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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-31

ply of it. the candor and naive simplicity OF
it. the rugged honesty and Spartan loyalty of
it This attracted us and held our attention
and commanded our admiration This is why
we pass It on TO YOU
He asserted, IN the first place, that German
WAS certain Of election as 1t impossible to
overthrow the organization. Observe he used
the words organization and leader, when
coarser folks say ring and boss So he says
you can't beat the organization because 1t
is or the Job $50 days in the year No sun
days excepted and no holidays allowed. He
is 10 visionary or dreamer or idealst- lie
faces facts and feels their force, He is
realst and an opporeunist What's the use
buckiug a condition? Why not concede it and
line I'D with It to your own advantage? no
reforming or purifying business for Mr.. Kelly
No kicking against pricks for him. No sir
he Is strictly a unitarian In politics.
Vow. rs an organization man, he gories in
wearing the collar No mutlny In his. You
know that mutlny upon the high seas of poiti-
cal life IS always punishable by political
death lie utters no blatant braying about poll
teal Independence ami makes no false profess
sion about serving the people. He's for the
machine That ends It. Hear what he says
when asked whom he favored for the bench.
y dent name the judges John Mahon is the
boss Of the organization and 1t Is up to him.
John Mahon Is the boss and follow him.
John Mahon is for the nomination OF Judge
Bond and Judge slemp and I'll be for those
two also"
You cannot fail TO admire this kind OF a
man. Fraukness. honesty. devotion to the
leader, subserviency to constituted authority.
loyalty-so many splendid qualities appear In
his character as he is Comfortably seated" in
his library, talking for the benefit OF his people
and city
( 1t gives us great pride and peace of mino
when we think that the affairs of cur cities
are in the hands OF such men. We rest in the
sweet consciousness that they viii do nothing
contrary TO the wishes of our leaders and pre-
judicial to the interests OF the organization
Especially are we pleased that the appointment
of the judiciary, charged with UNFOLDING the
law and administering Justice the cusodan'
Of our rights and liberties, Is committed
to Mahon and that Kelly viii do absoiutel!
nothing to thwart the viii of the aforesaid
Mahon.
There's the picture poorly drawn from ma
terials furnished from the lips of one Of them
of the ring and the boss Think upon thes
things There are thousands of hem control
ling the plltieal life of our municipalities. 1t
4 beautiful picture. isn't TT An inspirin
thing for free American citizens to eontem
plate 1t makes us proud and IT makes us GLAD
We admire Mr. Kelly. That is. admir-
the honesty and candor that led him TO spea
with such nervousness when most of his il
make indignant denial Of the fact. Bdt a
the same, we are quite serious and equally a
reverent. when we say that the. glimpse we &c
now aud then of such men, incliues us to ad
: petition to our Htany, From all sucf
4 good Lord. deliver as"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-31

There is infinite pathos in the story Of that
Chicago man. who killed his sweetheart to
save her from life OF shame; If 1t be true.
Packed into the simple statement is world of
anguish eventuating in such desperation as
hopat defiance OF the laws of God and man.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-31

Why will woman stop a crowded street car?
Why to get on Of course. Saturday night two
women stopped car which was crowded
that there was no standing space left on the
running board. But they got on. That's the
reason they stopped it, They had very nttle
consideration however for the tired man, who
had to get off because they literally crowded
him out and wait for the next car.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-31

One disadvantage Of the National Democratic
Convention meeting in Baltimore will be that
the delegates will face the temptation of neg
Letting their duties to run down to Richmond.
But on the other hand, the meeting there will
give us Virginians opportunity to see Demo
cracy on the inside,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-31

Guilford county. n. c., observed last Sunday
suppose. that many folks observe Saturday
night as tub night" Really 1t would I've better
If every day were kept as sanitary day and II
folks In general would multiply the number Of
tnb nights.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-31
Red Hot in the Old Dominion.

There is no doubt bout Virginia having a
red hot senatorial in progress The Old
Dominion newspapers are fun of 1t, Both sides
have purchas large amount of advertising
space Of The Virgnian and each has employed
prominent writer of the State to fiji this space.
The fight makes good business for the news
papers. but II is rough the peope--if thew
read all the stuff published-Greensboro Tele-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-31

The farmers are planning to protect them
selves against the American Tobacco Co Such
previous attempts have ended in failure.
Space and isolation arc the almost insuperable
obstacles to effective organization in the coun-
try The only way to guarantee protection to
rust
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-03-10
EXTENSION OF WEATHER
BUREAU IN TEXAS

Washington. March 3.-The
agricultural appropriation bill.
which came out of conference last
night and which is now q law
contains am amendment whcn
Reprrsentative Burleson succeed
ed in having tackled on M the
Senate and which provides Tor
an extension OF the Weather Bu-
rean service in the cotton r,it oi
Texas and elsewhere.
The amendment apprtpria'css
s2S GOO for better collection dnd
distribution OF weather daa Tor
the cotton business. as tol :.
Daily forecasts for FL Paso.
Tex. birmingham and Macon.
Ala: Key West. Fla.; Savannah
and Augusta. TIA: and Whining
ton and Asheville. \. &.
Also additional special cotton
region stations al ihe following
points IN Texas
San Diego. Duval County
Clarendon. Donley County; Hon
do Medina County; Llano. LIano
County: Haskell. Haskell Comfy
Eastland. Eastland County; Sny-
der. Scurry County; Spur. Dick
ems County; and Fl Paso. II Paso
County.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-03-10
A Competent Cast

The day has long since past
when a theatrical company can
90 cen tour" with two or three
actors and a majority Of ncom-
petcut sticks and meet with sue
cess. Realizing the Importance
of this fact. Mr.. Ed c. Mutt. man
ager of Angel S Comedians has
taken unusual pains in selecting
a company TO fill the Different
parts in an extensive repertoire
This company is prepared 20 play
an engagement of two weekswlth
an entire change of play and
vaudeville and every play gwen
in a satisfactory manner. both
scenic and ariislicallv. No com
paiv has ever toured the Soa,li-
west with better equipment oil
scenery than Angcli : Comedians.
Their business is said 10 hc one-
nominal so far this srascn and
we predict the same here, for our
theatre goers are not slow TO
rocoauize a goo thing when they
ste II. They are advertised TO ap-
h1ar here on week com i,ncng
.1nday night.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-03-10
Sad, Sad, Is This

South Haven. Mich. March 4.
Come. papa. ] can't hold on
any longer. brought Clarence
Waite to a hole in the lee Of
Lake Buena. near Gohleville. on
lv TO drown with his boy after a
heart-brcaking struggle to save
the lad.
In sight of spectators afraid to
venture on the rotten ice. to aid
the lad who had fallen into an
air hole. his comrades ran to the
shore and called to the boy 5
father. He rushed TO the lake.
where the little fellow was brave
lv holding to the sides OF the
hole. Both were drowned and the
bodies were found elasped IN
each others arms.
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Lane Approves Warrants

Austin. Marhc 3.-Comptroller
Lane todav approved the war
rants for the salaries of the two
special assistant attorneys gener-
al Terrell and Mead. noiwith-
standing the instructions OF Gov
crnor Colqui;t
This puts the issue square :
between Mr.. Colquitt and the al
torney general and the supremr
court will have to decide which
is right through mandamus pro
ccedings
Warrants were sent 10 State
Treasurer Sparks. and he prompt
lv refused To pay the warrants
thereby following the instruc-
tions of the governor. Mandam-
ms proceedings will be directed
against Treasurer Sparks and
will be instituted by the attorney
general 10 compel the payments
of the warrants. The governor
will likely engage {. +. Lane. as
sistant attorney general in charge
Of the affairs OF the court Of Grim
insl appeals. who is an appoiniee
of Mr.. Colauitt. Mr.. Lane VIII
also represent Sparks. Mr.. Light
foot Is expected 70 defend him.
aaif
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-03-10
MORE THAN $4,000 HAS METHODIST GReH
ROYAL ARCH MAsoNs
MEET MONDAY NIGHT
Snyder Lodge Is Host to Sister
Lodges Of The County
Monday Night

Mondays convocation of Royal
Arch Masons in Snyder was a
great success.
The occasion was a meeting
called by Snyder Chapter to coz
fer the degrees upon a number OF
candidates and an invitation was
sent out TO the Companions re-
siding at other places to assist ~
the work, the result being that
as fine q lot Of fraters assembled
at the lodge room Monday even
ing as is usually Seen togelhee
and the spirit Of fraternity waS
so warm as to produce a complete
thaw out for all who were . es'
emit. The team on this occSinl
consisted Of Harry Harlan, Stcv'
ensou and L. G. Darby 0t E-ria-
leigh and R. E. Cox OF Snyder.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-03-10
;SEASGEN VOLUNTEER
TO BECOME TARGETS
Discarded Battleship Will Be
b. Fired Upon as Matter Of
~ Experiment

Norfolk, Va, March 5.-A call
for fifteen volunteers to remain
aboard the battleship Texas while
she is a target for the big guns
of more modern battleships has
been issued at the Norfolk navy
yard. 1t is believed the squad OF
brave seamen willing to risk their
lives will be three times the num-
lber needed.
According to the present plan
the Texas will be anchored up
Chesapeake Bay in order to reduce
the risks the men will take and
the collier Leonidas will be sta
tioned only few yards away,
Tbut outside the range, to rescue
the men Immediately the Texas
begins to sink.
The fifteen volunteers will be
stationed about the vessel 70 test
the protective powers Of the ar
NOR plate and also to prevent
sinking if possible,
The fitting out Of the Texas for
the tests is now rapidly nearing
completion. The greatest IN
terest is being manifested by the
men and officers.
Details of the plan for the test
and the call for volunteers, 1t was
thought, were well guarded from
the public.
The commandant and other Of
ficers when asked relative to the
proposed placing of men aboard
the Texas evaded any direct an
swer. They showed plainly that
they were disappointed that the
secret was out.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-03-10
co TO MEXICO
Party of snyderitss Leave Sat
urday for ol3 hiexico on a
Sightseeing Tour

Messrs. Horace Wilson. II. W.
Hairless and f. w. Wright leave
Saturdi Y for trip through old
Mexico. The party will 60 by
way of Laredo and thence to
Tampico. They expect to be
gone about two months. unless
thev should fall into the hands
of the insurrectos. in which ease
they might decide to remain some
what longer.
They have promised TO furnish
the Signal with am account OF
their wandering in Tamale land.
land.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-03-10
STATEHOOD FOR N. MEX
ICo DEFEATED BY SENATE
Owen Declares New Mexico
Shall Not Come in Unless
Arizona is Admitted

Washington, March AFTER
prolonged fillibuster by Sena-
tor Owen, the senate defeated
statehood measure for New Mex
leo and Arizona by a vote of ~
to As. Senator Owen had insist
ed that he would not allow a vote
on New Mexico statehood, which
would put two Republican SEN
ators in the senate, without also
statehood for Arizona from
which new state Democratic sen
ators would come.
Owens stubhornneaa
New Mexico was knocked out
of statehood at this session pure
~ BY Sspator 0wenl Of Okla.
ihoma, who conducted iilibuster
against the resolution to approve
the constitution. he started
shortly after midnight and kept
it up to within a few minutes oil
adjournment, when he consented
t6 an agreement for a vote on
both the Arizona and New NJ 'x.; <.
60 bills. RsmMWMKzUEA
This was defeated by a yote
Of As to 80. This means no sen
ate approval for New Mexico, al.
though the h6tise and the prcsi'
dent have approved IT,
Senator Owens whole euntehs
ton was for the admission OF
Arizona, although he contended
that he had longed desired the
admission Of both Arizona and
New Mexico.
The Great Contest"
"There is a great contest in
this country" he said, "between
the special interests and the peo-
pie. New Mexico stands on one
side and Arizona on the other.
represented by the broadest of
her progressive citizens. II IS all
right to say admit New Mexico
today and Arizona later, but what
assurance have that Arizona
will be admitted later? AS a mat
ter OF fact, ! feel assured that
Arizona will be opposed IN her
attempt TO obtain statehood.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-03-10
Meetinr Of the Fire DepartmenL

The Volunteer Fire Department
met last Friday night. The house
was called to order by the Chief,
the minutes of the last meeting
were read and approved. report
from the secretary and treasurer
read and approved. II being the
regular time for the election OF
new officers the following were
duly elected: j. W. MASSEY,
Chief: Joe Strayhorn, President;
W. b. Lee. Secretary and Treas
urer: r. l.. Palmer. assistant
chief: j. G. Lockhart. foreman OF
the hook and ladder department /;
&. b. Alexander. foreman of the
hose company. Ten new mem
bers applied for membership and
were duly enrolled. The names
were as follows: +. b. Massey. Ed
Thompson. G.. b. Alexander. II. g..
Towle. Sam {. Curry Oswell
Palmer. Andy Anderson. Emit
Banks. G.. A. and A. &. Harrah
DIR. johnson was elected as de
partment physician and surgeon.
There being nothing further the
meeting adjourned.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-03-10
BAILEY RESIGNS HIS
SEAT IN THE SENATE
Junior Senator from Texas An
nounces Withdrawal; Later
Reconsiders Action

Washington, Marhc 4.-Sena-
tor Bailey of Texas resigned
from the United States Senate to-
day. The announcement created
tremendous surprise in the Sen
ate. In the afternoon, at the be-
hest of his colleagues and scores
of Texas friends, including Gov.
Colquitt, he withdrew his resig-
nation.
Offended at His Colleagues
Bailey, in a private converse
ton with fellow Senators, said he
resigned because of the vote cast
by the Democratic representation
in favor of approving the consti'
tuition Of the new state of Arl-
zona, which he said was contrary
to his idea OF government. The
Lorimer question is also believed
to have influenced his decisions,
though he gave no intimation to
that effect.
Leadership Lately Repudiated
Bailey was closeted with his
Democratic colleagues for half
an hour after the close of the ses-
sion. He refused to reconsider
his resignation although great
pressure was brought 70 bear.
His colleagues still tried TO IN
duce him to change his mind.
During the last few days Bailey s
leadership in the Senate has been
absolutely repudiated by his col
leagues.
Colleagues Refused TO Back Him
IL was with Bailey that the re-
publicans made the agreement to
vote on the Lorimer case and the
tariff board with the understand
ing that there would be no fill
clustering on the latter but fac
ton of democrats led by Stone of
Missouri declined to be bound by
Bailey's agreement.
Finally Withdraws Resignation
In Difference to the request of
Gov. Colquitt of Texas, who was
authorized by the Texas Legisla-
ture to act as he did, Senator j.
w. Bailey of Texas, this after
noon withdrew his resignation as
member of the United States
Senate. Bailey had very little to
say on the matter after he had
reconsidered his resignation
handed in earlier in the day. His
action was explained in tele'
gram to Gov. Colquitt, made pub
lie in which he declared the vote
of the Democratic Senator's for
Arizona statehood put them in
the attitude of favoring "these
vagaries in Arizona.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-03-10
cowMEN's CONVENTION
MEETS AT DAthA1E

Dalhart, Texas, March 6.-Cat-
tIemen from all parts of the
Southwest arrived in Dalhart TO-
day for the meeting of the Cat
tlemen 5 Association, which opens
= three days' session here tc~o..
row. Thirty Representatives sson
III Psse. with d boom for the 1o,3
eonvenll9H IN tHeit city. wer.
among the arrivals Amarillo a.
so sent q big delegation tq work
for the next convention. Kansas
City. St ,gIoseph and Omaha stock
men were due 10 arrive tonight.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-03-10
Rrolee worlds Record

laredo. March 4.-Lieut fou-
lois and aviator Parmalee, VINO
broke a worlds record yesterday
IN cross country fights for two
men in a bi-plane. will endeavor
70 lly back 70 this city tomorro"
from Eagle Pass, to which place
they drove their airship yester-
day.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-03-10

Inc entertainment BiNpA~
the Glee Club Saturday night f5r
the benefit of the Library was 9
success. II was well attended aad
thoroughly appreciated by all
present. The program was we'll
selected and showed good tast;
and judgment, and the manner =
which it was rendered showed
training as well as ability.
The Young ladies wore many
beautiful costumes during She
evening. many of them changing.
The reading given by Miss Zadn
Monroe on Women 5 Rights
was exceptionally good. Shs.
answered to the encore b. 3
catchy little comic, also the song,
A College Boy, by Misses
Kirkpatrick. McClinton, Farmer
and Mrs. Glare DodsOn Sm.t.t
was encored. they answering by q
repetition of the same thing Mss
Hattie Taught S violin solos, e7-
pecially 'Il Trovatore. was e@-
ceptionally hne
Everyone was Neii -
with the entertainment
expressing the desire 90 hear t1e
Glee Oluh again lh 'i'' ie'' ~
ture.
The entire program lo'lv, ~
Erecting DO spring '-''' W ''
uler ,l".
Piano Solo. Le NeinigI No"i i'..
....-............. " ollsll'''''.
Miss huih NiiA'''''IS .,
Cotton Time .-.....---' l'''-i'''
Vocal Solo. lou Are 'ng iu''i 2.
My Dreams ....'i,- -. li' Z '''''''
Mi,, hal'ir ""-N'
Reading. aSAci seen lI''A
chani ol N,hi.' ',--.''''''
Miss Ladie monroe
Old Black Joe ...-..-....'.-'-.
N.rr Iu-
Piano Solo. Diaho.o a-.e li'
........-. ........- Elsl'i''.-
Hiss May STONE
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KATY CONSOLIDATION BILL
INTRODUCED THURSDAY
Senator H. B. Terrell Claims
Enough Votes in Senate to
Insure Passage

Waco, March 6.-Senstor II.
b. Terrell is in Waco today and
in an interview with the Times
Herald said the Texas Central
Katy consolidation bill has not
been Withdrawn as reported.
II will present it in the Senate
Wednesday or Thursday with
enough votes pledged to pass it, y
ss.d the Senator, "and expect 1t
to have an unopposed passage
through the house. The Texas
Legislature will hardly defeat a
measure that has the enthusiastic
support of more than thirty thous-
and people in the sections
through which the Texas Central
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-03-10

Marriage licenses were issued
10 Henry Lewis and Miss May Nc
Gincy. J. L. Webb and Miss
Daisy Bryant.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-03-10
LoRIMER ECHOES
HEARD IN TEXAS
Terrell Wanted Lorimer and Bal
ley to Address the Texas
Legislature

Austin, March 6.-ln the halls
of the Texas Legislature, far
away from the scene of original
conflict, echoes of the Lorimer
Congressional case were heard to-
day; also an excellent illustration
of the Bailey majority in both
Senate and House.
In the House Terrell of Chero-
kee and Shannon of the Forty
Sixth introduced a resolution in
viting Senators Bailey of Texas
and Lorimer of Illinois to address
the Texas Legislature on the
subject; Purity in Politics.
The resolution In a spirit of fine
irony, called thesa two Senator's
the two greatest living champions
of civic virtue. - .-~.~
Protests From Bailey Men
No sooner had the import OF
the resolution been grasped than
the Bailey men were on their feet
with protests. Speaker Rayburn
!, .,,;,llia, s;;,,i aagrily, said 2 second
reading would not be permitted.
''I move, Mr Speaker, shout
ed Representative Hill Of Denton
@thaf both the resolution and its
authors be sent to the insane
asylum. "
Good boy" yelled the Bailey
men, and misses and laughter
were heard on every hand. Ter
rell was on his feet with battle in
his eye but the speaker restored
order by refusing to have Hill S
motion put to vote.
Same Issue in Senate
In the Senate Vaughan intro
duced a resolution extending the
. thanks of the Texas Legislature
to Senator Culberson for his
share in defeating a bill in Con
gress to reimburse Lorimer S25,-
900 expenses incident to his in
vestigation.
81 want it distinctly under
stood. " declared Senator Waugh
an. This is not an anti-Bailey
move or slap, insinuative or
otherwise, at Senator Bailey. The
sense of this resolution is TO ex-
press the confidence this body has
/ in Senator Culberson.
RESOLUTION Tabled
The resolution was tabled by
the close vote of l3 TO - Five
of the Senators present did not
vote.
Hudspeth Criticises Culberson
Towards noon Vaughan again
| introduced his Culberson reSolu-
tion. 4 long debate followed.
Vaughan asserted that the Bailey
supporters voting against its
adoption would not be reelected.
Hudspeth gained the floor and re-
Aected ON CulberSou S career.
mentioning the Brownsville shoot
ing affair. The Senate adjourn
rd until three o clock still discuss
ing Vaughan S resolution.
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- wiz The Governor Veto

Senator Terrell denies that
Gov. Colquitt has ever expressed
to him his (Colquitt's) intention
Of vetoing the consolidation bill
If it becomes a law. tits per-
,siaently reported, however, that
such is the Governors intention.
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Katy Consolidation Bill

That the withdrawal of the
Katy-Texas Central Consolidat-
ton bill last night means the de-
feat not only OF that bill but Of
all other consolidation bills, is the
opinion Of members of the legis-
lature here. Too many exactions
were required of the railroads,
and as this bill was amended tie
railroads would not have been
willing to carry out Che contract.
The legislature would have re-
auired about 200 miles cxteHsi VI
TO be made in - years. This was
amended to five years. The Sc
cret of the defeat was the attitude
of Roger Bylne of BaStrop. who
fought the bill because the con
,oiidation would probably have
meant the removal OF the Katy
shops from Smithville to Waco.
where they would have been g n
solidated with the Texas Central
shops
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6 DIE IN FLAMES,
OTHERS ARE INJURED
Mistrot And Sons Building Al
Center Destroyed By A
Confagration

Center. March 4--SiX dead
and many hurt. at least two la-
tally. sum up a disastrous con-
fagration that occurred 90 tms
city last night shortly after mid-
night. The dead are:
MRS. G.. G.. LOCK
WILL BOOTH.
WILL NULL.
JACK DAVIS.
CLIFTON WOODSON.
!. /. CRAWFORD.
4 list OF the seriously injured
follows:
Wood Dimith.
ID. W Pierce.
Kirk Marlin.
Marion Davis.
Feared More Bodies in Ruin
.,t noon 10 was feared that
tbere were several more bodies
i'm the ruins. Several persons
were reported missing Five bod
les have been recovered.
Occurred in Mistrot Store
All the fatalities occurred m
the Mistrot establishment where
the walls caved in without a
warning on the people carrying
the goods into the street. The
fire was confined to this and the
W. +. Fitz store.
]. j. TOmlinson Of Red Blut
was in. the city Thursday.