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The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-06-26

We are under obligations to Mr..
Peter Durisoe for basket of peach
es. AS tiller of the soil Uncle Pc
ter" has few equals In the county, and
times must be drier than they are
now when he has not something
tempting in his garden.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-06-26

Mr.. ]. B. George, one of the pros
porous farmers Of the Blitchton dis
trict. was Wednesday visitor, and
makes a cheering report of the condi-
ton of affairs in his section.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-06-26

Miss Pansy Souter has been re-
elected one of the teachers of the
Sarasota high school for next term.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-06-26

DIR. S. HI. Stitch spent several days
last week in south Florida on profes-
sional business.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-06-26

Miss Legie Bitch of Blitchton will
spend several days this week with
Miss Clara Johnson.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-06-26

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-14
SUPPRESSION rIfE ONLY PLAN.

Mis- Maud f. Miner tbs NOTED %e~ York
social worker. gave TIE National Conference On
charsttes and Corrections some facts and figures
Taesday straight from tbe shoulder concerning
social yies Miss Miner tooa the position after
long STUDY and Investigation Of conditions IN
many cities rhat suppression Is the only method
/ Of dealing ulta mis- evil in support Of her
confehtion that regulation or segregation fails 10
aeeer,r1jsb it purpose she reeed the fact that Of
nsyentY.t0o cTIIes 5TTy75rg Hr7t7r1 -
suppressiou, and Of this number twenty-one had
given up attempts at regulation as failures with.
ia tire past TWO years, in no instance, she de,
ciared. had Tie policy Of suppression been given
up for regulation.
Miss Miner is responsible further for the state
uens that police officials she had Interviewed in
these eitiss spoke Of the tmposstbilty Of carry
|ing out the ruIos imposed upon them under a
system Of regulation and with but four ex.
ccptions the officials. now ondeavoring to sup
press the evil stated taat they believed suppress
sion vas the best method of dealing with vice.
If it is good for these cities which have tried it
[it IS good for Richmond. and Richmond should
kpro6t by their experiences. There is no law
when permits Of the existence of vice. there is
law on the statute books which gives the auhori-
ties full power for suppreseing il Segregation
and regulation are 7iH1sy excuses for evasion
which should no longer he tolerated by the peo-
pie.
Enforca The law and abolish the segregated
district In Richmond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-14
A TRAIL nF Rad LUCK.

The Old Dominion Steamship company has
been playing in hard luck OF late. It has not
been so long since its liner Monroe went down
on the Virginia coast. drowning forty or more
peonle. and now eight members Of the crew Of
the jefferson lose their lives in accident
ahoard shtp. In the first catastrophe tbero was
10 blame TO he attached 10 the 0ld Dominion
nasser--tbe master Of the Merchants aud
Miners liner Nantucket was held responsible for
ransnning the Monroe-aud in the more recent
! accident Ia blame could be attached 10 anyone
II was Just Of those things which all too fro
cuenty occur 10 the men who 80 down 10 tho
sea Ia ships, 1t is unfortunate that this era Of
bad luck shonld have followed the ODD Dominion
cornnany. but the travelling public realizes that
these miseortupos were just as apt 10 have hap
pened to other ships, and, therefore, it win
baye no I'D effect upon Tie business Of the com.
paay.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-14
PEOPLES FORUM
Penalty For sin. -

To the Editor If The Virgnian:
Sir Kipdly allow a little space in YOUR
valuable paper IN which 70 reply e. several ar
i!eies, Whiea have appeared in Your paper re-
Gently I'D regard to future punishment
notwithstanding the fact that the apostle de-
clares that the wages of sin is death, there are
a great many good people who still hold to
the old theory that the wages of sin Is ever
lasting life 10 eternal torment The first man
who lived ia this world sinned, and the nature
IF his punishment is plainly stated in the
Scriptures Gen. Eli; "For in the day that
thou eatest thereof thou shall surely die and
Gen. s-l9 In the sweat OF thy face shalt thou
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-14

States for his release and the repeated sssur-
ances Of Ffuerta that the demand would be TN
mediatey complied with. The arrest Of Silliman
and other Americans was precipitated by tele-
American fleet was bombarding Vera Cruz. and
calling upon Mexicans TO ayenge the act OF
course, It was not true, and the Mexican govern
ment has no right to detain the consul. This
continued defiance Of the United States govern
ment should not longer be tolerated, and the
murder Of Private Parks-tbe last sin upon
Huerta's shoulders--should call for immediate
explanation and redress without regard to the
existing negotiations.
In The meantime President Wilson expresses
confidence IN the success of the plans under way
for mediation, and while everybody else Is hope
ful Of success everybody else is not so optimistic
Of the outcome,
Washington dispatches Yesterday noted that
tho mcdiators are nov working out plan which
contcmplates the elimination Of Huerta. and the
establishment Of provisional government in
which both the federaiists and the rebels would
h. represented. That sounds all right, but the
American people are demanding action Let's
get to Niagara Falls without Killing any more
time and before the federalists XIII any more
Americans. Patience las ceased 10 he virtue
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-14

ightful harvests in dry territory Every day
In the year the food gates Of gold are opened
and are made to pour into Rchmond's treas
urY endless contributions and not sign
of Willingness TO surrender a penny of this gain,
ever has c me from IT, To shatter the aims and
hopes Of rural communities has seemed to 1t in
keeping with law and order and 1t has reaped
IN fun measure the output Of its wonderful OPP
portunities. And when a county insists upon
a pollcy to protect its local interests effective
~, Rchmond's business men get together and
prepare to fight their liquor battle
Richmond has basked In the sunlight OF
an unusual situation situation one-sided and
unfair II has defeated in considerable degree
in this and adjoining States the earnest plans
of temperance counties. and 1t has done so
purely for the sake of dollars and cents and
now that counties are pressing the front with
measure to enable them to meet Richmond's
Whiskey campaigns Richmond organizes for
local self-goyernnent IT views with apprehen-
sion and alarm the loss of distllerY and brew
cry advertise meats. the retention or money in
country homes, and the promotion of sobrety
IN Nirgiua's rural districts. and It would do all
in IFS power to keep the grip Of its alcoholic
activities unchecked and unchanged.
And it announces broadcast that not whs-
key man is interested in the anti-Statewide
movement, not saloon dealer connected with
IL directly indirectly, and II makes this
nouncement hlandly and sweetly, ss If it can fool
or mislead ANYBODY. Similar movements in
times gone by have been organized in Roanoke
and in other places, and none Of them yet has
acknowledged association with the whiskey husi-
ness, but when these movements are successful
fHe shouts and applause and the skyrockets
come chiefly from the saloons, And rejoicing
unmeasured is heard In dives and dens, and
houses Of i'll fame throw to the wind their BAN
oers of vctorY.-Roanoke WorId-News
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-14
MAYORALTY RACE
IS TAME AFFAIR

PETERSBURG VA May 10, -
Much interest is being manifested
about the streets today in the muni-
cipal primary. which Will take place
here tomorrow. IN several of the
citys wards there are from three 10
five candidates for the common com
Gil and speculation Is rife as 10 whom
the successful candidates will he.
The campaign has been especially
quiet noticeably SO in the matter of
the contest for the mayoraity nomi-
nation between Hon. Robert Cahaniss,
the present incumbent, and Mr. Rob-
ert r. Gill,
Two candidates are TO be elected to
the common council from each ward
and the city central committee has
ruled that two must he voted for, and
that ballots not marked accordingly
will be declared void
All arrangements have been COM
pleted for the primary in accordance
with the Byrd primary law.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-14
"RACKFTTy-p ACKETIy HOUSE"

During the week of May 18th. Richmond will
see something In the way of q novelty that will
be new here, and of little age elsewhere. when
Mrs Frances Hodgson Burnetts beautiful fairy
story "Racketty-Packetty House" will have its
presentation at the Academy. under the auspices
Of the Commonwealth Chapter Of the Daughters
Of the Revolution. for the benefit Of tho Ragged
Mountain Mission. The entire original Chl-
drcns thoater New York. production costumes
and three children OF the above apany, who
play the leading parts. viii be used in the local
engagement Thirty,fve Richmond kiddies will
support the youngsters from New York.
This charming fantasy was chosen to open the
Chndrons theatcr when that institution was in.
augurated last year, whore # ran all season.
eRacketty- House has just finished a
three months stay in Chicago and before coming
here played weeks engagement in Washing,
ton. under the auspices Of the Drama League Of
America, which organization by the way. has
given the play its highest endorsement During
tho Washington week, Miss Eleanor Wilson was
pleased with the performance and cast she
sent each and every member a large bunch of
flowers together with her thanks for the charm.
ing presentation OF Mrs, Burnett's equally
facnating play.
"Racketty-P ackettv House" will be presented
on Tuesday Wednesday, Thursday and Friday,
May 10th, goth, 21st, 22nd, at.4 O'Clock, and by
special request Fathers Night" has been ar.
ranged for THURSDAY May 2lst, at $50 o'clock
II ia a soctaf and drama fir srort soco,d orl,.
in importance and interest TO the May music
festival and since it is for sweet charity, Rich.
mond society will give 1t cordial support
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-14
rarf~c1 WEARING rur,DnARr.

According 70 NedIu Mccormick. The Mexican
sorres1onrent Of the C1lZaso Daill Nems. Private
samgsl Parks, Of the Tvouty-elsb'h United
States infantry wao uzsteuously disappeared
sron the American lines al Vera Cruz. was
executed last Friday morning by Qrder Of INC
aomsuardant of tho Mexican federal post at
Teieria, and his body mraed The soldier stray.
20 iron the lines Thursday, vas seized by a
Mexiean patrol, beaten jnto insonsblity and
then bouud and kept q prisoner. all night In a
ra5m IN the Communicates house. At daybreak
tie next morning De was shot by a firing squad,
and, Mr.. Mccormick informs us, died like true
solder. AIR. Mccormick refuses TO give the name
4 his Informant hut declares that there is no
ataat about The facts in The case.
6suaaltaneausly eonaes news from refugees ar.
4EIxang al Vera cruz who say that the American
tamsal John r. Siinlan Is stll in jail at saltillo
\ Ia spite os the repeated demands Of the United
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-14
FLOYD COUNTY MAN
AN ECCLES VICTIM

ROANOKE. VA. May 1s,--word
was received mere yesterday thai the
body of Mr.. Hoke T. Basham. who
lost his life In the mine disaster at
Eccles. w Va, had been taken to
Laurel Creek, Floyd county. for burial.
Mr.. Rasham was twenty years and
nine days of age and is the last of a
family OF five TO answer deaths call.
His father, mother and sister died
when he was small, and about two
years ago his brother was killed bv
electricity in mine in West Virginia.
Mr., Basham was well known in
Roanoke having spent most OF his
time here. His loving disposition and
quiet ways made for him. wherever
he went. many friends who will regret
to learn ef his death He lived for
some time before going to West Vir-
ginia last summer with Ramsay and
Plunkett. near Fairview, and was
much liked by them. He was in Roam
oke last November on short visit to
friends
HIS aunt, Mrs. Davis. and another
relative went to West Virginia a day
or two after the explosion to get his
body and take 1t to the old home place
to bury it by those Of the family al
ready there, including one of his
grandfathers and his grandmother.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-14
SNkeS---Sfrickland.

PETERSBURG. VA, May 1s.-Miss
Leona jackson Sykes and Mr.. John
Claiborne Strickland. Of this city.
We're united in marriage at $50
o'clock last evening at the home Of
the bride on Ferndale avenue. The
ceremony was impressively performed
ny Rev. l.. NJ. Roper, the brides pas
tor Mr.. and Mrs. Strickland left Inn
mediateiy after the ceremony for
Washington, n. G., and before return
Ing Will visit the home Of the groom =
parents at Columbia S. G. h
The bride is an attractive young
woman and the groom is the man
ager of The Western Union Telegraph
Office in this city
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-14
FLINT COMMENDS MEXICAN
POLICY

II is onlv now. Than Americans are hnrtnnir,-
~ oet q fr,,o sdaa ~ +}c Noxtca s#.,,stfa,, an,
If the tho1r,, ro,, ,,hf,, Precedent z,-I1s. bs
f.r,reedod IN a.sti,sy. ,,.tt{, i.
Perhaps no citizen Of this country knows more
about Mexico and the Mcxlrsns tran Charles X
and more intimate business relations with the
people OF Latin America than any .yther Au,eri-
can He consolidated tn. rubber interests Of
south America He was in The 1iIpioma.ie ser
vice for wears Officially ana unoaleialIy he mas
conducted All sorts of neg9iiatians with M,,N{.l
and other Latin American countries for lorsi.
ness interests and for the. t-n:ted STATES ana
other nations He numbers arlaFe MS friends
and acquaintances nearly an The {lromirent
Mexicans on both s4ace of ths present etf-r1g-en
all aoucl no has been fdentiici In tae pas. Win
the Cientificos
Mr. FHnt's judgment therefore ~ worth
something: and when he tells the New York
Ysvenng Post that in his orn.,t1 faa presto nt's
Mexican policy is the wisest possible anr the
~on7nYerdatf6r X - a Character 4f8.lcf at
itention
II IT, +r,a ~. NJ t,,. t.,f,,.as ~, 49,,
1,arrssr,n,,, ,,f1,t ,;,,},. 49,. -. -,
had Hner+a hse1 yes.,grized j., .~s ~. 9fsoa
r{e thinks that ~. +ae+f,,I b,,,7ftr ~ II, AZ,
might have beor 44 y, e -, 80, ~
badly needed IN Nfexic, p" tg,t as ,,,,,lr. -,
Mr. Ttfnt THOROUGHLY, arr,ro,.ss he s,t,,,5,,se,,
Mons 7reeart ,t,5t,,1 r1,.., - -, tr.-,,
shin far Inc 49,, w. ~ -..t-5s -
he is confident that they are hound ia lose Their
present plight he explains is the resat. 81 their
greed for land wealth and power. .eThev
wanted too much" he saws 'rrheY didn't kpovf
when to stop
Peace in NJ r-li,,+,s .,.,i,,;,,, -, , 80,
with some raarrr ,fr-,,or,t ~ ~, ,-,,, t-,a
~ tand tenure s, zf,4,, - - ,,..
the 'ro,, rises r. - -
+ (,arranza IN bava arrcad >, ,,o5,a ~, ,.,5
have baen st,,nfa .tAt mo ,,r.sa. ,.,,..,,.. 81,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-14
RETAIL JEWELLERS
IN ANNUAL MEET

PETERSBURG VA. May l3.--The
Retail Jewellers association of Nir-
ginia Will convene in annual session
in the rooms of the chamber of COM
MERGE in this city at 10 O'clock to-
morrow morning, About seventy-five
members are expected to be in at
tendance, which will include some of
the foremost jewelers. of the State
An excellent program has been ar
ranged, which will include speeches
by Mr. Charles r Mana han, vice
president of the. American National
Retail jewelers. association, Mayor
Robert Cabaniss Hon. j, Gordon Be-
harmon. Professor A. X. Davis, and
Colonel r. II Mann. A feature OF the
convention will be moving picture
show Friday morning at 9:a5 o'clock,
given by the Elgin Watch company.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-14
F'ritli--King.

PETERSBURG, IA, May ID
Miss Mary A. Firth and Mr.. c, w.
King, we'll known young couple,
were united in marriage at 5 o'clock
last evening. at the parsonage Of
Memorial Nj. E. church by the pastor,
Rev w r.. Jet. The young couple,
after spending a few days here with
relatives. will make their home in
Dinwfddie county.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-14

The retirement Of c. II. Xix from the presi-
dency of the Norfolk Southern Railway as we'll
FROM active railroad life. is a matter Of more
than passing interest in Richmond. whore he is
generally popular and one Of general regret MIR.
nix has seen long service with the Norfolk
southern and other roads, and feels that he Is
entitled 10 Uellearned rest He has made an
cHFTatte reputation IN railroad circles every
where lor his knowledge of the transportation
game.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-14
NEWS OF PETERSBURG
Me~haAteS BuiSAing.

the Halifax street fire department sta
ton for the benefit Of the members OF
that company.
The pastor. Rev. i II Holloway,
delivered a short address at the or
gahization services, and the f1remen
appeared 10 be much pleased with the
interest shown for their good
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-14
On Scrious Charge.

sPETERSBURG. VA. May fs.--rra
Bottom. white married man. waived
examination in Police court this morn
ing on charge Of betrayal of an UNI
married woman, and his case was
certified to the Hastings court
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-14
FIREMEN JOIN THE
BARACA CLASS

PETERSBURG. VA, May i3.-The
Wesley Methodist Episcopal Sunday
school, which Is doing a. great work
in the city. and which has one of the
largest Baraca classes in Southside
Virginia, has organized claxs u
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-14
Judge Christian to Speak.

Lee and Jackson, Their Cause.
Their Campaigns. and Their Com
patriots will be the subject OF an
address to be delivered Friday night
in Lee Camp hall The address was
first delivered at williamsburg. ana
is to be repeated here BY special ga-
quest.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-14

Hearings are still going on in the
Law and Equity court, in the case OF
the New River and Ohio Coal COM
pany against the Atlantic States Coal
and Coke company. contested case,
which may take several days for con-
clusion
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1914-06-02
NOTICE FINAL SETTLEMENT.


No ice is hereby given that We will
make final settlement as adminis,ra-
tors, on the estate of H. H. Folk, de-
ceased, in the probate court for New
berry county at II o'clock in the fore
noon, June 25th, 1914, and immediae e.
lyt thereafter apply for letters dismis-
sorry as such administrators.
All persons having claims against
said estate viii present them duly at
tes ed on or before that da.e.
c. N. Folk,
T. ". Folk,
Admin: ST at0Gs.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1914-06-02

advise you at once whether it is my
intention to have the National Guard
of this State par icipate in these in
structions on the dates mentioned. In
reply beg to say that, in view of the
present Mexican situation, do net
think the South Carolina troops should
leave the State to participate in this
encampment. l the peace conference
row being held should result satisfac-
torily, / will then take the matter up
for further consideration.
The communica ion was signed by
the governor as Gommander-in-Chie
Ct t1e National Guard.
Adjutant Gen. Moore made the fol-
loving reply:
q beg u acll owledge receipt Of
your letter Of May %, in reply to in
do semen, upon letter from the com
handing officer Of the department o.
the East. requesting .ormation as
to. whc4or. You p. posed o have the
Nauoaal tfvard If this St3.e parcici-
na,e in lie join camp 0. instruct.
10 re held mar Augusta, ca, ,H'> il
10 August laeiasi.e.
IN reply l wiz stae ,aa the rea-
sons wlrca. .yoU. as tor refusing to
allow he Nat,oaJ Guard to partjcj-
pate in aese instructions are not well
fouadcd. because OF the fact that
should the National Guard be called
out for duty in case Of war being
declared wi h Mevico they could be
transported to the mobilization
grounds in this State within five
hours from he time orders were is
sued. In fact, they could be mob
ilized much more quickly from this
camp of instruction t1an if they were
at rneir home stations. In view of
this fact acd the tendency to stife
the interest of the National Guard, es-
pecially the enlisted strength, should
they not be allowed to participate in
these instructions, trust hat you
will reconsider your decision and ad-
wise me at once Of this change, in Or
der that detail of arra& &gemen-S can
he arranged between this do"@" ''
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1914-06-02
CRISIS IN NEGOTIATIONS
Admission of the Rebels Becomes
CruX-PropO>ed Plan Not Acted
Upon.

Niagara Falls, Ont. May 30.-A
crisis in the progress OF the media aicn
proceedings was reached tonight.
While awaiting ans wers from the
Huerta governmea. and the United
States to the tentative plan for new
provisional government in Mexico the
Q0es'l,nS q admitting constr uuonal-
lSts 10 ,,e co~iefsNc De,vfe an
8 S9e---eliS o. pro otol IS signed
-oo-Ngo - 2s -ls,. } 10 lAltQehce l.ie
t'.1Ls-'A "l me american government
en- -.e'.dl9 aif ,ly Oh .lAea.
TIE Inediacors late day called II
ha eE.cau delegates t Leatu Il Sen.
Huerta lad approved the main poings
Of the psae plan. The ,IeXicaas SAID
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1914-06-02
MUSICAL TASTE IMPROVING
so Sta.es President of National Or
ganizatiOn.
Musical Leader.

Musical Leader.
Mrs. Julius Eugene Kinney, presi-
dent of the National Federation OF
Music Clubs, is at present in Los An-
geles in connnction with the opera ic
competition fer which d large prize
is off:red. She declared tha Ameri-
can music taste is rapidly improv-
ing: that the classical is becoming
better understood, and that the mold
Of ragtime ard cheap tunes on the
American public is perceptib!y d.
creasing.
81 expect to find Los Angeles just
like very other c2rner in the United
States, she said, "in that ragtime and
cheap music is growing towards the
classical Everywhere the common
peoples tas e in music is improving,
a fact that speaks volumes for the
musical education CT Americans.
Il have never considered ragtime
music, by itself, bad All music is
pure. The deplorable part OF rag
ime music lies in vulgar words or
reprehensible dancing.
Publishers all over the country tell
me that public ;aste is higher than it
vas several years ago, and that the
public won't accept the cheap rag
Tine it did 10 years ago.
"The interest in the American opera
competition is decidedly keen, though
as contributors do not reveal their
identify I do not know much more
about this han the layman.'
The visa is father 10 the thought,
we fear.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1914-06-02
Geo. D. BrCwn,
S. J. Derrick,
]. S. Wheeler,

County Board of Education for New
berry County, S. c.