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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-01-31
STARTED IN EARNEST.
Movement TO Erect Bust OF Chief jus
tice Fuff;n in Capital.

The suggestion hat the lawyers or
the ~Staferaise It fund of 81 .00Q for
the erection Of a bust OF Chief JUS
tice Ruffin in the state capitol IS
meeting with a. favorable response
from members of the bar. Several of
the leading bars in the State have al
ready responded with generous con-
tributiOnS, and it Is practically certain
that the money Will be in hand within
A short time. The bar of Bladen
county in submitting a generous con-
tribution sent in the following docu-
ment. signed in autograph, which has
been filed among the permanent rec
ords Of the North Carolina Historical
Commission:
The undersigned members of the
bar Of Baden county, North Carolina,
appreciating the privilege of being al
lowed to aid in the establishment Of a
recognition to the legal profession of
the State, and at the same time to
pay tribute to the memor Of one of
the States abiest sons and most pre-
eminent lawyers, find great pleasure
in subscribing the amounts set oppo-
site our respective names below Tor
the purpose Of enabling the profession
to present a fitting bust of Chief jus
tice Thomas Ruffin to fill the third
niche in the capital at Raleigh, y. e..
Chatham Calhoun Lyon, $500; Rich
ard Street White, $500; William Dew
Bizzell, $500: Jerome Bayard Clark.
S. 90"
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-01-31
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CASE,
il'arln@ in the ZclI-Van Dyke Syndi.
cafe Suit at WytheViale III juno

\or1olk, Va, Jan. 2S.-The case Of
tne Hell-Nan Dyke syndicate OF Phil
aoeIphla, against the Norfolk South
eth halfway now pending in the Su-
pIenle Court of Appeals of Virginia,
mas been set for heating at Wytheyille
IN June.
II pending of this case in the
'tdte court has resulted in inability
~ the part of the re-oTganiZed Norfolk
9oullern Railroad to complete all
""@lcla, arrangements. but the stock
'loIoefS Of the re-organized
are nevertheless scheduled to meet
az Norfolk on Monday next to al-
'iPiI|e an increase in the capital
noI""Gh OF the new company from s12.-
$4,000. 900 viii be spent in ha++ar1
mentS.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-01-31
NEW HALL DEDICATED.
Interesting Exercises Held at Greens
bOrO Female college.

Especial to News and Observer
Greensboro, Jan. 2S.-The Irving
literary Society held it's dedication
meeting in the new hall. The hall
looked lovely in its walls of red, ma
hogany furniture, brass chandelier,
statuary and banners. Miss Annie
Adams. the chaplain, opened the
meeting with prayer, and after other
Dreliminaries, Mrs. Robertson made
the speech Of dedication. This was
followed by speeches from Miss
Clarke, Misses Griffin, Morton, Hunt,
Adams. Turrentine and Munger, i'll
which were expressed society loyalty
and delight over h new hall. Miss
Frank Robbins. last years president of
the society. was present and made a
short speech. After this an informal
tea-drinking was held. Mrs. Robert
son then proposed Il toast to the
founder of the Irving Literary So
ciety, to Miss Mann, the president, to
Miss Robbins, last years president,
and to every Irving i'll existence. his
toast was enthusiastically responded
to. Miss Mann then proposed a toast
to Mrs. Robertson. which was also en-
Enthusiastically received. After this
delightful meeting, which instilled
more loyalty, if possible into thu
heart Of every Irving present. the
meeting adjourned.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-01-31
OFFERED TO DIR. CALDWELL.
The Presidency OF the Presbyterian
College at Ciiariotte-Has Matter
Under .S!yiScment.

especial to News and O~hserver.)
Charlotte, Jan. 2S.-The presidency
OF the Presbyterian College OF this
cfN has been offered to Rev DIR. j.
/. Caldwell, of Pine Bluff, Ark, one
OF the most forceful meE in his de-
nomination. DR.. Caldwell has the
otter under aGvisement at present,
ana Will give his answer to the trus-
tees OF the college at an early date,
It IS believed that the offer will be
accepted
he trustees Of the Presbyterian
college have beer searching for the
TlSht man for the presidency of the
institution since the resignation OF
fteF. Dr. J. r. Bridges, who has de-
sired 10 retire on account of i'll health,
put VINO IS continuing at the head OF
lhe institution for the present term.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-01-31
TWO STORES ROBBED.
About 500 Worth OF Merc!la ndiSc
Stolen at NayneSyiiic.

Waynesville, Jan. 2S.-Last night
about 4 O'Clock two stores in the de-
pot section were robbed. Wiley Shep-
pard's was entered by breaking open
the back door. They took a one hun
dred pound sack of flour and some
canned goods. The thieves gained en-
trance to T. n. Massie's store by plac-
ing a ladder against a ene story
adjoining building by which they
gained the roof, which gave easy &C
cess to the second story Of Massie's
store. BY breaking q window here
they secured shoes, etc.
The estimated loss is over q hun
dred dollars. This is the third time
Massie's store has been robbed in q
wear. There is no clue.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-01-31

Prominent Citizen Of Fayetteville Dies
in Philadelphia.
Especial to News and Q

Especial to News and UbserVeT.)
Fayetteville. Jan. 2S.-A telegram
was received here this afternoon an
nouncing the death in Philadelphia to-
day of Mr.. w. J. McDiarmid, a pro1ni-
nent lumber dealer and leading bust
ness man of this city. He was in
philadelphia on business. and yester-
day having been taken suddenly i'll and
unconscious was carried to the Pres
byterian hospital, where he died.
Mr.. McDairmid, who was about so
wears old, is survived by his wife and
one brother, Mr.. Archibald McDiar-
mid.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-01-31
CALI. AT. NEW YORK.
Wind Plays the Mischief With Ship
ping in the. HarDOr.
(By Associated Press

New York, Jan. 2S.-A f1fty-miie
gale from the nOrthU est and a strong
ebb tide c~onjoined played h mis-
chief with shipping IN h harboT to-
day. The steamship Roma from
Naples was driven aground as she
was trying to make her pier in Brook
lyn. and it took three WreckinS tugs
several hours to work her Tree. y
ferryboat and a lighter colided IN the
East River. All inbound liners were
unnanageable and only made their
berths with the aid OF many tugs. me
hOme-bound fishing fleet was blown
ont 10 sea again when it attempted
to beat through the narrOWS.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-01-31
Married in Il Race for Her


John CT. Johnson, j. p, is response
BILE for the marriage of Mr.. olo
Brown to Miss BESSIE Johnson. of Lii
lington, Route /. while they We're in n
buggy. the horse going at break
neck" speed and the brides father in
close pursuit with another horse and
buggy.
The marriage question did not set
well on the old folks nerves and there
was but one way to marry-that was
to run away and run they did. too.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-01-31
ME- NORiAI SPEAKER.
J.. Bryan Grimes Accepts Invita-
ton to Make Address at Wilson OF.
Nav 10.

Especial TO News and Observer
Wilson,, Jan. 2S.-It is a little
premature to give out for publication.
but it is a fact nevertheless, that Hon
BRYAN Crimes has been chosen ana
has expressed his willingness co &C
cent the invitation from the John ".
Durham Chapter, Daughters Of the
C~onfederacy Of Wilson, TO deliver the
memorial address in Wilson on May
tenth.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-01-31
Wreck Blown Up.

~.Jacksonville, Fla, Jan. 2S.-The
wrecked steamer Chatham, formerly
of the Merchants and Miners Line,
which went went on the rocks 1T the
end of the North JettleS at the bar,
was blown up by the United states
engineers office this afternoon I"
clear the channel.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-01-31

Most of the Raleigh students Of the
University spent the week end at
home. enjoying the relaxation follow
ing the mid-winter examinations.
They will return this afternoon.
Among the number was Andrew JOY
ner, Jr., of Greensboro, who has been
spending his time with his father. the
patriarch News II Observer le3iSla-
tive reporter.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-01-31

Especial to News and Observer
Durham. Jan. 2S.-Dr- NJ. p. Ward
one OF the county'S WeIl-knoWn physi-
clans, died this morning at his home.
seven miles in the country, after a
long illness. He had retired from ac-
tive practice and spent recent years IN
his home. lie leaves his wife and
four children. The funeral services
Will be held tomorrow.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-01-31
The Wheeling at Guantanamo.

Washington, Jan. 28.-The gunboar
Wheeling arrived in GuanranIno,
Cuba. today. This advice came to
the Navy Department by wireless,
setting at rest the fears for the little
vessels safety. No accident marred
the voyage to the West Tndian waters
and all aboard the vessel are we'll.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-01-31
1t Was Il Masterpiece.
(Thon1aSVi

(Thomasyiile Da~yidsonian.D
The address Of Hon. Locke Craig on
NORTH Carolina was the browning
feature Of the meeting Of the editors
ut Wtnston-Salem. It was a master
piece Of oratory. and added TO the al
ready wide reputation Of this gifted
speaker.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-01-31
x KILLED THE CAPTAIN AND
~prGuED THE Skull OF THE
ulTE THEY JAKE
.rTg;,fR ESCAPE. But ARE BE
me PURECED.
II. the Associated Press.1

q (By the Associated Press-o
c~a1oniaI Beach. Va. Jan. 2S.-Mu-
Hirars sailors of the dredse Irene
Of F~airnont, Md, today ran
aboard that vessel, murdered
lCantafn Allen Dorsey and crushed the
.e1--n Of First Mate John Adams. One
saitor escaped the mutiners by jump
inc overheard and swimming ashore.
The dredge was operating in the
Potomac river, near this place. feel-
inc had existed several mem
14rs Of the crew and the officers, ana
+ took a serious turn today when
sailors. II. Brady. George Wallach and
n Eorchley attacked Captain Dorsey
fierce fight eHsued. The captain
vas killed and his mate was prob
ably fatally injured by his skull be-
inc crushed.
After the fight the m~uteeers moved
me dredge into shallow water and
their escape. The sailor who
the mutineers. carried the
news to this place and d posse started
in pursuit. Up to dark tonight no
trace Of the murderers had been
f0uni.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-01-31
tautcmaian Appointment.
tBE the Associated procc +,

Washington. D.. G. Ian 2s-Dr
LUIS !oledo Herrarte. the Gautema-
t@n munster to the United states. has
fa 9r1 appointed minister Of foreign af-
n III the cabinet Of that unit
! Is now in Guatemala City.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-01-31

Nothing i so difficult but that il may
be found out by seeking ference.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-01-31

Nothing is stronger than custom-ovid
Practice in time becomes second nature.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-27
PRISONER MUST
WORK FOR FAMILY
GOVERNOR MANN HUNORS
REQUISrTION FOR ALLEGED
WIFE DESERTER UNDER
ARREST IN NORFOLK.

requisition was granted by Gov
ernor Mann Friday for the return of
Frederick L. Monroe. now in jail in
Norfolk. to the House Of Correction
In Detroit, where he was sent for
two years upon conviction OF falling
to support his wife and two children.
Monroe escaped from the House Of
Correction several months ago and
enlisted in the navy. The warsfiip to
which he was assigned u now in
Hampton Roads. Upon it's arrival
there he was taken on and locked UP
70 await requisition papers.
The requisition papers AlleEe that
he walfuiiy deserted and abandoned
his wife, Florence Monroe, and two
children. the eldest being fifteen years
old. and was sent TO the House OF
Correction that his family might be
provided with funds. The interest
ing fact u disclosed In the papers that
Michigan makes the wife deserter
support his spouse and offsprinSs by
setting him to work In the HOUSE OF
Correction under guard, and irving
the abandoned relatives the pay for
his labor. Ono dollar and q half a
week IL allowed each person depen-
dent upon the prisoner. In Morroe's
instance the allowance TO his family
- 1870 week. So long a. he work
ed the money was paid the family,
When he escaped. however. the pay
ment OF the money ceased and win
not be resumed until he returns to
work IN the House Of Correction.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-27
JOHN D. SCHENk
Tells HIS STORY
Dictates Statement to United
Press Over Wife'S
Trial
RESULT WAS A
DISAPPOINTMENT
He Has No Intention of Sur
rendering Children or Be-
coming Reconeiled
to Wife

Copyright. 1911. by United Press.)
WHEELING, w. VA, Jan. 27.-John
o. Schenk to-day gave the United Press
the first statement he has made since
the beginning of the noted Schenk pol
soning case.
The millionaire pork packer. look
Ing hearty and cheerful, came down
stairs at the home of his sister, Mrs.
Mary Doepkin. He insisted he felt
we'll enough to talk.
Il want TO tell the world, through
the United Press, what / think, what I
have thought, how feel, and what /
intend to do. There is time for every
thing. This In the time to talk
What do you think OF the verdict?''
he was asked. He then dictated the
following statement:
BY Jofn o. Schenk.
What can I say of the result of the
trial? / hoped and hoped--against
hope. i was hardly surprised. I fol-
lowed the progress Of the case. / saw
how Mrs. Schenk's attorneys were play
ing solely to the Jurors syrnpathies.
We pinned our faith In the hope that
they would see what we know to be
true. But since they couldn't, it's got
TO be stood OF course. It's terrible
disappointment. My wifes attorneys
let the people excite the jury
| will never take my wife back. No.
no. no. After what she did to me and
my children. Could any man do that
l see. oh. how plainly I see how 1t all
was now.
have never considered becoming
reconciled. All these reports are abso-
iuteiy false.
They say my sister and brother AL
bert have been hiding me SO that
would be kept away from her. They
charge me with being so weak that
my family haa to watch over me to
keep her influence from me. ] am man
enough for that. stand upon my own
feet
Schenk was told of the plans of Mrs
Schenk's attorneys TO make him as
surne responsibility for part of her ex-
penses
Il Will never do that without ! have
to, he satd, II would gladly have paid
anything. I would now IL it were a
Legitimate expense. But not after what
she has done TO me.
She can't have Robert and Vfr-
ginia uniess the court makes me give
them UP. In there a Judge who would
give such a decision? A man who
would compel me TO turn my little chill
dren over to her?
They say she taught them to say
their prayers. As matter OF fact,
Robert learned four Of his prayers in
fCnNftpnaA ay. En.,r&h
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-27
QUEEN OF SPAIN
TO QUIT HUSBAND
VIII Not Tolerate Conduct
of Alfonso Any
Longer

MADRID-Via Hendaic, france
January 27.-Grown tired at last OF
the openness of King Alfonso's neg
lect of her, Queen Victoria has decided
to return to her home in England
for an indefinite stay. From conf
Dental court sources the United Press
learns that the queens. forthcoming
visit will virtually amount to royal
reception. as she has declared that
suits Of the king, whose treatment
OF her is now an open book through
out Spain.
This Is the third time that Vic
toria has been on the verge of re-
nouncing her queenship and return
ing to England. The first was soon
after their honeymoon, when there
were authoritative stories OF violent
differences between the royal pair.
The second time was during the Cat
alan revolt OF 1909. when the British
government sent special emissarfes to
Madrid to investigate the situation
and kept secret service agents In read
mess TO assist in the contemplated
fight.
A Political Marriage.
of Alfonso and Victoria in May, 1906.
being the elimination OF real love
affair have long since been wholly
disproved. In their place is the hard,
cold fact that the marriage. fifse
most OF the other. royal unions of
Europe, was arranged purely for po-
litical purposes. Alfonso never dis
guised his dislike OF the heavy Anglo
Saoxn type OF his wife. and the lat
ter was no less backward in showing
| her dtspleasure OF most OF the quail
ties possessed by Alfonso.
Naturally the kings Spanish ad-
vfsors are making a desperate effort
to patch UP the present trouble. They
have told the king plainly that his
neglect of his kingdom for the gaieties
OF Paris u greatly increasing the dan
ger of revolution and that in the
event of a royal separation Spain
would lose her most valuable asset,
the friendship of England.
So far Alfonso has given no heed
to the warnings. The gay life OF Paris
seems to have him effectually in its
clutches, and there is no ground for
believing that he viii forsake his
dtssipations and neglect of his wife
in time to avert an open breach and
the greatest International scandal of
recent years.
The king and queen have three
children, Prince Alfonso. Prince
Jaime and Princsss Beatrice. Alfonso,
the crown prince. is reported to be
of tinsount mind. 'T' - N'~ = ''' '' :
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-27
WOODY IS HELD
TO KEEP PEACE
WIFE DECLARES SHE WILL HAVE
HER STORY TOLD IN
HIGHER COURT.

". T. Woody was In police court
Friday. charged with creating q dis
turbance at his home. 124 South Lom-
hardy street. A number of witnesses
testified that he had been unconven-
tionally boisterous and they had called
In the police. TWO policemen testified
that when they. got to- the Woody
household everything was serene and
they had to take the word OF the neigh
bors. Woody was arrested on war
rant sworn out by nsighbor Frank
lin.
Woody had little to say. but Mrs.
Woody championed his cause In excel
lent style. She cross examined the po-
licemen who repeated, that they had
found ITO disturbance az the house. She
declared to Justice Crutchfieid that IL
was merely spite on the part OF some
of her neighbors. She said she could
have brought seventy-five witnesses to
prove her contention had she known
the case would have been disposed of
Friday.
His honor refused to let the case lie
over He told Mra. Woody that he
would hold her husband In 800 to keep
the peace for six months. Mrs. Woody
looked upon this as defeat. 80 she
promptly told the newspaper men that
she would appeal and tell her story In
open court. She intimatsd that said
story would be a warm one and calcu-
lated to interest Lombardy street So
caety.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-27
FINDS NEW LINK
IN CLOSER CASE
Brown-Tinted Vial Found
May Show Guilt of
Third Person

CUMBERLAND, MD, Jan. Eft
is learned from a county official that
District Attorney Robb is convinced
he has now in his possession the need
ed link in the evidence to prove that
Grace Elosser and her sweetheart,
Charles E. Twigg, died at the hands
of a third person.
A small brown-tinted vial was pick
ed up 10 the street about 40 feet from
the door of the Elosser home, and
Mr.. Robb believes 1t contained cya-
hide of potassium, the poison that
killed the Elosser girl and the man
who was to have married her.
The bottle was not found until re-
Gently. This is explained by the fact
that a fierce blizzard, with rain and
sleet, prevailed when a search of the
street was made the day after the
tragedy. Nothing like a careful scru-
tiny was made.
The street is unpaved and was an
kle deep in stiff mud. When the snow
had melted the search was taken up
again and the bottle found.
A detective employed by the prose
cutor is said to have discovered the
vial. 1t was nearly full of mud and
water. The contents were turned over
TO chemist. who la now conducting
tests to ascertain what 1t contained.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-27
NEW TREATY LIKE
A TARIFF MEASURE
Reciprocity Pact Has Bewil-
dering Effect on Con-
gressmen
EXPRESS FEARS OF
LEGISLATIVE BLOCKADE
Much important Business Re-
mains to be Disposed of
in Thirty Working
Days
PRESIDENT TAFT ON
CANADIAN TREATY.

Excerpts from Mr.. Taft's
special message. sent to Congress
yesterday
No yardstick can measure the
benefits 10 the two peoples OF
this freer commercial Inter-
course, and No trade agreement
should be Judged solely by GUS
tom-h0use statistic.
We have 90 Increased In pop
ulation and In our consumption
of food products and the other
necessities OF life, hitherto sup
piled largely from our own eoun-
try, that nniess we materially
increase our production We can
see before M . change fn our
economic position from that of n
country selling TO the world food
and natural prdaets of the farm
md forest to one consuming and
importing them.
The difference tbetween the
two countrfesb In not greater
than II In between different
States OF our own country or be-
tween difFereat provinces of the
Dominion Of Canada.
They the people of Canadap
must soon decide whether they
are to regard themselves as iso-
lated permanently from our mar
kets by u perpetual wall, or
whether we are TO be commercial
friends.
Excluding the element of
transportation, the price Of sta
pie food products, especially OF
cereals. ID much the same the
world over, and the recent In
crease i'm price has been the re-
suit of worldwide cause.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-27
CROMWELL SUES
lEsNEn FOR DAMAGES
ouTeRoWTH or BITTER poLlri.
CAL FEuD IN NORFOLK
s~ COUNTY.

NORFOLK. VA, Jan, 27,--Ciaiming
$4,000 damages, Sheriff A, c. Crom-
wen. Of Norfolk, yesterday entered suit
against State Senator John A. Les
ner.
Thu suit 10 said 20 be the result OF
the publication OF afsidavits from Coun-
ty Constable Charles Haynes and sew
eFal others Eliminating that Sheriff
Cromwell had hand In the publica-
ton OF charges against Senator Lesner
which we're sworn to by E. ID. IIesner.
half brother OF the senator.
Senator Lssner, In statement, as
serts that he has refuted the charges
brought against him, and that he
courts an Investigation should his
brother see fit to demand, 1T.
r.. Randolph Hicks HAS been re-
tanned to represent State Senator Les-
ner II the suit.
N. (. Green, representing Cron-
! VEIL win file the declaration In tho
suit the first Monday in February.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-27
JONES AND CLASS
HOLD CONFERENCE
ASPIRANTs FOR SENATE SEATS
TALK MATTERS OVER WITH
FRIENDS HERE

Before leaving for Washington FRI
day. Congressman William A. Jones.
OF the First District, who is oppos-
ing Thomas S. Martin for the United
States Senate, declared that from his
observation and information a great
upheaval IL at hand among the bet
ter element of voters In Virginia, and
he believed polluted politics will be
shaken to the foundation. Mr.. Jones
was not sure when he would open
his campaign. except that the date
viii DO after March 4. when he will
be able to get respite from his
congressional duties.
Glass. OF the Sixth District. who is
opposing Claude A.. Swanson for. his
seat In the Senate. Mr.. Jones came
down from Washington Thursday
evening for the purpose Of comforting
with some Of his friends a. to the
political outlook. Mr.. GLASS was also
on q similar mission. He returned to
the capital city late Thursday night
Among those at the conference
werc Ex-Governor Andrew jackson
Montague. Harry ST. George Tucker
and william A. Anderson, former at
torney- general Also present were At
torneys r. A., Bilis0ly and r. w.
Hhuiticc, OF Norfolk, not to mention
several Others whose names were not
given out to the public.
The conference 49, held at the
Jefferson hotel behind closed doorss