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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-14
ERAACE
WINS At LAST
Burgess Finally swims the
English Channel.
BATTLE WITH THE TIDE.
-E WITH THE TIDE.
Il Was His Sixteenth Attempt and He
Mon Out Only. After Desperate
Effort--vyas Twenty-Five
Hours In the Water.

Deal, England. After lapse Of
So years Capt. Matthew Webb's feat
of swimming the English channel has
been duplicated by VIM T. Burgess,
a Yorkshire man by birth and a
naturalized Frenchman. 1t was
Burgess sixteenth attempt, he having
first essayed the task in 1904.
Burgess started from South Fore-
land, Dover, at ILLS O'Clock Tues
day morning He landed at LIE
Chatelet, q little village two miles
east of Cape Girls Nez, at $50 o'clock
Wednesday morning, accomplishing
the passage in 20 hours and IS min
utes. A motor boat accompanied the
Burgess, owing to the zig-zag course
he was compelled to take because Of
the battling tides, covered so miles.
Soon after the start dense fog set
tied down over the channel, and no
further tidings of his progress we're
received until the announcement was
made that he had successfully accom-
phshed the task and landed on the
! French side
Throughout the trip Burgess was
favored by calm sea, but a strong
tide was running, and severe strain
was put on the swimmer to get past
the Goodwin Sands. Twice he was
attacked by sickness and several
times was only held to his task by
1.-The strongest will power and the en-
tcouraging words of the men in the
/ boat. hi
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-14
NAVAL AVIATOR
MAKES 4 RECORD
Trip From Annapolis to
Washington.
vOLAPLANED 70 The MALL
Lieut. John Rogers Unsnneuneed
vOLApLANED 70 The MALL
Lieut. John RoaerS Onanneunced
Started on tbs First Ambitious
Flight Made by m Army or
Navy Aviator.

Washington Lieut.. John Rogers,
Of the Navy, son of Rear Admiral
Rogers, retired, of Havre de Grace,
Md, flew in q Wright aeroplane from
Annapolis, Md, to Washington, paid
his respects to naval officials here and
sailed to the Army aviation field at
College Park, Nd, where he housed
his machine for the night.
The flight was the most successful
cross-country effort yet made by an
officer Of the Navy or Army,
Between Annapolis and College
Park, while sailing along at 5000
feet in the air, his Paragraph showed
he struck a severe windstorm, and
the frail air craft was buffeted about
by the winds for 20 minutes. 1t was
all the officer could do to keep from
being thrown from the seat of the
machine, and had it not been for the
fact that he kept a cool head he
would probably have been dashed to
the earth and instantly killed.
Az 1t was, the machine at times
stood at an agile of nearly so degrees,
and farmers who witnessed the per-
Torrance marveled When the wind
ceased the machine righted itself
from what might have been called
the trough Of the air and then sped
onward. The aviator passed over
College Park and the army men sta
toned there were at a loss to ex-
Main the atraupa aar0n1ana
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-14
Human Kleslpu 1uo. =

Trenton. N Charles Tulley. a
youth who recently served 10 days in
Jail for causing excitement in a de-
partment store BY rushing IN and
kissing and hugging at least dozen
girls. has been arrested again for
playing a return engagement On the
.Delaware and Raritan Canal bank
here Several women complained to
the police about him This time Tub
sleys as the Human kissing Bug. 4
probably Win pass some time behind
the bars W
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-14
PROPOSED
REACE TREATIES
Roosevelt Attacks Pending
agreement
DECLARES i 4 HYPOCRISY
couptfY Would bspuuihts II Mhen-
ever svssestlon Was Made IhAs
Il Hetsr : Questlon o. National 4
Monor 20 Ou.sIdeEe.

h New York. Former President
Roosevelt deals with the arbitration
treaties recently presented to the
Senate in an editorial article appear
ing in Outlook, He says in part:
ut is one Of our prime duties as
a nation to seek peace It is an even
higher duty to seek Righteousness.
1t is also our duty not to indulge in
sham. not to make believe WEI are
getting peace BY some patent con-
trivapce which sensible men ought
to know cannot work in practice,
and which If we sought to make it
work might cause irretrievables harm.
Fl sincerely believe in the prin-
ciple of arbitration; believe in APP
plying that principle SO far as prac-
ticable; but believe that the effort
to apply it where it is not practicable
cannot do good and may do serious
harm. Confused thinking and a
willingness to substitute words for
thought, even though inspired by an
entirely amiable sentimentality, do
not tend toward sound action. 7
Mr.. Roosevelt cites the Revclu-
tionary War. the Civil War, and the
Spanish American War as instances
in which 1--WE put Righteousness
above peace" He also cites the ex-
listing arbitration treaties between
the United States, Great Britain and
France as better than the proposed
treaty, because they make no false
pretenses and exclude questions af-
fecting our vital interests, independ-
ence or honor.
He continues:
The wording Of the treaty 10 so
loose, it, SO lacks explicitness,i as to
allow one set of its advocates to an
nounce that it binds US to arbitrate
everything, and another set to say
that under 1t we would not have to
arbitrate anything we did not wish
to. Now, no moral movement is per-
manently helped by hypocrisy.
Tt is our duty, SO far is now pos
sible, so far as human nature in the
present day world will permit, to
try to provide peaceful substitutes
for war as method for the settle
ment of international disputes. But
progress in this direction is merely
hindered by the folly that believes
in putting peace above Righteousness.
sThe history Of our country the
peace advocates who treat peace as
mere Righteousness will never be-
and never have BEEN OF service,
either to it or to mankind. The true
lovers Of peace, the men who have
really helped onward the movement
for peace, have been those who fol-
lowed even though afar of, in the
footsteps of Washington and Lincoln,
and stood for Righteousness as the
supreme end of national life.
Only by acting onMthese prin=
ciples, only by following in the foot
steps of these great Americans in the
past, can we of the present genera
ton work for and secure the peace
Of righteousness.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-14
poI.ones, by Mushrooms.

New York Poisonous mushrooms
caused another death here, making
4 total Of 10 victims since the first OF
the month. The recent heavy rains
brought out an immense crop OF
mushrooms, both edible and poison
Gus, and both kinds have been sold
extensively BY vendors IN the Italian
quarter. Mrs. Marietta Casico, the
latest victim, ate the poisonous vari-
ETY. purchased from pushcart Her
husband, who shared the dish, is not
expected to lire.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-14
Far,aly Naourned wronc M.

San Francisco Mrs. Geo. Weber,
of Port Richmond. Cal. called up the
coroner here we made. 4 mistake
in holding that funeral, she said.
my shusband has Just came home.
Services were held month ago over.
a body fnund in the bay and identi-
ned by Mrs Weber Is that Of her
husbapd. When Weber returned he
said he had wandered away IN =
daxed condition and did not know
where he has been.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-14
Two Tai, for Army

Louisville. KY Dempsey g.
Wren, Kentucky giant, s feet 3
inches tall, and physically perfect,
has been denied admission to the
United States Army. The local re-
cruiting ONCE sought permission
from the War Department to enlist
Wren, but the department refused
because his height would prevent
symmetry of ranks.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-14
Lays Two Zoo. pallx.

4 Athol, Mass Townspeople chaI-
lenged the statement of Albert Els
worth. prominent citizen. that Mary
Hooker, his prize bum otpington. laid
two eggs every day 70 prove it
ellsworth appeared at the Athol Fair
and placed the hen on some straw At
the feet of the judges. She laid two
eggs, one Of them doublezyolk liked,
sehirped triumphant caekle and dis
dainfulIy strobe away. Hundreds Of
visitors to the city applauded the
orpington's Eindication Of her owner
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-14
Littla Girl kidnapned.

Madison, Wis. Irene Lemberger,
seven years old, was kidnapped from
her bed, according to the police. The
child went to bed with her sister
about 8 O'Clock and when her parents
arose in the morning the youngest
child was missing. A window In the
bed room had been forced. The
missing girl Is the daughter of Mar
tin Lemberger, member Of the local
italian colony.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-14
Gems stolen il pinlns Car

Cleveland. Shore and Michi-
gan Southern Railroad detectives re-
ported that q woman giving her name
as Mrs. A. A. Mccormick, Of Chicago.
was robbed of handbag containing
$4,000 worth of jewels In the dining
car of Lake Shore and Michigan
Southern passenger train somewhere
between Toledo and Cleveland De-
tectives are looking for young man
who sat opposite Mrs. Mccormick
and engaged her In conversation.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-14
stu, Aa.sAoney 70 Give

Chicago-Dr. d. K Pearsons. the
AGED philanthropist, who d month
ago, it was announced, had given
away his entire fortune. dug up
another $4,000 Friday, He sent a
check for that ameunt to the Chicago
City Missionary Society During the
last seven years he has given $780,
600 to the society.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-14

There's tribe In Africa. under Ger
man domination. where the men eat
their wives This is little more dis
agreeable than ordinary divorce. but
It saves alimony+
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-14
BRYAN Calls on Roosevelt

New York.-W William J. Bryan
dropped in for call on Col. Theo-
dore Roosevelt Friday, at the former
Presidents editorial Offices. Mr..
Bryan spent some time there, and
after the visit Colonel Roosevelt
said: .'Mr. Bryan and have had
quite a nice visit. We had gem
eral talk on interesting subjects.
That was all"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-14

: A New York woman thinks she is
going to solve the servant problem by
importing Filipino girls Probably she
win find before long that she has
merely added another side to 1t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-14
Moore ana Moore
Insurance, Real Estate, Loans, Surely Bonds.
tRepreser ting the Following Fire Insurance
Com iaa

tRepreser ting the Following Fire insurance
Companies.
North British and Mercantile Insu rance
Company. of London and Ed1nburg. Atlas
Assurance Co., Limited, of LondonC Con-
tinentaI Insurance Co., New ork. Under
writer's Agency, Hanover Fire INSURANCE
Co German Alliance Insurance Associa-
ton. Fidelity Phoenix Insurance. Com
pany. Fidelity Underwriters and Germania
Fire Insurance CO., OF New York. Glenn
Falls Insurance CO.. of Glenn Falls, NY,
Philadelphia Underwriters, Pensy lvania
Fire Insurance Co, Spring Garden Insur-
ance Co, and Girard Fire and Marine In.
surancs Co.. of Philadelphla. 6prI1g 6eld
Fire and Marine Insuranee Co., OF Spring
field. Mass. Citizens Insurance Co.. and
American Central Of st. Louis, Missouri.
Fireman's Fund Insurance Co., OF San
Francisco and Colonial Fire Under " riters.
1.-THE JOHN HANCOCK MutnaI Life In
ssurance Co.. Of Boston, Mass. The u NITED
STATES FIDELITY A GUARANTY CO..
Issue all forms Of Surety Bonds. Bonds for
Administrators. Executors, and all other
Judicial Bonds issued Immediately upon
notice. Farms, Town Properties and Real
Estate of every description for sale. We
are prepared to make loans both large and
small on short notice.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-14
rHlarY-Two WE'RE DROWNED
Wreck Of tho chnlan Steamer
Tueapsl Nsar Qullea..

y
Lima. Peru.A telegram received
here from the purser of the Chilian
steamer Tucapel, which was wrecked
near Quilca, says that the total num-
Der of persons drowned was 81.
Ninety others were saved.
Those who lost their lives were the
captain Of the vessel. the first and
second officers, 20 members OF the
crew and nine deck passengers.
The Tucapel during heavy fog
struck on an unchartered stretch of
rocks 90 miles north of Quilca, which
lies several hundred miles south of
Lima.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-14

a shoe merchant tells US that WON
ems feet and brains ara becoming
larger. Possibly he Is misled by the
tact that women have developed
enough brains to buy shoes that at.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-14
DEATH CHAR FOR
HENRY G. BEATT|E
Verdict Of Murder Returned.
AgaInst Mife4siayer.
TO DIE IN CHAR FQ1y e
the peFeneo MIL Elis Petition For
Writ or Error To Supreme Court
~ OF Appeaie-- Receives Yer
diet Unmoved
cbeeterfieId conrth6ussss,I va.-

Chesterfield Gonrt h0uses Va.z-
Twelve Virginia farmers kneit at
dusk Friday night in the obscurity Of
the small 1uTy-room of Chesterfield
Courthouse. praying fervently that
they might pass judgment Alright on
Henry Clay Beattie, Jr., indicted for
the murder OF his wife. Grimly de-
tarmined they arose moment later
and silently, one by one, recorded q
unanimous verdict OF guilty.
Pausfng in solemn contemplation
for 5s minutes. weighing carefully
the meaning of their decision and
once more on Bonded knees beseech-
ing Divine assistance that they might
not err, they fled into the hushed
stiffness of a crowded courtroom, and
with startling suddenness ~ voices,
instead of the usual one of the fore
man, spoke the single word guilty.
1t was almost shout.
The spectre of death, which stalk
ed Midlothian turnpike on July ~
last. when the. life OF Mrs. Louise
Owens Beattie was taken away with
the single report of q shotgun, stared
hard at the young husband ready TO
claim his victim by electrocutton ON
Friday, November "a, next. But the
prisoner returned the gaze, unswerV-
Ing and unafrafd.
To Court OF Appeals.
The Court Of Appeals, to be sure,
will be asked to grant writ OF error
and q new trial. Young Beattie.
cognizant of the legal weapons yet at
his disposal. did not surrender. In
stead, he consoled his broken-doWn
father, whfte-haired and wrinkled,
and comforted him as he whispered
81 haven't lost yet, father"
Unusual as has been the tragedy
and the gruesome stage where It oc-
Cured, the IL jurymen did not hesi-
tate to admit to their friends that
they stood In judgment not only over
the cold-blooded murder but upon his
martial inf deity as well.
It perhaps was the dramatic climax
of Virginia justice which in the last
half century has swiftly sent to
death such famous murderers as
Cluverius, Phillips and McCue.
At the close of powerful address
by L. o. Wendenburg, the voluntary
assistant of the Commonwealth in the
case, the suspense was felt not alone
in the courtroom, but in Richmond,
where thousands of people awaited
the outcome.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-14

Nevertheless. we refuse to believe
that the man who went over Niagara
Fails In barrel could drop 1000 feet
from an aeroplane and escape death,
even Ii he used his barrel
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-14

There is nothing new in the report
the the human aura has been discov-
cred. 1t has often been used az q
costume by our classical dancers
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-14

man In Cincinnati offers to sen
himself to the highest bidder. thereby
placing himself ON level with Eu-
ropean nobility
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-14

Women's hats are to be smaller. thus
giving the batpins q freer range for
ns.fs<ys ~ @e-t q = =
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-14

Reports from the east say that the
cranberry crop hae hean badly da1A-
ased. ana this win be followed IN d
few weeks. no doubt by the an
nouncement that turkeys win be
Scaresrs shqa ever
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-14
Coal and Woo.

We have in stock at our yards Lykens
Valley Stove and Nut, free burning
white ash broken, genuine Pocahontas
lump and run of mine. Wood sawed and
split. Hay corn and clover seed. AL
orders left with the Farmers Supply
Company win be fillei day received.
Both phones. A visit to our yard vii
convince you that we have the goods we
advertise. Thanking you for the past
patronage we are, Very truly,
John C. BURNS & Co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-14

It is against the law to wear a dead
bird on ones hat in New Jersey. but
the milliners may be depended upon
to concoct something just as costly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-14

The forehead" says Lillian Russell.
should not be too high Great Scott!
Are they going to switch the forehead
about like the waist linef
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-14

There's one born every minute. A
Cleveland girl complains to the police
that she was persuaded to hand q
gypsy fortune teller 1885,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-14

A writer in a Chicago newspaper
says that no real-life lovemalxing IL
like that which the novelists describe
n may be. however. that the novelists
describe 1t as 1t should be.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-14

We see by the papers that a girl In
Long Branch danced herself to death
She had probably remarked: II could
Just die waltzingi.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-14

HAITI aspires 70 change presidents ~
often AS France changes Ministers
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-14

Speaking once again Of the flight OF
time. IL there anything that flies more
slowly than the week Immediately
following your vacation3
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-14

Chinese authorities have spent
100000 In furnishing a class room
for their 6=year-old emperor4and4pro-
viding imperial textbooks Poor little
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-14

Many a man boasts that be is self
made when be ought to do his best
to keep It secret.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-14

Eating corn on the cob may not be
world. but by criminy. it's real SPORT
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-14

Brass bands and vaudeville stunts
have failed to draw worshipers to q
Chicago church Why not try re
Agion?
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-14

American men should prevent wom-
On from entering business life. says
doctor, Just let them try it'll
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-14

The girl with six feet OF veil stream
ing from. her hat certainly does not
own an auto.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-14

Big liners and tall skyscrapers are
soon outdone. and then they fail back
and are forgotten In the rank and
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-14

A highbrow tells us that theresfs po-
etry in bean But the chunk of pork
that goes with 1t is quite prosy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-14

About the only strings on the human
kites are the pull of gravity and the
rules of the aviation meet
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-14

Can successful and deeorous avfa
time7
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-14

The new way of proposing Is this: II
don't like your last name" II the girl
agrees to this 1t is all settled
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-14
The Presbyterian OF The
South.
$500 a Year In Advance

Contains departments for the Sunday
school Lessons, Westminster League
Books and Literary, and Church New
and is fully abreast with the Times,
Send for sample copy to show what
wehayen' tspace toexplain. Address all
communications to
lHEPRESBYTERIANof the SOUTH
Atlanta. Ga.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-14

Wheat is below the average. but the
crop Of automobile accidents p first
class ~
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-14

These aviation doings are going 70
trouble The round shouIdered squad
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-09-14

Stylish new. well tailored wash suits
In white, tan, and colors. Shirt waists,
thestyies are the newest design, price
within reach Of all. Burns y Shugert
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-03-02
THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 1911.
THE FINAL RUSH.

The house cleared off all It's bills and
has today and tomorrow to pass large
number of senate measures. The SEN
ate is in about the same position, al
though 1t has passed quite a number
of house bills before and was more
nearly caught up than the house.
Each organization FILTERED away a
great deal OF time. The Investigations
especially the Cowan matter-tools
up great deaf OF valuable time. Both
houses jet have the disposition Of in
vsstigations before them.
The clock viii certainly have to be
turned back frequently tomorrow night
II all the work before both bodies is
completed.
Governor Burke doesn't appear to set
the legislature a very good example
as he has delayed many of his ap-
pointments, Some OF these will re-
quire confirmation by the senate and
might have been disposed of before
the rush Of the closing hours OF the
session.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-03-02
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Daddy 5 Bedtime
Story
S44sas4-e
AAAA rs
sThe Wocdnaar1 E5ur-
ried Home"

SCI ERE story Of time E man e tell the truth WIN
- daddy evening TO Jack and Evelyn W
woodman who lived in country far across he
but he not unhappy Tor ne
lad enough him wife and children who loved MN ana
rood health
at the SIDE oroK
sad thing happened
rbe swinging cut down tree and
ank Then the woodan
between his hands, for
it the he owned
What the trouble
manT And looking beautiful fairy in the world
1t the water fairy who lived in the brook
what shall do
without it. said the woodman.
81 Diving the water she
brought gold is this az? asked
the fairy. No, said the
Then the fairy dvd the and brought all OF
liver rs this axT she asked No. said the again
Then third
Then
he said had might
them for his thanking the hurried
to tell his family the good
On his he negbor who him
splendid
nd been and threw his
Soon the
e told her she said: DO not will
She dved
she asked. and the greedy answered Yes
answered the fairy 1T
are SO greedy dive into the yourself