suit,
too.
The Washington herald., 1911-04-08
MILK DEALER FINED.
John VI. Houston Pays - for Selling
Impure Product.

Charged with selling impure milk and
with putting the product in unclean bot
ties, John NJ. Houston was yesterday
fined 81 on each charge. 1t was found
that the milk lacked certain qualities
Of fat, and that the hotties were I'M
clean when examined by health inspec-
tors
Harry Mohler, of 1879 North Capitol
milk
The Washington herald., 1911-04-08
Not Benefited by Parole.

William Hall, paroled by Judge Null
Icwny in the Police. Court on Thursday,
when charged with habitual drunken
ness. was yesterday brought into court
and accused of the same offense. Hall,
to all appearances. had worried over his
parole until forced to take liquid con-
ISOLATION. He will now have to serve the
sentence Of one year imposed upon him
Thursday. !.
The Washington herald., 1911-04-08
ARMY ORDERS.

snrr;,I orders relating to First Lieut. JACOB A.
MACK and Capt. ELISHA G. ABBOTT, Coast
Artillery Corps. Is revoked.
First Lieut. WILLIAM PATERSON, Coast Artil-
lery Corps. is assigned to duty as auartesmaser
of the transport Mcclellan. with station At Gal
weston. Tex, relieving Capt ELISHA G. AB-
BoTT, Coast Artillery Corpe
The leave of absence granted Second Lieut. PHILIP
NJ LUNGsTEDT. Coast ARTILLERY Corps. is ex-
tended fte days
Cars- JOHN n. PROCTOR. Coast ARTILLERY Corps.
is relieved from duty at his present station and
will repair To this city.
The Washington herald., 1911-04-08
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
o. S. Dept. Agriculture. Weather Bureau.

Washington. Friday. April Z 1911 5 p m.
Pressure has irnFraly risen. except in the North
Pacific and South Atlantic States. hut il continues
relatively lUw Thoughout the Southern States gen
orally. with resulting rains Friday in the interior
Of the Gulf States Tennessee. and the western
portions Of North Carolina and Virginia. From the
Ohio Valley north -astward general rains Thursday
night followed by fair weather during Friday.
In the West and Northwest there preripita-
ton Of consequence, although conditions unset
tied in the Middle Missouri and Rcd River valleys
and Eastern Colorado. with light local SHOWS and
rain
The Washington herald., 1911-04-08
Local Temperature.

Midnight %; . a. IN. 20: a. m, IS; a. M, 6S
S a M, 66; 10 a M. -; i2 noon, 5S; . m. 55;
4 n. m. 81; p m, g; p. m, S. 10 p. m, %.
Maximum. IS: minimum. 81
Relative hlImidity-s m, 50: D. m. e;
n m, IS Rainfall Is y. m. to p. n.y.. O.
Hours ot sunshine. o. Per cent Of possible sun
shine, -
Temperature same date last year-Maximum. IS;
minimum, II.
The Washington herald., 1911-04-08
Tom Johnson, End Nenr.

Cleveland, Ohio. April AT midnight
physicians and friends of Tom L. john
son gave out word from the bedside
that death was but a matter of a few
hours The patient suffered a severe
sinking spell about O'Clock and showed
no signs of rallying.
The Washington herald., 1911-04-08
Engineer Class Coming

Headed by Prof. S. ]. Zouiski and Prof
B. F. Bailey. turbine and electric ex-
perts, respectively, the engineer class oi
the University of Michigan started from
Ann Arbor, April 6, for a tour of the
large Eastern cities. They will arrive
in Washington Monday.
The Washington herald., 1911-04-08
BRYAN MAY ENTER
VIRGINIA FIGHT
AGAINST MARTIN
Sequel to His Opposition to
Senator's Election.
HOT POLITICAL CONTEST
NebraSkan Has Been Asked to
Make Speeches.
HOT POLITICAL CONTEST

Representative Jones Says that
There Is n Revolt Against the Ma
chine md that Every Effort Will
Be Made TO Overthrow Both Martin
Want Bryan to Help.
The Washington herald., 1911-04-08
CANVASS FOR CLERKS
VIGOROUSLY PUSHED
Business Men Appointed to Collect Balance of Cam
paign Funds.
paign Funds.

Within hours hoped the $4,000 needed to
the campaign better will
be raised Steps toward this end taken meeting last night
the New Willard when members of the
signed and the remainder instructed work
large II o collect the balance, $15650