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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-15
Recaicitrant Jurics.

There Is some little excitement in
Rockingham county because Hon. b.
+. Long discharged jury after they
had brought in verdict repugnant
to his Instructions. with the order to
the sheriff to I'LL their places with
good and true men" The Reidsville
Review, in particular sees in the In
cident the opportunity TO throw back
it's shoulders and crow that the jury
concerned was composed of as good
and true men as there are in the State
and, so far as consistent with Its res
spect for the court. to 'hurl back" the
implication that they were not into
the very teeth of the judge.
This is all very we'll, oratorically
considered. However. since this is
not Rockingham county, let us look
this matter over calmly. The twelve
men who constitute jury take an
oath not only to sit and listen to the
evidence and thereupon render their
verdict, but also TO take the law as 1t
is given them by the court, The EVIL
dence they take as It Is given them
by the witnesses, as to that 1t is with
in their province to make II what they
will AS to how and to what effect
undisputed testimony shall operate,
they have nothing to do. In this mat
they are sworn to leave themselves
they are otherwise sworn TO Judge of
the weight OF conflicting testimony
for themselves.
When. therefore. In case in which
the testimony established a state of
facts beyond doubt, upon which the
Judge charged that II the Jury should
believe the evidence they should re-
turn one verdict. the action of the
jury In returning a contrary verdict
from that indicated was tantamount
to q vote Of q lack OF confidence In
the law as expounded by the court.
And that, In effect. was a departure
from the spirit and intendment OF the
oath taken by each separate Juror
when he entered the box. Under such
circumstances that self-respect which
any Judge must have for his office
rendered the discharge Of the jury
imperative. ---Wilmington Star.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-15

Wishing to get living without
hard work, l have leased conmodious
rooms IN Mr.. I<ovemoney,s Block.
corner of Ruin street and Perdition
Lane tnext door to the undertaken i.
where shall continue my business
of manufacturing drunkards, pau
pers, lunatics. beggars, criminals and
dead eats" for sober and indus
tirous people to support.
Backed up by the law, / shall ada
to the number OF fatal accidents.
of painful diseases. OF disgraceful
quarrels. of riots and of murders.
My liquors are warranted TO rob
some ef- life. many Of reason; most
Of property. and all OF true peace !:
to make fathers ffends, wives widows,
children orphans.
shall cause mothers tn fargas
their infants, children to grow up
In ignorance; young women To loose
their priceless purity: young men
to become toafers. swearers. gamb-
lers, skeptics and "lewd fellows OF the
baser sort"
Lady customers. supplied with
beer, as good as the best homes
brewed, which will not intoxicate"
them, btu only make them slovenly.
lazy. coarse and ouarreisome.
Boys and girls are the raw ma
terials out of which j make drunk
ards. etc; parents may help In this
good work by always sending their
oaildren to buy beer.
%on two hours notice I agree TO
put husbands in condition to reel
home. break the furniture. beat their
wives. and kick their children out
of doors; | shall also 1T mechanics
to spoil their work. be discharged and
become tramps.
~ hA
should be trying to reform, | viii
for few pennies. take pleasure In
inducing him again to take just on.
glass and start again on the road to
He'll The money which he has been
wasting in bread and books for his
children Will buy luxuries for me.
And when his money is gone. will
persuade him to run In debt. and ther.
collect the bill by attaching his
wages.
Orders promptly filled for fevers,
scrofula. Consumption or deiirium
tremens. In short. I agree to help
bring upon all my customer, In this
world debt. disgrace. diseseases. dis
pair and death: and In the next
world, the death that never dies.
Having closed my eyes to God g
warning voice tHeb. 2:12. Is: Pc
s:16. II: Rom. 2:s). having made
a league with He'll and sold my soul
to the Devil. and having paiS for my
license. I have right to bring all
the above evils upon my friends for
the sake of gain. Some have sug-
gested that / display outside the doc,
assorted specimens OF my art. but
that would blockade the street A
flne assortment of my manufactured
wreck may be seen inside. or at the
station house every morning, In the
poor house. In the asylums. In the
prisons, and on the gailows.--Select-
ed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-15

In a recent issue of The Nirgnian, We referred to
some criticisms passed upon the proposed Kocke-
Teller Foundation, by John Bigelow. OF New YORK
Since then we have seen in the Springfield Re
publican article somewhat on the same line,
with comments not unlike own The Kepuo-
lican observes that there is "dscernible natural
tendency OF the managers OF the private iouI'ud-
tons for the advancement OF mankind TO attempt
the control of the causes and the institutions which
they aid
1t then goes to say:
Those who have studied the work OF the
Southern Education Board and the Carnegie
foundation for the pensioning OF college teach
ers NAV appreciate the truth OF this assertion
1t is almost startling to observe the progress
already made by the Carnegie Foundation,
which is nothing but private pension agency
in debating educational policy TO the colleges
and universities Of this country. he coercive
power lurking in the simple menace OF being
dropped from the Carnegie list oil accepted
institutions is seen to be tremendous IN its
possibilities The groveling spectacle OF our
American State universities rushing to share
the income of the steel bonds, which Mr. Car
negie graciously diverted to the support OF super
- animated professors, emphasizes the moral OF
the situation Thus State institutions, sup
ported by State taxes. coming to listen
meekly while DIR. Pritchett suggests this, that
and the other modification in their educational
policy.
We can conceive of no design OF the money
power quite so daring and audacious as this. GIVE
to the Carnegie Foundation, the Rockefeller foun
daton or any other the power to dictate the policy
of the colleges and TO direct the education of the
youth and there would be a propaganda that would
hold the destiny of the Republic in its clutches.
We do not charge, of course, that either the Car
nege Foundation or the Rockefeller Foundation has
any evil purpose in view. Grant that the pur
pose is benevolent but the danger is none the les
there We have more than once pointed it out
but we have spoken from the Southern point OF
view 1t is most agreeable TO have our view sus
tanned and emphasized by New England news
paper, especially so able paper as the Springfield
Republican.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-15
People Are Not Pleased.

Edltor OF The VtrKinian:
Sir.--The Legislature has adjourn
ed. and altogether II has been very
disappointing to many people who
thought the solons would be wise and
liberal enough to give the people u
chance to vote on the question of
Statewide prohibition. Many dr.,
Democrats who have never votet.
anything except the party ticket are
openly saying they will hereafter vote
only for candidates who are against
liquor, and of good moral characters.
Not a few Democratic voters in
Halifax think the assembly has made
many bad breaks. especially on the
temperance question, and that the
party will have much TO explain.
CITIZEN
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-15
-Texfs and fhc TIckcr.

No man should despair when he
reads of the dolngs of the unholy al
tiunce between big business and big
politics. of the grating. stock wa
tering, speculation. individual ruin
and corporate failures. These are
but symptoms o ia disease which IL
going to be cured. We purpose It'd put
national health before national
wealth. The texts or the New Tesla
ment, not the quotations on the stock
ticker, must have most influence on
our conduct of life.
To experienced men of the world.
who know its hardness, this may seem
an idealistic dream. But no profound
reader of history despises the dream
ers. They have hold Of the lever of
Archimedes and Faith IS the missing
fulcrum that moves the world
Houston Chronicle.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-15
Our State
Contemporaries
Now for Local Option.

Now that the Legislature has re-
fused to pass the enabling act by
which prohibition could be submitted
to a vote of the people and SO many
people favor the local option idea, We
think the sensible thing for the pro-
hibition orga nixation to do would be
to push the local option fight un-
ceasingly into every wet section in
the State until the assent bling of the
next Legislature. All Of us want tenn
perance and II II can be had as well
and easier through local option, why
not have it that way Chase City
Progress.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-15
AsdinxLE x-C.,nxit1s.

This is indeed the age OF humanita-
Ran movements. Various plans are
constantly being evolved which have
for their purpose the lettering along
certain lines OF this or that class of
citizens No movement. 1t seems TO
us, promises more real good than that
looking to the organization in various
cities and States of ex-prisoners aid
societies. In the city Of Richmond
alone seventy-fve released conricts
were helped last year by such a socie-
ty and turned from a career Of crime
to life OF usefulness while great
good along this line was done in many
other Observation-Disclosures Sentinel
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-15
Mr.. Noel's Blunder.

Senator Noel did the manly thing in withdrawing
his charges against the State Board Of Health and
the Catawba Sanatorium, but he deserves no praise
for it. There was nothing else for gentleman to
do Nor have we any sympathy with him. Any
charge by State Senator on the floor of the Senate
against State institution is sure to make sensa-
ton and is apt to be exaggerated in the public
estimate. This Is especially true Of an institution
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-15
Block DAY."

Among the many charities in the City of Rich
mond there are few that appeal more to the heart
and sympathy of the people than does the Belle
BRYAN Day Nursery. 1t bears the name OF Nir-
GINA mother generous and tender hearted, whose
svmpathies are always with the distressed and
especially with mothers who unfortunately stu
ated She and other sympathetic women have
provided the nursery and sustained it and they are
now requesting the people to contribute the means by
which the Institution may be enlarged and extended
in it's work.
Richmond never more prosperous than she
is today and there is no better way of giving ex-
preston to her gratitude than BY responding to the
appeal of the Belle Bryan Day Nursery.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-15

The quarterly mass meeting OF the
Methodist Sunday school Society of
Richmond will be held in Laurel Street
Methodist church next Sunday after
noon. March 18th. ~ $50 o'clock
Each school 10 requested to appoint
twelve or nfteen pupils between the
ages Of ten and sixteen 70 join In the
big chorus. These pupils should be ut
the church cby Sis IN order TO be prop
erIy seated. ChapmAn-AisxAnder song
books will be used.
DR.. 8. c. Hatcher. pastor Of Broad
Street church will deliver short and
inspiring address.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-15
Party Ties.

II will take some great national
crisis. some moral issue. to lead men
that have followed a party for years
10 throw off their allegiance TO It..
Party ties are growing weaker than
they used to be, however. and the
voters are becoming more indepen-
dent. but their action Is following the
best iinc and that is reform or
change from within the parties them
selves. Politics. in this country, for
the next few years will present many
interesting khases .--Fredertcksburg
Journal
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-15
r.et OF land tina. is entered into the

tract of land that Is entered into the
contest.
The details could be easily worked
out 10 that every one would get q
fair show. The plan Of giving prizes
for the largest Yield OF corn In being
tried by the agricultural department
and by q number Of States and coun-
ties in the South.
We submit this to the board OF
supervisors. and we believe this ex-
penditure Will meet with unanimous
approval among the taxpayers OF
Frederick county.--Wincheste Star.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-15
Florida Weather.

For the greater part of Florida
April and May are the most delightful
months of the year. and even the
summer months are pleasant here, He
who imasines Florida in summer
land OF sitting heat In as far as pos
sfble from the truth; for. throughout
the summer breezes fan the State
from ocean to gulf and the showers
that set in when the weather gets
warm contribute their share to max
ing this state of unusual comfort
throughout the entire year.-Jackson-
Vile Times Union.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-15
Southern Drift
Independence Growing.

Men are beginning to think for
themselves. They can never again be
herded together like cattle on the
plains or be delivered at call like
merchandise upon the docks. They
are willing to heed counhel, but not
to obey ring masters. One of the
Republican organs well sounded the
keynote of the. times when II said In
commenting upon Senator Platt's de-
mise: The boss Is dead! Long live
the er.''--Atlanta Georgian.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-15

The Statewide prohibition bin Is
dead. 1t is not likely that 1t will
come UP again for some time to
come. The Senate has certainly ex-
pressed its disapproval in no uncer-
tain sound. While we have always
been an advocate OF local option. we
have felt many doubts about the wis
dom of the prohibition measure
Tappahannoek Democrat.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-15

instantly. and, after very exciting ex-
perSence he was rescued, says Lippin-
cotts. That evening he appeared on
deck. not much the worse for the mis-
hap. and was surrounded by number
terest in him.
"Oh. tell me-" guuned a wide-eyed
young woman. how did you feel when
you had fallen and the ship had gone
on and you were left alone In the
ocean"
The German looked at her calmly.
Wet" he answered.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-15

Greetings to the esteemed Orange Observer 1t
is now twenty-nine years Of age and its patronage
was never better But we vouch for it, that every
dollar Of patronage it receives richly deserved
The Observer is not only fine paper, but its de-
voton and loyalty to Orange are an ornament to
its neck and should be Joy forever to its con-
stituency May its patronage, its devotion and its
LOYALTY never grow less.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-15

The stage is soon to be enriched we are promised,
by the acquisition of Mrs. Cudahy, Mime. Stein
he'll, of Paris, and the Widow Pickett. The last
named will 60 into vaudeville. But Phlander Knox,
IT.. has declined all overtures from that source and
proposes to earn living for himself and wife by
selling automobiles.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-15

Portuguese gardeners at Punta Dell
gada, on st. Michaeis, Azores. are get
ting rich raising fine pineapples under
glass for the New York market. They
are the biggest and best that reach
that town.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-15
rynif.,rp, Date for Primaries.

The change in the Democratic plan
of organization, making uniform
date for primaries in the State. should
meet the hearty approval of all.
While this change does not affect
county Organization, 1t is of great ad
vantage to those who seek State Of
fees. BESIDES the lessened expense
to the candidates, II settles the matter
in day. thereby doing away with
great mental anguish - Raleigh
Times.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-15

Siam has adopted the gold stand
ard. which really WAS promulgated In
1908, and henceforth the unit of the
Siamese monetary system will have
value equal to 55.s centigrams of pure
gold.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-15
nv Anv Otl,er Name.

This woIgast fellow cannot expect
us to grow enthusiastic over name
like that. kid Corbett. Young
EY,z. ar Near Sullivan would be
better, Herald.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-15
Makes a Precedent.

Senator Gordon has demonstrated
that 1t Is possible to make fine
speech without ventilating a crouch.
Washington Star.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-15

The Danville Bee hopes that the conviction OF
Sam Hardy in Nansemond, and the refusal of the
court of appeals to interfere will have wholesome
effect in stimulating courts and juries elsewhere.
to administer the laws fully and faithfully in homi-
eide cases
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-15

Actor tto his manager)--Tve been
with you now three years. and think
I am entitled TO a rtse.
Manager Certainly. Henceforth
you shall play all the parts that have
meals Blasttsr.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-15

IAN operation will cost You 1900"
And is Il absolutely necessary"
you can't live without IT,"
Say, doc. the high cost Of living
can't fan be blamed ON the tartff. can
Il ?"--Philadelphia Ledger.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-15

The latest conunjrum Is: What
can you I'LL barrel weighing ten
pounds with and yet make 1t lighter7"
The answer is holes, Of course.--Eos.
ton Record.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-15

Trade between Canada and the
United States made its highest record
In the calendar year just ended. ana
has moro than doubled in the iase
ton yeaxy- p-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-15
The silver Lining,

what an awful cold your husband
has. He coughs and sneeses all the
time
"He does. but It amuses the baby
SPLEEN SQUIRE.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-15

This IL now the sixth time that
wait for her In vain. II she Ii not
here tomorrow. I'll 20 away and dis.
appoint her.--Simplicissimus
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-15

Who wants a spoke factory Fredericksburg has
such plant to let The Free Lance says that it
is we'll equipped with modern machinery and that
conditions are favorable to the industry.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-15

II is said that John d. Rockefelers daily prayer
is this: Lord keep me in the same mind. the same
thoughts, the same ideals and aspirations. Seems
TO us that that leaves no room for improvement
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-15
The T.bernac,e naptt.t Church.

In the absence OF the pastor, VIM. l..
Ball. who is aiding Or. Smith in the
revival services at the Second Baptist
church. DR.. A. L. Phillips. of the Pres
byterian Sunday school Board, viii
preach at II A. NJ. and p. NJ. In the
Tabernacle Baptist church.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-15

French lights are the best Along
the shores. say the nayigators. They
are posted low. close to the water
line. and so do not mislead like the
Italian pharos perched high above the
sea They have the best lenses and
are always visible.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-15

The project for building a new iron
railway bridge across the Neva in St.
Petersburg has now been worked out.
and the bridge Is to be begun with
out delay The bridge will be of an
extremely simple pattern, and its
length is to be 1850 feet.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-15

Richmond has become popular that every
thing appears TO be coming way AT the mo-
ment it is an epidemic of measles
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-15

Have you practiced Chopin's Ballad
In A'?'' asked mamma, according to
Spare Moments.
Yes, mother"
Have you translated your page of
Homer"
Yes, mother
Have you learned your Eve problems
in Euclidy
"Yes, mother"
And have you worked out the BIZ
nominal theoren
Yes. mother"
Then go and dust the dining room. :"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-15
Seras M of Information.

The wind gauge on shipboard regis
ters up to l05 miles an hour, which IN
as much speed as anyone expects.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-15
Accnrding to the I-nited States cen.

According TO the United states CEN
sus tables. based on the present
growth. the population of New York
city will be 10000 In 1880. Man
haitian Island viii then have 4,00o.-
600
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-15
a Liter.t Answer.

a LNt1E0I AHUWeF.
stuiid German who was coming
over to America haA the misfortune TO
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-15
John Bjeelow's Warming.

OF all Americans now living. the
venerable John Bigelow probably has
the most extensive sweep OF accurate
personal recollection with regard to
the country's political and economic
affairs. He is In his rNnety-second
year. and at the time Of the Civil
War had reached such prominence as
to he appointed minister to france
by President Lincoln.
After the war MIR. Biyelow became
a democrat on account OF his oppo-
sition to the protective tariff. which
he regards with fully as much aver
sion as he regarded slavery. He was
an ardent supporter Of Mr. Cleve-
land and opposed Mr.. Taft in the
campaign OF 1908. calling him
"Roosevelts dancing bear" There liz
no evidence that his mind feels the
burden of hrs so years, for his
thought Is as virile and his phrase
making as effective as ever In his
life-and he is we'll known as
writer.
Mr.. Bigelow publicly warns Con-
gress against giving the Rockefeller
foundation the charter sought He
says that such a corporation would
really have more power than the FED
eral government receives under the
Constitution. and that 1T 10 impossi-
Bile to exaggerate the influence which
the creator of the Standard OIL cor
poration, his agents. and their sue
cessors. could exert with such a char
ter as he asks He declares that
all who have been In a position to
see the effect with which wealth has
been used to direct the politics Of
the nation In the past will readily
understand what this Rockefeller
foundation might mean In the future.
Norfolk Landmark.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-15
Wants a Corn Coutese.

The example Of Cuipspsr county
in offering 1900 In prizes for the
largest Yields OF corn deserves tho
confederation OF the board Of super
visors OF Frederick county with
view Of making similar offer.
In Culpeper county this oner Il
confined to the Boys Corn Club. and
as there 10 not q corn club In Fred
ertck county, the offer could he made
to any boy under . certain age who
plants and tlls. without Aastancs. the