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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-28

country for last year which / herein pre-
sent
The total expended by these roads is about
Ss.a0o.o00 and this includes only portion
~ the total mileage Of the country, although the
biggest portion from the standpoint of earn
ings
You viii notice that the western roads very
CRAFTY ontrank those in the East in the amount
Which they spend for advertising
None. for instance, approaches the Union "a
ciiic~ with sse5,so0, In 1909 this same road
spent less than S450.0e0.
The st. Paul increased it's advertising APP
preparation nearly 100000 and the Atchlson
about $4,000.
The New York Central links including the
Big Four, Michigan Central. Lake Shore have
peht about S6s0,oDo. against s365,oeo TOR
Pennsylvania lines east and west OF Itttsburg.
The advanced position Of the western roads
ofsr the eastern ones, in respect to publicity
is a topic that l hould think might be worth
while Developing.
have always been struck with the large
percentage to total advertising In western pa
pers absorbed hy railroad advertising and ]
am sure that the railroads more and more ap-
precating the necessity OF letting the pubic
know what they have to sell, Will be increas-
ingy liberal in their advertising account
The advertising account tor individual roaas
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-28
Go East. Young Man"

According to the professors IN the State Col
leg, Of Agriculture at Cornell change has
come over the spirit Of Young Americas as
riratlona a change which could hardly havs
been anticipated half century ago, when
Hroace Greeley uttered mis- famous admcnition.
go West, young man. The opening UP OF the
rich virgin soil of the West to free settlement
under the Homestead oct led to the abandon
lnent OF thousands of exhausted farms In the
East many OF which have lain faow during
all these wears and regained their fertility
through the unobtrusse chymic processes OF
nature while reckless prof!igacy Of rexources
has reduced the natural fertility OF the Western
lands With the spread of information in re-
gard to scientific farming branch Of science
which has only begun TO be appreciated IN
this country. 1t is said that applications are
being received in large numbers from farmers
in Minnesota Iowa, Illinois and Ohio for in
formation in regard to the cheap farm hands
formation In regard to the cheap farm lands In
New York.
This movement is the natural result OF the
reckless and wasteful tfilage that has so long
prevailed In the West Thousands Of Ameri-
can farmers hava already crossed the border
to occupy the rich wheat lands IN Manitoba
and the diversion of emigration from the West
to the East Is the natural corollarS OF the
movement to Canada Brooklyn Times
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-28
NEED FOR FUNDS
IS MOST URGENT
PRESIDENT ROATWaICHr DE-.
ClDES TO ISSUE ADDITIONAL
APPEAL FOR CONTRIB
BUTTONS.

III *ieG OF the fact that contrihu.
lions are net coming In an rapidly az
he hoped they would, President Boat.
wright, Of E!ehmord College. has de.
cided 10 issue Il more urgent appeal for
help m the interest III the college stu
dents who lost their books and other
possessions during the fire Christmas
morning when the north wing OF Ry.
land HALL was destroyed.
shortly before noon DR. Boatwrixht
had talk over the phone with Mr..
George BRYAN, president OF the College
Alumni Association. and they decided
to get together later in the afternoon
Tor the purpose Of formulating an addi-
tionai appeal to the public on behalf Of
the students.
So far. hardly $1,000 has been ~
eetsed toward the fund although at
least three or four times that amount
~ needed to put thu students on their
feet for the remainder OF the term.
In "a number or instances IL devel.
ops that the students had all their ca nj.
tai invested in text books and other
necessary adjuncts to an education.
and unless they are reimbursed to some
extent. st least, they VIII be unable to
continue their studies after Christmas.
Students who were fortunate enough
not IL lose anything by the fire have
kindly offered to double up and share
rooms with their less fortunate fellow.
students. A number Of day students
III Richmond have sent In contributions
in keeping with Their means.
President BoatxfisJat expresses him.
self as very muck rratined at the fine
college spirit displayed by the students.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-28

LONDON. December 2s.--English
newspapers to-day began throwing off
the mask regarding the generally ac-
cepted report that England and Rus
sia contemplate the practical partition
OF Persia between them. They admit
that Saturdays fight at Dibai be-
tween marines from the English
cruiser ityacinth and a Persian force.
coupled with the resignation OF the
Persian foreign minister IN disgust
1T the failure Of his country to re-
slst the English aggressions, has con-
yinced foreign chanceilories that the
Anglo Russian grab" is imminent.
The Morning News says;
AT Teheran. 1t is thought that the
execution OF the British ultimatum
Is inevitable. English officers viii be
sent from the indian army to or
ganize local gendarmerte in Persia.
II native recruits are lacking, troops
from India will be introduced ana the
Unif OF Persia customs seized to pay
the expenses.
Constentinople dispatch n the
Evening Times says that the Turk
isi government has been informed by
Its diplomatic representatives. that
Russia Is actively engaged along the
Persian frontier ana tnat RUSSIAN
arsenals are working night and day
turning out Var material.
The Porte believes that Russia
and England have reached an agree
IN ent regarding Persia which Will
become effective IN tho spring. The
Turkish munster OF war, General
Cheftek Pasha. has warned the Porte
that II viii be necessary TO be in
readiness To send reInforccments II
the front promptly
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-28
DECEMBER IS

will scarcely be prone to wager his own lib
erty in n similar contest
The insistehce on the criminal prosecution in
the Packing Company cases shows that the pre-
sent policy OF the Government Is directed 10
these truths II will, however, result in fiasce
in case tho victory result in fine. There is
needed Judicial sentence indicating that there
is no sacreduess Of person attaching to a trust
The sacredness OF property invested by innocent
holders IN such organizations Is problem OF
another color. but there will be hope when jail
doors become lively bugaboo TO the resource
full men who Illegally exercise it,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-28
RETURNS OF ROBBERY

it has been often said OF the professional
criminal that but 1.-THE of the labor and nge.
nuity expended in the pcrpetrasien OF unproht-
able crime would haze assured him. II rightly
directed not only Respectable position, but n
liberal competence. AM one who has seen It
sample OF counterfeit bills put forth BY master
angravefs VIII instantly appreciate this truth.
Yet the crimes continue the energy lie wasted,
the men who devote high talents to theft CON
tinnally find that the Law In sure II slow. Wa
ter power running to waste is not half large
an economic loss the waste in brain power
and manhood comprised in the penitentiaries
OF the nation.
We are particularly impressed along these
lines By recent report OF the Postofiice Depart
ment, in which the loss from all irregular
sources such as burglary. fire, bad debts. ETC.
amounts to scarce $4,000 for the year What
a return for the operations of the bands Of yegg-
men who nfest the country. who keep the Sc.
cret service agents busy. and who in many In
stances add murded to the of dynamite, In
addition they one and all know that the Govern
ment never forgets postofice robbery They
crime most certain OF ultimate detection. And
yet by the hundreds. they lay their elaborate
plana work with drill and glycerne and pow.
der--and all for n total amount of final gain
that makes scarcely splash in the postal de
felt for the year
What is the fascination, and what the mental
defect responsible for this folly Of much crime
made ridiculous by the figures of its return
What traditions of success inspire the postoffice
robhero To what future does he look, to what
ambition does he set himself? There have been
known foxes that seemed to invite chase for
the-sake Of the peril or the excitement. Is there
something in the criminal like unto the intox-
ication OF danger that calls him again and
again TO an end which even the densest can see
and perceive?
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-28
MANY MAsONs At
THE CELEBRATION
FESTIVAL OF ST. JOHN ONE OF THIN
FEATURES OF PETERSBURG
HOLIDAY WEEK.
SEVERAL ARE INJURED
Use OF FIREWORKS IN CELEBnAT.
ING CHRISTMAS REsULrs IN
FotK SUSTAINING BURNS
MARRIAGE.
SEVERAL ARE INJURED

PETERSBURG. December 2S.-Tha
festival OF st. John the Evangelist
was observed Tuesday evening by the
Masonic lodges of Petersburg. Bland-
foId Lodge. Petersburg Lodge No.
10. ana Powhatan Starke Lodge. l24.
me celebration, which is a regular
custom. naa been carefully prepared
ps Norshipful Masters G. l.. Guthrie.
Lewis y. Pitcher and F.. l.. Rock and
was very enjoyable one.
More than hundred Masons Mt.
tended, among whom were MANY
Visitors from Virginia Lodges ana
other States.
After regular Masonic ceremonies
we're compfeted In the lodge room
tnoae present repaired to the ban.
que. hail whore an elegant supper
haa been prepared BY the stewards
oa the lodges under the direction Of
"ershlptul Charles E. Williamson and
]. j. Gardner.
Worshipful c. L. Guthrie acted NJ
POSTMASTER and introduced the speak X
ers The invocation kefosH the menu
| ners sat down TO the table to partaks
81 the banquet was made by Rev. w,
T. a. Haynes OF the Wesley Metho-
! dist church. The principal address
of the evening was delivered by pr.
George Il. Booker. pastor OF the Was,l-
! i'At aetu0ulSI CnuTFh. VINO
is member OF the fraternity. He
chose as his subject Charity Glove,
ana spoke with great eloauence.
Worshipful Wallace Duncan Blanks
spoke interestingly upon anniversaries
and what they mean to Masonry. The
| meeting WAS closed with PRAYER and
oeaed!ction by Rev. Vernon H. Ed.
munds
These festivals are great events In
IA FaXfr4 sTyh-
ceml1r ~ given in honor OF ST. John
the Evangelist and the other in June
10 ~ John the Baptist.
Dance at Country Club.
An enjoyable dance was given
TUESDAY evening at tho Country Club,
A large crowd was In attanda nee and
| II was the society event Of the holi-
days In Petersburg. The rooms were
beautifully decorated with holly. mis-
tletoe and running cedar
Fireworks DO Damage.
There were several accidents IN
Petersburg and vicinity during Christ.
mas by explosion Of fireworks
Frank Brown. son of Mr.. Joel T.
Brown residing on High street, Was
painfully burned aboat the head Mon.
/ day by the premature discharge Of q
| large cannon cracker
William Fafson, aged about four
teen years, Residing In Ettriek, had
his hand painfully burned Monday by
the explosion Of cannon cracker.
Mr.. +. NJ. Wade. merchant Of
fttriek had his eye seriously burned
Monday by areoracker playfuliy
thrown at him by a friend
Mr.. w. =. kilmartin. Of wsverly
had his eyes and forehead painfully
injured Monday by the premature ex-
| pl1sfon ef ii skyrucket
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-28
Carnegie Sill Ahnnai

Last week Nj. Carnegie gave ten millions 10
the Peace Foundation to be used to make sen
timent to end in the world This week
alr. Rockefeller has given additional ten
million dollars TO Chicago universitie.,. Ii al
most staggers the Imagination To take in these
zig sums which these two men hand out With
more ease and less sacrifice than buying your
Christmas presents brings 10 YOU this year
Men who keep statistics figure out that up to
date AR fRrnesie's gifts aggregate si7s.3Gn !.
bta, while Mr. koekefeiler's aggregate sl34.
"o1.a6G. II he IS to catch up with the Scotch
man. Mr.. E-ckefeller mast hurry up and give
awa% iorty~tVe more million dollars. The New
York American has a picture representing these
two agea miliionaires riding in old time cha
riots IN the Charity Race" with Andy In the
lead. He is record saving that FOR a.
man 10 die rich liz to die disgraced and n.
has the solf~smposed duty Of getting rid OF an
eFer-increasing fortune. Mr. Rockefeller has
never committed himself to the theory that he
must give. away al his fortune 10 escape dying
diserdsetf ana therefore he may iease big
estate Without going hack his word
An examination OF the gifts shows that Mr.
Carnegie has given nothing To advance the
cause Of religion for medical research or
to hospitals Neither one has given hig gifts
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-28
PROMOTION COMES As
CHRISTMAS PACKAGE
WESTERN UNION NIGHT CHIEF
SUCCEEDS CLINE As HEAD
OPERATOR.

Mr., II. II. Cramer Is chief operator
of the local Western Union office
now, having hsen promoted To that
position on Christmas day in place
OF Mr.. NJ. =. Cline, who has gone
To- Baltimore.
AT the time Of his promotion, Mr.
Cramsr vas holdins apwr the posi-
tion OF Right chief. He has been In
the service OF the company prac-
tically all his life with the exception
Of the four years he served as post
rnaster Of Ashland. Last spring he
resigned this position to re-enter the
Wetern Union service. though ne still
MAKES his home In Ashland.
Mr. Cramers friends arc congratu-
Ia ing MIN on the substantial manner
IN when MS company remembered
him at Christmas.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-28
AFTER THE TRUSTS "wHERE THEY
LIVE"

ASTON OF the Government in clearing the deck
The trial on criminal indictments OF officers
40 National Packing Company is one OF the
- encouraging OF recent signs that there is
III 0re and intention behind the antitrust cr,s-
1A II is somewhat difficult to see exactly how
41e In equity against an alleged Illegal eorpo-
on can embarrass the trial upon criminal
II Of the corporations actions This would
9Ar 10 be in no sense double prosecution The
Acfion 70 against the continuation Of pur.
M ~ corporation not susceptible OF inlpri-
[rDent. and the other is for the punishment
ri the corporation and its human agents
Zncts alleged to have been already done In III
c1nn Of the law. But that the Government
M9 1t last to have set itself the task of test
a3he application OF statutes against corporate
IN the personal agents through whom those
ne accomplished is an indication that
D y something beside smoke and sound to
- and Ineffective commandment
~ practical trouble with suits for the dis.
ngn Of criminal corporations and with III.
lnne against their acts is that what a com
- may do in day. the courts win neces-
eAkc year or a decade to undo The
nrd OIL and American Tobacco Company
AOr pending in the upreme Court are
important as their decision may render
nsy > general readjustmen, OF business.
80 NJ With them. but In the case of thousands
~ similar corporations. This IL an eco
dssAii OF tremendous Importance bat ii
1otail for NIL thar But to put John u.
bl11r 10 jail would be TO establish IN
IA such contingency there would be a
CESSATION OF Joinsed snake tactics Stand
X We remember correctly. has been
IN once dissolved. have other SINH lar
&tonk II and they have speedily re
oan1aa 1t the old stand and In the same
Bnf they would get new Eight the
1ne or their directing heads had Ell.
- him even 30 much as sentence Of
M tall The trust genius is ready 10
trnr n battie with the courts, but he
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-28

There were tnree cnerry trees
Grew in a garden all shady,
And there for delight
OF so gladstone a sight
Walked a most beautiful lady
Dreamed most beautiful lady.
Birds in its branches did sing.
Btaclbird and thfostle and linnet;
But she walking there
Was by far the most fair
i4oveier than all else within il,
Black bird and throstle and Inner.
Bu; blossoms to bcrries do come,
All hanging stalks light and slender
And one long summers day
Charmed that lady away.
With vows sweet and merry and tender
a lover with voice low and tender
Moss and lichen those green branches deck
Needs not IN its paths green and shady:
Yet light tootstep seems
Stil T. haunt there in dreams
The ghost of that beautiful lady.
That happy and beautiful lady.
tWatcr de la Mare. liz Saturday Reliew.)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-28
OIL KING LIKES To co
UN0BsERv[D, He SAYS
AUGUSTA MAN SAYS PEOPLE OF
GEORGIA TOWN TAKE No
NOTICE OF MAGNATE

Rockefeller fixes Augusta because
the people there don't pay any atten-
tion TO him - said Mr. Auory =. Dun
bar. OF that Georgia city at the ief-
ferson Tuesday night He comes and
goes there as he pleases and Is rarely
pointed out as the great oil king The
people seem TO regard hsm as one OF
them and he likus the freedom from
notoriety very much.
John p. is an 4 ! Soldst ard despite
reports TO iii. contrary came get
around III" links ~ ra piity the best
Of them. He has now bean coming n
Augusta for "A good many seasons and
finds untold delight IN this great
game"
Mr. Dunbar who IL knight ~ the
road. has number OF friends In Rich
mond having gone ta school here when
youngster He finds that Richmond
has made wonderful strides since he
was here about ten wears ago
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-28
Polk Berry Juice Is No Remedy.

SPENCER, Dec. 2s.~Mr. j. Il. Livinghood
a Well known citizen in Spencer. IL in pre-
carious condition. caused. II Is said, By taking
polk berry juice for rheumatism with whiske v
Is iutI0n, ~ which he has been seriously
poisoned. For the past three days he has been
unconscious, and while everything possible is
being done TO save his life, but little hope Is
entertained for his recovery. Ii is said Mr..
Idvnghood has frequently used the Old time
remedy of polk berry Juice for tho same dis
ease without serious results until this time.
Tho best OF medical attention is being given and
q trained nurse procured with the hope VI saw
ing his lfe.--Charlotte Chronicle.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-28

When James NJ Beck now or New York. was
on one OF his frequent visits to this city he
encountered several old friends and they fen to
iishiax,
One Of the best days sport | ever had
said the renowned lawyer" off the Florida
eoast Three OF us, e1cn with rod, pulled In
nsh as fast az could get lines in the
water. J forgot NOW what kind of fish they
were -
Whales. perhaps, suggested one Of the
party.
whales WIS, NAB we bated with
whales 'fPhadeiphia Times
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-28
A COSTLY COMEDY.

s Whether John #. strnger used his position
nth the Southern Bell Telephone Company i'm
spperly in taking contracts for construction
plaA the city ps Richmond. is matter prilaa-
|a4H between i'm and his former employer. If
e. acted originally. the Bell Telephone Com.
51ny Is competent to prosecute, and the courts
~ open II it
Es gAAs o. especially concern the city are the
reaca Ahe that individual contracts agere-
lMg q expenditure Of Upward Of 10000 of
m0nss were made by city officials with a
DWn employee of a public service corpora
-: (that these contracts we're made in many
1eancs1 without competition in bidding, aud
~ these facts are OF themselves so suggestive
II ~ put the city upon inquiry to definitely de-
r1nine whether or not its responsible officials
20mS sharers in any possible graft which may
E1Mxe accrued TO the corporate servant with
91Aem they contracted AS individual
III mt what is more especially Of concern i'll
- whole situation is the repeated emphasis
Mon the manner Of government Of the city.
- the city been upon anything like the
EoU controlling corporations, such as Bell
ehone 1t would not have been possible for
department chief to make contracts inyolv-
~ purchase of large quantities of material
~ employment OF much skilled labor with
there having been a. least check aud super.
- 70 his conduct As expenditure increases
nd Of economy and caution ia doubled
tr0Olcd And yet. rs this Of many sim
circumstances shows the business of the
has no practically responsible head. It's
onsibilities are divided that they are
n confusion. Inevitably. whether through
medium of actual graft or incompetence. or
eoly By reason OF the waste existing in a lack
my certain executive department there Is a
IL Of business caution. In such a situation
Il - sure as the lack OF system is appar-
10 may be that discretion at times war
- the giving OF municipal contracts without
Rfd 70 the result of . competitive bid But
1e clear that contracts are not to be proftably
r = without It,
SJn the particular case there is much talk OF
S Investigation. II will in all probability be
ethcoming After II has droned It's weary
eth the decision of the committee viii be
SEoeefTed to another committee lis findings
H<Hl 90 to the Council. There will then be
~&at the reporter ii fond OF calling stormy
sion' There will be soratary and PARTISAN.
II. There will be everything. in fact. but ae-
|3len, whatever the final result
i And BY that time. public interest will have
- smothered In the repetition Of dead sub
=, and the city will sleep on until some simi.
disclosure gives ii temporary awakening
- = permanent lethargy It would be 80
~ commodity
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-28
WcnderAra.

O clouds We little tender sheep.
Pastured in fields Of blue.
While moon and stars your fold can keep
And gently shepherd you.
Let me. too, follow in the train
That fiocks across the night,
Or fingers the open plain
with new born deecea white.
q singing winds. that wander far
Yet always seem at home.
And freely play ttwixt star and star
Along the bending dome.
| often listen TO your song
Yet never hear you say
One word Of all the happy worlds
That sing SO far away
Marie White Lowell
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-28

to hospitals, Mr.. Rockefeller has given mill
lions to Baptist missions, to churches, TO IN
7, NJ. c. A.. 10 the Baptist Education Society,
in addition To his many millions Ia medical
research1 His gift TO the General Education
beard hase been s53, 00o.4n0. while Mr.. Car
negie's gifts 10 Libraries aggregate $o1.00etvo0
about the same sum. Mr.. carnegie hax gt en-
twenty million dollars TO Scotland and other
foreign countries, while MIR Rockefeller has
confined his gifts To America, and To a much
.teater, variety OF than Mr.. Carnesa
Here are the hig gifts III eacn,
fur
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-28
hold HIGHWAYME HOLD
TIP MAN INnRISToI.

BRISTOL. VA, Dec es-Noeh Car
rier. local cattle dealer, was held up
in "a suburb yesterday and his ri1ney
dema naed by three bold highwaymen,
armed with knives ard revoivers.
Carrier made Il bold dash and got
got away /, is thought that the high
waymen feared 10 shoot because they
were 80 near suburban residences. The
hold-up was near the spot whore
George NJ. Smith,'sa resident of South
Bristol was held up and murdered TIVE
years ago. Carrier had $50 on his
person and II IL believed that the high.
waymen knew IT.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-28

Mr. Richard n. Davis Of Petersburg. who has
been selected by ATTORNEY General Williams to
be hts assistant Is an able lawyer and a man
OF high character. He is also Confederate
veteran We have known Mr.. Davis for many
years and have the highest REGARD for hin.
as man and lawyer, JUDGE Williams has made no
mistake In selecting him. Neither you'd he
have made any mistake II he had selected Cap
tain C.c. Berkeley. Of Newport News.--New-
port News Times Herald
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-28
WOODSTOCK MAN Miselkc,
WIFE TRYING TO LOCATE HIM

LYNCHBrRG. VA. Dec. 2s.--Mrs,
John Bowers. ~ Woodstock, has 70.
queated the police OF Lynchburg to at.
tempt TO locate her husband, who has
been missing for several days. He Was
last seen AT Somerset. Orange county,
and was thought to be headed for this
city. Bowers had been drinking and
was In bcwildcred state.