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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-11
DEPARTMENT DOES
NOT DENY REPORT

WASHINGTON, March l0.-1he
State Department tonight declined to
affirm or deny that the United States
ambassador In Mexico had asked for
marines. 1t Is admitted, however, that
the situation In the Mexican capital.
is serious. and an International guar6
10 expected to be organized within the
next few days. II II suggested thar
the consent OF President Madero to
this movementwi probably be forth-
coming at the proper time.
For the first time since hostilitiea
hogan. Consul Canada reported TODAY
that caught by the f4amc Of tnEur-
rection. Vera Cruz is now II state of
anarchy. and that hitherto peace ii
city is menaced hy bandits.
Coasul General Hanna. announces
the arrival at Monterey OF twenty-tvo
americans fieing for their lives iron
Torrecn.
A Mexican naval vessel loaded with
refugees has arrived at Acapulco. 4
reign OF terror exists north and south
Of that port and the United states
ccnSui has advised Americans TO leave
the country. 81
From Chthuahua Consul Letcher y.
ports that mineA In that vicinity VIII
soon Gloss from want 81 naafarisi
transportation fscilitias hsing -.
aly.ed. al
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-11

Of national indigestion and nervous
collapse. The violence of strSierS and
crazy schemes OF politicians are MOTH
Ing moro than mantle stations Of III
health That this view of the stua-
ton is not visionary is proved by the
reports of heath departments In
large cities of America, which have
recently been showing a marked de-
crease in the death rate. which can
mean nothing more than an improve
uaent in the national health. This is
simply more evidence OF the tn-
provnment of business conditions. for
with tho national health improved
business conditions viii improve as a
matter Of course.
Better Times I'm sight.
Now. with spring at hand. inc
stored up Yjgor of tho nation viii
quickly translate itself into dividends
and the movements that have, been
mystery in the stock market recently
are nothing more than evidence that
there are men of means who rccog-
nIze the symptoms OF returning pros
pcrity.
Too much stress cannot bo laid on
the crop situation. Isolated wheat
fields are being reported as in bad
condition, but the heavy snowfalls
of the winter have been general.
and the agricultural regions were
seldom in such good condition. Moist
ure has pormeated every pore or the
soil, SO that spring piowiug finds 1t
moist and mellow, and not cloddy.
Every farmer knows that this con-
dition of the soil means good crops
unless some unparalleled disaster or
drought or food should reverse con-
ditions later in the season.
With the nation in this condition
physically and in business way
the politicians may rave without any
serious injury to anybody. Trust
busting has been proved a farce. ana
those trusts that have not yet been
dissolved have nothing to fear from
the government. The Supreme Court
of the United States has long rec
ord Of conservatism. and the people
must remember that 1t is not so i'm
portant who IL President, as that the
Supreme court stand fiF4a-fof- La y,
and equity.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-11

active here the past week. Numerous
transactions were recorded
License 10 wed was issued at the
office of the Hastings Court TO FL
bridge Vernon Parker and Miss Eta
Lee Horne, both of this city. The
ceremony was performed today.
Republican Convention.
The Republican convention of the
/, Fourth congressional district Will be
held In Farmville tomorrow. The dis
trict delegates have been instructed
to vote for RI. =. Wilson. of Peters,
burg, and w. r.. Alfred, OF Mccklen-
burg. as delegates to the national con-
venrion. This distric, Is solid for
Taft and il is believed that the con-
yentlon will instruct for him.
Personals.
Walter Broadwell, Of Norfolk. IL
visiting relatives on Halifax street.
Mrs. George Il. Booker, who has
been quite sick. is much improved.
Sheriff Boisseau. Of Prince George
county. is III at his home in the conn-
ty He has been the sheriff of the
county for twenty years.
". II. Nunnally, OF Prince George.
was in the city yesterday.
Mrs William Gentry Is visiting her
sister. Mrs. Luther Robertson. in
Raleigh. y. G.
J. r. oigers. OF Church Roads.
VAS on the streets here yesterday.
Charles n. Rees. one Of the oldest
citizens here. who was paralyzed ten
DAYS age. Is much improved,
Mr. and Mrs. Max Tobias have re-
turned from Northern bridal trip.
John Webb. of Disputanta. was hero
yesterday.
Rev. Ernest stevens. Of Richmond,
was here yesterday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-11
'hMUNDSEN SAW" NO
TRACE Of SCOTT
Continued from First page.)

| CONTINUED from First page.)
Christmas. But tvey were grateful
| They did not rest even on Christmas
Day on the return journey, but
travelled along no matter what the
wea Their WAS.
Not Adventure But Hard Work.
There was little that was adven-
turous about the trip says Amund-
sen. and he adds, but 1t was very
hard work.
The explorer attributes his triumph
to the bravery and splendid physical
condition of his four comrades ana
10 the magnificent work of his dogs,
next TO that to the fact that the men
travelled on skis. But the magnih-
cent work of the dogs could not have
been performed had not Amundsen
been SO careful of them.
Men Did Not Suffer.
SHARP as was the appetttes or the
men they really suffered nothing FOR
| lack Of food. On the other hand. when
they returned to the Fran they We're
almost as fat as when they lett IL.
and could not eat as much as then.
The surviving dogs were fat. too, ana
they had lived so well during the last
part OF the Journey that they mad
grown fastidious. they would scarce
Is touch the seal meat which was lying
in heaps about the base of the camp.
Naturally. during the whole journey
not ont OF the party could shave him.
self, nor could he shave. But he had
to keep his beard clipped else ice
accommodating on II would have shut
off his breath.
Dentistry In Frozen Lands.
With the~foresight that characterizes
him, Amundaen had taken along a
beard cutting machine. and It was OF
the greatest use. He even took along
pair of tooth pulling forceps. and
this proved invaluable for one man
gof an agonizng toothache. and II was
! absolutely necessary to extract HIS
tooth which could not have been done
without the proper instrument.
The party OF three who explored
King Edward VII. Land reported t.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-11

Closing Prices, March : -
Sales. Hign. Low .Close.Net CIV
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-11

against those entering the primary
were: Mayor. S25: Aldermen and
Council So: justices OF peace. So.
Horse and Buggy stolen.
y horse and buggy were stolen
from L. NJ. Sherk, a Dinwiddie coun-
~ farmer. Friday night at his home
near burgess. A colored woman en-
ployed by Mr.. Sherk disappeared at
the same time and is supposed to be
the thief. Descriptions OF the woma n
and horse have been tcieg-aphed TO
all points.
Appropriation Increased.
The Legislature has increased the
annual appropriation for the main
tenance of the Central State Hos
4lital from -S14S.0Q0 10 Sl6nA090s and
also appropriated $4,000 for addi-
tionai accommodations for patients
and other permanent Improvements.
among them "A modern sewerage sys-
tenn, a new steam plant and new
stables. The annuity of the Normal
and Industrial Institute. near this
city, was also increased.
Tobacco SALES.
The sales Of tobacco at the ware
houses the past week aggregated 49,
500 pounds, and the sales for the
season la date are 5,250.Ise pounds.
tsrtttan Pr1rc TO speak.
Grattar Price. secretary OF the Viz
ginia branch Of the National Citizens
League. organized to promote cur
rency reform, Will be in Petersburg
tomorrow and arrange for meeting
here under the auspices of the
league. The remarkable success or
the meeting In Richmond last week
causes many here to believe that IL
viii also be successful here.
Supper and Luncheon.
The ladies' of Elandford Methodist
church will serve supper and luncheon
In \. =. lfir Camp hail next Thurs
day night for the building fund Of
that church. Having but short time
ago completed handsome church.
the ladies a"sire TO iiquidate the re-
naming debt.
NcarocS Under Arrest.
William Jones. a negro. was arrest
ed early this morning on charge
OF stahhng Wallace Blackwell. col
cred, last night. Jones Will also have
to stand trial on a charge Of carry
ing Il concealed weapon. TWO big
Colts were found on him when ar
rested.
Municipal Campaign Warming.
The municipal campaign is warm
ing up. and the candidates for mayor
and other Offices are busy. It is be-
lieved that the contest for mayor
viii be close, and the friends of both
candidates are confident
The real estate market has been
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-11
CHARLES THACkER
DIES At COUSINS
FORMER NEWPORT NEWS NEWS
PAPER OWNER PASSES AWAY
IN PETERSBURG.
TALK OF BOND ISSUE
MUNICIPAL CAMPAIGN WARNING
INTENTIONALLY CON-
TEST EXPECTED
TO DE CLOSE.
TALK OF BOND ISSUE
Nirginian Bureau,

LAW bulluIHS. InOHe llfo.
PETERSBURG. VA, March 10
Charles Edwin Thacker, formerly
owner of the Daily Press of Newport
newspaper men in the State. died this
morning at l o'clock at the home of
his cousin, Mrs. II. Ernest Butler, at
476 Halifax street. Death was caused
by tuberculosis.
Mr.. Thacker was q native of this
city. and his first newspaper expert
ence was gained here. About fifteen
years ago he located in Newport
News and became the owner of the
Daily Press of that city. Under his
able management the paper became
one of the leading papers in Eastern
Virginia. About two years ago he
was forced to give up newspaper
work on account OF bad health. and
went first to FL Paso, Tex. and then
to Colorado Springs. Col. He came
here last September to spend his few
remaining days amid boyhood scenes
awaiting the end.
MIR. Thacker VAS 80 years OF age
and unmarried. lie was a prorni-
nent member of the Eiks Knights of
PSthias and Masons Of Newport
News. He leaves a wide circle Of
friends in that city and Petersburg.
He is survived by his stepmother'
Mrs. James \. Thacxcr; half
brother, Iarwood Thacker; tive half
sisters. Misses Bessie and Ella Thack-
cr, all of Disputanta. and also a half
astir,- Fhaeker,- -tff~~'sit-
cinnati CommercialTr Tribune.
The body will be taken to New
port News Tuesday morning, where
the funeral and burial Will take place.
Bond Issue Proposed.
The joint finance committee of the
City Council has held "A secret meet
ing and agreed to bond issue ordl-
nance. which will be submitted TO the
Board of Aldermen tomorrow night.
This ordinance provides for the is
suance of $4,000 worth city bonds.
With the recommendation that il lie
naSsed by both branches Of the Coun-
ell without being submitted 10 the
eople.
The items for which appropriations
have been made have not been dis
closed. the finance committee re-
fusing to make them public until they
are submitted 10 the Board Of AZ
dermen tomorrow night. 1T is not
believed tho Board Of Aldermen will
rescind its former action and vote
for a bond issue. after having COM
on the matter b. agreeing to "A ref
erendum to the people.
New Church to Be Built.
The contract for the new Memo
rial NJ, +. church. TO be constructed
on West Washington street. al a cost
Of s17.12s. has been given Ia r. A.
Perdue. OF this city. and work VIII
begin at once. This church is 70 be
of classic colonial style. and will be
ono Of the handsonest church build
ings in the city. II will have q seat
ing capacity OF 1000.
Set Date for Primary,
The Democratic City Central Com
Inittee met Friday night at the of
flee of the chairman. Or. J, NJ. Burke.
and appointed Tuesday. April 2. as
the day for holding the municipal
primary for the nomination of a can
didate for Mayor. candidates Ter both
branches of the City Council aud JUS
tees of the peace. Assessments
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-11
WaiI Conn eoted

Yes" remarked the telephone girl
as she gazed out al the waves and
wondered what their number was, II
am connected with the best families
in our city. "--Cntholic Universe
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-04-06
CARE OF THE EASTER LILY.

NJ ~
, The growing lily can sometimes
} be made TO last two or three
/, months with new buds bloom
, ing. 1t should not be kept in a
|, temperature above Go degrees
} and should have plenty of fresh
|, air and light. Never put it in a
/, draft where 1t may get chill
ed. AS soon is a flower droops
!, and the crispness of life disap-
|, pears it should be plucked so
that it will not absorb strength
that is needed by the leaves and
the other buds TO make them de-
velop into perfect flowers. The
plants should be watered, too,
each morning with cold water
Philadelphia Bulletin.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-04-06
GOLDEN TEXT.
This Jesus hath God raised up,
whereof we all are witnesses
(Acts ii. 32).

Verses lathe heart Of the mes
sage.
The church at Corinth was founded
during the second missionary journey
Of Paul. When he reached this city
from Athens be was discouraged and
in poor health. 1t was a case Of dark
ness before the dawn. He remained
here for eighteen months and conduct
ed a very successful campaign (Acts
xviii, 1-1S). Converts Joined this church
from the lower and the upper classes.
The passion and enthusiasm which had
been kindled by the love of Christ
made all welcome into this Christian
society. Paul is here reminding them
Of the stirring events of his ministry
only about six years previously. Re
ceived.'' stand saved" Past, pres
ent and future in the Christian expert
ence are considered in these words.
IF We keep in memory" better, IF We
hold fast" The condition of their III
innate salvation is their fidelity to the
whole truth. "Unless We have believed
in vain" Can it be that they had &C
copied the message thoughtlessly and
specifically, or were they backsliding
in the faith? First of ALL Whatso-
ever was the cause for their present
unsatisfactory condition, he would once
more rehearse the essential truths of
the gospel. Christ died for our SINS"
His death was occasioned by our sins.
1t is the story of the cross that i'm
parts the experience of Gods power
unto salvation. According to the
Scriptures" The event at Calvary
was a fulfllment of the Old Tesla
ment: so also was the glorious event on
the third day after luke xiv, 25-27;
Acts xvii, ., -. Buried and rose
again." Every detail in connection
with Christ's triumph over sin and
death is of the greatest value. The
thrilling facts are briefly and concise
" set forth, leaving the readers to in
terpret their full meaning by the aid
of Christian experience.
Verses 5-S.-The appeal of the Mas
ter.
The cases which Paul refers to were
not necessarily the only mes of which
he had knowledge. He mentions only
these for the sake Of his argument.
"Seen of Cephas." This vas the Ara
maic equivalent of the Greek name Pc
ter John /, 42l. This apostle had been
specially remembered by the Master
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-04-06
Sunday School Lesson For April 7
SENIOR HEREAN, INTERNATIONAL RE

Mark xvi, Z; Luke xiv. 80, and be
was privileged to be the first to declare
the gospel of the resurrection (Acts ii,
HAP. THE twelve" Only ten were ac-
tually present when Jesus first appear
ed to them John Xxx. 1925; but, wheth-
err this was the particular occasion here
referred to or not. this name was gen.
five hundred brethren at once" This
was probably in Galilee, when Jesus
delivered his charge to the eleven to
undertake their worldwide mission
Matt. xviii. 1920. Many of these
witnesses were yet alive and could in
dorse this testimony. James was one
of the brothers of Jesus. He was con-
verted after the resurrection and be-
came one of the leading lights of the
church in Jerusalem. "All the apos-
ties" This emphasizes the thought
that the chosen band had all personally
seen the risen Jesus, who had also
communicated with every one of them.
Last of ALL" In point of time Paul
was the last in the line of witnesses.
"As of one born out of due time" He
was as 'the child untimely born" as
regards the sudden and quick change
by which the leading prosecutor of the
church became one of its foremost sup
porters and advocates. The. other apos-
ties had gradually come into the fuller
light, but his new birth gave him at a
single bound. so to say, a rich and ma
ture experience of the risen one
Verses 9-11.-The testimony Of the
Messenger.
Paul refers to himself in a spirit of
humility. He even disowns any claim
ITO be called an apostle" although he
had received a direct call from Christ
to bear his name before the gentiles
and kings and the children of Israel
(Acts tx, 30. but by the grace of
God" Such great enmity as he dis
played could not have been radically
removed and its place taken by the
spirit Of fervent friendship except for
the favor of God which gave Paul for
g~iveness and received him into the d.
vine family as a SON. "Not in vain"
His acceptance OF Christ had proved
effectual. 1t had already borne abun-
dant fruit. More a~bundantly than
they ALL" He is ready to acknowledge
his personal inferiority to the twelve;
but. as regards his labors. which were
performed by the strength of divine
grace. he was far in excess of them all,
either singly or all together. His sue
cess was a decided proof of his ability
as an apostle. so We believed" The
difference between the other apostles
and himself was only as regards extent
OF work. but they were all in complete
agreement concerning the fact and
faith of the cruciied but risen Jesus.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-04-06
and the Household
EMERGENCY DISHES.

Quaker omelet.-Four egg will make
an omelet for six people. Beat as
for an ordinary omelet, separately and
very light Add two tablespoonfuls of
-four dissolved in twelve tablespoon
fuls of milk Season, turn into a hot
spider and when 1t has Drowned suf-
iciently on the underside place the
skillet in a moderately hot oven and
when the egg has "set' on the top roll
together and serve Immediately on a
hot plate, either with a tomato sauce
or with peas.
Spanish Omelet.-Cut sweet red pep
pers In pieces. Take a tablespoonful
Of parsley; also a good sized onion
chopped fine. Put butter into the ON
elet pan, add the onion. Cook slowly
without browning, pour in the eggs;
cook and fold as a plain omelet; turn
out on a heated platter, garnish the
top with the peppers and parsley.
Peanut Soup.-Mix one tumbler of
peanut butter with a pint Of water, a
quart of milk. two t~easpoonfuls of salt,
a slice of onion, a cupful of chopped
celery or a tablespoonful of celery seed.
Cook in a double boiler. When scald-
ing hot add two level tablespoonfuls
of c%ornstarch dissolved in a little wa
ter. Cook for five minutes, when it is
ready to serve.
Tomato and Nut Cornstarch. To
two cupfuls of strained tomato juice
add a glassfui of peanut butter and
one-half cupful Of cornstarch, dissolv-
Ing the latter first In a little water.
Nix thoroughly. season to taste and
bake IN the oven till set and a delicate
brown. This Is exceptionally good.
Stuffed Beets.-Wash half a cupful
Of rice and sprinkle 1t In a kettle of
boiling water. Boil rapidly for fifteen
minutes and drain. Mix with the rice
a cupful of chopped pecan nuts. Add
salt and pepper to taste. Scoop the
centers from cooked beets, I'LL the
space with the rice mixture, stand
them in a baking pan and bake for
twenty minutes. The beet taken from
the scooped out center can be chopped
fine and a cream sauce added. Pour
around the beets after they are placed
on the serving platter.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-04-06
The Weeks illustrated Story
Proposing on Easter
BY LORA NAY BURNS
"she wasn't worth having anyway

"She wasn't worth having anyway!
No-not worth having anyway
That was the way I unused that East
er afternoon as l walked down the
street after seeing her. and that is still
my way of thinking.
About two days before that day 1
happened to drop in on poor Bifdns-
poor because he is possessed Of such
a name as Bifkins, because he hasn't
even the average stock Of everyday
brains and, furthermore, because he is
a good natured. cheerful sort of idiot
all round, easy to impose upon and
gullible as the day is long.
When I found Bifkins he was in an
there were almost tears Of Joy in his
eyes.
"Say," said he, coming right to the
point, as all born idiots do, II want to
| propose to the loveliest girl-oh. well, l
don't suppose you want to hear all
about her-but l want to propose to her
just the same, and l don't dare go and
ask her outright. so l want to do 1t by
mail, and, by Jove, l don't know what
to say. Say, isn't writing a proposal
blazes, eh? I've torn up about two
reams of paper already. and l was just
about to give her up when-you came
in. You'll help me, won't your"
1 chuckled softly to myself. Here was
a chance for a lark. Poor Bifkins was
so confiding he'd do almost anything a
fellow suggested, and 1 knew he would.
I'd written a letter of proposal that aft
ernoon myself to Miss Helen Goldrox,
and l knew the ask was no easy one,
but then imagine poor Gifkins wanting
to do the same thing to some other fair
maid.
who is she, Bifkins?" I asked cyni.
cally.
WELL" said Bifkins after thinking
a minute, I'D rather not tell her name,
In case she won't have me. But, say,
old chap, that's no reason for you not
to help me with the letter, is it?" And
he looked at me ~pleadingly.
"Oh, not at all, not at ALL" I replied
cheerfully.
So l quietly chuckled to myself and
began:
MY dearest darlingi'
"Oh, say, isn't that putting it a trife
strong for a proposal?" inquired BIZ
kins, turning round.
"Oh, no." said I carelessly; 'the usual
thing" So / went on, and Bifkins
wrote:
My Dearest Darling-Ever since I first
beheld your sweet. angelic face, your
Glue eyes, Bifkins? / thought so)-your
laughing, sky blue eyes and tresses golden
-(Of course she has red hair. Bifkins.
You say golden will do? AhaD-your
t~resses, golden as the sunlight on a stun
ming summers day, 1 have thought Of
nothing else, of nothing, nothing else. but
| you
So you will see. darling. that my devo-