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The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-02-12


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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-20

from Allentown. Pa, where he played
long and successful engagement, APP
parently in the best of health. He was
taken i'll Sunday night and kept to his
bed as much as possible Monday,
though he filed his part on the pro-
gram at matinee and night despite the
fact that he was suffering from a high
fever. Tuesday he was unable to leave
his bed and grew steadily worse. re-
curing constant medical attention
Yesterday he had sinking spell and
death was momentarily expected, but
he rallied sufficiently little later to
enable the attending2 physicians to
convey him to the hospital A priest
of the Catholic church was called last
night TO administer extreme JUNCTION.
The physicians hold out no hope of
recovery Acute indigestion is Mr..
Wills trouble.
John b, Wills has been on the stage
as boy and man for over thiFty-hVe
years, having recently celebrated his
fiftyd birthday. and In that period
has charmed and delighted hundreds
of thousands. He is prominent
member of the Order of Elks, and num-
bers hosts of friends an dadmirers
both in and out OF the profession who
will regret to hear of the afflictton that
has overtaken him.
Mr.. Wills part in the comedy being
produced at the Lubin is being taken
by an understudy and the company has
been recruited from another source, so
that his illness will not interfere with
the Lubin production.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-20

Especial TO The Richmond yirginian.)
ROANOKE, VA, Feb. Ito Sc
cure a larger majority than ever be-
fore for the enabtlng act IN the mouse
Of delegates, devotlng the major part
Of the work of agitation to that end,
rather than TO converting the wet sena-
tors, is the desire Of some Of the Anti
saloon league leaders indicated by dis
cussjons on the question this after
noon and night The discussion Of the
question was precipitated by Hon.
Martin Williams. OF Giles. floor leader
Of the Democratic party in the house
Of delegates, who spoke on THE Enab-
ling act-how TO get it"
Alr. Williams does not approve OF
the indicated plan, advising, in his
speech that every senatorial district in
tho State be canvaased and public
tors and further discussion may pos
s.bly result in the adoption OF that
sentiment ut home is the, most po-
toni force In the Legislature" said the
member from Giles Il have seen de-
lcg4tcs and senators sweat drops of
sweat fearful OF how their vote on
certain measure would be taken at
home" He expressed belief in the
sincerity Of the wet senators, with two
pr three exceptions, and declared that
they VIII not vote against the known
Will az The people"
Must 90 into Politics.
He endorsed the statements OF Su-
perintenaent Hare, of West Virginia,
ent9 ance into politics. Go before the
people in every senatorial district" he
said. Get sentiment at home and I
promise you it will reach Richmond
aad bear fruit"
Delegate Jett ana not agree He ask
90 Why II was that the house voted for
the enabling act and the senate against
~ II both were controlled by the senti-
meNt back home. Il wish l had the
confidence IN each senator that have
in you. Nh Williams" he said
applause.
Mr.. Williams Amid.
DR.. Cannon asked Mr.. Williams IL
Il would rot bet better ito pile up a
large majority in The house. direct
ing efforts toward that end. Others
too6 similar grOand. but Mr.. Williams
STUCK To his position. MIR Williams
took the place Of X. e. Byrd on the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-20
Be ACTIVE IN POLITICS
BUT NOT BE PARTISAN
Policy of the League With Reference Political Activity Dis
cussed and Somewhat Dehned-Campaign
Pledges Not Kept

program. Mr.. Byrd could not be pre-
sent but sent his manuscript which
viii be read tomorrow morning at the
hour originally assigned 10 AIR. VIII
liams
The features Of tonight's session
were the report OF Secretary MeAlister
Baker. Of the National league. A grand
total Of $3.50 miles were travelled by
the secretary, s22 addresses made and
Alister's report stated that the senti-
ment for the passage of the enabling
act and statewide prohibition had been
growing throughout the year and pre-
dicted the future routing of the liquor
traffic.
Interest In Webb Bili.
One OF the most interesting in
cidents OF the. afternoon session was
2 d iss sci %. OF the Webb bin; owinE
was read at late hour on Tuesday
night and was not heard by a large
number OF the delegates the call was
made for another reading of that por-
ton OF the report which discussed the
bill. DIR. Cannon read this portion of
the report and questions were asked by
Hon. Martin Williams. George p, Adams
and Thomas Whitehead. Great salts
faction was evidenced by the conyen-
ton when the full scope OF the Webb
bill was understood and the questions
and answers showed that IL the Webb
bill stands the test of the courts, the
State becomes supreme In matters OF
liquor legislation and Virginia viii
have the power to pass law forbid
ding absolutely all shipments of liquor
into Virginia from other States for any
use whatever, even personal use" The
responsibility for the future. II was
shown. will lie no longer with the
United States but with Virginia
Urge President to Sign.
Upon motion the following telegram
was sent TO President Taft:
president w. Fl. Taft
Washington, ID. G.
Fifteen hundred virginians, repre-
senting the majority of the Intelligent
and patriotic citizens OF this Com
monweaith. assembled In convention.
with Governor w. RI. Mann presiding,
have just passed the following resolu-
tion:
RESOLVED, That we respectfully re-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-20
STRONG SPEECHES ARE
MADE At CONVENTION

United States senators from Virginia
and the congressman, who, he said,
did as much as anyone for temper
ance when they voted for the Webb
bill last week" he said that the sen
ators had been criticised for not being
temperance men, but that when the
show down came they proved them
selves to be good temperance men.
we have no right to criuse people
do
Mr. Jordan, replying, said he had not
criticised Governor Mann. bur that ne
had The right a criticism. we have
the right to criticisa people who do
wrong" he said. If we have not We
must bury that iegislatice committed
report, for IL crltlclses every man in
the general assembly who does not
believe on this question as we do. !
only want to know IL We should thank
. Governor Mann for his part or refuse
70 shank him.
a point OF order was raised that Mr..
jordans motion should he made as an
amendment to the legislative commit
tees report This was not done and
the matter ended here,
messa sc 10 the Antl-Sa'oon
League of Virginia and 10 all prohibit
tienigts To get into politics il they
wished 30 accomplish a'nYthinS was
bFppgtt by Rev, T. 81. Hare, league
%48&I4f4AE Sl0GAf Oh " GET FA4E+ks4&f " no
lead the successful hght for prohibit
sian In thai State last autufuu.
We got into politics In West Wiz
Eig8aa- he declared. The mtn who
afe bound 10 the liquor traffic by
hoops Of steel are not the men who
EAR be moved BY prayers and per
saasSoG, We have stayed in prayer
meeting too long YOU must get INFO
politics II you wish to win"
The morning session was In the ma
tvne of q Publication over the victory
81 West Virginia, Speaker after
Speaker IN turn gl0ried ia the great
victory and NH Hsres story Of now
slle political map OF West Virginia
svas changed hs the prohibltionists
tvi2o went intp politics AND won Was
received with enthusiasm.
The Only business transacted al the
aaefning session besides the adoption
~ the legislative cona1nittee's report
Nsss the reading an0 adopFon pf the
gaE,aRt of Df ig ] Richardson. editor
IA thu Virginia issue ana superinten-
aers Ut 9Ele Northern Virginia district
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-20
REPUBLICAN PARTY
PLANS A REUNION
NATIONWIDE CONFERENCE Will,
BE CALLED WITHIN FEW
MONTHS.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.--There is
little doubt now that a nationwide
conference of the Republican party
will be called within a few months.
Since the Republicans of national
prominence have been in Washington
and have discussed the proposed con-
ference with congress leaders, Ii is
expected that a statement will be
Forthcoming before long authorita-
lively explaining the purpose of the
proposed conference.
1t has been suggested that the ma
tional Republican committee be con-
yened shortly after the Inauguration
of the new Democratic administra-
ton, but that the general conferences
be postponed until fall.
There is "A difference of opinion
among the Republican leaders in con-
gress as to the form the reorganiza-
tion movement should take. Senator
Borah, of Idaho, sees little to be gain
ed by holding a conference. Some of
the progressives are insisting that the
old line leaders in the Republican or
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-20

There are dozen applicants for this
position.
". Fl. Worth. of Tazeweii, is the
only applicant for United States dis
trict attorney. The concensus of opin-
ion Is that this plum should go to
Richard Evelyn Byrd by common
consent. and 1t is believed that 1t will.
The eight for United States marshal
is between John w. Orr. OF Lee, and
a. III, Williams, OF Wythe. VIII Dem
mis-, of Dickinson. is the third appli-
can't
The committee consists of ]. d.
buchanan. of Smyth; b. t. Wilson.
j. b. Boyer, c. w. Bondurant, and
John II. Gose, and claims that its
action tomorrow will be final, and
that the men selected viii get-ther sebs
shortly after March 4th There is
talk tonight OF General r. A. Ayers
for the revenue collectorship.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-20
CLEVELAND POLICE
CHIEF WILL FIGHT

NEW YORK, Feb. 19.-Chief OF
Police Frederick Kohler. of Cleveland,
arrived today by the liner Megantic
from u cruise 10 the West indies and
the Panama canal, declaring that he
intended to fight with all his heart
the charges that have been made
against him by the mayor OF Cieve-
land He said the attacks were
malicious and cowardly." and that
his enemies had nothing against his
official qualifications. In regard TO
the attacks On his personal life, Chief
Kohier said they were based chiefly
on anonymous communications. Both
attacks, he said, could not be prompt
ed by anybody DESTROYS OF improving
the police conditions Of Cleveland.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-20
YOUNG MAN KILLED
WHILE TOECGC AIMING

ST. NORTH. Feb. 19,-Charles T.
Boorum, of New York. was killed to-
day while tobogganing on the famous
Crest Arun. a steep high-banked slide
of snow and ice three-auarters of
mile long.
Boorum, who was nineteen years
of age. was staying at the Kuhn hotel
with his mother. He was descending
alone on a light toboggap at a great
pace, when it capsized. He was
thrown forty feet, turning somer-
sault while In the air. His skull was
fractured, and an operation was per-
formed. but with little effect
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-20
DEMOCRATS NOW
At PIE COUNTER
NINTH DISTRICT COMMITTEE TO
MEET TODAY FOR NAMING
SUCCESSFUL ONES,

Especial to The Richmond yirginian. }
BRISTOL VA. Feb. 19.-Over q
hundred Democratic politicians of the
Ninth district are here tonight for the
first slicing of Democratic federal pie
by the district committee tomorrow.
Already there are evidences of dis
sention.
II. c. Miller, of Wise, an aspirant
for collector of internal revenue, to-
day. issued q edhot open letter to
the committee. Directing to it's rule
requiring every applicant to consider
the action Of the committee as final.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-20

quest President w f. Taft to sign the
Webb BILL and that the secretary of
this convention be instructed to tele-
graph this resolution to the presi-
dent"
Active But Not Partixan.
This mornings session was the most
interesting Of the convention in some
respects.
Governor Mann's attitude toward the
enabling act was disscused by Pref.
Jordan, of stanton, and others,
starting protest against getting into
ture; named. was accused by Delegate
Walker, OF Mathews county. or openly
hoasting of conduct unbecoming a
Christian gentleman, and another
charged that senator from the South
west defaulted on his prediction
w. w. Ruff. Of Lexington. took the
floor several times to protest against
political activity, claiming that
prayer and persuasion were the best
means -of destroying the saloon, to
which Delegate Johnson. of Culpeper.
familiar with the purposes of the league,
which. he said, was born in poll
tics and could only accomplish Its pur-
poses through political activity.
Former state Senator Lincoln ex-
planned that there is a difference be-
political activity, and that the league
would never go into the former.
DR.. James Cannon stated that the
league does not desire to go into par
tlsan politics but 1t must be rem EN-
bered that the saloon Is entrenched in
meet them on their own ground 1t can
not be destroyed Ben Moomaw urged
that enquiries to the standing of can
didates be made before election.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-20
VETERAN ACTOR
At DEATHS DOOR
JOHN II. WILLIS, COMEDIAN, IN
ExTnEmIs AT THE MEMORIAL
HOSPITAL.

John b. Wills, the veteran comedian.
whose company is filling an engage
was taken to Memorial hospital late
yesterday afternoon In critical condi-
ton, with hardly a chance of suryiv-
son. who have battled for hours TO stay
the hand of death, stated at an early
hour this morning that the end was
but question OF q few hours and
possibly minutes i,
Mr.. Wills reached Richmond Sunday
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-20

ganization should eliminate them
selves. and turn the reorganization
work over TO progressives of the type
OF La Toilette. Cummins. Borah. Had
ley and Works.
The regular Republicans show no
disposition TO turn the party over TO
the progressive element.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-20

William Winn was arrested last
night as a suspicious character, sus-
pected of taking $50.s4 belonging to
s. Ullman's Sons Winn Is a colored
driver, and is believed TO have mis-
appropriated funds which he should
have turned over to the Arm for which
he worked.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-20

quest President W Fl. Taft to sign the
Webb BILL and that the secretary OF
this convention be instructed to tele-
graph this resolution to the presi-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-06-12
TALK OF THE TOWN

\ Sale of trunks and bags at Abbott s
Anthony 0ssola of Mortified arrived
in the city last night for a few days
visit with relatives.
| The ladies of st. Moniea's parish are
requested to meet in the convent this
evening at o'clock
There will be no prayer meeting to-
night at the Presbyterian church, on
account OF the illness of the pastor.
A meeting of Foreign Masons will be
held in Masonic hall Friday evening at
1880 o'clock. Let every member at
tend.
New five passenger auto for hire: will
go anywhere. Reasonable rates. james
Hastings, $50 North Main street. Tel.
24-2.
All members of the carpenters union
wishing to go to East Barre Friday
evening please be at the hall at 9
O'Clock p. m.
Eckstrom, for several years the main
stay OF the Dartmouth pitching staff.
and Tommy Davidson will do the pitch,
ing for Barre against the Bescons.
Roscoe Mclyer, student at Tufts
college, Medford, Mass, arrived in the
city last night on his way to Granite
vile, where he will pass the summer at
his home.
The students of the evening drawing
school who have rebates due them on
their tuition can receive same by calling
at the city treasurer's office on Saturday,
June Ia. james Maekay, treasurer.
The ladies' union of the Uniyersalist
church will hold special meeting in the
church vestry tomorrow at 230 p. m.
Let every member be there, if possible,
as there is business of Importance.
The third of the series of band con-
certs to be rendered by the Barre band
during the coming summer was conduct
ed from the music stand in city park
last evening. As usual. large throng
was in attendance and manifested their
interest in the work undertaken by the
band.
The Beaeons, who are to play Barre !
at Intereity on Saturday, are considered !
the strongest Independent team playing \
ball in New Hampshire. Among their |
list of victories. st. Anselms is num- |
bered twice. Close games have been
PLAYED with several clubs of the New |
England league. This should afford one
IF the best games of the season.
Bernard Lee of Irasburg a graduate
IF Goddard in 1910, has been elected
10 the captaincy of baseball at Tufts
,ollege for next spring Lee will be a
unior next year. Lee was one of the
pest ball players that ever wore the ]
seminary oolors, captaining the cham
team of 1910. His playing since
dining Tufts has been good. During the
,ast year he was looked on as the
strongest man in the Medford aggre
lation.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-06-12
TO BE MADE IN BARRE.
Family Memorial of Late vice-President
Sherman.

Granite workers at the Presbrey- Coy
kendall plant are soon TO start opera
tions on large mausoleum to be erected
in Forest Hill cemetery, Utica. y. Y.
to the memory of James Schoolersft
Sherman. formerly vice-president of the
United States, whose death occurred
last fall The structure is TO be done
in rock face and provisions in its in
terror are 70 be made for six catacombs
and two sarcophsgi. The dimensions of
the massive vault viii be l7-6x22xl4-lO;
the roof stone viii weigh forty tons in
the rough and thirty-two when finished.
The floor is to be Of granite with the
interior walls of highly polished Italian
marble. Bronze doors viii lead within
and on either side Of the entrance Latin
crosses viii appear in relief. Over the
entrance viii appear the name, ~James
Sherman" in raised letters.
The contract was received only recent
". and a few days will elapse before
work on the mausoleum IL commenced
II i TO be finished and set in Forest Hill
cemetery BY November !. when il viii
be dedicated with appropriate exercises,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-06-12
TALK OF THE TOWN

Ideal house dresses at Knights.
Remember the S. II. S. alumni concert
and ball Wednesday, June Is.
A son, Ernest Russell, was born June
to Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Pruneau OF
Websteryille
Dry chairwood for sale, Arthur 5.
Martin phone 53W or leave orders at
Prindle's store.
Down goes the price, lie seersuckers
reduced to l2hc per yard at Perry's on
Saturday. Six pieces TO choose from
You can get your tickets for the S.
H. S. alumni concert and ball at the
following places: Dodge's, Holmes, or
Burr's jewelry stores.
Remember the date of the state Spirit
ualist meeting to be held in the Uni
versalist church, June 10, Ia and 10.
Good speakers. Everybody welcome.
The annual picnic of the Glenugie
club will be held Saturday, June Ia, at
Caledonia park. Special electric cars
leave city park at lis. Leave ear at
the ball grounds.
Nofu WIS TecelNeu yesterday W w ~
Stowe from the Royal Victoria hospital
at Montreal that there was no chance
to save the eye of his son, Harry and
that it would be removed this afternoon.
Harry's eye was injured last Saturday,
being hit by piece of steel.
The fishing in Dog river still holds
good, as indicated by two fine specimens
Of trout brought back by Barre fisher
men, Late yesterday Phil Ellis brought
back handsome brown trout which
measured 20 inches in length and
weighed nearly four pounds. This
morning George Maker went to the same
place, after an. unsuccessful quest yester.
day afternoon, and landed rainbow
trout which was slightly longer than
the former and tipped the beam at
slightly over four pounds.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-06-12

Manufacturers are showing
great consideration for pre-
vailing styles of Dresses by
making goods that will con-
form to these new ideas. The
following are some of our
best:
Latest weaves in Plissie
Cloth in Persian and Bulga-
rian figures. These in the
very fine crinkle are new -
only a short time on the mar
ket. Price, 1Sc per yard.
Ripplettes are some of our
best wash goods. They are
made up into all sorts of gar
ments for the children's and
ladies' wear. We have them
in thirty different styles at
15c per yard.
New lot of Silk Striped Pop
Inns for tailored dresses in
colors of Wisteria, Navy,
Light Brown, Dark Drown,
Tan, Hello and White, at Csc
per yard.
A Linen bargain-46-inch
Ramie Dress Linen in seven
different colors, now at 39c
per yard. No more than cot
ton goods. Eve parcel post
these
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-06-12
TALK OF THE TOWN

Dainty undermuslins at Knights
See Abbott's sale of trunks and bags.
Lumber, both soft and hard wood,
rough and finished. At the c. L. Bugbee
mill.
Sale of 30 trimmed hats at 81 9s and
S2.aS at Mrs. Nelson Church's, over Barre
Daily Times.
Dancing from 10 until IL o'clock each
evening, is one of the best features of
the Flowerland bazaar
Bring your eggs to Eastman Brothers
and receive the highest market prices.
We are paying to-day 25c.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-06-12

This variety of Wash
Stuffs is of selected grades.
Latest style goods, that you
cannot go wrong with, at
prices that you can feel safe
to pay. The following are the
newer kinds that we ask you
to see.
Just arrived, a new lot of
xxx Gerard Mercerized Soft
Finish Poplins. There is no
cloth in our stock for work
dresses so popular as these
Poplins. They come in the
following colors: Linen, Tan,
White, Black, Pink, Rose Pink,
Old Rose, Navy, Maroon,
Slate, Lavender, Wisteria,
Champagne. Copenhagen, He
lilo, Reseda, Light Blue,
Brown, Dark Green. Nineteen
colors at Csc per yard. We
pay parcel post on these
goods. Send for samples.
A very large assortment of
Scotch Ginghams in beautiful
patterns at 25c per yard. Sew
eral 35c and 45c grades in this
lot.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-06-12
"The Gormandizerette"

On Friday evening. az $ O'Clock. in
Spaulding chapel. the Wah- wah.Tov.
Sec patrol OF the Tahocha campfire will
present a eomedy-faroe, entitled, "The
Gormandizerette." play written and
staged by Tshocha girl. whom YOU all
know. The program is ss follows.
Maizie burlington, the Commander
cite .................O Olive Burgess
Iva Burke, her roommate Nora Morris
Anne Asheleigh. a girl with a hobby
...-.-............ Marguerite Currier
Elynore van Schuyler, something Of
snob .......-........ Gladys Perkins
Ruth PAYNE. Just a dear Elizabeth Hoar
Betty Hasbird, another Clinton girl
.--.-.--- Margaret Booth
Miss Glover. the proverbial old maid
teaGheI -------- MaNis harneft
Celia. the psrlor maid .-.-.........
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Lizzie Smollett
Homemade candy for sale between the
acts. Admission, l5c.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-06-12
TALK OF THE TOWN

Three buck towels for 25c at Perry's
on Saturday.
Now is the time 10 get your screen
windows and doors repaired at the c. l..
Bugbee mill.
Go to John II. Johnson, 81 South Main
street, for your roofing. cave troughing.
sheet iron and tin work. repairing, etc.
Tel. 2l2-W.