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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-24
DECEMBER ~

which deluged Dr. Cook with feverish requests
to come their auditor}0ms and operahouses
before going elsewhere
To- the New York Herald ur Cook made the
statement that he had found the top of the
world and spiked the starry standard between
It's les teeth The remainder OF the world-with
the exception Of the English people. and more's
the credit to their inteIisence-aceepted the
statement as true. To the Cook enthusiasts in
the various cities where the cunning Brooklyn
lie e,tured. he made no direct statement or at
least. the contract which provided for the pay
meut OF one dollar or more a word TO him for
lis monumental lie did not contain 4 sworn
statement that nr Cook WIS the real dscoverer
TRUE, be maintained in ris lectures that he had
achieved that which predecessors for 900 years
lad found imposs bic and this was accepted as
gFHth by ais thousands ri hearers Each one of
faem uidz have claim Ter their dollar ad
mission fee bur we fua ;ew these aays who are
anxious SO advertise the f3ct that the, were
sufficiently sallibIe to b. dupgi by this pseudo
rals aiseoNsfer
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-24
RICHMOND MAN IS
BURNED TO DEATH
Il. j. SQUIRE FOUND OK THE
BEACH \ VICTIM or FLAMES
AND POLICE ASKED TO
NOTIFY WIFE.

Major Louis Werner. chief Of the
city police force. has just received \
letter from the chief OF police OF
Portsmouth notifying him that T.. J.
Squire. who was found on the beach
near the naval hospital burned to
death last Tuesday, and whose death
was reported IN The Richmond Nir-
ginian. Ind a wife living III Rich
mond.
The womans name Is Lille Sauirea
according to the Portsmouth cfYcer'a
letter. and Major Werner Is requested
t. notify her II her husbands death.
From letters and papers found in
the clothes of the dead man II haa
been learned that he Was just previous
to his death a fireman employed by
the Southern railway and had iiye1
in Emporia. IN Roanoke and recently
In Richmond. He had made arrange
ments for his wife to join him in
Portsmouth within a few days. Sha
Was merel. waiting for money from
her hmhand. the Portsmouth officer
says, before leaving Richmond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-24
I'M MAN BEHIND.

The gentleman of the ehade who iurks in the
rear or the side or elsewhere, 70 spring upon
,he unsuspeeting Extraordinarily q defenceless
aud gHaceompaHied woman and ply the rough
art OF highway robbery. has been all too active
In Richmond and its s1barbs during The past
two weeks ana some effective means should De
adopted 10 end his dastardly career hcreabouts
Within the past fortnight At least half dozen
women. carrying handbags and pocket books,
containing their Christmas shopping money.
have been dealt murdeeous and cowardle blows
and eled to the ground. that the thieves in the
night might the more sasiiy wrest their vall-
aHles from them, II would seem that If one
mnst rob woman. lac might at least have the
deceney 10 do It while she vas erect and able TO
make som" senhanee q u stand for her vall-
bles. But 70 render member ef the weaker
sex hors 5e eopibat to rob her. it in itself con
fesson Of eowardce winch N becomes the In
feTred bravado Of thug
Az though the footpad We're not sufficiently
obnoxious alone he has teamed himself with his
pal. and from latest reports il looks MS II the
TIVE Of them fairine but moderately wen in
their netarions profession. since they cannot
agree ON division of :he ts4ae"
Two ladies. each believing the4sthef sufficient
protection against nocturnal harm. are aeeosted
and assailod the principal residential street
a q time when the largest crowds in the citys
history bustlins along all thoroughfares
Barh are robbed Of their handbags after being
roughly thrown 10 the ground and to make
matters worst the duo Of footpads struggle with
each other for possession Of the retienles
Pedestrians who are compelled to walk the
atreets Of Richmond At night and those who
walk them. although no. compelled, are entitled
/ to the fullest protection Of the law and the ~
most guardianship which The police authorities
can throw around them. It is disgraeeful
commentar> ON Richmond life to have it said
that women may not with safety venture upon
the streets Of the cts
Doubtless the police department has it's bands
fun Al this season but tne hands OF the minions
of the iaN should ever he reade To seize the las.
tard who speeiajizes on weak femninity and
depends upon his brutality and Drawn to wFing
from the hand of fran n N that which he
has neither the inclination sense nor lhe man
illness To earn
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-24
{Ffsj~I II a.

gI'ea9t - 90 ~ suod=S f 10 H,cu.
sans = tie angels ~h5le tac shepherds
~atesaa lsl1 ears ago tAf= sentiment hes
beer HANDED do4n 80 countless generations as
tae CHRISTMAS zpis5t sHd nos should swell la
shs bosom q all rieht.falnktne men women aud
ehildren
Throaehoat tie eneta and breadth OF Chris
s.snit, the peoples are the threshold OF ehe
mos, slgniarsn' Bol2 day, ana the greatest hoH
day Of the year.
sunaav marks tHe Observance Of the 49iltb
ainirersary Of the birth Of The onlt begot,en
sen In tn snans.r al Bethlehem the day from
which ali Christians reel en their hope OF saliva
zion Even TO the douhtef and the agnestie IT
means much for his mas, be \ tenabe position
stndeed that cannot be shaken by the sight Of
men. women and children, in countless millions,
celebrating with joyous rHos4nuaH and reig
ssous ceremonies of the most impressive eharacs
ser the birth Of him who was given TO the world
TO make the supreme sacrifice for lis redemp
don
IA Christmas has come 70 be feast day. daS
for the most pre,entious displayal Of the Gull
nary departments art and for merry-nlaking in
the highest degree. 1t is this however, after
due religious observance OF the day has been
made by those 10 whom the meaning OF the oc.
casion has taken deepest root, and after they
have spread the widest cheer and comfort
The Yuletldo spirit is thoroughly abroad in
Richmond the streets Deing tbronged with
happy faced and laughing hundreds, each indi
& vidual booking forward 10 the almportant das
with the greatest expectancy and JOY. and feel
ing OF gladness and happiness perrneatine the
asmosphere Saturday night all Richmond joins
In the gladstone and merry Christmas Eve prom
cnade along the horouehfares Of the city, pa.
xeant which never fails to warm the rockies OF
the lonely heart and one which thoroughly SYM
4 bolizes the yuletide spirit
bountfui Santa Claus will descend upon
q Richmond and bring to the eve of the adult as
well as the child the Christmas laughter and
B sparkle, which knows no rivalry, the poor viii
& ~ provided for and made to realize that this is
ordinary occasion, due to the charity and
u thought OF the Salvation Army and benevolent
4 ritixens. and through the Kindness and philan
4 thropy OF children and grown-uns every stocking
hung up in the city viii haHe something IN It ID
Y provoke an exclamation Of JOY.
II Hichmonds Christmas will be bright and III
n people happy, and throughout all the celebration
an earth; goodwill 10 men.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-24
GET FREEDOM As
CHRISTMAS GIFTS
JUSTICE CRUTCHFIEI.D PARDONa
LARGE NUMBER OF PRIs- :
oNERs FROM CITY JAZZ

About one hundred prisoners. who
mad expected to spend Christmas in
Jail. we're liberated Saturday. The
terms OF most Of them had been 80
fixed without their knowledge by JUS
tice Crutchtieiu mat they could spend
the day with their families and re-
main at liberty AS long as they behave
themselves. In other cases where tho
sentences could not be rearranged the
justice stepped in and exercised judi
cial clemency,
This is "A custom which Justice
Crutchheid has followed for many
years. and which he says he will
follow as long a she presides over
the Police Court--or in other words.
as long AS he lives, for he In the one
man connected With the city governs
ment who fears no competitor when
the election time draws near.
Many pathetic scenes were Witness
ed at the Jail when the prisoners werA
Unexpectedly released sveral OF
those who haze spent many months
behind the iron bars shed happy tears
and declared that the kind act OF
Justice Crutehnetd would do more TO
make them law abiding citizens here
after than all the 3ails on earth.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-24
FALLS OVER BOARD
AND is DROWNED

Especial to The Richmond Virginian)
CAPE CHARLES. VA. Dec. a.
Leaman Chandler. about twenty three
years of age, son Of Captain Ed, Chand-
Ter. q prominent citizen Of Cashv lille.
Accnmac county. Va. who was All
employe of the New York. Philadelphia
and Norfolk ferry. fell overheard from
loaded ear float just after leaving
Port Norfolk at | O'Clock this morning
and was drowned The second mate on
the tug which was towing the float
heard his cries, but was unable to rem
der him any assistance, and by the
time he reported II to the crew they
were some distance from where he fell.
Captain Hundley. of the tug Parksley.
saw Chandler go down just m he was
making landing. II IL supposed that
Chandler was placing lantern on the
rear OF the barge and while returning
to the pilot house lost his footing on
the icy deck. He had only been In
the service Of this company nine days.
Up to eleven O'Clock this morning his
body had not been found
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-24
CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICES
IN RICHMOND CHURCHES

Randolph Street Baptist church on
Sunday. The pastor. Rev. w. f. Rob.
ertson, will preach morning and night,
Westminster Presbyterian Church,
Rev. James y. Fair. D. D., pastor,
Preaching tomorrow at IL A. NJ. ana
) p. Nj. by the pastor. Sabbath school
at $3.50 A. NJ. Westminster League at
7:l5 r. NJ. Midweek service Wcdnes.
day at r. NJ. Welcome.
There will be special Christmas
service at West End Sunday at II A.
NJ. There will be special music and
tho sacrament. DIR. w. A. Christian.
the presiding elder, will preach at !
T. NJ.
At the Grove Avenue Baptist church
there will be preaching at II A. NJ. by
the pastor. the Rev. w. c. James, Tn. D.
At the evening service there will be a
special musical cantata under the d.
rection of the organist, Mr.. j. Kirk
Matthews.
Grace Street Baptist church.
Preaching at IL A. NJ. by the pastor.
subject The Day We Celebrate" At
\ l.. III. there will be an evening with
the choir Special music by the double
quartette and address by the pastor.
subject. The Mission OF Music"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-24
CONCERNING DIR. COOKS FUTURE.

II With whatever degree of satisfaction and get
sstnh the American people i'll general. aud the IN
sShabitants OF those particular cities which Wed
18th each other in Offering big bonuses to DI-
&Ixoderick Albert Cook or the true story as
@lp how / reached the NortG Pole may hear OF
Nfte rumors 10 arrest him charges Of obtaining
nOney under false pretenses. there should be lit
#ale disappointment If he is not made 10 don pri-
6nn garb
10 throw this colossal faker and impostor
4Enlo durance vile. there TO langush at hast sui
S1ciently long TO make an example Of him and
fD eet the people Of tbls country Alright Will
@4he remainder OF the world, which has been
nhuckling over our embarrassment since the
;ppenhagen decision seems TO Us to be the pro
SDeF and mete thing To do. Dr Cocks name win
6eyer typify the appalling gullibility and pa
Ethetic credulity OF the American people. ana
Ekheir farfamed and irrational hero worship.
sThrougn him. more than any agency III she
\ past, or probably in the future the people OF
this country have been held up To rdeule and
made the laughing stock OF the universe.
ND TO hold an individual up 10 public ridieue il
kgpenishable under statutes. How much more
EDautshable then. should il be for an individual
IN hold up nation TO the rdeule OF thu rest
<R the civilized world?
But, when come down brass lacks here
remote. II any probability Of DR.. Cook r.
ltting his aust due In this affair, Perhaps fhe
eW York newspaper which first fell for Dr.
oek and lis $3,poo message. 4 have found the
Eth Pole and nailed the stars and Stylpes 10
ana the sheet which subsequently opened
~ the doors OF its cscheGner aud permitted
- shovel out the shekels with his crudely
eected Yarns Of poias discovery and noun
flinbing mas find redress In the criminal
Little hope. 10 can be held ont
lsdeiphia, Washington Cleveland 81,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-24

i'm Dallas he believed the citizen, Reichinstein
by name. meant harm 10 the Chief Executive
when he attempted to force his way through the
lines Evidently little eredenee was given this
theory of defense by the jury of Texans, who re
turned a verdict of guilty
And what of 1t if the citizen did intend harm
10 the President The milltiaman was there TO
prevent il. He had at least two ways to avert
harm to the President One was to take the in
sistent man by the scrufY of the neck. lead him
of to a cell and lock him up until the President
had departed. aud the other to stab him TO
death thus making an unsavory and anomalous
combination OF law and violence. Law counte-
nancea violence no longer than violence eounte-
uances Law.
The Dallas incident emphasizes the fact that
every man who wears militia uniform is not a
soldier and that by no means all OF them
should be trusted with weapons. We have the
hi CHEST regard for the levelheaded, discreet cit
izen who volunteers for military duty, but little
for those who don the uniform in hope Of some
dae being able TO show their authority ard their
skill In the use OF weapons. To the mitiaman
the gun which is issued him should symbolic
more to him than weapon of offense.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-24

they win never exercise their proper influence
In the councils OF the nation until there are at
least two strong parties in each state the one
party being necessary In order to make the other
keep It's face clean and put It's strongest and
ablest men To the front. Where there 10 hut one
party. the keynote to success In political cum
ming. Where there two parties the success
OF the individual depends upon courage. ability,
capacity. There is real need of two parties
That is very true. and II IL why we were as
turbed at the near -annihilaton of tho Republ1can
party in North Carolina In the late election.
However. tho G. O. p. will revive sufficiently to
keep the Democrats in the State guard.-Char-
lotte Chronicle.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-24
Uses Of Advertisinc.

Sweet are the ~ advertising They dis
pei the seasons duness ard remove ones wrfn-
kles from the brow Of business men. They loosen
p,irse strings and impart motion 10 the nirnbie
dollar They are the delight Of thrifty house-
wives and the made bargain hunter cannot resist
their Establishments. They create values begrt
competition. They are baroneters Of trade
create fortunes. Their friends are on both sides
oil the counter. They educate the people and
swell the ranks of shoppers. They are stirring
force III every community in which their arts
are employed. Their extent indicates the eitx's
style. SHOW me. says Il distinguished mareha Mt
the advertisements Of a city aud | Will show
sou The eity's balance sheet.--Massyille News
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-24

Ben Brumley. janitor II the Baptist church
of this city WAS just simply wishing for Christ
mas that he might depour that Ius-
cious TURKEY he had been fattenng IN the steepe
Of the Baptist church for some time. But aiasi
when he went the other day to feed II the
precious fowl was missing, and ben is grieV-
ing himself fast away, for the loss OF the turkey
has nearly broken his heart.
Ben purchased the bird several days ago from
. man the country and penned 1t in the
church steeple to fatten, but the turkey is miss
ing and Ben has 40 idea to where it ia He
SAYS that he doesn't know whether it was done
2 prank but he doesn't doubt that il Is decorating
the interior OF other persons abdomen
the present time. This not case Of
turkey ia the straw " but turkey In the steeple"
-- fredericksburg Journal
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-24

Boston made mistake in going only half way
in the application OF the commission plan OF gov
eminent to It's municipal affairs. There ia no
Eeneft In half way adopting the commission plan
principles: cities must so the whole length or
not al ALL The new idea is to center reaponsf-
Dity upon q few, and its efficiency and success
come from that. The oid idea was 10 split IN 70.
sporsibiiitY among many, even responsibility for
separate phases of administration and it's failnre
- dtc that division There IL compromise
between the two ideas. and Boston liz rapidly
learning that fact. The demand I'm Boston f. In
creasing for conferred responsibility. Unhappy
experience s behind the demand and IL n.l.t
he yielded to sooner or latar.-pes Moines Regis
ter.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-24

city that 9in their thoughts about Christmas and
their discussions as To whether liquor shall
shall not be SOLD in Clifton Forge they must not
lose sight Of the fact that the New Year IL close
Al hand. the time agreed upon for the men having
the welfare of the community heart get
together and perfect kind Of an organize
ton looking to the further development Of the
city, In this undertaking the influence and the
assistance Of all the people, regardless Of their
views on the control Of the liquor traffic AS
Wen as their politics. needed carry on
The work that is before Ii does very well
Tor the individual to devote his best energies to
his own private affairs. but when this duty is
discharged some time should he given TO tbs
community ny Il whole. Other cities and towns
have rrohted by having widc-awake commercial
bpdtes then why not Clifton Forge2Clifton
Forge Review.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-24

We have heard of several big hogs beng
slaughtered No. :, but far. none Of them
have produced any evidence except J.. IL. CobIe
Lewis gave nice lot of sausage with the
edmonton not to hunt more Sunday for
rabbits when the .hs ground.
His advice is good. but sometimes tempta-
ton and necessity combined overcome the best
OF us.-Route :, Burlington n g.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-24
Cold N,oht Entertainment

The 'stnrk visited Molten McAdams home last
week and left daughter 10 entertain them
these cold winter nights
Bob Alex Goble moved from Graham to Belle
}1ont last week,
J. NJ. Hayden and small squad of hands
/ udng u machinery han and sranary combined
fpr e.. r. Rauhut. Most of the framing, iost and
rafters that Mr.. Rauhut Is using is just like
nature produced il, minus The bark
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-24

We note with some surprise that the Red
Cross is sending $4,000 to ADMINISTRATION Chi
nese. and the people of Philadelphia and Chi
cago are calling for money with which to bury
the fremen and policemen who pershed in the
holocausts in those cities, and to provide for the
families Of the heroes
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-24

Two sensational weddings for Bristol Tenn.
were enough for ono Gay. 81. Saturday a o. year
old drove with To- year~od girl thirty
mites In the cold to Bristol To marry her The
girl numb from cold SHE could scarcely
stand for the ceremony. She afterwards took q
pain in her side, and Al last accounts was being
waited upon by her husband and father The
ether Wedding took place ia an automobile with
the machine clipping off nearly Il mile a min
nte.- Salisbury Post.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-24

II Is With regret that we that J. Picrnont
Moreans Christmas turkey has been stolen and
he viii have no white meat" Of a "drumstick,"
1t costs just s2oo pound ANY wonder it was
'sWiped"2
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-24

IT is with no measured degree of reliet that
we read of the Candy Kid" being sent 10 pri
son The only thing that would give us more
pleasure would be to see 20 You Kid in an adj
joining cell
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-24
Visitor of IendAr Ane.

Reeds Greek. Nse-Mr md Mrs. Robert Taylo
are entertaining young LADY OF very tender year
hp arrived 1T their home Saturday morning
Both mother aud child doing nicely.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-24
A sat,sfvino Eiddt.r

News Ferry, Na.--Blli simmons and his fiddle
the chief attractions at Miss Susie Balls
dance Thursday night. Come again Bill: were
always glad 10 you.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-24
THE STAR.

BY George Tillman Snead.
The star. The Star. ! see II shine
In that blue armament divine.
Above the fret and Jar OF earth.
Serene. DER that triumphant birth.
The Star! The start We'll follow
on
Where'er It leads. DER craE and
stone.
And reck not. though the thorns u
pierce deep.
since over US It's watch twill
keep.
The Star. The star. twin shine
for aye
When heaven and earth hath
parsed away,
Its light eternal. neier grown
dim.
WIN draw the universe to Him.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-24

MI. cyrus Som'rs welcome visitor o
Altamahaw No. /. Sunday afternoon seems
some great attraction there for him.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-24

Here's hoping the descent of Santa Claus
through the steam radiators in flats VIII be
plausihly accounted for Christmas morn.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-24
Something Doing
in the Country
Some Little Fire.

There little lire West Lee street
yesterday afternoon when fence near the Stah-
dard Table Company found fire, but the
West End Hose Company. answering promptly
to the alarm. soon drowned IL. ont-6reenshoro
Telegram
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-24
Thomas, What Ais YOU
What's the Attraction, cy?

Enon college, \. C.-tsk Tom Gillian what h
Is looking So blue about.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-24

We wish each one OF readers "A merry and
happy Christmas and prosperous New Year,
Let each one ct resolve do all the good
ta all the people can and stick the
rssoutiou for year and how will feel
about il when 1911 is burlington bis
patch
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-24
Everyone Crins.

Mt. Olive Ea<--Everyone grins to think about
hanging up their stockings. for old Santa Claus
VIII be around.
We are having some nice cold weather now.
Guess all who have not killed their hogs VIII
de soon.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-24

Can il be that The brigand who is rnenaeinc
the sugar fields is sweet on the saeeharine
trust2
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-24

II the aviation school can teach the art Of re
fusing to fall, It's we'll,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-24

The crew Of the Hornet is likely to be stung
ia tlib4ster is attempted.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-24
roR RExT.

FOR RENT IN THE RICHMOND
virginia want ads. will get you .
tenant
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-24

The AprkYe Enquirer gives expression 10 "a
wise bit ~ political philosophy wh.li ii says:
H'eHdof 'ompeis tlr adtnisS iun thai tho South
srn States do not desire amy special credit for
being Democratic. aud common sense teaches that
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-24
VERY Poorly.
Do All VouC.n

Bates Springs, Na,-Phil Albright il very poor
Is at this writing.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-24

The pastor. Rev. e l.. Grace, will
preach III Broadus Memorial at II A.
NJ. and r, NJ. Morning theme THE
Spirit of Good VIII Evening theme.
can Man Come Back -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-24

First Unitarian Church. Rev c. G.
Clark. Of Fallston. Md. viii preach at
II A. NJ Subject, THE Universal
Incarnation" No evening service
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-24

At First Presbyterian church, Rev.
T. T. Mcfaden. -. u, will preach at
/ A. VI. and =. NJ