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The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1911-03-31

trv and stayed all the time during her
illness to assist in waiting on her in
anyway possible, and now in q few days
will move the young lady to their com
Portable home in the country where she
will receive the full benefit of the fresh
country air and all the nice things to
eat attainable in these splendid homes
and with this kind and loving care we
feel sure she will enjoy better health
than she has for many years.
Miss Bertha Draker, a maid to Mrs.
Peter Breidt Klein, who came down
from Elizabeth, N. j., early in the
winter, died suddenly Monday night, of
heart failure, while reading in the
parlor of the Klein home. The de-
C leased was % years of age, and 1t is
reported was to be married on her re-
turn home next May. The remains
were inferred in the Fort Pierce ceme-
terry Tuesday afternoon. Father Gabriel.
officiating.
Lieut.. Hugh L. Willoughby distin-
ou;shed himself as life rescuer and
wrecker last Sunday when the fine yacht
CRYSTAL. owned by A. A. Ormsby, of
Taunton, Mass. appeared off the Santa
Iucia inlet at Gilberts bar, flying flag
of distress. The vessel was noticed
Saturday by Captain Johansen, OF the
House of Refuge, who notified Lieut..
Willoughby. and reisf party of fish
ermen was organized and futile at
tempts made to reach her in the heavy
sea- Fires were kept burning on the
beach Saturday night, and early Sum
day morning she was reached and towed
TO Stuart, where her broken engine was
repaired. The Crystal was enroute to
New York from Miami, and had three
men in her crew. IS -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-27

HAS FULL PROGRAM

NEW YORK, April 27.-Pohtica
came to New York with President
Taft, and he met some here.
Headed by Boss" Bill Barnes, of
Albany, and County Chairman Lloyd
G. Griscom. the Republican leaders
or the State conferred with the titular
head OF the party to-day at the home
Of Henry w. Taft, going over tho
rather tangled situation In the State
with great care. Already plans are
under consideration looking to the
Republican redemption OF the State
In 1912
Only single function interrupted
the political conferences during the
day. lunch given in the presidents
honor by Henry Clews. attended by q
score OF business men.
The following program was mark
ed out for the president beginning at
o'clock tonight.
2 p. NJ, newspaper publishers
banquet, Waldorf Astoria.
1890 p. NJ. Methodist Social Union
dinner Sherry's.
1o:45 p. NJ, Aeronautical Society
banquet, Hotel Astor.
IL r. NJ. dinner in honor of J.
Van Vechten Olcott Aston.
1880. leave for Washington.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-27
Farmer and HORSE

Before the horse is awake the farmer Se,s
up. and he retires only after the horse 10
bedded. "
The farmer gives the horse daily mas
sage. The horse doesn't massage the farmer
the morse eats 1esurefy and eats only the
FOOD that suits him best. The farmer can't
afford such luxurious habits.
me horse doesn't drink when he is hot and
tired II the farmer didn't drink when he was
hot and tired he wouldn't drink At ali 90
When horse gets old his load Ia Iirbtened
AS the farmer grows old the mortgage grows
heavier
II you work a horse to death .omehodv.s
liable to have the law on you but when il comes
to working farmers to death--welL there's no
closed season for farmers ~
III horse dies you have to pay about
hundred dollars to get another. II farmer
dies two twenty-five cent ads wilL bring YOU
couple OF dozen men looking for the lob
Stili, IN one way the farmer has it on the
horse. When the farmer votes he has sense
enough to vote to keep things as they are
On the contrary. If the horse voted probably
his horse sense would insist radical change
"a change which would doubtless disturh
many OF the great and good men whom f,od
has made stage managers OF our present c,vii-
zation.--Puck. "
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-27

into conspiracy to violate the Elkins law was
brought about by the Interstate Commerce Com
mission, which stands squarely between the
giant corporations of this country and the
American public.
Relating is one of the worst forms OF unfair
discrimination. The small shipper is entitled
to the same rates the large No money paid
by the former for the transportation OF freight
is returned to him, and the same rule should
apply 10 the latter Especially should rebating
be broken up, since ii is employed chiefly to
stise competition both in the railroad world and
in the shipment of freight A railroad which
grants rebates is sure or the continued and ex,
elusive patronage OF large shipper. The man
or corporation which receives q rebate from
one railroad and none from others il pretty ant
TO patronize that road alone, thus monopolizing
its cars and warehouses, to the exclusion OF
small shippers.
The malefactor Of great wealth is bad enough
but the ulalcfactor of great wealth who contin
yes to violate and defy the law after repeated
warnings, and when similar offenders have been
punished, is worse. A few years back rebatng
railroads were in the limelight in the courts.
and were heavily fined. notwithstanding the
fact that all railroads were put on notice that
the anttrebating law would he strictly enforced
the discriminatory practice has been continued.
and thirteen indictments containing an aggre-
gate of Ito counts have been found against a
qhartette of companies and trio Of men
Large fines and terms of imprisonment are
the penalties provided for such offenses in
dealing with these cases the Cleveland judges
should bear in mind President Tefts adjura.
ton, Put the rich offender in jail &"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-27
PEOPLES FORUM

FARMERS Against Liquor Acvertisen1ent.
Editor Of The Virgtnian;
Sir,-The past two years ! have had occasion
to negotiate with publishers concerning farm
papers and committee OF farmers have
neglected to say to that they would receive
no space in publications carrying whiskey adj
verusements. Here is the stand always taken
by the Farmers Union in Virginia, whether IN
conventions committee room and they have
never once left such important matter to
their officers. notwithstanding the fact that off,
GERS We're churchmen, and of them live
workers in their churches. In none of these
sembages have heard one whiskey lovers voice
raised In protest at the unions drastic measure.
The Unions committee thus instructed has
been gratifed at finding the columns of SO many
agricultural papers carrying clean advertising
Just a few months ago. young man offer
ing to edit and publish the Virginia Unions
matter stated that he had repeatedly been Of
fered several times the cost OF advertising space
by liquor houses, and had each time refused
the bid. Here is the stand taken by many edi-
tors and by the leading agricultural papers and
also by a number of magazines.
this of their own accord. here in Virginia, we
have leading papers persisting In selling their
space to the liquor traff1c and him who raises
his voice in protest they consign to the Internal
regions, often first attempting to rob him of his
character
This is critical moment for those In the tenn
perance ranks let such be found In the pulpit
or pew. The least indiscreet criticism of the
workers or work many prove voiiey in behalf
Of the enemy.
II the Farmers Union has been too drastic
In misunderstanding with sweep the liquor
traffic and its allies then since the entire mem
bershfp Is not of temperance sentiment why have
not some protested at this drastic measure when
some churchmen are protesting at the emphatic
forward stride taken by the rank and file OF
the Anti Saloon League? Do the measures at
the things of the world! II 80 ~the children Of
this world are in their generation wiser than
the children of light
r f.. BLACKWELL.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-27
DANIEL B. STRALEY IS
WASHINGTON AND LEE ORATOR

LEXINGTON. VA. April 27,-The
preliminary contest for the selection
or an orator to represent Washington
and Lee University in the state ora
torical contest was held Monday night
IN the Graham Lee Society Hall, IS
speakers being heard. The winner was
Daniel Is. Straley. while w. r, Brow
der took second place .and will be al
ternate, The State oratorical contest
VIII be held May at Randolph Ma
con College, when University OF viz
ginia- Randolph Macon, Roanoke Col
iege, Richmond College, Emory and
Henry, Hampden Sidney, William and
Mary and Washington and Lee Will
compete.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-27
DAWN is BREAKING FOR TRUE REFORM

The negroes of Richmond and Virginia are
to be commended for their plucky and success
full fight for the restoration TO a sound basis Of
the True Reformers, the Oldest and largest col
ored fraternai organization in this country The
skies have Frightened for these persevering men
and women, and the license of the organization,
revoked last October. when the associations af-
fairs were discovered to be In the worst posi-
BILE shape, will be renewed by the State Commits.
sioner OF Insurance.
This means that the negroes. prohtng by
their errors and missteps of the past will set
about to rebuild the True Reformers to Its for.
begin TO lay by for the future and plan for its
own salvation. The regranting OF the license
in Virginia and the probabilities of similar nc.
ton in other States where the organization is
represented, is a splendid compliment to the
negro race. Undismayed, undaunted and not
disheartened by the collapse OF their fraternal
organization, bank and stores the negroes went
to work 10 rebuild the fallen structures. BY
extra assessments, levied on themselves and
most willingly paid, by entertainments and a
tag day. they have gotten themselves upon a
financial basis which warrants the full conf
dence of the State Commissioner of Insurance
Of Virginia, and the admiration of the public at
large.
The bank is still In the hands Of receivers.
Owing TO the peculations OF the alleged abscond-
ing cashier. 1t is not believed the depositors. a
majority OF whom were frugal abnegating and
thrifty negro men and women, will receive
much on the dollar. but even this will not dsunt
them. The re-establishment Of the bank at an
early date is expected ~.
One Of the chief causes for the tragic disaster
visited upon the negroes was the fact that the
fraternal organization, bank and stores were
conducted Jointly, funds from one being usedto
help out the other. In the reorganization the
negroes should make each institution separate
and distinct from the other, place the most re-
sponsible and trustworthy men In the Offices,
and maintain a thorough auditing system at all
times
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-27
TELEGRAPH WIRES
| GO UNDER GROUND
WESTERN UNION WILL ACCEPT
CITY ORDINANCE AND WITH
DRAW SUIT IN SUPREME
COURT. ii
USE BELL CONDUlTs
CONFERENCES BETWEEN REPRE-
sENTATIvEs OF COMPANY AND
CITY RESULT IN COMPLErr
VICTORY FOR THE LATTER

Following series of conferences
between representatives Of the West
ern Union Telegraph Company and
the city OF Richmond. II has prac-
tically been agreed that the Western
Union shall comply with the city ordI-
nance ordering telegraph wires under
ground and the pending litigation be-
tween the two parties to the suit.
now in the supreme court OF the
United States will be withdrawn.
The result of this VIII be a prac-
teal victory for the city. the west
ern Union paying the costs OF the It'll
cation. and the city obtaining the
desired result--the removal OF near
ly all poles and wires from tho
streets, with the exception OF those
OF the street car company. This re-
suit will be accomplished by the
Western Union Company making use
OK the conduits Of the Bell Telephone
company. which are amply large for
the accommodation of the wires Of
both companies
Conference Held Here,
The conferences were conducted
by City Attorney Pollard, Assistant
City Engineer Anderson and City
hieotrician Beck on the part Of the
city and Judge A. l.. Holiday. of this
city. and Electrical Engineer Beck,
CT New York city. on the part OF the
telegraph company. Mr.. Beck re-
turned to New York last night to
lay before the officials OF the teie-
graph company the terms of the
agreement reached and It is expected
that the company viii ra,ify the
agreement.
The company decided immediately
after the passage OF the ordinance to
resist II and legal action was re-
sorted to. The company lost its case
before Judge Con and City Attorney
Pollard was confident that the case
would be won in the supreme court
or the United States, a decision from
which court was expected In Novem.
Der. by Withdrawing the present
suit the company escapes the risk Of
an adverse decision, which might be
used against 1t in other cities.
1t Is understood that the work Of
changing the system from an over
head to an underground one can be
accomplished with very little difficulty
and with but very little excavation.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-27
QUEER CAVALRY CHARGE,
Attack Upon Stranded Gunboat by a Mounted
Squad.

'">~" ~F~'' ~'~''00 Ao"poat ny . Mounted
Squad
After the action at Sabine Crossroads lin Anrt,
1860 the Lexington was leading the feet on the
way down the Bed river. A rife FIRE was direct
cd upon her decks from the Confederate Skin
mishers on the shore At one point the river
Wioened out and the channel meandered through
an open stretch OF comparatively shallow water
AZ the Lexington reached this open stretch the
man At the wheel, who had been replaced once
or twice during the trip, was struck by a we'll
directed shot from the bank. The little vessel
turned sidewise to the current and grounded bow
ana stern across the narrow channel squad
or confederate cavalry led by General Green and
Ex-Governor Mouton. seized the opportunity for
brilliant coup. They rode out through the
swallows, the water being up to the shoulders OF
lDe decks of the gunboat had 70 be abandoned
The cavalry reached the edge OF the channel
and 1t seemed for moment II they would be
able 10 get on board and take possession of the
vessel IL their attempt had been successful the
Vessei would have been sunk where she Law and
The channel would have been blocked The next
Fessei IN the column was still above the point
WAITING untH by the movement OF the smoke
from the stacks of the Lexington it could be
known that the channel cfear The men
on the gunboat finally succeeded In bringing 10
bear gun from below. and volley OF shapnel
Killed General Green. Discouraged by the death
OF their leader. the cavalry turned back To ,he
bank. The Yankee gunners again took possess
sion OF the deck and the wheelhouse and get
ting out their stitA Uong poles fastanaa Ip
swinging bolts to the side OF the vessel they,
succeeded, although still under a sharp Are IN
pushing the bows OF the vessel around and get
ting her again under way,~~American Review or
Reviews. : -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-27
nance which was pending in the Supreme Court

nance. which was pending in the Supreme Court
OF the United States, means the obliteration of
the last vestige of AN obstacle to a Greater
Broad Street" and a more beautiful city.
Within the near future the disfgurng and
unsightiy poles on which are supported wires
which the appearance OF buildings, ham
per fremen in their work. and are likely to be
blown down to block traffic cause accidents
to pedestrians viii be rszed. In withdrawing
the Supreme Court OF the United States was
about TO pass upon its validity TIE Telegraph
Company virtually admits that it believed the
highest tribunal in the land would have sus.
tanned it, and preferred to voluntarily abide by
II rather than be compelled to accept it. The
reason for the withdrawal of the objection is of
no consequence. The cause for rejoicing and
citation remains the same; the poles and wires
are to come down. and the removal of these dis
agreements will mean vast deal for the beau
LITIGATION of the capital city
AS the ordinance requires that at the time
condnits are laid they must be thirty per cent
larger than the immediate needs of the COM
pany, it is believed that sufficient space can be
found in the underground passageways for wires
now used by the telephone company which will
accommodate the telegraph lines The ordinance
further provides that upon the payment Of a
rental companies other than those laying con-
Quits may use them. In view of this provision
and the fact that the telephone and telegraph
companies in Richmond are virtually one, be.
cause OF merger effected in New York about
year and a half ago. no delay in transferring
the wires from poles to conduts is expected.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-27
ANTED
BY COMMISSION

Coepurn Printing Co. Inc. Coehurn,
Va Incorporators: A p. Crockett.
president; c. F.. Kilgore, vice-presi-
dent: r. G. Caudle, secretary. all of
Coeburn. Va Capital stock: Maxi
mum, $4,000. minimum. $1,000. OBJ
3ect and purpose: To do printing bus
mess
The Virginia Pain, Manufacturing
COMPANY 60 Incorporated. Petersburg,
president: r. T. Wilson. vice. presi-
dent; w. l.. Young, secretary and
treasurer, all Petersburg Capital
stock. Maximum. $4,000. minimum.
Sl,ooo. Object and purpose: Manufac-
ture and sell paints
Matoaca Bridge Company. Matoaca.
Va Ineorporators: John A. Seay.
president; Matoaca, Va: Howard
James, vice president. Petersburg, Va, !;
Capital stock: Maximum, 10000; min
imum- $4,000, Object and purpose
operate a toll bridge
southern Electric Light and Pow
or supplying Corporation. Norfolk, Va,
incorporatoTs: A. d. Newcomb. presi :
cent; L. r Calls. vice-preaidert; w.
}. Simpson, Jr., secretary and treas
urer, all Norfolk. Va. Capital stock:
Maxirnum. 100000. minimum. $40. 600
supplies.
The Towles -Sehofield t,onnpany IN
corporated, Alexandria, Va Incorpor-
aIors: w. II. Towles. president; c. O..
Towles, vice president. both Washing
ton, d. C.; +. c. Schofield. secretary
and treasurer. Richmond, Va. Capital
stock; Maximum. $4,000; minimum.
$4,000. Object and purpose: Dealing
in Photographic supplies.
Coferton Hotel Company, lncorpora-
TED, Newport News, Va Incorpora-
tors: III. N. Peltz.. president; Isaac Co
hen. vice. presidence; T. II. Hettleman.
secretary and treasurer all Newport
news, va. Capital stock Maximum.
10000: minimum, $500. Object and
purpose: Liquor and cigar business.
"A license to do business in the State
OF virginia was this day issued to
castner curran & Buliitt, Incorporated.
corporation organized and existing
under the laws Of the State OF New
Jersey, written power>of attorney
having been filed with the commission,
appointing $. II. Cary, OF Roanoke.
Virginia. Maximum capital, $3.50. 900.
op9eet and purpose. Coaltng miners
and dealers
A license to do business in the State
OF Virginia was this day issued to
Smithfield Mari Clay Il Transporta-
ton Company, corporation organ
ized and existing under the laws of the
state or Delaware, written power
or attorney having been filed with the
commission, appointing E. r. F. Wells,
or Norfoik. Va. Statutory Agent Max
imum capital: $4,000. Object and
purpose: Manufacturing and dealing
In mari clay kaolin, etc.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-27

WASHINGTON, April 27.-Rates
Tor the refrigeration of strawberrie.
n transit from Norfolk and ,0nley:s
va, and Pittsville and Marion. Nd.
10 Boston. Mass. were reduced ap-
proSimately ID per cent. by the In
ter-State Commerce Commission
The prescribed rates will bacoma
esSsetsye" or ~er sefofe~June4 754 rrext.a
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-27
POSTAL WIRES GO UNDER
GROUND AT IYNCHBJJRfs

LYNCHBURG. VA. April z7.-The
Postal Telegraph Company is arrang-
ing TO place its trunk wires leading
to the South under ground on Jefrer-
son street, In conformity to q reso-
tuition or the city council which has
Ior its purpose the removal OF all
overhead wires. from the streets. A.
soon as this il done the street win
be paved. the Southern railway to
pay the expense OF the work.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-27
BRAZiliANS SAIL IN SEARCH
FOR HIDDEN TREASURE

RIO JANEIRO. April PA Brazil
Ian. syndicate composed OF scfenfi.t.
government oficials and laborer,
numbering in all 80 persons, sailed
Wednesday on board the Brazilian
Lloyd steamer Ypiranga to search for
treasure on the Brazilian Island OF
Trinidad.
The expedition Is making the trsp to
the island. which lies in the Atlantic
Ocean TO the East OF Brazil, on the
basis OF Government documents.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-27
OBITUARY


GLOUCESTER. VA. April 27--Cot.
Joseph A Mckee died at his home.
Hope Haven. on the North river. Hts
wife and his daughter. Mrs. b. r.
CatchfnHs. and his son. Frederick
Mckee, Were with him at the time
of his death Colonel Mckee was
native OF Pennsylvania. but had
lived in Gloucester for seven year.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-27
RAILROADS EARN -, - . '''.''' :
FIFTY-FOUR MILLION

WASHINGTON, D. c.. April e.
The Interstate Commerce Commixs,ap
to-day issued a report on railroa a
earnings for January, 1911, showing
that the carriers cleared over s54-
600. 600. This Is 2,1s per cent. less
than the receipts of January, 1910
the earnings OF the PENNSYLVANIA
were the largest the net receipts OF
that road being more than $4,000, 900.
Tho New York Central was second.
with profits totalling 33.ss3,6I2.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-27
Anderson.Wootten,

ARvONIA, VA. April z7.-MIss
Lucy Wootten. daughter OF Mr.. ard
Mrs. Wiley Wootten. Of Arvonia. va.
married to John Anderson. OF Buck
ingham county. ut her home here
"wednesday. Tho house was hand
somely decorated with svervreens ara
ported plans. Rev. r. w. Barwali.
pastor II the Baptist church, perform-
"a the ceremony.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-27
Mrs. Hattie Nfawyey.

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA, Aprt
27--Mra. Hattie Mawyer. aged TWEEN
ty-seven. wife of Archie Mawyer. died
Tuesday at the home OF her parents.
M and Mrs Andrew L. Mawyerr AT
North Garden this county. after
lingering illness
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-27
DisFiGunNG WIRES TO COME DOWN

The surprise Of the people Of Richmond over
The unexpected agreement reached by the West
ern Union Telegraph Company and legal Off:
Gals of the capital city with regard to placing
all wires in underground conduits is surpassed
only by the pleasure this announcement occa.
sions
The decision of the Telegraph Company 10
abandon its contest over the underground ordi-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-27

Pittsfield, Mass. has blossomed forth with
that old chestnut about eagle carrying away
two prize. lambs. At an early date we look for
revival of the story Of the crow terrorizing
community by flying over 1t with a stick OF dy-
Mantle in its mouth.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-27
10 Dr1u in Battalion.

Major Lawrence T. Price viii come
mand the drill Of tho First Battalion.
First Regiment. In front Of the City
Hall Thursday night This driil viii
be the first battalion drill Enoe LAT
autumn.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-27
Fine Growth Of. po.atoc..

A remarkable potato has attracted some at
tenton at Annbank. in Ayrshire. Scotland
Amongst some rose bushes which Mr.. Moran
the station master, got from France one DO
tatn plant appeared. which he allowed to
come to maturity. When it was dug In the
autumn OF last year 1t was found that there were
at the root 4S potatoes which weighed fully
IA pounds. The potato Is Of hne quality with
shallow eyes and beautiful skin.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-27

The retrocession bill providing that part of
Alexandria county be given to the District OF
Columbia has met with opposition on the mart
OF Virginians. blu providing for turning
part Of Norfolk county to the District Of
Columbia, or other place. probably would
receive unanimous vote from virginians
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-27

MinlnG Concern Gets IAeansn
Castner, Currau and BuiIitt 4 Es-
Jersey Corpora ton has received a il.
cenSe TO as business ID virginia TIE
fee paid was $3.50. The company II en-
gagged In mining coal