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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-17

State fought tho endorsement In the Democratic
convention.
icy, endorsed by both Republicans and Demo-
Gratis, and fought 10y the liquor interests In both
conventions reached the Legislature of 1851
1885 in the shape of Il local option bill. Inc
whole liquor traffic. consisting chiefly or the
liquor organization in Richmond, fought iocai
option with all its power. Both Democrats aho
Republicans, many OF them liquor advocates be-
fore they were anything else, took the side or
the liquor forces. The contention of the liquor
men twenty-six years ago, before that MEM
orab1e Legislature which passed the local OPP
ton bin, that local option was "undemo-
cratic" that II interference with per
sonal liberty" and that it was "sumptuary leg
visitation" But the temperance forces OF the
state rolled up petition containing the names
OF seventy thousand voters, ana In view OF the
endorsement Of local option by both Democratic
and Republican conventions the bill was finally
passed But, remember, that it only by the
that this policy of local option adopted in
lsS4-ISS5, and laughed at by many Of the
same people just few years before.
Now. what do We find twenty six years later?
1t Is that State option is now being de-
manGed by the people of Virginia, the align
ment on this proposition is practically parallel
with the local option fight of 1S84-lSS5. Then,
advocates OF liquor, both Democratic and Re
publican. fought local option the ground
that 1t interference with personal liberty"
'undemocrauc" and "sumptuary legislation" In
this year of grace twenty-six years later, we
behold the wonderful spectacle of every liquor
man in the State, whether he be Democrat or
Republican, brewer. distiller saloonkeeper or
dispensaryite, standing solidly upon the great
principle Of local option and opposed TO state
option Verify de do move."
When the enabling act was before the last
Legislature the same objections were raised
then as now, and the forces that fought so
strongly against local option in 1SS4-1SS5 We're
the rankest local optionists in Virginia before
the Legislature of 191Gl But it may be inter
esting to the uniformed to state In this con
necton that some OF the same foreign liquor
interests represented before the Virginia legts-
lature in 1910 opposed to State option. and
strong advocates Of the great principle OF
local option. helped TO defeat the local option
bill before the Maryland Legislature at about
the same time. Does it not therefore appear
that certain speaker before Tire ttie.ftoftA
Anti-Saloon League Convention right in
this statement: whenever the liquor get
up on the local option step it is time for all
temperance people to stand on the platform Of
Statewide prohibition?' These facts from the
history Of local option in this state ought to
command the attention Of all fair minded men,
and word to the wise should be sufficient
T.. J. RICHARDSON.
1lr1ISt
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-17
MARVIN GROVE MEETING
CAME no CLOSE SUNDAY

Especial to The Richmond Sirginian.l
HEATHSNILLE. VA. August IL
Sunday marked the closing OF Marvin
Methodist camp in Richmond orth-
cumberland counties, which was pro-
nounced to be one of the most success
full meetings In the history Of tho
camp. The crowd Sunday was tho
largest seen on the ground for many
years, fully 5000 persons being in
attendance. Rev. II. NJ, Maxey. OF
Portsmouth. Va, and Rev. DIR. w.
Asbury Christian. OF Richmond. Va,
were present throughout the ten days.
and did all of the preaching The
Northern Neckers were pleased with
these divines and their able preaching
made most profound impression The
singing, which was led by Professor
Charles Wright, of Fredericksburg.
Va. was excellent.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-17
THEN AND NOW.

letter from correspondent, in this morn
,ngs Forum. contains a very interesting sum-
mary Of the conversion Of the Democratic
1arty from the policy u active opposition TO
temperance legislation. 10 thai Of passive non
resistance Time was ard not very long ago,
when the poIiti2iaps booted at the demands on
Temperance reformers that they eendorse the
policy Of local option. The claim that
such legislation vas @uudemocratic" ufrnged
upon personal nberts,- and invoked the en-
actmeat OF "sumpuary laws. Now We are
constantly being informed that local option is
the principle Of the Democratic platform and
candidates asked 70 express their views on the
enabling act find ready refuge In the shelter Of
the fold"
II may he well to remember that parties do
not run ahead Of the people Parties are,
rule dominated by politicians, whose forte IS
no The role Of initiation, but Imitation. The
people most frequently. run ahead OF the party
In their progressive ideals and their demand
for reform The platform Of the party Is oydi-
Marty but al echo of public sentiment and
public demand Sometimes the party leaders
interpret the mind Of the people too late In
sarh cases the politicians are swept out Of Of
IRE 50 suddenly and so swiftly that belated
Interpretation is mingled with impotent regret,
u II not necessary to emphasize the moral by
pointing to the seats in congress recently vacat.
Cd b. men who failed to discern the fact thai
thet we're following the procession instead Of
leading il. Several senators and Congressman.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-17
VICTIMS or THE MAD DESIRE TO Fly

More names have been added to the list of
Badger. demonstrating their conquest Of the
air. while watching multtudes applaud. sud
to the already long roll of those whose tragic
deaths reveal that not vet has the law of gravi.
tation been successfully overcome
Those deaths, pathetic in the circumstances,
For the sake OF fame fortune the man who
attempts aerial navigation takes his life in
his hands When he dies, as die so often he
does in the attempt to fly, he becomes the
martyr to an sunsuccessful venture that has
no really essential end in its accomplishment.
Suppose men should solve the problem of
aerial navigation, so that the paths of the sky
might be traversed with the minimum posi-
hiltv of accident and fatality. what essential
purpose would be served? Surely transporta-
ton is already direct, rapid and comfortable
enough TO satisfy every demand of even an
ships would add nothing necessary to the
facilities already at command 1t is hard
to sec how any semitic purpose could be
materially aided by the solution Of the prob
lem. The discovery OF forces and laws has
moved forward rapidly enough with the scientific
apparatus already in tho hands of investga-
tors The equipment Of warfare IL certainly suf
fcient for the logical results of war In the death
OF comhatants aud the destruction of property
So far as our understanding goes aerial navi-
CATION serves no necessary. aud no very useful
purpose.
The craze for living. apart from its com
mercia explanation is the winning Of large
financial reward. 10 be in keeping with
the mad desire for speed, that seiles the au-
toHobi1e rarer There is an adventure connect
cd with it that appeals to the man of daring
spirit, and sort Of fame that is sweet 10 th,
man Who loves the limehght 1t is shocking
70 contemplate however. the human lives that
have been sacrificed to this useless end and
the many more who viii inevitably meet &C
cidentaI death If they persist in the pursuit OF
the secret Of the birds Aviation never
become safe for the reason that. If exact
equilibrium is disturbed, gravitation viii in
eVtaby pull the victim to his injury death
loosened screw or bolt the swapping of a
cord cable. the stoppage Of motor the
yeering of the machine in unfayorable currents
aud the aviator finds friendly support neas
to break his fall The rest is told in the news
service of the day as his death is published
10 the world the following morning
It IS difficult 10 understand the public en-
enlargement Of vocation so perious and SC
apparently useless But witness age that
presents many other phenomena 10 interpret
and explain.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-17

Colonel H. W. Watterson, kentuckys wonder
ful wizard Of words. fought manfully TO prevent
the adoption by the State Democratic Cou1en-
ton of Il platform endorsing the county unit
law. Mr. Watterson has been persistent and
consistent foe Of temperance legislation and
has long welded great influence, but the day
comes when no man can withstand the tide Of
overwhelming public sentiment
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-17

While the Senate is baking at the arbitra-
ton treaties between this country. England
fFasa4A The President is talking to the ElapIe
in their behalf. He has learned the lesson,
legislation is to arouse public sentiment in It's
cause Germany, meanwhile, has expressed the
desire of entering this pact of peace. One by
one will they unite until the munitions OF war
will be but memorials of an age of resort to
arms and force long passed away.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-17
REV. f. G. BARNUM ACCEPTS
CALL TO SPOTSYLVANIA

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
FREDERICKSBURG VA. August
16.-Rev. f. q Bnrnum, of this city,
formerly of Maryland. has accepted
the pastorate Of Salem. Wilderness.
Goshen and Ely's Ford Baptist
church. ing Spotsylvania county. He
is at present pastor of Falmouth and
Bethel churches. in Stafford. but Will
resign these on October l to take
up his work In his new field.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-17

A company of Waycross, Georgia, merchants
are coming TO Richmond shopping tour
come again When the advertising men get to
going good and the advantages Of Richmond be-
come known in remote sections, they will he
coming here in great crowds from Wayback.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-17
lend weight to his opposition to the policy
We endorse his views

lend weight to his opposition to the policy.
We endorse his views.
But while SO keeniy conscious Of the pos
sible evils attending the adoption of the recall.
MIR Taft seems forgetful of the greater evil
OF denying TO Arizona right, which is inner
ent in our form of government, viz; the right
OF local self-government OF greater conse-
this principle and that the national admins
tration should accord to each community its
constitutional right of self-government than
that isolated community should avoid
a mistake in local legislation which affects the
local community alone The one is compare
lively narrow in its significance, The other
establishes II precendent that strikes at the
very root of our republican form of govern
ment
If Arizona can be barred from the Union
because its constitution contains clause which
is Objectionable to the administration. WHY
may not step further move another admins
traton to cxpe state from the Union, should
it adopt some policy dspleasing to the admins
traDou? The issue as 10 whether the people
of Arizona desired the recall or not is rot
in our view germane to the question of STATE
hood. 1T is a matter for the state itself to de
eide, just as any state already in the Union
may decide it without federal Interference
The exclusion Of Arizona for this cause was ii
grave mistake. and one that strikes at the
heart of states rights under our constitution.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-17
Property Transfer.

Property at 1921 North Twenty
seventh Street. for which $500 was
paid. is conveyed from Philip FYego
and wife 10 Mrs. Annie Wright In
a deed of bargain and sale recorded
yesterday in the clerks office Of the
Chancery Court. The property has =
frontage OF nineteen feet. ~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-17

II Senator JaFolletes suggestion, that no
Senator be allowed to vote on legislation affecting
any industry in which he is financially inter
ested. we're to prevail. ii would prevent several
of the brethren from participation.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-17

The season Of vetoes has arrived After
harvesting the crop congress viii adjourn.
During the vacation the people VIII continue to
SOW seed
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-06-24
ALREADY WAS GOOD WRITER
Amusing story Of Frank II. spearman,
the Author, and His Young
oon.

An amusing story Is told Of Frank
H. Spearman. the author of Robert
Kimberly" Of the shock he gave one
Of the brothers of st. Mary's college.
Oakland, Cal. Mr.. Spearman sent one
Of his boys there to school, and. the
boy was great favorite with one
Of the brothers who was noted for his
penmanship, and for his ability to
teach It. He prided himself on turn.
Ing out the best writing pupils of the
west, and he thought that Spearman
was one of the best of these.
One time Mr.. Spearman was talking
to him. not knowing that he was the
teacher Of writing. He said. IF there
Ia one thing that do want It IL FOR
that boy to be a good writer"
But indeed he Is good writer
the brother began
II want him to be q clear. forceful
writer, mono Of your little fancy pen
pushers."
Upon this the mild hammered broth
or rushed to his desk. and brought
back some specimens Of young Spear
mans hand writing. He was In {
great furry Of excitement. He Wal
used only to compliments.
Mr.. Spearman looked surprised FOL
. moment, and then he began to laugh
"Oh!" he said, Il don't care about his
penmanship. meant that want him
to write good English"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-06-24

Cashier S. H. Knisely was in L'Anse
Tuesday on business. y
Rev. Ernest Brown will preach to-
morrow morning at Aston, at 1880 p.
m. in Baraga. His subject being
Beauty of the Lord and the Far
Country"
Russell Hid is spending the week in
Houghton.
H. ]. Falk returned Wednesday from
business trip in Milwaukee.
William Schwalm, who was firing the
engine recently sent by the Nester
Lumber Co. to Dead River, returned
Thursday and will spend the 4th here.
Frank Nowakoski, formerly of
Calumet, has completed the purchase
of the Wiecorek farm. Mr.. Nowakoski
and his excellent family makes much
desired addition to the community.
The Misses Pearl and Violet Rous-
seau, of st. Ignace, arrived in Barags
last Saturday and are guests at the
st. German home.
John Dalquist, while splitting wood
Thursday morning, hit his left hand
above the knuckles and gave it deep
bad cut. He was gwen medical at
tendance and no serious results are ex-
pected.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Pinet, who were in
Green Bay, to witness the graduation
Of their daughter, Anna, on Tuesday,
from st. Joseph's Academy, arrived in
Baraga yesterday. Miss Nellie McMa-
hon, who is attending the same school,
returned with them.
w. G. Birk spent yesterday in
Houghton.
The Ladies' Aid Society, which gave
an ice cream SOCIAL in the Schwalm
building, Wednesday, were more thar
pleased at the result, The affair net
ted the neat sum Of $4,000. It was one
| Of the most successful affairs ever
given by them.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-06-24

F. s. Rexford, 615 New YORK Life
Bldg, Kansas City, Mo-, says: II had
severe attack of cold which settled
in my back and kidneys and was in
great pain from my trouble. A friend
recommended Foley Kidney Pills and l
used two bottles of them and they have
done me world of good" Remedy
for sale by Matt Hansen, L'Anse.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-06-24

for Baraga and did good work. Clar-
ence was there" with the wing; that
is, some L'Anse heavy hitters thought
so, judging by the way the ball cleared
the boards, it going over the fence
seven times. We venture to say that
the team would have presented pic
ture similar to the one below were it
not for the good playing of several of
the members.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-06-24

Mrs. John Beck and daughter, Helga,
left Thursday for Calumet to visit
relatives. Helga will remain during the
summer months.
George Clisch and Miss Margaret
Grant will be married at the brides
home in Aston on Wednesday, June %,
by Rev. Ernest Brown. The young
people are well known in this vicinity
and their friends wish them long and
prosperous journey through life. They
will reside at Aston.
Joseph Kemp, Of L'Anse, was in
town yesterday on business.
The young ladies sewing circle will
entertain the public to night with q
strawberry and ice cream social in the
Town Hall. The proceeds will go to St.
Anne's church. All are welcome.
Simon Mcdonnell, Of Hancock, repre-
senting the Michigan Mutual Life In
surance Company,spent several days in
town.
The Baraga Band will give a dance
in the Grange Hall tonight to which the
public is cordially invited. A good time
is guaranteed.
Octave Sesvoy, of L'Anse. was in
Baraga Wednesday.
E. l. Real was this week in receipt
of telegram announcing the sudden
death Of Judge Halton, who was senior
Judge Of County Grey, Owen Sound,
Canada. Mr.. Halton was nephew of
Mrs. Margaret Real and visited here
two years ago, having made many
friends on his short visit here who will
be grieved to learn of his sudden death.
A. L. Giddings left Sunday for Ke-
weenaw point to raft logs for the Nor
rison Estate.
The board of directore Of the Baraga
Creamery Company will hold meeting
at the plant this afternoon at four
o'clock.
Charles Beckman, Of Pelkie, spent
Wednesday in Baraga on business.
The yacht Normahall is being refitt-
ed and painted and will as soon as
completed be used for ferry between
Pequaming L'Anse and Baraga, run
ming on Tuesdays and Fridays. Mr..
Joiner the owner, expects to have the
U. S. government inspector here this
week, after which she will go into
commission.
Mrs. F. w. Hid and daughter, Mar
garet, were copper country visitors
Tuesday.
Attorney Joseph l. LaBrecque and E.
l. Real were in Skanee Tuesday.
Henry Tucker, of Chicago, arrived
in Baraga and will spend several weeks
guest of his sister, Mrs. Ben Coil.
Mrs. William Hand and son, Mile,
left for Buffalo Sunday to visit friends
for several weeks.
Mrs. w. R. Ross and Misses Katie
and Matilda Bertrand left for Detroit
Sunday.
Miss Mary M. Carbary left Saturday
for her home in Hubbell.
Robert Kent was in town Tuesday
with seventy quarts of homegrown
strawberries, the first of the season,
which he disposed of readily.
Mrs. C. o. Holmes and sons, Ohio,
Forest and Will left for Calumet We'd
nesday, to visit relatives for couple
of weeks.
Supt. Clinton left Wednesday for Ne
gaunee to visit Mrs. Clinton and on
Monday resume teaching at the Nor
NAL at Marquette, where he will in
struct in Algebra, Geometry and Arith-
metic for the summer. ~
u Charles Hall, buyer for Hines Lum-
Der Co. of Chicago, arrived in Baraga
Wednesday.
i Principal ]. l. Harrington left Wed
nesday for his home in Ishpeming
He will leave Monday for Ann Arbor
to take in the summer conrse in the
u. Of M.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-06-24
Advertised Letters.

Frank Hill. Harry Parro.
These letters will be sent to the dead
letter Office July l, 1911, if not de-
livered before. In calling for the
above, please say Advertised" giving
date of list.
JENNIE VAUGHAN. P. M.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-06-24
MONUMENTS

You can have choice Of over coo
most Popular Designs which / fur
nish in any Of the different Gran
ties or Marbles. any size, at . low
err price than you can buy else
where. Material and workmanship
guaranteed first class. You will
save money II you send card say
ing Il would Ike to see your de-
signs.''
We sell Stewsrt's Iron fencing,
reservoir vases, lawn fountains,
public drinking fountains, iron
hitching posts, tree guards, etc.
s$Wi11iafl1 j. Strattof1, Z
BARAGA, MICH.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-06-24
BARAcA WINS.
Batting Averages Took a Jump at the
Game Last Sunday.

Game Last Sunday.
Twas awful, Mabel! A hit and run
game of baseball, similar to zone old
cat" was played on the Baraga dia-
mond last Sunday afternoon.
L'Anse used Shea as twirler in the
first inning, when nine runs were
made. Then Nilsen went in and fin
ished the game. The fatal results of
the afternoons performance was Bar
aga Is, L'Anse II.
Clarence Burns was on the mound
The Detroit times., 1911-05-22

100. between Sixth street and
Brooklyn avenue, +. J. b. Cranes
sub. OF o. LIS. rs. 81 and IS. La
brosse farm. n. Of the Grand
River road.
CID On the east side of Brooklyn ave-
nue.. In front of or adjoining such
lot or part OF lot numbered 10.
between Frank street ard Alex
andrine avenue, Albert Cranes
sub: OF lots II. Is and 10. ives.
son's sec OF the Lacrosse and
Baker farms. n. of the Grand
River road
(l2) On the west side OF Sixth street.
In front Of or adjoining such lot
or part or lot numbered l6. be-
tween Frank street and Alexan-
drine avenue. sub. OF lots IL and
ID of Wessonis sub. OF LabEcsse
and Baker farms.
GO On the east side of Sixth street.
In front Of or adjoining such lot
or part OF lot numbered 2s. be-
tween Charles street and Pitcher
street +, J. B. Cranes sub. OF
O. La. rs: "a and Is. Lacrosse
farm n. OF the Grand River road.
tlD On the east side of Fourth street.
In front OF or adjoining such lot
or part OF lot numbered Is. be-
tween Canneld avenue and Prem
It's avenue. sub. OF Crane farm.
being the rear concession OF p.
9. 2t7. known a. the Jones farm.
(ib) On the north side OF Lawrence
avenue. In front OF or adjoining
bered 'G Us II ia. A iss, II is,. 0 is,. ISL.
166. 1856. 100. 15s. 1853, iBT. 1874,
l5s, l49. $50. las. between Third
avenue and Hamilton boulevard.
Green Gre Lawn sub: being the s aS
acre tract.
(1s) On the south side OF Milwaukee
avenue. In front OF or adjoining
such lot or part Of lot numbered
l30. between Second avenue and
Third avenue. Leavitt's sub. Of
that part OF frac. sec. 81, 7. ! ~.
r. IL E.. bounded by Milwaukee
and Woodward avenues. @. T. r.
n. and rear line of p, G. and W..
line OF said frac. sec. IL, also
lots 8 to II. both Inc, part OF
block s. Henry Weber's sub. OF
part OF frac. secs. - and SO. T. 1
the Baker and Forsyth farms.
(1D On the west side OF Third ave.
nue.. In front Of or adjoining tuch
lots or parts OF lots numbered
8. 8. s. between Prentis avenue
and Forest avenue. sub. OF the
Crane farm, being the rear con-
cession to p. c. 247.
(iS On the east side OF Fourth ave-
nue., In front OF or adjoining
9, between Prentis avenue and
Forest avenue. sub. OF Cranes
farm. being the rear concession
OF II. T. ZfI. known as the Jones
farm.
(ls) on the south side OF Willis ave.
nue., In front Of or adjoining such
lots or parts OF lots numbered
~, Is, Between Fourth avenue
and Greenwood avenue. sub. OF
o Is. 8 and Z, Forsy.h farm, n.
of Grand River road
(20) On the west side of Woodward
avenue. In front OF or adtoin ing
such lots or parts OF lots num-
bered 81. So, between Webb ave-
nue. and Burlingam. avenue
wilkins q willetts sub. Of the
My 20 acres Of the N of v
sec. lO.OOO-acre tract
As are owned by you on or before
the eth day OF June. 1911, or in de-
fault thereof. the same will be con
structed, reconstructed, repaired or put
TO proper line and grade by the De.
partment Of Public Works and the
expense thereof. together with the cost
OF this publication. Will be assessed
against said lots.
$3.50 j. j. HAARER.
Commissioner OF Public Works.
The Detroit times., 1911-05-22
||VNlT MANNER OF
MAN IS M'MAMARA?
hi Question. UppermOst in Labor.
( Mind Since the Arrest, Answered
By Attorney RappapOrt.

Los ANGELES. Cal. May 22.-Leon
~. Lappaport, attorney for the Inter-
national Association OF Bridge and
6IIuctural Iron Workers. Is one OF the
lawyers retained by organized labor 20
exact fair play in the trials OF John j:
and Jas b. Mcnamara for the death OF
~ persons In the Los Angeles Times
explosion Labor will look 10 Its at
toTneys An a large measure for fnfor-
nation upon which TO base judgment
OF these two men. John J. McNamara
~ charged with having been the ring.
leader In frlghtful outrages What
manner OF man 10 heg That question
has been uppermost since his arrest
There have been many and conhictinl
1nswers In the newspapers.
Rappaport was requested 20 reply
definitely for the readers OF The Times
de prepared the following outline o.
John McNamara's life, and submitted
a. TO Mcnamara before giving IL cut
lt u the hrst authoritative statement
by the defense.