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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-12-21

Here is a property right
i'll HowesviIle, West
Virginia, on the old
Howe property. House
of ten rooms, and the
house is 36x5O feet, with
wide porch all along the
front, nicely finished
throughout, cellar 25x
36 feet, Stanton heater
in the house and a store
room with the property
store room being 25x30
feet, wareroom 12x30
feet, good out buildings,
such as stable and ice
house. The house alone
cost 50, 900, and will sell
with this property 2aI
acres at a price OF
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-09
INNOCENT MEASURES,

Matters have so shaped themselves in the leg
islative halls In Raleigh, n. G., as to prompt the
belief that some one has visited the Tar Heel
CAPITAL mot for health"
During the 1910 session of the Virginia Leg
islature there was passed during the first few
days bill originating in the Senate. providing
that either the aggrieved aggrieying party
in domestic intelicty might sue for divorce.
Statewide protest went up against the bill when
II reached the House OF Delegates and a hear
ing was held on the measure The gentleman
who had been most active in behalf CT the mea-
sure, which reported to have been drawn
to fit a special case, declared at the hearing in
the capitol: Il am not up here for my health =
A few days later the bill was stricken from the
House calendar, although It had been read twice.
In taking this action the House nor only won
wide favor. but refused to let down the barriers
The sponsors of the measure sought to effect
this radical change by substituting the word
either for 'aggrieved." A very slight altera
ton in the reading of the bill. but great one in
effect
During the hurry and hubbub OF the egisla
tive session in Raleigh several days ago, a
member of the House offered bill to strike
out the word ten in the first line of subsection
s of Section 1861 OF the Revisal and insert the
word Ave" This was an innocentlooking and
sounding BILL and was given place on the cal
endar and 1t went to its second reading. Then
it occurred to Tar Heel legislator to look III
Section 1851 and see what it dealt with. and
what would be the effect of substituting five
for ten" Investigation disclosed the fact thai
the bills purpose was 10 allow husband who
had remained away from his wife Ave years tc
sue her for divorce
Editor Joseph Daniels, of the Raleigh News
and Observer than whom North Carolina has
no greater preceptor or moral mentor, was quick
to appreciate the evils and dangers of the mea
sure In addition to printing two-column ed
itoral in large blaek-faced type, the editor de
votes the entire first page of his paper to de
nunciaton OF the proposed bill. quoting many
ministers, business men and others who vigor
ously oppose the measures passage
The Virginia and Carolina incidents serve to
show that legislators cannot be too careful In
their scrutiny OF new measures. and suggests
that some steps should be taken to protect the
calendars of the legislatures from the handf-
work of those who do not visit State capitols for
their health
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-09

- When * became. evident that the 1910 crop
of olives would be small, purchase OF the prev
tous years stock were actively pushed. and on
December 1, 1t Is said. there We're no stocks
whatever of last years crop remaining In first
hands. The olive crop In this consular dis
trict OF Tuscany In reported as very poor: in
fact practically nothing Du.s~s the months
or october and November no siives gath
cred and the oil will not be sufficient for local
consumption. 1t is predicted that the quality
viii be poor las the.-cro suffered from the
ravages of the olive fly. Consequently the
market prices are very high and the export
trade must depend the supply of old oil
that u.s. on the production of last year. Prices
must advance still more; however 1t is not a
question of price but of being able to oil the
demand.--vice-Consul Alden March-Leghorn. In
Consular Trade Report.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-09

men better equipped for the defraying OF eA'
penses than for representing this nation abroad.
Failure ON the part of Congress in the past 10
Increase the salaries OF diplomatic oinces' vi
provide money for the purchase OF embassies
and legations In the various countries In wnicn
this nation is represented, has resulted In an
ofice-holding aristocraey which Is utterly re-
puenant to a democratic form of government
an aristocracy that depends. not upon oirth'
but upon the might of money.
If we are to maintain diplomats In foreign
countries let them be typical Americans inde'
pendent, democratic and thoroughly representa-
tive of the nation. We should not wish to main
tain as an ambassador OF minister merely man
who has barrels of money and willingness to
accept a high social position. Ability to enter
tain Iavishly. wear velvet doublets. satin
breeches. silk stockings and beribboned slippers,
is not what red-blooded American men demand
as the qualification for diplomatic Office. Yet
that too often proves the chief accomplishment
of a diplomat who, having gotten the appoint
ment on the strength OF his pocketbook, pro-
ceeds to cut wide social swath. and bow and
SErape TO a monarch III tHe HOpe Va fui 'iHS
favor and getting greater social recognition.
Let us pay our diplomats reasonable salary
and provide them with an Office and home in the
various foreign capitals which win be In keep
Ing with the dignity of this great country. Our
rented embassies and legations are frequently
pelted with mud and stones because the place Is
leased and not owned BIZ the United States, and
therefore this country cannot take any action,
Many acres of land in Washington are owned
by foreign countries and TO step into the Japan
ese embassy is to step upon Japanese territory
One Of the chief objects of the Longworth
bill, however. Is to redeem our diplomatic corps
from the wealthy social climbers and toadiers
after royal favor. This class of diplomat in no
wise represents the freedom, democracy, indie
pendence and responsiveness of his people The
salary and perQusites of an American diplo-
matte Office should be such as to place 1t within
the acceptance of typical Americans, who may
also be OF moderate means have no further
financial stability than the pay of the position
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-09
WORTHY AND DESERVING.

The valentine party 10 be given by the Mary
Thomas Auxiliary of the Home for Ineurabies
at the Jefferson Saturday afternoon is worthy
OF the heartiest patronage and support the
Richmond public can bestow.
The good women Of this city and State are
engaged in many laudabie, charitable and phil
anthropic enterprises but it is doubtful If any
are performing a more humane, appreciabie or
graceful service for the unfortunate than the
Mary Thomas Auxiliary. ae4s5r.s.. ,s.a.--,
Through the splendid effort OF these kind
hearted women and others was the Home for In.
curabes kept open last year. The financial condi-
ton at the institution, which Ia maintained en-
tirely by private subscription, became such that
for time 1t looked seriously as IL the pathetic
inmates would lose this haven OF rest and COM
FORK. The Mary Thomas Auxiliary came to tina
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-09
REDEEM DIPLOMATIC CORPS.

It i'll belts the dignity Of this government to
rent antiquated buildings in foreign cities for
Its ambassadors and ministers. In Washington
aimost every nation of the earth owns and
maintains modern clean and respectable
looking residence tit rha fashionable portion Or
the city beautiful for its diplomatic representa-.
tives Even the little revolution-rdden coun-
tries of Central America house their ministers
In better buildings and residences owned by the
ucuntry which the occupant represents before
The State Department
The passage OF the Longworth bill b. the
\ HOUSE, after. having been sidestracked for ten
years, was a step In the right direction. 1t
should be passed by the Senate. This measure
provides that the United States purchase houses
iii foreign countries for ambassadors and minis.
ters, the cost TO be limited 10 $l50.0o0.
This is one OF the very few countries which
does not provide homes for Its diplomatic repre-
sentatives Opposition TO the bill providing for
/ fheas has been based chiefly on the ground that
xhe salaries Of the diplomats we're large enough
IN Them 70 pay their own rent. Being forced
Inv AnseUk this II Presidents hare appointed
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-09
Mr.. BRYCE'S.NAME
NOT CONSIDERED

WASHINGTON. ID. Ct, Feb. So
Cincinnati dlepatch yesterday after
noon said that James Bryce: British
arrabassa dor u IN United States, had
recefvcd N omar VI tho presfdency
Or Princeton untveraity to succeed
woodrow Wilnon.
The report Wa denied BY I nnember
on tho cotnmittee of the board a.
trustees lof the university especially
appointed to choose = new presid mt.
who wAs IN WashinGton. He said tiaf
the cOmmittse had met several tiinea
hut had come to no docision, ana thai
NJ Hryce's name had not beehs me,I~
ttono6 ~ the meetings.
nb41 d0r Hryee Aool1ne1 ~ eo1Ds
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-09
SHOT FOR BURGLAR
YOUNG MAN RALLIES
GUY BRUCE HAS FIGHTING
" CHANCE UNflfsss PNEUMONIA
DEVELOPS, DOCTORS
SAY

For some time "Wednesday night,
Memorial hospital doctors feared that
Guy Bruce was dying but he appeared
to rally toward morning and IL now
reported to be somewhat improved
In condition.
Bruce is the young man who was
shot on the streets of Meherrin in
Prince Edward county late Tuesday
night when mistaken for y highway
man by his friend. r. III. Kaufman,
cashier Of the Meherrin bank. The
bullet penetrated his chest at the
base of the heart and passed through
the left lung, lodging in htS back.
Development OF pneumonia from the
wound Is the greatest danger now. the
doctors say.
Bruce, who is just twenty one YEARS
old, is the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Emmett
Bruce, Of Meherrin. who were ex-
pected in Richmond Thursday. He
is cousin of Mr.. r. L Barnes, a
prominent business man OF Richmond
residing on Brook Road. The Bruce
family claim direct lineal descent from
Robert Bruce. OF Scottish fame.
Mr.. Barnes was in Petersburg Wed
nesday and did not learn OF the shoot
ing until late Wednesday night when
Mrs. Barnes broke the news to him.
She had read It in The virginian which
carried 1t exclusively.
Mrs. Barnes says that Mr. and Mrs.
Bruce will be her guest while they
are in the city In attendance upon
their son at the hospital.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-09
BIGGEST SUBMARINE
LAUNCHED AT NEWPORT NEWS

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. Feb. e.
The Seal, which, when completed.
will be the largest and most powerful
submarine in the United States navy,
was launched late yesterday from the
yards Of the Newport News Shipbuild-
Ing Company.
Miss Marjorie Lake. daughter OF
the inventor Of the type Of submarine
of which the Seal II the largest ever
constructed christsned the vessel in
the presence Of number OF officials
Of the navy and building companies
Like her sister ships, the Tuna, un-
der construction at Bridgeport, Conn.
and the Turbot. being built here, the
Seal IL designed for long ocean cruises
without convey sof 9 tender. she
measures over all 161 feet In length.
with an extreme beam OF ~ feet.
Her displacement when submerged Il
625 tons Six torpedo tubes Compose
her armament and her magazines win
hold ten torpedoeH.
Features OF the vessel are a diving
Commandment. which will permit
searches for submarine cables ana rs
cilitate the destruction or repair 81
mines ar cables sHor cruising rnflf,n
win ~ $3.50 knots on the nurfacS
Tourteon kn61e = ~ eontfacs 1900
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-09
WISH NO CHANGE IN
CHILD LABOR LAW
NORTH CAROLINA MILLS say
PRESENT STATUTES ARE
BEING OBSERVED.

RALEIGH. n. c., Feb. a.--The Cot.
ton Manufacturers Association Of
North Carolina met here yesterday.
a million and half spindies being
represented.
A committee yesterday afternoon
presented it's views to joint 1exis.
iative committee on the matter OF
child labor in tho mills, declaring
the present laws were sufficient and
were; heins observed ,.s-1s zx.5s.-,s7.,
At last nights meeting there was
a discussion Of the matter OF curtail.
ment OF the output. ana che statement
was made that many mills were now
curtailing up to SO la per cent The
consensus OF opinion was that II trade
conditions did not improve there
would be further curtailment in the
mills of the tSate-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-09
Politics and food products do not mix, accord
ing to the views of the Consumers League.
Grandna,s Scanf Raus.

+ There Is q deal little old white haired grand
mo her living In one of Portland's suburbs whose
finances will not permit her to make elaborate or
expensive Christmas presents OF course she Is
in class by herself, for as Tom Sawyer used
to say. I've seen whole families in the same fx."
However. this little woman does not sit down and
fold her hands and submit meekly to being barred
out of of the most joyous privileges Of life;
instead like the woman of old with the alabaster
box, she giyeth what she She happens to
have. in the sweet. old fashioned garden sur
rounding her home. two large lavender bushes, a
border of rosemary. bed of lemon verbenA and
in her bright, geranium bed she grows each sum-
several geranium plants of the called blue
variety. In addition to these sweet smelling
plants she has of old-fashioned bush and
cabbage roses-not SO rare or so fine as her neigh
bors who boast of their hedges of scentless roses
but far more satisfactory to this little gardener.
whose very presence is a fragrance.
Each fall she gathers her lavender and hangs
IL In warm room to dry, and later strips the
heads from the stalks. and to these she adds the
dried leaves-the product OF her summers
gathering--the dried rosemary leaves and leaves
of the verbena and geranium. and to this mix
ture some pounded orris root. Into dainty little
bags Of inexpensive dimity she places this fra
grant mixture tying the mouth of each bag with
a lavender satin ribon The flowers retain their
scent for many months, and the friends OF the
gentle old soul who lucky enough to receive
these bags count II q great privilege.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-09
|REGARDs OFFER
VERY Tempting
DIR. RAMSAY WILL GIVE GREEN-
WILLIE PROPOSITION HIS SEE
RIoUs CONFEDERATION.
FAMILIAR WITH FIELD
SIX TIMES HAS BAPTIST MINISTER
BEEN RENDERED IMPORTANT
EDUCATIONAL ro-
sITIoNs.
FAMILIAR WITH FIELD

That he regards the proposition to
become president OF the Greenville
Female College, Of. Greenville, 8. c..
as most tempting one Is not disguis-
ed by the Rev. David M. Ramsay,
d. D.. pastor OF Grace Street Baptist
church.
DIR. Ramsay was notified last Mon
day OF his selection as head Of the
Greenville Institution, and he will
probably consider the matter q week
or two before arriving at a decision.
The fact that he was born and rear
ed in Greenville county and served
as head of the board of trustees of
the Greenville College for some years
while he was pastor of the Citadel
Square Baptist church. Charleston.
ally familiar with the field to which
he has been called. For that reason
IL liz hardly likely that he will make
a special trip to Greenvilie before de-
Gliding whether he will accept.
Honored Six Times.
Six times during the period of his
ministry DIR. Ramsay has been Of
fered the presidency of educational
inst,tnfions and In every insta nce
hnt the las, he deemed II best 10 de-
cline because he was NOT onits SIRE
thar he - cut o,t. as II we're. for
such work However. he will doubt
less 0tvg the last nronosition more
s,.rious confederation than anv of the
others MeapwhiIe the offlcers and
rnap,harx ~ hts convrepation who
hold him In high esteem will uxe ev-
ery endeavor n keen hin, In Etcb.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-09
Reward.

Said I to my soul In the quet hour
When the long, hard day was done;
II have fallen short In the task you set
And the crown is still unwon;
And the crown We dreamed we ~ouio wear
day
And the fruits of the far-on lanas
Have given place to the uncrowned brow
And the empty, aching hands
But my soul said: stay, 1 am not ashamed.
For we aimed with high intent
We have the crown of the sweat-damp
brow
And the wealth of the steep ascent
I grieve not for a crown unwon,
Nor the sweets of unreached land;
Just spare me the shame of the unshod foot
And the soft uncalIoused hand.
David Morton.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-09

rescue. however. and BY means OF q general APP
peal to the charitably inclined public of the city
and State, succeeded In raising $500. Later
ON. through various other agencies, they raised
an additional $500. and with this $1,000 the
cali the institution home.
This year the ministering angels OF the Aux
Hilary intend redoubling their efforts In behalf
of the Home and hope to raise sufficient money
to keep the financial wolf from the door of the
institution for many months. In addition to
maintaining a memorial room In the Home, pay
ing trained nurse and furnishing the little
things the inmates wish. the members OF the
Auxiliary desire to raise enough money to put
the dinngroom of the institution in perfect re.
pair and freshen and brighten up the Home az
much as possible. 1t is in behalf Of this mis-
sion that the valentine party will be given
Saturday, and other entertainments and social
affairs held during the year.
The word 'incurable" is one of the most fear
full in the English language. 1t would seem
that not more than moments thought on the
word would be necessary to touch the heart and
purse OF any man, woman or child in favor OF
those who have to face the terrible spectre OF
pain and suffering until released by merciful
Providence To them there are few joys in life.
of sorrow and agony has risen above their
horizon to know setting Their wants are
simple. Comfort until the still hour when they
shall be lifted beyond mortal pang and woe Is
all they ask. The world is not too busy nor
too selfish unthinking to grant this modest
request. 1t lis through the Mary Thomas Aux
Hilary that these sad people make their appeal
A little while and they shall be gone. and what
ever burden they may be will be lifted. Let US
make their lot the happier and their life the
brighter by a thought and act while they can
voice their appreciation.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-09
$500 -,ge.
DOUBLE TRAGEDY
IN CUMBERLAND
SHERIFF SHOT DOWN, AND INA
DEPUTY IN TURN SHOOTS !
AssAu4ANT.

CUMBERLAND, MD. Feb. &c.
Sheriff Noah Hendley was shot and
fatally wounded to-day by John
Sweitxer. sixty-five years old. an cleo.
trician. In q pistol duel In front Of the
SweitSer home. Hendley was trying
to serve an eJectment writ on Sweit4
ger. Sweitxer was also shot.
The Sweitxer property had been
sold to M. Gerborg, a wealthy real
estate man and. when Hweitxsr rec
fused to leave the place, the VIII
was sworn to by Gerborg. Al .
O'Clock this morning Sheriff Hendley
went to Swetzer's residence and was
accompanied by Deputy Shsrif Clay,
al Sweitzer had made ! threat that
he would kill the sheriff II ne At
tempted e1ectment. ss
As soon a. the door was opened.
Sweftxer opened fire with revolver
and Sheriff Hendley fell. Deputy Clay
then brought down SweitSar with
shot In the back Both wounded men
were rushed to hospitals. whore II -
said there II scant chhancs that eithsg
will recover.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-09
The Unfit Movement.

When he left the house Saturday morning
Burton yanked at the door II he would pull
1t OFF its hinges When he could not open II
he started to grumble until his wife came to
his assistance.
dcor7" he grumbled. giving IL another power
fui yank without being able open It.
THE trouble with you, John. dear" the wife
yentured. il that you always down on
everything--down in the mouth--down on the
world. Let me try it."
With gentle tug upward the knob she
easily opened the door.
John about to sputter out sarcastic re-
mark when the force Of his wife's logic sank
into his thick skull.
II get It." he exclaimed. II get the lesson
s That afternoon when his wife visited his once
she over the desk little motto VITA tho
words. Me for the uplift "--Youngstown Teie-
gram.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-09

Since the trust magnates buying up all
the magazines to put the gag into the
mouth of the muckraker, it does not seem rea-
sonable that they would object to paying a
higher rate of postage on the periodicals so as
to help cut down the deficit in the Postofnce De
partment Immunity costs a whole lot these
days, and the magnates should be willing to
pay President Taft is determined to get more
money from the magazines, since their weight
composes most of the tonnage OF the mails.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-09
DRY STAUNTON IS
SPREADING ITSELF
WILL SPEND LARGE SUM IN AID.
vERTIsING IT'S ADVANTAGES.

STAUNTON. VA. Feb. "a com.
mittee of the newly organized cham-
Der of Commerce went before the conn
mon council Tuesday and requested
$1,000 to be added to a fund raised
by the chamber by subscriptions to
be used by the chamber In advertise
ing the advantages OF Staunton to the
world. The common council unani-
mously approved the request and
adopted an ordinance making the APP
preparation.
the Chamber OF Commerce. and
everybody Is cooperating to make ita
work success. 1t 4s a subject OF
comment that old residents cannot re-
call In the history OF Staunton a time
" heff- f-evrf- were so united III an eY-
fort to promote the progress of tho
town.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-09
Believing In Our Work.

We cannot hope to make much Roadway in
any work which we may undertake unless we
believe In il with our whole heart and soul.
We must feel that the cause in which we
labor is a just one and therefore worthy of
our most earnest endeavors else true success
can never be obtained. and. besides. the pride
we take in demonstrating the correctness OF our
belief compensates in large measure for any
extraordinary hardships may experience.
Ii is one thing to apply ourselves in aimless
way content to do only that which Is actually
required of us and let the rest go, and quite
another to put our whole beiHg into the task
that Is set for U.S. and no matter in whose ser.
vice we may labor to make that task reflect
cur own individuality. and our own enthusiasm
as far possible--Charleston News and
Courier
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-09

That French, gailantry to women is areiy skin
deep win be inferred from the vote of the Insti-
tute of France uphotding the tradition that has
heretofore debarred women from it's Ave cade.
mics. 1t was aimed directly at Nine Curie who
is acknowledged the world to have had as
great a part in the discovery of the elements
as her husband had. q discovery which opened
the Academic des Sciences to him
That body may yet disregard the Injunction and
de Justice to her merit, regardless of sex Should
it fail to do so Nine. curie must console herself
with the reflection that woman eminent In
her line as herself George Sand. was shut out az
the AGA dernic Franchise for the same reason It
is unfairness to women OF real merit In cases like
this that arouses sympathy with the feminist
movement Perhaps. though. the Academy OF
Moral Sciences, which led the opposition, feared
a rush for admission from the host OF women who
write on sociological questions.-New York sun.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-09

Former Special Agent Riley may go to jail
for filching letter written by Attorney General
Wickersham about the Sugar Trust and selling
it for publication but he will be patriot for
all of that his act served to shed little light
on the reason for the inactivity Of. the highest
counsel in the land toward the saccharine mo
nopoly.