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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-30

Virginia is far above the average. In 1908 the
corn average in this State was 1,925,000 and
the product was 50,50O,0O0 bushels, according
to the figures of the Commission of Agriculture.
That being the case, the yield in Virginia in
1908 was more than twenty-five bushels to the
acre. The acreage in 1909 was 100000 acres
and in 1910 it is 2,142, 900. At that rate our
corn crop this year should be in the neighborhood
of 100000 bushels
Governor Mann is an enthusiast ON the sub
ject and says that if the farmers will cooperate
with him, by the time his administration closes,
the corn crop of Virginia will be hundred mil
lion bushels. Governor Mann is something of
a farmer himself and no man, more than he,
better appreciates the enormous gain to Virginia
of doubling the corn crop. His ambition in this
direction is practical patriotism and the farm
ers should follow his lead with enthusiasm.
The demand for corn is steadily increasing
and there is no danger of over production But
if the Virginia farmers would double their out
put, they must enrich their lands rather than
increase the acreage. The call is to make two
ears of corn grow where one is growing now
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-30
CHARACTER.

1t is currently reported that large city in
one Of the Northern States which is Il centre
OF industry and which few years ago
a tremendous boom is going backward in
stead of forward. That thousands of its citizens
have left, that trade is dull and that real estate
cannot be sold except at a sacrifice.
The other end of the story is that this city
has been VIGOROUSLY corrupt in its government
and time and again have Sensational reports been
published far and wide of councilinen arc other
officials who had been caught up to the elbow
in graft.
Is there no connection between these two
statements Is not the latter statement sort of
corollary Of the former The conclusion is ir-
resistble. No private corporation can suffer
such exposure without detriment to its business
Then how can municipal corporation, honey
combed with corruption escape inJuryF There IS
no permanent success without integrity of char
aeter. And this is as true of municipality
of an individual for what is a municipality
but collection of Individuals The character
of city is the character of its people in
crete form. Bad character in government de-
notes bad character in the inhabitants, for the
inhabitants make the government
A city of bad character, city of i'll faihe end
reputation is not attractive city to good men
and women. Nor is it attractive to discreet men
of affairs Capital is proverhially timid and
capital is afraid of nothing quite much of
corrupt government. On the other hand, well
governed city attracts desirable inhabitants and
attracts investments. We talk of offering in
ducements to investors in this city and that. But
if city ba live and enterprising with the usual
advantages, no inducements in the way of
ception from taxes and the like are necessary,
provided only it have honest, efficient and
economical government desirable investors do
not mind paying taxes if the tax rate be reason
able and if they get fair return for their money
in the way of conveniences and protection
We are not discussing the question of morals
the influence upon the youth of corruption in
high places, the shame and disgrace of it and
the modification to decent men and women who
love their city All that goes without saying.
We are dealing with the material side of it. We
are pointing out the business view. We are
emphasizing the detriment to material progress
of dishonest and inefficient administration of
the public affairs on the one hand and the
other the valne of good and competent govern
ment as a public asset 1t is view of the ques-
ton that all prudent men who do well in city
must take in their own interest. Character is
the bottom stone of prosperity. If character be
lacking, if character be weak or defective, the
foundation is unsteady ana unstable and the ex-
istence of the community correspondingly pre-
carious. We cannot build city substantially
upon false principles. Character is essential to
progress Character is the only thing that is
strong and abiding.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-30

When the Ladies' Monument Association, having in
charge the erection of the beautiful and stately Con-
federate monument that stands at the western en-
trance the capitol they wished to the figure
of private Confederate soldier who would fifty
sent the brave heroes who the They select
ed Mr.. w. r. Dicks of this city, and for all time
his figure In bronze on that monument will remain
worthy model of the Confederate soldier Mr. Dicks
died yesterday. He model citizen. clean of life
true in relation industrious. modest sincere. He
was fit type Of the courageous Confederate soldier
who fought braveiy and boasted. returning to
the ordinary duties OF life and serving In peace
worthiiy as in war Mr.. Dicks was honored and
respected by this whole community. In his upright
life. patriotic service he leaves to his children
legacy more TO be priced than riches-Raleigh News
and Observer.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-30
Let the Virginian Follow You.

II you intend leaving Richmond for a vacation,
have The vireinian sent daily to your cottage
or hotel You may then enjoy the mountain
seashorc air and at the same time keep in
close touch with all that is happening in the
city and State, and country-poiItical. social,
business and sporting circles.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-30
NO HURRY.

With Justice Moody's mind made up to leave
the Supreme Court bench because of chronic
rheumatism, President Taft now has before him
the appointment of two members of this august
tribunal
The Chief Executives determination not to
appoint the successors of Chief Justice Fuller
and Justice Moody until he has given the mat
ter the most careful consideration, and his re-
fusal to call an extra session of Congress to
firm the appointees, is praise-worthy As has
been said in these columns before, Mr.. Taft is
not an ideal President, but he knows how to
select members of the Supreme Court.
There is no hurry about the appointments. Mr.
Taft will take his own good time in selecting the
man to preside over the deliberations of the high
est judicial body in the country and the asso-
ciate justice. 1t is matter which demands his
deepest thought and most earnest study. We
believe that when the names are announced Mr..
Taft will again have proven that he is a most
excellent judge of judicial minds and the fit
ness of men for these high Offices.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-30
Paving the Way to Destruction.

1t certainly seems that the gods hath made them
mad--the democrats OF the Sixth district now rep-
resented by Mr.. Hannibal Lafayette GOWN. pro-
ceedings In conventions have not been wftnessed In
this State since the war-on. the democratic nde
OF course. 1t reminded pretty much Of q Neck
lenburg republican convention old 1t seems that
the Clark forces clearly had the upper hand in the
regular convention and that by rejection
of Goodwin votes. the nomination to Clark There
were two chairmen. police guard. q boiling con-
vention and two nominations Goodwin having been nut
up against Clark. 1t Is proposed to have the State
executive committee referee the matter but God
win forces viii their regardless OF circum.
stances. That means two democrats and one repub.
contest for congress from the Sixth district
The democrats in that district have a normal ma.
jortty Of about 5000. Goawin may win out but the
wreckage OF the district will be complete that
will be republican property in the next election II
that party should to pick 1t up.charlotts caaa.
ell Y
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-30

The Norfolk Landmark of yesterday contain
ed a notable editorial article the head of which
was a homily on William J. Bryan and the tail
Of which was Richmond snake story. In the
same issue harsh criticism of Mr.. Bryan, taken
from another newspaper, was credited to The
Virginian. We not naturally suspicious,
dear friend, but it seems to us that confession
or an explanation is in order.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-30

We learn from the South Boston News that the
Board of Supervisors of Halifax offer to appro-
pirate $4,000 to build turnpike to Lawson's
Creek on condition that South Boston will come
across with $1,000 That is bargain offer which
the live town of the Piedmont will cover in
hurry.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-30
Begin at Home.

According to Rev. Livingston Johnston. secretary
the State Baptist mission board the church Is
ceivng applications from many volunteers for
work in the foreign field than for charges at home
Missions both home and foreign necessary to
live church, but the importance of the should
not be allowed to overshadow the necessity for the
other. diligent search would be likely develop
crying necessities for consecrated workers right
in North Carolina could possibly be discovered In
the lands beyond the seas and applicant for the
home mission field need be deferred by the impress
sion that evangelical work within the bounds
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-30

It is announced that DIR. s. W. Fletcher Of
the experimental station at Blacksburg will de-
liver series of lectures during the coming fall
and winter on plans and methods of identifying
Virginia cities. 1t will be a valuable service
and we her.by extend to him cordial invitation
to visit Richmond. We can show him the most
beautiful city in the South, but there is always
room for improvement and we desire all the
scientific instruction possible. Beauty in cities
is as valuable an asset as beauty in women. And
in each case beauty is duty.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-30
Good Yea. For Fnrmers.


II Is pity that curious democratic journalist
or statistcian did not take exact census of the
number OF Office holders the amount OF enthusiasm
In proportion to value of Office held in the repuo-
lican district convention which nominated Mr. Slemp
for congress Judging by the casual observations Of
our contemporaries, majority of the company must
have been composed of citizens drawing pay from
the Federal and indebted for their jobs
to Mr. Slemp II anybody give us accurate In
formation this subject, will be glad to hvae It.
so that we may know just how much of an office
holders trust there is-Roanoke Times.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-30
Still Fishing.

story Is going the rounds OF the newspa that
man IN some county. where have forgotten. said
recently that the freshets In his locality ruined him.
that he had OF fine backberres along the banks
of creek that the waters got so high the fish IN
vaded the fields and devoured every berry he had.
Rather hefty story should say However, some
kinds OF fish do love biackberries. year ago
some men SEEMING in the South Buffalo creek caught
carp weighing Il pounds An old fisherman
cluded to perform autopsy on It to what
in his stomach, when he discovered he filled up
with biackberries. The theory advanced, from
the surroundings, that the berry bushes in many
places. hung far the creek bank and when ripe
fell into the water. This old carp had made the
discovery. hence he remained around and duty
devourtng one the moment II fell n.-Greensboro
Record
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-30

Virginia has bumper crop of fruits and
vegetables this season. In some sections the
fruit crop is the greatest of many years. 1t will
be difficult to find profitable market for all
these products, but that means fine field for
the canning industry.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-30
The Talk Down Home"


Dr. r. W. S. Pegram, of Dellaplane, this State
tells the Charlotte Observer that he thinks paagra
from poisoning contained in the dsnfectants
used by grain dealers. But what business has
this country. eating imported meal corn? We ought
to raise more than need and not have to buy
away from home. Physicians have held that 1t
from corn and II may be that DR.. Pegram has about
sized for 1t has ben demonstrated that people
who eat the good old raised the farms down
this way do not have it--Greensboro Record.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-30

Where are the aviators2 For more than twen-
ty-four hours no fatality has been reported from
their ranks. Have they stopped flying, or have
deaths among them become so commonplace that
we no longer hear of thema
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-30

"a pack of lies is the way Senator Aldrich
characterizes the charges of Senator Bristow, "He
manufactures them so rapidly wouldn't know
where to begin to enter denials'. See how these
latter day Republicans love.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-30

1t Is surprising how parents who otherwise are
extremely socitous for the welfare of their boys who
careful of their pantons and their places OF
amusement and yet who apparently Indifferent to
of the worst evils that confronts the boys of the
present We refer the weekly mhagazines being
scattered broadcast the land containing the worst
class OF wild west and detective storiesstories that
possess absolutely literary merit any other fea-
ture to commend them to the reader. their only at
traction being their appeal to the imagination of child
hood
1t is shocking TO the number of atrocious crimes
committed by mere children whose undeveoped brains
fred by the lurid descriptions OF impossible feats
performed by detectives and bad of the west as
contained in these publications. One scarcely picks
up paper these days that does not contain one or
more such stories-Saiem Times-Register and SEN
tinel.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-30

An Ungalant Toast--At the dedication OF q new
hre onsfne In little town Massachusetts coast
the following toast was proposed: May she be like
the dear old maids Of our VILLAGE; always ready,
but called for."-success
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-30

Of course Parsons will run again. He has no
chance with the voters, but he counts on carry
ing the House Elections committee by the full
Republican majority
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-30

Are you going to spend your vacation with your
country relatives this SUMMER" mo. can't AFFORD
the clothes that would be necessary II expected to
make q proper appearance among them now"--Chi-
cage Record-He
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-30

Inspector Dew will have to evaporate if DR..
Crippen is not among the passengers on the
Montrose.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-30

Another soldier lost at Savannah. Peace ha!
It's casualties as well as war.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-30
Virginia Comment


The Pap Brigade.
1t was an oficeholders' convention which renomi-
mated Mr.. Siemp for congress and the great en-
thusiasm" which prevailed altogether that OF the
pie counter. The permanent chairman OF the parry.
H. w. Dickinson, was postmaster at Chntwooo, Wits
W Pendieton permanent secretary. was postmaster
at Castiewood, Russell county 7. j. Munsey, OF
Bland, renomtnated Semp assistant United states
attorney, while Lew Summers, who had the moor most
OF the time, collector of internal revenue
Had Mr. Taft applied to Virginia the view ne ex-
pressed at Greensboro that 1T would be better Tor
rtpubltcanism in North Carolina IL all the federai
Offices filled by ce,<ocrats,' 1t may be DOUBTED
whether there would been convention IN the
Ninth district this year.-Norfok Virginian -PlioI
Good Yea. For FarmerS
While the weather may have been discouraglngH
coil and wet at times and too hot and dry 1T otner
es the outlook for the farmers this year decoed
ly encouraging. The yield of corn will probably be
considerably above the average; the crops OF oats
wheat and hay good, while the fruit crop Is one
OF the most abundant that we have had In recent
years Cor, esponding has rewarded the nus
bandmai along other lines and while things are ROT
never have BEEN and will be- all that we would
WISH the fact is undenable that the people OF Vir-
Eina. and particularly of this section blessed with
an extraordinary abundance of the good things OF
life. While we ready to complain OF hard
ships real and imaginary let while in their full
enjoyment freely acknowledge the great bless
ings that the present year has brought us-Fairfax
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-30

Physcian--And would you like to be a. Doctor
Jaok7 Mother (while Jack In still hesitating)-No
moi The dear boy couldn't kin fy.-Punch
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-30

Administering, what u the baby yelling about7
Johnny-Ncthn'. Jest took his mink and showed
him how 70 drink it~clsYelap6 Leader.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-30

Has Hoke Smith been taking some of his own
medicinel
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-30

Fly with me-" pleaded the youth. whats the
user" answered the girl Dads bipane would catch
that old machine of yours before we had gone a
thousand feet high."-Philadelphia Ledger,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-30
IsTIls.

IsmR.
Our good friend, Mr.. j. p Taylor yesterday brought
copy OF the Christian Socialist, with request
that read article The Religious Aspects OF
Socialism" by Rev. Charles Prospero Fagnani assoc
ciate professor Of the Old Testament language and
literature In the Union Theological Seminary of New
York. We promised him that would, and did.
In the of the article the good professor said
that II anybody objected to the name socialism"
there other names that would NIL the bill ex-
pressing. however, at the time that any
of them would be maodorous in the nostris Of those
who under the dominion OF predatory ideals
Here n the list:
'Conjunctivisna.'
"Mutualsm."
MISREPRESENTATION"
"Fraternalism."
"Associationism."
"Co-operationism"
'EQualtarianism."
"Neo- Christianism."
"Pantocracy."
Non Predatory Cooperative indviduaIism"
Professor Fagnani expresses a preference for the
latter term
the copy Is intensely interesting editorial
comparing prize lighting and the of life The
editor makes out pretty good for his doctrine
Winston Salem Journal.
The Dickinson press., 1910-10-08
CITY

The rate of taxation in the city of
Dickinson will be 72.1 mills this year
as against 81 mills last year, or an in
crea of ISL mills. This means
SIS increase on each 500 of property
valuation.
Nonresident real estate holders are in
a position to get out fairly easy, mas
much as the state board did not make
any raise this year. The assessor used
his old schedule of a year ago, less the
30 per cent raise added by the state, and
the council let it pass, thinking that
the state board would do what it did
last year. But the expected did not
happen and as a result Dickinson has a
very low property valuation, less than
5000. 900. and a slump of wei $40, 900
from a year ago.
In consequence of a ridiculously low
valuation, Dickinson gets a high rate OF
taxation, which does not look nearly as
good to the new conner or visitor in the
city as it would if tie conditions were
changed so as to give a fair property
valuation. thereby placing the rate of
taxation at between so and so mills.
The city of Dickinson has plenty of
productive property that is not on the
assessment books for Is per cent of it's
actual value, and the PRESS believes
that it is a mistake. The city gets the
credit of being highly taxed when in
reality it is not correct.
The Dickinson press., 1910-10-08

The new wne Of the Fargo Daily
News is Arthur f. Colwell, a gentleman
from Canada and a man of wide ex-
perience and considerable wealth. Many
needed changes are promised for the
News with a view to placing the paper
in the front rank of newspaper publica-
ton. Fargo is finely located for a good
morning paper and it is hoped that the
present management will be able to
place the News in this rank. Politically
the new management does not make any
statement.
The Dickinson press., 1910-10-08

Here is a happy reference made to
Roosevelt by an eastern paper: &C. A.
Ballreich of Pueblo, presented 10 Mr..
Pinchot, as trustee. a gnarled Big
Stick cut from the forests of Colorado.
studded with Colorado gems and precious
metals. with the injunction to deliver
it to Theodore Roosevelt, the man who
is wise and strong enough to use it i'm
partially for the benefit of all, and the
only man strong enough and great
enough to use the biz stick as "a
shepherds crook
The Dickinson press., 1910-10-08
COUNTY TICKET.

Sheriff.. A. WEIGH.
Auditor-J.L L. Hughes.
Treasurer-George Brown.
Clerk of Court. G: Saunders:
Register of Deeds-John Leask.
States Attorney-M. L. Mcbride.
County Judge-W. A. Carter.
Supt. OF Schools-Chas. E. Ward.
Surveyor-W. R. Veigel
Coroner-A. D. Davis.
Commissioner-First District, Gus An
derson; Second district, DIV. Mckenzie.
Assessor-First District, l. A. Nelson;
Second district, Matthias Bayer; Third
district, Kurt Schliesser.
Justice of the Peace-A. P. Folsom,
Henry Kits, H. K. Nichols.
The Dickinson press., 1910-10-08

Adam A. Lefor, Jr.. received q car OF
telephone poles this week with which
he will run q line south Il St; Eliza
beth's church, near which place he in
tends to put up a store building.
Miss Anna M. Tretter, who has been
nursing at the Graeber home. returned
to town last week and has been quite
ill from overwork, but is on the gain
now.
The Dickinson press., 1910-10-08
Taylor

0yJ0r
Unlimited amount of money to loan
ontirst real estate mortgages. Williams
Bros. Taylor, N. D. 8.I2-tf
julius Williams is in St. Paul this
week.
Mrs. Lottie French is in Bismarck,
nursing.
Attorney ALT. Nelson of Bailey was
in town Thursday on business.
Mrs. ]. Courtney came home Monday
after a three weeks stay in St. Paul.
Paul liner and family have moved
into town from the ranch for the winter.
Miss Ada Lewis entertained the Misses
Willis and Ida Peterson of..Rockspring a
few days last week.
Henry McGraw. who has been suffer-
ing with ~infantile paralysis'is gradually
improving.
Chas. Silvernail has returned from a
visit spent with friends and relatives
in Iowa.
Rev. J. M. Ness of Moorhead was in
town a few days, the guest of Rev.
Larson.
Mrs. F. L. Hutchinson of Deep Creek
was in town a few days last week,
shopping.
Miss Bertha Esse and mother have
returned to Albert Lea, MIMI, after a
months visit at the Esse home here.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. G. Frizze1l have
returned to Blackburn, Missouri, after a
two weeks sojourn at the A. Dorsey
home.
The Misses Boullion and D. johnson of
Wisconsin arrived the 30th and were en-
route for the Deep creek vicinity where
they will take up school duties.
Miss Laura Blair delightfully."- enter
tanned Wednesday of last week for her
grandmother. who leaves shortly for
California to spend the winter.
Mrs. L. M. johnson came I'D from
NAoLuoL N4Ol1udy evening II went out
to Loring Tuesday for a visit at the
parental home.
The Ladies Aid society of the German
Evangelical church will give their an
nual fair October IA, at Taylor. Articles
to be sold and also a basket social.
Everybody invited. Ladies don't forget
your baskets.
The following Taylorites have left the
past week for points in the east to ct
tend school: Sarah 1ams at Austin,
MINI. ; Roy Bobb at..Fargo: John Lar
son at Moorhead and Minnie Siverts at
Valley City.
Ole T. Olson and family of Schafer
returned home this week. MIR. Olson
had been in St. Paul with a shipment
of stock while Mrs. Olson and children
had been visiting relatives in the
neighborhood.