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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-12-26
A CARNIVAL OF
TRAGEDIES XMAS
several Murders and Number Of
Oesths- - Man Shoots at wife,
Bride and Groom ana Police.

TAfLORNlLLE. III. Dec. ia
Christmas wedding party to-day took
tragic Nrn when John Belder a
carpenter. shot az his wife. the bride
and groom and several police officers.
wounded his motherinlaw. aged 6S.
and was himself fatally wounded by
one Of the officers.
Mrs. Fisher Will die. Il is said. The
bullets fired AZ Mrs BrIdor. the bride
and groom and the policemen. went
wide of the mark Aftrr the excite.
menf had subsidcd the wedding cere
mony was carried out
B"ldrr who had % crudge aeains,
hi- wife. went fo tho home OF Mrs
Fisher where jfe wedding OF BeIder's
stcpdauchtoT. Miss Elsie Bates. 20
Mr.. Ora Rrdfcrn was about to take
place.
Instead Of taking q seat with the
rest Of the bridal party. Belder drew
revolver and fred three ineffective
shots at his wife She ran out the
back door. closely followed by Brider
no frightened guests rstrcatcd with
me exception Of Mrs. Fisher and the
brid" and groom. who sought % hide
100 room- ON .hr upper floor
Going Zoo the room eccuuird bt Mrs
Fisher. Eold'r fred six times through
The door Tho first bullet took eject
Too iho abdomen She nually craWicd
our 0i th' W InlOa aud escaped fo tho
hnm" of DR. g. o.. Turner She was
later taken fp 60 hospital
Fires at Couple.
N'i"r SHOOTING Mrs Fisher. l!oldor
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-12-26

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-14

VHIy ufstrOyInE Ihe mItTObcal Dut htaI- Ing and soothing the SOTO catarrhal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-14

Fundamental doctrines regarding the of flee of the lawyer taught throughout the schools of the country is absolutely err roneous. 1 was taught that lawyer IS an officer of the court, and if it is the function of the court to administer jus ftice, it logically follows that the lawyer is one of the instrumentalities employed to administer this justice Does he not, then, owe a greater duty 10 the com murity than any other citizen?
 "Summarizing, to remedy existing evils, suggest: CD That the conscience of the whole citizenship be aroused. @ The eliminatlon of technealities (3) The election of honest and able officials. CD The abolition of the pernicious fee sys- tenn. C) The abolition of the justice of the peace system, and the creation of a travelling courE with criminal and civil Jurisdiction, presided over by a compe- tent lawyer, and holding court wherever required.
 "In this work the lawyer should as- sume the initiative. and no time should be lost in preparing proper devices for the successful application of these reme- dies"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-14

substantial injustice was done fin the trial court. Justice should not be sac riiiced for form. It is the high func- tion and lofty purpose of courts % administer justice; they were estab- lished as reservoirs for righteousness and should not be employed as instru- mentalities for tho advancement and perpetuation of technicalitfes. Unit forniity in judicial decisions is idenIigtic and iheoretieally excellent, but the ad- ministration of justice. in accordance with righteous principles. must be given paramount consideration Law, must keop race with civilization. Courts, both civil and criminal, should be so conducted as to afford immediate te trials. Delays are sy1onymous with standardization. Tho abolition of the fee system would abolish an incentive for delay (e) Abolition of the vicious syston of justice of tho peace and all Of it's accompanying vices. A sort of traYeling court, hcldiDs court in the respective precincts. once every few weeks, could be established In lieu of tho justice system.
 '3 Who arc 10 apply inc remedy? The mere passage of countless laws will not, does not. can not, effect justice and caual- ity. Laws are not self executing instru- m@nts. For salutsry effectiveness they require lne application Of honest and able human force. It behooyes the voter to cast his ballot Tor efficient officials Jt devolyes upon the citizen not 10 shriS jury duty and to infiict adequate punish ment where the evidence so warrants.
 Some months since I declared that the low standard of ethics of the Birming- ham bar was a prime cause for the degrading conditions. A storm of protest went up from some members of the bar and all criticisms were answered by yer bose lsudations of the profession. I was accused of youthfulness, impetuosity, and being an upstart, but no successful refu- tation Of my accusation has yet appeared repeat with increased vigor and em- phasis that the lawyers of the Jefferson county bar are to be charged up, to a high degree, with the present unsatisfac- tory system of legal administration Both criminal and civil business is solicited Ambulance chasing is indulged in by so- called reputable lawyers, and some mis- named lawyers virtually camp at the doors of our jalls and criminal courts. Everything is done to pervert justice
 "At recent meeting of the Bar asso- ciation the duty of the lawyer toward this cause was discussed, and some were of the opinion that lawyers, as such, were blameless, and owed no higher duty 10 the community than any other class of citizens. If this be true then one of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-14

There is a decided sentiment among those who are familiar with the admin tstration of justice in this county. that a change in the present system is impera- tive. Judge Samuel F. Greene, in his recent charge to the grand jury, attrib- uted much of the lawlessness to unpun- ,shed crimes, and in a striking manner drew a parallel between tho code of pro cedure in the practice of criminal law in this state and that of Virginia, and cited the Mccue and Beattio cases as examples of swift justice meted out to crininals in thai commonwealth.
 Judge Frank Cahaian, Solicitor Hef,ln. walker Percy and other leading attor- news have roundly scored tho fee sys- ten. Judge c. C. Nesmith advocates the establishment of a consolidated court and ubollshment of the fee system as the remedy for existing conditions
 Other prominent attorneys nave ex- pres5ed themselves strongly on this im- t,ortant question and tho various phases of the situation have been seriously dis cussed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-14
LETTERS COMMITTED TO FLAMES

Santa Monica. Cal. January 13-A small roomful of letters, each contain ing some bachelors yearning plea for a mate. were burned today by order of the mayors advisory council of women. Thus ended the municipal matrimonial furry which was started accidentally some weeks ago when il became known that there was 25O0 widows in this city who held the balance of power politically.
 The story of the ascendancy of the widows here reached the ears of the Oatman Bachelors club of Oatman, Ariz.. which at once forwarded a pro- posal 10 marry the entire 250 Lonely bachelors hastened to enter their of fers and finally letters began arriving by hundreds
 All the letters were stacked in store room and all destroyed without even having been brought to the notice Of any mateless woman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-14
FURTHER SUGGESTIONS TO
 IMPROVE COURT WORK

I In an interview. Isidore Shapiro. the 1 we'll known attorney, gave out the fol-
 lowing as his views on the situation: "The citizenship of this county IS I righteously aroused anent recent repeated | lawlessness. This disQuietude has mani tested itself in sundry fashions and vari- ous remedies are recommended by solicitous social physicians.
 some assert that tho abolition of the fes system is divine patent medicine
 that will heal all of the sores in the so- | ctai organism. while others contend that rigid enforcement of existing laws will frca us from the clutches of lawlessness. That conditions In this county arc deinorallzing is indisputable. sLawlessness reigrs supreme. Some citizens arc re- easdins courts, not as temples wherein justice is dispensed, but as dens wherein justice is dispensed with. An immediate practical solution Of this acute situation is absolutely imperative.
 Who is 10 bianee Wherein lies the remedy? Who is to apply il?
 I. The blame. It is true that some of cur officials hare been lax in the per- fo-fuanco Of their duties. Friendly methods are used in tho disposal of grave cases. E ,i.e accused is guilty he should be amply punished. an9 q dismissal of the case. by the mere payment of money to tho state, !s g. fragrant miscarriage Of justice. But these officials are hipdered by 2 psrnicous eystem of abominable procedrre which tends 10 impede rather than effect justice.
 The underlying evil Is self argran d!zemenf--aggrandizc which mani fest, itself in tho gross ignorance. the oulpabic, calious and indifferent attitude assumed by the average citizen toward
 his social and civic responsibilities. If our officials arc incompetent and inef- f;cielst the voters are to blame. X public official is public servant, and if tiio public makes a bad choice it must bear tine consequences.
 "Moreover, does not the voter play a leading role in the actual administra- ton of our courts2 To illustrate: criminal known to be guilty is ac- orltted By whom? Not the judge nor the prosecuting attorney but by the jury. And what is jury? Nothing but body of 12 citizens. So, if the citizens composing cur juries lack the moral courage to discharge their duties, the basic evil is a weak citizenship
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-14
BACON'S LETTER
 REACHES TAFT

Washington, January 13-oRieial cons lrmation of the resignation of Robert Bacon. ambassador at Paris. reached the White House today when President Taft received a personal letter from Mir. Bacon. Mir. Bacon confirmed the reports eabled from Paris that he had resigned for personal reasons. His for- nal resignation will be sent to the state department.
 Paris, January 12.-Severa1 of the representative newspapers publish articles today expressing regret at the departure of Robert Bacon, United States ambassador 10 France.
 The Temps says that during hls two years ambassadorship Mir. Bacon has contributed much to tighten the bonds of traditional friendship between Amer- ica and France. Personally, continues the newspaper. Mir Bacon succeeded in winning the sympathy of all Frenchmen with whom he came in contact.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-14
GOV. BLEASE'S ACTION
 CAUSES SENSATION

Columbia, g. C., January 13.-Two re- ports by the Judiciary committee, one recommending the expurgation of Gov ernor Blease's veto message on the libel bill and .the other recommonding that the measure be passed over his veto, caused lively debate in the house tonight the discussion being con- tinued until adjournment. The two reports will be taken up again Wednes- day.
 The judiciary commiteee's action grew out of the receipt of lengthy message from Governor Blease In which he gave his reasons for vetoing the bill and denounced newspapers in general, naming some in particular,
 After discussing the matter the com mittee returned the two reports.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-14
Organized dishonesty will be extermi-
 mated when individual honesty shall

Organized dishonesty will be extermi- hated when individual honesty shall have been established
 "2. The Remedy. Ca The awakening of the citizen to higher realization of his civic responsibilities. He must be made to realize that, after all, he Is masterl that he can destroy, by the assumption of a eallous attitude to- wards civic affairs, our system of gov ernment, or. conversely preserve and improve 1t by honest and active par ticipation therein. (b) The absolute annihilation of technlcaities, from which speedy and just trials would en- sue. Judges should be entrusted with a wider latitude in the trial of cages. A case should be adjudicated upon its merits, and not Dc dismissed upon technicalities. Appeals should be re- stricted, and no reversals had unless
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-14
After the Age of Fifty

From this age the human system gradually declines and the accnm ulatec poisons in tho blood causs rhsrinati sm In joints. muscles and back. mess and serious illness avoided by ussn3 .ne following prescription whion comes from noted doctor and F sald 10 have storing physical viEor Good results come after tho tirst doss. Prom your pound Gin original sealed packAge) and one ounce os syrup Of Sarsaparilla com pound. Take those twe ingredients good whiskey. Shak4 .hs bottle and take D table spoonfni before each meal ard at bed tine yonr o,ugg.st does will get t for you f,l n few hours from his wholesale house. Don't bn ir- fiueuced to take q patent medicine in stead of this. Insist on having the gen- uine Toris compound fin the original one ounce, sealed, yellow package.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-14
Grants Writ of Mandamus

Crowley, La, January 1S.-Judge Campbell. in the district court here yesterday afternoon, granted a writ of mandamus, holding that Clerk of Court Fontenot filed, the papers in the reg istration purging suit without exact ing the customary s10 per suit. It is said the case will be appealed to the supreme court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-14
If it Doesn't Give Satisfaction for Ca- tarrb, Coughs, Colds, Group or Catnr- rhnI Deafness. Your Money Back.

Delays are dangerous. If you want to get rid of ca tarrh you must kill the germs that cause catarrh. stomach dosing. oint- ment, sprays and touches have all failed.
 HYOMEI (pronounce 1t High me) is breathed direc tly over the ln- flamed. sore, germ in- fested membrane, not only destroying the mierol Inar and annAlirn ahn an
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-14

Dfthtie Ill Ohd dc<ir IL lt made of purest Eucalyp- tus and other healing antiseptics and is very pleasant to breathe. Com plete outfit. including hard rubber pocket in- haler and bottle of HYO- MEL sL00. After you once own an inhaler you can buy a bottle of HYOMEI
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-14
Catarrh Germs Easily Killed
 and Vile Disease Ended
Just Breathe Hyomei the Soothing Healing Air of the Eu
 calyptus Forests of Australia

Breathe HYOMEI for catarrh, coughs colds. croup and catarrhal deafness and if you are not satisfied with the benefit obtained your money will be refunded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-14

at pharmacists syerywhere for only 50 cents.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-09
/, hesitation or the declared hostility of

hesitation or the declared hostility of
man.
ponderous minds here indicate an
imminent danger, To enter INTO po-
iitical life, they say, woman VIII have
to give up the home. This fear In
merely iilusory, On the contrary, she
will feel much more attached to the
horne after having won her decisive
victory. She win beauty 1t, she Will
make 1t more attractive, for she viii
want II to he more durable. She
will find charms that were overlook
ed and neglected, where before SHE
saw only eonstraint and duties i'm.
posed by force.
Public activity. the future of society
will get closer 10 her heart. which
will earn to think of and care for the
vast domintons OF life, It's SORROWS and
Its duties. She will love II aud de-
fend 1t with zeal and intelligence. Tier
personality broadened by the proofs
Of her enlarged existence will hold
high the standard and colors OF home.
Having become an individuality her
self, she will respect still more tha In
dividualities of her husband and chill
drsn. She will AXE higher y lew OF
the aim of her existence.
The feeling If responsibility en-
larges the mind Woman. who on
her shoulders bears the iAstintes of
humanity, will soar 10 heights never
suspected. There will be fewer r'is-
understood husbands and mora IN
dersta nding wives. The home, far
from suffering, win gain In every way
For we must never forget that every
thing that degrades the soul of r1od-
ern woman does 80 only because she
has been denied occupation ana re-
sponsibility. Put into hc~ soul the
images of greater duties and the
images Of frivolities will disappear
True love can only be benefited
through this Having become used to
think and act, to look forward to-
wards the same ideals and to discuss
the differences of opinion with man,
woman will soon make the union be-
tween the two sexes more spiritual
She will be less sensual. but her per
sonality will gain. Love Will soar
higher. fed by thoughts and aspira-
tons, which, II they are not always
mutual, are at least always elevated
ard directed towards happiness.
Modern marriage will be puriht
Common thought and action Will soft
en- the brutal cravings Of the senses.
New moral principles will mod f.
womans soul.
She will understand and put into
effect George Sands ideal of tru
chastity, which says that you must
never deceive the soul with the senses
nor the senses with the soul"
What kills love Is. first OF al, the
rupture of the union of thoughts, the
mutual lack Of understanding
The moral occupations that we
have In common are often worth
more than the ideal which lies dead
or dormant within our souls.
1t Is not differences OF opinion or
social or political questions which are
dangerous to the home; IL Is the alb
sence of any higher common intel
lectuai interests.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-09
JUDGE PREPARES
FOR MAKING GOOD
ELECTED ON A NON-PAETIsAN
TICKET, WILL REFORM
OHIO'S COURT.

WASHINGTON, Dee. s.--Judge X
M. Wanamaker, elected to be JUS
tice In the Ohio Supreme court last
November on a non partisan ticket
started out today to make good his
pledge to reform the highest tribunal
In the Buckeye State.
He Is In Washington watching the
work of the United states Supreme
court and talking to the justices about
just what should be done to hasten
trials and put an end to court abuses
Judge Wanamaker, who long has
been an ardent advocate of Colonel
Roosevelt, and who Is classed as
Progressive, stopped here on mis- last
tour of the various State capitols to
see first hand the different methods
of court procedure. He viii go to
Trenton, Albany, Boston and Harris
burg on the trip.
There IL too much delay In court
procedure" Judge Wanamaker de-
ciared to-day. Courts are away be-
hind In their work, and this must be
stopped. / am planning to prepare
= system of procedure whereby much
detail work will he eliminated. This
will be presented to the other justices
for their approval"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-09
FALLS BENEATH
TRAINS WHEELS
TURNS TO WAVE FAREWELL To
HIS FAMILY AND MEETS
SUDDEN DEATH.
Special to The Richmond virginian,

Special to The Richmond Virginian.i
WINCH ESTER. VA, Dec. Sill
bert c. Earhart, aged thirly-five years.
4 as run over by south bound Balu-
more and Ohio freight near the pas
,enger station here this afternoon and
vas instantly killed
He was formerly from strasburg
ehere he owned a small farm, ano
ias returning there to see after IL.
Ie had boarded the fl eight and had
urned to wave farewell to his VIII"
md four little children who stood
earby. In some way he, lost his
balance and fell between the cars.
His body was cut in two. Near the
spot where Earhart lost his lie ne
1ad a miraculous escape from deatn
several weeks ago, when "a portion OF
the Virginia WOODEN companys plant.
where he was then working, fell In
burying him beneath tons OF ma
chinery and debris
In this accident one man was killed
and number badly hurt.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-09
WOULD ENLARGE
C|TYS GROWTH
ORDINANCE COMMITTEE TO
HEAR CITIZENS ON AN
NEXATION.

The last regular meeting of the
board of aldermen for the year viii
be held tomorrow night
The body will have much business
before 1t, several important matters
having been sent over by the common
council
Appropriations amounting to some-
thing like $4,000 for sewers in the
Southside, passed by the common
council, will be UP for concurrence.
The board win meet again in called
session before the close OF the month
% complete work begun by council
one of the most important items OF
which will probably be action on the
proposition to reuuce the price of gas
from ninety cents to seventy-five or
lightly.
On Wednesday afternoon Mayor
Ainsiie viii hear peisons for AMI
sgainst granting the light and power
ranchise. This paper will go to him
his m arning from Clerk August He
day. when he will have the public
hearing.
On Thursday night the COMMITTEES
on ordinances will hear persona inter-
ested In annexation. Petition will be
received and considered from citizens
Of Barton Heights. Highland Park.
Swa: shoro and other adjacent parts
OF the county close to the city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-09
SOUTHERN RAILWAr|
Premier Carrier Of tho South.

TRAINS LEA, & RiChMONIAv
N. B.--Followinz schedule figures uu6lI
information and not guaranteed. HI
Clio A. M.-DaiIy-Locai for Charieetef o.
aud Raleigh. &s
ioA5 A. M--Daily--Limited--Fc Fer a Z
South. Drawing Room Buftss. 6tseUia9
Ashevile. h. G.. sssS
SEQ r. M.--Ex. Sunday. Local ~ unl
intel mediate stations. as43
500 r. M.--Dsily--Fm Danvilis. -
l.irminshsm. with ssectris lighted Dr.
IiA5 p. M Daiiy-Limited NJ N -
Pullman ready 800 r. ". III
YORK RIlER LINE.
40 r. M,--paiiy-To Wet Poink. RI
for la ,Emore Monefxy, Wednesday on2
600 A. M.--Ex Sunday, and IN 4. Sss
Wednesday and Friday-Iocai 10 Wst M
TRAINS ARRIVE RIt hMNX1
From ne south $50 4. = !. 80 4. Mw
and S.0S p. n. daily; i1.58 r. ~, a936
From, wsss Paint: a.3o ~. ~, 1pitH.
Monday. Wednesday and Friday. -
sunday. s. -. hi 6
tc7 East siaia Sssss3 -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-09
Office of

Office Of
Superintendent of the City Gas Works.
Richmond, Va, Dec. 8. 1914.
Sealed proposals will be received at
this office, Room ZOE. irst floor, City
Hall, until p. NJ. December l6, 1919.
for furnishing. operating. REPAIRING
and maintaining l.200. more or less.
incandescent mantle street lights. In
the city OF Richmond. Va, from
January I. 1919. for q term of one, two
or three years respectively. Spec'fea-
lions. etc. may be seen at this office,
The successful bidder will be required
to execute a trust company's bond In
the sum of $1,000 for the faithful per-
formance of the contract A certified
check for $3.50 drawn in favor OF the
City Treasurer. must accompany each
bid.
Proposals must be sealed and mark
ed. Proposal for Street Lighting" and
addressed to the undersigned Tha
Committee on Light reserve the right
to reject any and all bids and to award
the contract. subject to approval OF
City Council.
w. r. KNOWLES,
superintendent
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-09
Richmond 4 Petersburg Electric /

Cars leave Manchester. Seventh and PessY
for Petersburg: ssS5S
.s,7s, .. 10. II. ia A. NJ. /. ., att
e. IS, -, 10 p. NJ. III h
HOOP. n. for Chester. 1900 midnishs ~ 49,
burg sS%
for Manchester: sls13
ISIS. s:a5, ''7as. TBS. -sss, s:3s, sl0sas. m
A. NJ. 1888. y .3s. a:ss, 33s 4:ss. s.35, 80
SIS, a:a5, 'io:<0 ti:40P NJ 4s8
;Daiiy except Sunday and holidays. ia8
Sarriss baggage and express.
'sLimited except Sundays and HOLIDAYS. H83
All cars from Petersburg connect With eo1o
Richmond. sEsSfz4
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-09
SEALED PROPOSALS


Richmond. va, Dec, ., Isle
Sealed proposals will be received at
this office until Monday, December %,
1912. at p. NJ, for the erection and
completion of a meat market build
ing for the First Market tat Seven
teenth and Main streets) according to
plans and specifications as prepared by
Messrs. Carneal Johnston. architects
Plans and specifications may be seen
and other information may be had
upon application to Messrs. Carneal d.
johnston. Room No. 400 National BanR
OF Virginia Building. or at the office
OF the Building Inspector. Room No.
ais, City Hall.
A certified check for $3.50 must ac-
company all proposals, and bond OF
not less than Is per cent of the amount
of the contract will be required of the
successful bidder.
BY direction of the Committee on
Markets no proposals will be received
except from Richmond contractors.
The Committee on Markets reserves
the right to reject any and all bids
offered
Fl p BECK
Building Inspector.