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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-23
COLONEL SPEAKS
ON CITIZENSHIP
Makes Address Before Distin-
guished Gathering at Uni
versity of Sorbonne
STYLE OF ORATORY
UNDER RESTRAINT
But Auditors, Though Accus.
toned to Frenzied Speaking,
Think Utterances Persona
fcation of Energy.
tBy q Staff Correspondent OF the
United Press)


r PARIS, April 23.--At the famous
University OF SeEbeHHe- to-day Gels-
mel Roosevelt delivered the first of his
four set Lectures in Europe--He spoke
on citizenship in a Republic" His
audience was composed largely OF the
faculty and students OF the university,
with a hundred or more distinguished
outsiders from Frances men of let
ters
The colonel read from his manu-
script, though he was so familiar with
his lecture that he frequently made
extended deliveries without referring
to his manuscript.
ANY one who had heard Roosevelt
In campaign speech or any i'm
promptu address would have thought
him under restraint to-day, but to the
French he appeared energy person.
fed, even though they are used To de-
monstrative oratory.
Scores Race Suicide.
There was one part OF the coloners
address that showed that he still likes
To point out to his hearers what he
considers their weaknesses. as well as
their strong points This was his de-
|nunciation OF race suicide"
France is counted the worst offend
er in this respect OF any nation In
the world, her population having gone
steadily down for several decades
When the colonel excoriated those re-
eponsible for these conditions. he ad-
vanced TO the front OF the stage and
dropped his words of with all his
time vigor.
One of the most important utter
ences Of the address. and which WE.
|tnterpolated. was defense OF the HUI
man race against property rights. in
dicating that the colonel intends Z.
continue fighting for what he con-
sidsrs the rights of humanity.
Speaking or the moniad interests,
Colonel Roosevelt said:
MY position as regards the rmonisd
interests can be put in very. few
words In every civilized society
property rights must be carefully
nafeguarded, Ordinarily, and In the
great majority of cases. human rights
and property rights are Fundamentally
and in the long run identical. But
when IL clearly appears that there IN
10 real conflict between them, human
rights must have the upper hand, for
property belongs to man and not man
tAe property
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-23
DUNCAN MEMORIAL CLASS
HOLDS ANNUAL BANQUET
Mayor Richardson Among Speak
ers and Every One Has En-
joyable Time.

Members of the Duncan Memorial
Bible Glass of Broad Street Meth
odist church held their annual ban
auet Friday night and enjoyed talks
from Mayor Richardson. Rev. s. c.
Hatcher and other good speakers. not
to mention the menu prepared for the
Inner man."
Mr.. Edwin II. Courtney presided as
toastmaster, and the following re-
sponses we're made:
Greetings" Mr.. Lee Bishop; Our
Glass;" Mr.. G. c. Bland; "Our Sunday
School" Mr.. 8. E. Bishop. "Our
Church." Rev. DIR. s, G. Hatcher: "A
Vision OF the Future" Mayor d. c.
Richardson; Religion. Art and Po-
etry," Mr., H. NJ. Folkes. "Oid
Friends" DIR. Charles l.. Harrell;
Our Sweethearts." Mr.. George b.
White.
Officers of the class are: Messrs. c.
d. Roberts. president; T. J. Osourn.
first vico-president: c. G.. Terrell. sec.
ond vice. president; c. c. Rush. third
Woe president; Roscoe Finch. fourth
vice. president: w. NJ. Land. recording
secretary: c. w. Spracher, CORES
spending secretary: B. Summers.
treasurer; w. A. Powell. manager bali
team: Roscoe Finch. captain ball
team: Edwin II. Courtney. teacher.
The ladies' reception committee
comprised the following: Mrs. q. c
Hatcher, Mrs. George NJ. Smithdeal.
Mrs. /. l.. Butler. Miss Lillian Bow
man. Miss Louise Walker. Miss Ada
Phillips, Miss Florence Wood. Miss
Nancy Miner. Miss Ruby Valentine.
Mrs. c. q. Isbell, Mrs. J. Ii. johnson.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-23
RUSSIA DRIVES
Jews INTO EXILE
Ordered From Homes With
out Time to Gather To-
gether Belongings
SETTLED IN kIEFF
WITHOUT PERMISSION
Charge Trumped Up by Jealous
Gentle Merchants Results in
Inhuman Order by Premier
Stolypin.

BERLIN, April 23.-Driven from
the homes they had established, with
out time enough being allowed to take
their poor household furnishings
along, 10000 Jews are leaving Klein
to-day. They are being eiied. ae-
eeEaisg to -srcckai -,t-ws- dispatch
from the Russian city, on direct
crime is settling In the city without
permission from the government.
Five days have been allowed to the
city officials to clear all non-perma-
nent Jews from the city. kieff has
been divided into fonF sections and IA
high official from the department OF
the interior is in command of each
quarter. Each has been assigned sol
diers and police TO aid him and will
be held responsible for the complete
ness OF the evictions.
The refined cruelty of the Russsian
officials is shown by the commence
ment OF the expulsion ON the Jewish
Sabbath All Jews are not affected.
Those who have always lived In the
city may remain, but VIII be sub
jected in the future to the strictest
restrictions, All not natives are To
go despite the fact that their pres
ence has been tolerated by the au-
thorities, in Enauy Instances for years.
cases business establishments and
their presence heretofore has NOT
been considered obnoxious by the
local authorities They made inroads
into the commercial life of the city,
however. and Russian merchants, los
ing money through the competition,
appealed To Stoiypin, an anu-Semite.
The order OF expulsion was ut once
promulgated
Grave fears are felt here that to-
days move may be the beginning OF
anti-Semite demonstrations through
out Russia No provision has been
made for caring for the exiles ana
they will have to take refuge in the
small towns and villages In the
vicinity of kieff
A largely signed petition, bearing
the names of leading members Of the
Gold and Stock Exchange was sent
to the premier asking that the order
be reeonsidered. hut, ii WAS ignored,
while the signers were warned that
further interference on their part
would be resented by the govrnment.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-23
CHICAGO SWEPT
BY BIC BLIZZARD
Snow Storm and ley Gales Cause
Great Suffering Through
out Ity.

CHICAGO, April ga sno~storm
approaching the proportions OF hliz-
gard swept Chicago to-day. accom-
panied by an ley northwest gale, The
storm brought much suffering. tied up
transportation and Imperfect shipping
on Lake Michigan.
The Iowa. the largest passenger
steamer of the Goodrich Line, broke
her steering gear during the storm
and was beached four miles south CT
Racine. Wis. The boat Is far out of
her couyxe. and practically helpless.
but in no imminent danger The tug
Morford and the steamers Kansas and
City OF Benton Harbor. from Chicago,
were sent to the rescue Fifteen pas
sengers are On the Iowa. Shipping
generally was driven out OF its course
by the gale. The wireless station here
had many reports from these vessels.
The schooner Cora A, a lumber
boat. was towed into port disabled.
The snowstorm extended thrt ugh
out Northern Illinois. The wind ip-
creased In velocity during the morn
ing and shortly after noon a regular
gale was blowing here.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-23

Marathon race that was made the
faster. because OF the bullets that
struck the sidewalk around and about
him. He escaped. though. and the
police are now looking for him.
Just where the men had stolen the
tin from or procured the jug of
whiskey on Church Hill Is not known,
nor has Sergeant Sherry been able as
yet to ascertain whose hen house was
robbed early in the night
Sergeant Sherry was on the look
out for thieves in the neighborhood
of Lewis and Marshall streets between
Tenth and Twelfth streets and when
he saw the negro with bag of fowls
on his back he naturally became sus-
picious.
Mounted Officers Toots and Jones
have great territory in the East End
and although they made their horses
go at a rapid gait while they Were
firing, they could not catch the three
men whom they suspected of theft.
There were too many alleys and cor
nera to turn.
fsse~ poitcr' target practice n ty start
within a week and ii Is thought the
men will become more proficient with
the use of their revolvers
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-23
W|CkERSHAM MAY
RECEIVE SUMMONS
Probable That Attorney Gen.
eral viii Testify in Ball
niger Probe
VERACITY lMPUGNED
BY MR.. BRANDEIS
Misstateemnt of Facts Repeated
ly Charged by Attorney-Wit-
ness Declares Pinchot Used
Publicity as Club.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. April 2s.---At-
torney General wickersham may be
called as witness before the congress
sionaI -conaxnittee Investigating tAs
Baiiinger- Pinchot controversy.
This pruspect deysloped to-day fol-
lowing the charges registered against
the cabinet officer by Attorney L. b.
Brandeis, counsel for L. r. CLAWS.
During the last few days OF the hear :
ing Mr.. Brandeis has made repeated
charges OF misstatements of facts by
the attorney general In the so-called
summary for the president OF the
charges made against Ballinger by Gla-
Wis. The elimination came In the hint
that the prosecution expects to at
tempt TO prove that this summary.
while written some time III November.
was dated September II, 1909. The
president wrote the letter In which he
exonerated Ballinger on September 10.
1909.
Brandeis led L. C. Finney. assistant
to- the secretary of the interior. and
one of the witnesses for the defense"
to qualify as an expert on the attorney
generals summary. Through him ne
brought out the alleged indications OF
In view of these
charges. IL Is now considered probable
that Attorney Vertrees. representing
Raliinger, win call Attorney General
Wickersham, or that the later may ask
permission TO testify.
Press Is Denounced.
George Otis Smith. director OF the
Geological Survey. denounced news
papers. periodicals and magazines for
their alleged garbling OF facts in the
conservation controversy to-day. ana
charged that Mr.. Pinchot was prooa-
biv responslble He said when he
disagreed with some policy OF MT.
Ptnchot's the latter held the club OF
publicity" over him.
He threatened to show up the
Geological Survey in the newspapers,
testified Mr.. Smith. The witness SAID
Associate Forester Price also threat
ened him.
"He said he liked me, but he did
not like my chief" testified Mr.. Smith,
and added: 'Of course you are In
an embarrassing position now, but 1t
won't last long. If we don't get him
one way we will another OF course
he referred to Ballinger."
Attorney Brandeis would not say
to-day whether he would call After
ney Wickersham or not.
THE only way in which can pre-
sent evidence at this time is by cross
examination Of witnesses" he stated.
Now that the other side is calling
its witnesses l cannot ask for sub
poenaS."
Senator Nelson announced to-day
that the committee would hold three
sessions next week in an effort -
expedite the investigation.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-23
Mrs. Murray G. slusser.

Especial to The Richmond x!rgiaian
BLACKSBURG. VA. April AZ
Mrs. Murray c. Slusser died last night
at her home Mt Slussers. three miles
from Blacksburg. after short ILL
ness. Mrs. Slusser was thirty-four
years old, a daughter of Mr.. Elem
Caldwell, OF this county. and leaves
her husband. five children. the Oldest
seven and the youngest eight days old,
her father, two brothers. living in
West Virginia. and two sisters. Mrs.
Bishop. of Mt. Tabor, this county, and
Mrs. Thomas Caldwell. or Craig coun-
ty. The funeral win probably take
place Sunday from the home.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-23
MOTORMAN FELL:
WAS NOT DRUNK
Plea of Defense Sustained in APP
peal Case of Westhampton
Moterman.

A jury in the Circuit Court of Hem
rico county Saturday reversed Magis-
frAte James r. Lewis, who had i'm
posed fine OF $25 upon j. w. John
BON. erstwhile motorman OF the West
line. who was convicted in
fhe lower court OF being drunk while
pm duty and jumping from his car.
The acquittai OF the motorman
falne after trial that lasted for more
khan two hours. He was represented
py MIR. l. O. Wendenburg and Com
knonwealth's Attorney Gum was as
listed In the prosecution of the charge
py Mr.. Bioomburg, of the Passenger
Ind Power Company.
The defense based Its plea upon ths
etatement that Motorman johnson fel
from the car as 1t was rounding a
trrve. and that his hand accidentally
rfruck the controller. leaving the cur
|ent on after he had fallen.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-23
VETERANS OFF FOR
MOBILE REUNION
Crowd Assemblies at Southern
Railway Station to Bid Them
Good Bye.
ANTICIPATE GREAT TIME
Lieutenant Governor Ellyson Goes
to Make Report on Battle
Abbey Project.
Where were you shot ?"


This and similar situations were
heard at the Southern Railway depot
Saturday morning when nearly two
score Richmond veterans left for Mo-
bile to attend the Confederate re-
union in that city next week.
Gray jackets, set off by crosses of
honor and other emblems of valiant
service to the Lost Cause. were in
evidence on every hand about the sta
ton as the veterans mingled with the
crowd that gathered to bid them good
bye.
Most OF the veterans looked hale
and hearty, despite advanced years,
and it was apparent that they ex-
pect to have the time of their lives.
Several veterans. who intended &C
companying the party, were detained
at home on account of sickness. and ii
few whose names are Included in the
Richmond list will make the trip by
other routes, for one reason or an
other. Among these Is Mayor Rici.
ardson, who was at the train to say
Eau revoir" to his comrades. He Will
leave Sunday night by way of Peters
burg, accompanied by Miss Louise
sponsor for the Virginia division. Rev.
Landon r. Mason will alec choose an
other route. He will take a day off
from the reunion next Wednesday IN
order to otficiate at the marriage of
his son, Mr.. John A. Mason, in New
Orleans on that day.
Report on Battle Abbey.
Lieutenant Governor Ellyson was In
the Richmond party that left SatL-
day morning. AS president of the
Confederate Memorial Association, he
will make n report at the reunion in
connection with the project for the
Battle Abbey, which is to be located
in the West End near the Soldiers
Home. The Lieutenant Governor was
minus his gray jacket. but he wore a
Confederate hat and badge or two.
Commander b. NJ. Robertson and
Comrade Sidney Bass. of the Joseph
f. Johnston Camp. Washington ward.
went as representatives from across
the river. Captain ]. f. Graves. COM
mandant of the Soldiers Home and
member OF A. p. Hill Camp. of Pc
tersburg, was on hand with his pretty
and attractive young daughter. Miss
Aline Graves, who formed a member
of the party.
Other young ladies In the party;
Miss Nellie r. Lee Murphy. sponsor
for the First Virginia Brigade. and
Miss May ID. Rowe. OF Fredericksburg.
Mrs Beauregard Lorraine and Mrs.
George L. Christian also went.
s'vcvs" From Richmond.
Richmond veterans who boarded
the train we're J Thompson Brown.
George L. Christian. j. Taylor Ely
son, w. s. Archer. Taylor Stratton.
w. b. Freeman, r. III. Rahm, Thomas
j. Davis. J. Tyler Jobson, Andrew
KrouSe. w. NJ. Evans. J. C. Robert
son. C. w, p. Brock. David A. Brown.
w. Il, Moore, Henry Kracke,
Charles A. Spence. d. w. Bowies.
Charles r. Corling. George r. Deane.
w. b. Lightfoot. J. Brauer. H. NJ.
wafthall, A. c. Wrenn, ]. T. l., Wood
son. W. r. Wood. III. q. G. Hartman.
A. r.. Courtney. John f. ,wens,
James III. Geddin, George +, Massie,
John Tyler. c. r. Wingfieid. W.
Reed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-23
FAMOUS GLASSES
DONE AWAY WITH
Colonel Exchanges Old Delight
of Cartoonists for Brand
New Pair.
tBy q Stan Correspondent OF the

(By stan Correspondent OF the
United Press.l
PARIS, April 23.--Coionel Roose-
velt's nose glasses, which, with mis-
cleaning teeth, have been the great
est asset OF the cartoonists were e>-
changed to-day for a brand new pair.
fitted by the leading occulist of Paris.
As the ex-president and Ambassa-
dor Bacon motored through the city
the Colonel was everywhere recognize
ed and cheered. At two downtown
places. the crowds became SO dense
that the automobile was blockesl and
the gendarmes had to come to the
Coloneis relief.
In addition to his new glasses the
Colonel bought number OF rare old
volumes at Paris book store.
There were emily se*ente covers
laid for the dinner Of the University
OF Sorbonne to Rooseelt to-day. The
guests including Ambassador Bacon
and NJ Jusserand. the French am bas-
sador at Washington. For the subse-
quent reception. however. the univer-
sity issued 1000 Invitations. the guests
every one OF any prominence
in academic circles.
The French Academy OF Sciences.
Frances greatest literary body. well
coined Colonel Rooseelt, its newest
member today. On behalf OF the
academy. Emile Boutroux. who has
been chosen as lecturer at Harvard,
welcomed Roosevelt. calling him the
ideal American
The colonel made half hours re-
ply in French, surprising his hearers
by his fiuency. He said the crown
for every active literary man was
election TO the academy and no priced
his membership beyond measure.
II was notified OF my election while
In Africa, just as I was starting out
to hunt q white rhionceros," Roose-
Welt said II felt 80 good over 1t that
| gave up the hunt for the day"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-23
FRENCHMEN FIGHT
SUCCESSFUL DUEL
Both Emerge Honor Satisfied and
Entirely Unharmed-Quarrei
Over Suffragettes.

PARIS. April "a bloodless
sEufrragette" duel was fought to-day
in the Parie des Princes between Ar
thur Fraysse, lawyer. and T.. i. La
roche, a reporter on Les Nouvells. OF
which Nine. Marguerite Durand. the
suffragette leader. IS the editor.
The duellists fired four shots with
pistols. but no one knows where the
buitets vent. fsaroche, the chhi-
lenger. became offended at Fraysse
for iuterrupting one OF Nine. Durand's
meetings.
The suffragettes have decided 70
throw all their influence TO tho can
didatcs who have announced them
selves IN favor of their cause.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-23
STORES WILL REPLACE
TWO BRICK DWELLINGS
Residences on Sixth Near BRAD
To Be Remodeled or
Torn Down.

Brick dwellings at 207 and EOS
North Sixth street VIII likely be re-
modelled or torn down soon 20 give
way 70 two brick stores, according 20
a statement made Saturday by
Douglas e. Taylor real estate agent.
who has just contaminated a deal by
which this property has changed
hands for consideration OF sss,seo-
Names OF parties to the deal are
withheld for the present
The property In question Ia located
In close proximity 70 Broad street
and will serve as another link in the
chain connecting the business section
of Broad street with that OF Main.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-23
MINISTERS TO PREACH
AGAINST TUBERCULOSIS
April "A is Day Named for Pull
PIT Themes Against White
Plague.

How consumption may be prevent
I'd and cured viii be the general
kheme of ministers throughout tho
State of Virginia Sunday, April "a,
(Which has been set aside as Church
Day" by the National Anti-TuhercuA
losis Association. Many ministers
Rave promised TO make references in
kheir sermons 10 the ravages OF con-
sumption and IL Is anticipated that
much enlightenment ON the subject
will result
The executive committee of the
Virginia Tuberculosis Association.
(which Is cooperating with the ma
kionai body. feels assured that the
hay viii be "A great success
DO as to be prepared 10 handle their
1Opic thoroughly and inteIligently,
ministers have been furnished with an
abundant supply of nti-tuberculosis
9iterature.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-23
To DISCUSS PROTECTION
Or AMERICANS. ABROAD
Remarkable Gathering of High
Legal Talent to be Held In
Washington.

WASHINGTON, u. c.. April "a
The basis for protecting American
citizens ahrCSd will be discussed by
one of the most remarkable. gather
ings OF high legal autho ties ever held
in this country. when the fourth an
nual convention of the American So
ciety of International Law takes place
here next Friday and Saturday, The
program announced to-day includes a
reception at the White Hous Chief
Justice Fuller. several associate JUS
tices, Joseph H Choate and many
other distinguished men are expected
to participate.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-23
Robert Nelson Hardy.

RLACkSBURG. VA. April 10
Robert Nelson Hardy, of Chase City.
Va. nineteen years old. and MEM
Der OF the sophomore class at the
Virginia Polytechnic Institute. died
in the college hospital this morning,
after a short illness or pneumonia.
He had only been i'll since Sunday
and his condition was not considered
SO serious until yesterday. The body
will BE taken to Chase City some time
SATURDAY. Young Hardy was IN his
second year at the Institute and pbpt-
lar with his feilow-students. He was
the only son of widowed mother.
who was with him when he died.
The exact time 0f leaving depends ON
the arrival or relatives or Mrs, Hady's
hers 81 - - -. s..su
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-23
SAN'T TAKE 40 ION

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. April 23.---
Chairman Knapp said to-day that the
Interstate Commerce Commission could
AXE no action regarding the false
ills OF lading which are said to have
cen responsible for the 33,000.000 fail
re 1T the cotton firm of. Knight, Yaa-s
ey e. Co.
I'VE are not criminal court" he
aid. .'ard If the railroads that are
andIing cotton In the South are Civ
Ms " accepting spurious bills Of lad-
ing IL would require a criminal prose-
cution to reach Them
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-23
GET A WIFE" SAYS GOV. MANN.
He Adn,onishes Members M STAFF
Through Colonel Hamilton,

NORFOLK. VA, April 23.---Gover-
nor Mann. according to Col. Alexan-
der u. Hamilton, of Petersburg, chiet
of his stan, wants to see unmarried
members OF the stan provided with
wives
In an official communication to
members OF the STAFF. advising them
OF approaching social functions at the
Executive Mansion. Colonel Hamilton
says that all married members are
expected to attend the events accom-
panied by their wives. and that I'M
married ones viii be expected to take
young ladies with them. ''as the Gov
ernor considers himself under GONE
obligations to marry on the single
Members OF his staff. and hopes that
that might start some Of then on the
road to matrimonE- & N
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-23
MIR. AND MRS. MILLER GIVE
UP BRYAN PARK CLAIMS

BY quit claim. executed N the
Henrico County Court. Mr.. and Mrs
George II. Miller have reiinquished
all their rights in the Joseph Bryan
Memorial Park Mr.. and Mrs. Miller
were actuated by public spirit alone
In giving up their rights. they say.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-23
BROAD STREET LOT
SOLD FOR $35, 600

For a consideration of $4,000 Poll
ard Il Bagby have sold to r. Fran
fl0ne the vacant property with 80 feet
Front on the south side OF Broad street
Pctween Laurel and Pine streets. The
property Is purchased as an invest
|uent. II la stated.
Pollard a Bagby announce the fol-
'Dwing other sales. 1870. !.
Renidence at 207 East Marshall stree
Ipr $4,000.
Two hundred and Aixty-fo four feet OF
Rpll street. In Washington ward. to +
" Frost for &i3,co0.
Three houses on Stewart avenue for
|1f.7s0.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-23
The Man Rslaa.sd.

Pat Hannigan and L. Wallace, the
two Young men held ias Suspicious
characters, suspected OF holding up
Mr., @. 9. Adams. a road overseer. who
came to Richmond to have good
time" were dismissed M police court
Saturday. Mr.. Adams did not appear
against them ana 1t was understood
that he "A mot n TIN city.