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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-27
How Far II Falls Short.

When counsel for the citizens asked If there was
not some authority by which the investigating COM
nittee could forcibe process production
or the Norfolk county books, Mr.. Echols
nlttee was poweress to do order the books
produced; that If those who held did not pro-
duce them, then the books could gotten as he
knew OF no authority in law force their produc-
ton If the holders thereof refused bring or
surrender them"
This is an excerpt from the Ledger Dspatchs re-
port or yesterday Saturday mornings proceedings
the investigating committee.
III the registration books of Norfolk
or any other county in the which may called
Tor for that matter, are produced the conclusion
VIII be unacceptable that the Withholding Is done
prevent the uncovering Of wrongdoing known
Mr.. Echols however, is undoubtedly in hold
ing that the committee is without authority In law to
enforce its orders In this respect this
proves how far the present plan falls short being
a leg1tzed primary. obviously there ought be
authority somewhere to compel the produC tfof of
whatever evidence, documentary other kind, may
be essential to determination of whether irregu
arity fraud has been committed this authority
Is not lodged with the State committee, executive
head of the party, then certainly 1T should lie with
some judicial tribunal which appeal exercise
might be made whenever occasion To contend
that primary plan which makes such provision is
lega1ized is to argue an Observation-Disclosures Pilot.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-27
TILLAfAN.

McGhee, the correspondent of the Columbia
State, writes from Washington that Iillman
has '.lost his grip and will never again engage
actively in the proceedings of the Senate.
This is perhaps accurate. The South Caro-
inian months ago suffered an attack of paralysis
and has never recovercd-never will recover in
ILL probability. We are, however, not SO sure
If Mr.. McGhee's deduction that, if he lives,
Timan cannot be reelected upon the expiration
Ut his present term.
It must be remembered i'll any estimate of
Tillman that he is man. The popular heart is
EASILY moved by courage. The hero who is
brave has gone long ways at the start. And
fillman is brave. From the time when in front
pf the Governors mansion he disbanded the
State Militia that refused to obey his orders, to
The day when in the Senate he disclosed the
President of the United States as petty falsi-
fer, no man has ever said of 1'illman that he
was not straight or that he not strong. All
through his career he has been hated. But all
( along he has been admired.
If Tillman has lost his grip, we are sorry.
We think the country needs him, warts and all.
lie is not beautiful. he is not elegant, but in high
place he has done this: he has created IA certain
standard of honesty, he has vivifed a certain
ideal of square dealing, he has exemplihed a
certain ideal of fearless truth Such man is
! national asset When he passes the account
book must hold large item the debit side.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-27
The West Point Conspiracy.

A deep and dire conspiracy against the discipline Of
the Military Academy of West Point has caused the
arrest Of the entire body of cadets. The corps has
been guilty Of sllencng Captain Longan This officer
who is instructor in tactics, to have rubbed
the fur the At board of officers
sat upon the complicated question Of why when Cap
tain Longan appeared iii the profound
silence fell the 400 students there assembled
This show of positive disrespect is of the oenses
the students of such institution could commit and
thus it is that the entire body faces martial.
Just why the captain should have run atoul OF the
students does appear and IT that dtvulge
the circumstances would be place Of the cadets
In bad plight their fellows have rallied about
them TO maintain discreet retcence Slencing in the
dntng-room is form of hazing IL professor that
rankles deep In the heart Of any officer whom
1t is used. Undoubtedly what is back of the sencing
VIII come and there may be saluary disCi-
pining. The cadets have. however had their innings
and the layman unVersed in the ethics of sienctng
will refrain from either condemnation approval until
informed of the facts. In general the students
when they resort to silence. adopting course of
premeditated insult, and that jushabe.--
Baltimore American.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-27
AFTER NEW INDUSTRIES.

General support should be given the new ven
fnre of the Chamber Of Commerce IN the effort
10 organize stock company to aid new Richmond
industries.
Such an organization is in way putting
into concrete and tangible form the faith of the
CITY in It's future We all believe in Richmond.
Ia this way every man can do his part, can
Justify on his faith.
Corporations of this character are in many
cities valuable and going business concerns.
They are practical, well oficered clubs that
boost" not in words but with dollars. They show
that town not only knows itself but is willing
to .'baek' itself Apart from the actual good
that such an organization can hope to achieve,
the moral example of its presence is of an in
calculable benefit.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-27
w oodrow Wilson.

When Woodrow Wilson was a student AZ the Tobns
Hopkins University. studying for his doctors degree,
he presented his thesis comprehensive study of
the development of the modern state-its political
economical and sociological aspects-whCh was of so
in high schools and colleges His History OF the
American People evidenced intense interest in
the future OF that people well intimate
edge their past the motives events and move
to-day. Dr. Wilson has been called the scholar in
politics. But he Is no pedant adyenturing in untred
requires more executive ability than what
scholarship, AS lecturer professor and college presi
dent. DR. Wilson has not for moment abandoned his
deep interest In political affairs, that interest which
citizen who has the good os his country heart
must feel.
His acceptance of tho nomination for governor of
thoughtful and patriotic toward active parci-
patton In politics. which Is the only Of pre-
venting the government from falling hands
yenal and incompetent.
A brilliant speaker a convincing writer, vigorous in
body as well in mind. Wilson make a forcefn
leader. n stanch defender OF the old faiths"
reforms be achieved by constitutional methods
holding that abuses can be remeded and prob
methods. HE is Samuel J. Tilden up date'
claims one OF enthusiastic admirers this by
no means sufficiently describes personality or his
intellect He is conservative In principles pro-
Eressive policies He has nothing against the hon
corporation but holds that dishonesty a corpora
ton should be punished with the severity
geek responsible individuals and
rather than destroy the whole industrial structure In
order to punish the guilty, destruction In which in
and guilty would suffer alike. He sums up
his idea in the phrase, Guilt Is always personal"
DIR. Wilson believes this Is "a year OF Democratic
opportunity. He realizes universal dssatisfac-
ton with existing conditions. and signs that the
Democratic will be intrusted the responsi-
bity OF government II is important that the ablest
shall fail for lack OF competent leadership When
such Harmon. Gaynor. Plasted. Marshall. Bald
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-27
Farming in tho South,


According to table of statistics that finds credence
IN numerous newspaper publications, there in six
teen southern States of our Union including Oklahoma
and excluding Delaware. 757,2s2g19 land. OF
which only l+51S5999 in state of cultiva
toI This leaves nearly 100000 square miles of viz
gln territory untouched, much of swamp that will
some day be turned into the most productive farms on
earth.
III IS perhaps true that much of the vacant land at
the South was once improvidenty titled. but il
then the most desirable farming land of that section
and Is susceptible of complete reclamation 1t is also
true that much of these boundless s mountain
and unfit for tiage. though Astounding in forests.
Yet the fact remains that there homes awaiting
millions of people at the South where the soil has
only to be ched to laugh with the fairness of Egypt
There the climate is mild and saubrtous. the water
clear sweet pure and abundant the season OF culti
walton long and the rainfall ample. As for di-
Tersity the South ia far ahead Of the North producing
every farm crop that be grown at the North and
others besides
+ Then why should the Iowa farmer to the Donn-
ION of Canada where he with harsh and cruel
climate. and where few crops he grown, mostly
grain and potatoes? The anmosities and the jealous
les growing of the great of nearly half CEN
fury assuaged by time and will he en-
trely eradcated The Northern farmer who sells his
high priced lands to his neighbor and moves South
10 with and develop that section is favorite
of fortune-W ashington Post
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-27


The cost OF living has become greater, but there Is
some consolation in the fact living longer
than we formerly did. The Census Bureau has just
gwen out statistics showing the death rate last
year IN the bureaus registration only Id to
each 1000 Inhabitants, which four tenths under
Tue rate per thousand during the year before.
me statistics give interesting sideIights and
eatte' some venerable Illusions. For instance. the
sweet Tree air of the country conducive to
lohs IRE In England and Wales, least the
smoke and fog of dear old Lunnon" In the country
at large, 1t appears the death rate per
eaha or population. while London itself the death
rate was only Ia.
returning to our own country. the Census Bureau
IioFHs US that March Is the fatal month OF all
the year. while June. the month OF brides and
IN Keeping with the eternal fitness of things is the
month in which the mortality is lowest
III is Il rare day that by without the discovery
or some new germ. but the evidence would go show
that Tor every new there is a discovery OF
eermicde; two OF them in fact since the mortality
is constantly diminishing
Inc optimist who the doughnut rather than the
mole ana believes that the world is growing better all
the tune Is sustained by the facts in regard to vital
statistics Let the earth rejoce.-Washington Times.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-27
OPPORTUNITY FOR ROOSEVELT

The charge that, while President Mr.. Roose-
Walt contracted debts with one railroad which
amount 10 100000 and have never been paid
viii not DO accepted by the country until he is
heard from.
1t has ugly look that such charge should
have been brought the eve of the convention
ID which the Colonel political future is so large
IL at stake. There may or may not be politics in
4 be story. We will wait curiously to hear with
what new phrase the ex-President will stigmatize
the stockholder of the Pennsylvania railroad who
wants to know" how and why.
If the story is false, as We must believe that
it is, it will simply result in making over
waning popularity. The American people will
not stand for such methods AT heart they are
above all else, fair. To attempt to destroy man
mt Rcoseyelt's personality with scandal or libel
II only less wicked than it is foolish
We refuse to believe this thing until the man
attacked shall have had his say. We believe that
- i, and always was too good politician to
q ~ left himself open in such quarter. When
Colonial gets ready to express his opinion
~ man who lays the charge, II lie on the
1nat the country will have had added to its
~ = nsw and biting bit Of destruction.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-27
GAYNoR WILLING, NOT ANXIOUS.

Mayor Gaynor is right in not becoming form
ally candidate for Governor of New York
His position is politically unique. Mayor of
he largest city in the worldLondon is only
technically greater than New York--he has ii
work to do that ought properly considered, to
satisfy the largest ambition. His attitude has
all along shown that he recognized his obliga
iion. AT the head Of this great city he has
brought to bear an ability that has shown the
fine mixture of man at once honest and in
corruptible and devoted to the administration of
the law. Gaynor is in the best sense, safe and
sane Peculiarly he is a Democrat, knowing
no one man better than another
Urged to run for Governor with all that the
fnture holds possible in the event of his election
Judge Gaynor stands serene ready to take the
place or ready 10 forego it, as it may seem best
10 the Democracy We believe that he will be
nominated. We believe that be will be elected
Il he lives and keeps his health, we expect vet to
see him in the White House. Gaynor will 20
lar and high. In the meantime it is pleasant to
see him satisfied to do his work, waiting in dig
mty the call of the people.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-27
A RnhhNr All thu Tinne

There is no trust that robs the people more sys-
tematically than the tobacco trust. Some
In order to encourage them to invest be
come dependent tobacco, the trust paid
of eastern North Carolina living prices
Now they take most of il starvation prices, and
many farmers say they viii abandon its cultivation.
The Greensboro Record understands that trust it
says: You can't lose the American Tobacco Company.
On account of the increased cigarettes the
number in box has been reduced instead there
is only 15 the price remaining the When the
Spanish tax levied the American Tobacco
Company reduced the size of a package of smoking
tobacco 1t. When the taken off
however the former size restored; In fact
ii il small yet Jones. he always pays the freight
and don't YOU forget it"-NeWs and Observer.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-27
The Daniel Mnnunnant

me general appreciation with which the suggestion
VI our morning contemporary. the News. regarding
monument TO John Warwick Daniel has been received
~ out another evidence OF the willingness to do the
man honor which has been manifested NV the neon1e
or Lynchburg all during his lifetime.
10y all means let the proposal of the News be car
REQ out Let us erect the memory of that patriotic
Nnelnian memorial worthy, 10 the very best of our
eorts, of MS life and deeds. We ought to do il not
only because he "A national figure for MANY wears
not simply because he the leading figure in the
public AFFAIRS of Virginia for quarter of a century
but because he true OF Lynchblrg who
loved to do his home city honor in the faithfuness
OF his work and the Integrity of his character
From all over the State have expressions of
Willingness to concur in the News suggestion There
appears TO be no doubt to the wisdom OF placing
TINS monument in Lynchhurg, and do not believe
that there Will be any doubt it The uonu-
ment belongs here because Daniel despite his service
10 state and nation, belonged here
we desire to add our second to the nomination Of
Mr.. Randolph Harrison chairman of the
TO carry out the movement to successful completion
and we urge upon him that he accept-Lynchburg Ad
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-27
Put Iailbirds to Work.

Boarding jabirds in idlcness is abuse which the
Industrial Commission does well discuss There is
Justification for it in the of abe-bodied prison
The system makes 1t profitable for sherfs to
board tafibirds the of the public, and the
giving counties the right call prisoners to
the roads has not produced the full
desired
There should be more road building in Virginia and
the law authorizing acquisitions for jailbrds
should be strengthened, that sheriffs will
% Obliged their physically competent
guests without delay when calls for help received
The problem is not very complicated one, but its
Virginia is hindered by indifference to the
need good roads and by the potent and pervasive
fee system.-Norfolk Landmark
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-27
In Honor Of conf.dsr... Women.

The movement for the erection of monument IN
this State the of the confederacy Ia taking
definite shape and early in the fall day will be set
apart concerted action to raise the
o build the monument. This s In which we
are all interested. We all the greatest honor 10
the women of the Confederacy. In the reverence III
which hold them in affection and memory both
acknowledge and pay the honor, But should 40
more than this Out of love and affection We
should perpetuate their memory in marble We believe
that lengthy appeals need be made in this causeA
is the people and they will contribute when
opportunity is presented As stated, every
be given an opportunity to contribute at early
date.-Raiefgh Times.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-27
Taft on Prohibition.

Thomas Settle is going about the country praising
Taft and pleading for ''ikker Here Is what Mr. Taft
recently said:
THE ideal state. and that which we should work
for, prohibition unquestionably. Even IL some can
leave 1t alone. to quote a common phrase
nothing gained by it's moderate the risk he
incurs at times imminent Personally, ! refuse to
take such a risk do not drink."--News and Observer
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-27
SUIT.

CHAMBERS tailors have brought suit against him
paying FOR his wedding suit. However. Chan
Ter Il not 30 much worried over the suit about his
wedding suit he lis concerned about his suit prfxa
bewitchng Lima cayaiier loose the biz for-
wrapped in an "ante-nuptial contract.r--Wi-
rnnrton Morning Stn
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-27
RIGOTRY IN RUSSIA.

BIGOTRY IN RUSSIA.
The ndignity offered to Oscar Straus by the
Russian government on account of the fact OF
his Jewish birth is an exampleof pitiable brand
of national bigotry 1t will serve to further low
er the opinion that Americans have In recent
years been forced TO entertain concerning the
Russian Government. Mr.. Straus being deslr-
ons of spending holiday in travel, and thinking
that he might like 10 visit st. Petersburg in the
course of his travels, applied in formal way
for a passport, as is customary, believing that
his official position as the envoy of friendly
state to neighboring country would preclude
any objections based upon racial origin or rehg-
ion. Instead of the passport and courteous in
timation that he would be welcome, Mr.. Straus
received mere permit, such as is issued to COM
mercial travellers restricting his visit to the Cap
ital, and CURLY describing him not as an Amer
lean diplomat, but as "a member of the Hebrew
race"
Naturally, Ambassador STRAINS promptly re-
turned the paper declining to make use of it.
When the Gar heard of the incident he en-
deavored 10 repair the discourtesy which had
been done, not only TO Mr.. Straus, but to the
United States in his person, since he is an
American ambassador but Mr.. Straus, with
proper dignity, declined all overtures on the
subject. The dignfed course of Ambassador
Straus will meet the communication of the
American people. who will feel that the Rus
sian Government has added one additional proof
of It's inability to cut loose from its medieval
bigorv and associations and become one of the
great family of civilized and enlightened nations
Richmond's census is said to he held up be-
cause it was forgotten to include Jail birds in
the list. Here is ono place where the undesirable
citizen seems to be necessity.
Walter WcIlman has successfully launched am
other airship Good for Walter This is the
only success he has ever had in aerial AFFAIR.".
SILENT treatment" at West Point seems TO be the
method by which cadets can best make them
selves heard.
And now the mulish aeroplane has started
running backwards. The hey-day has not ar
rived yet.
The Presidents cabinet is gathering in Wash
Ingon. Somewhat in the nature of a coroners
inquest
There's nothing new in ''the money shortage
rumors. II is always probable
.Will Richard Achilles drink hemlock at the
Cabinet FEAST
The Old Guard has the courage of its lese
majestic.
-1--
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-27

Mayor Richardson. OF Richmond. says he viii fly
with tho aviator who will give exhibition at the
Richmond Fair. His wife he shall not. Now We
may be abis to md out from sequel who really
rules Richmoud.--Danvlie Register.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-27

win and Wilson arise In the well as the West
II leads to the belief that the party OF Cleveland and
ridden or Jefferson and jackson, Is once more coming
into Its own.-Baltmore Sun
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-27

Will Richard Achilles drink hemock at the
Cabinet feastl
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-27

The Old Guard has the courage of It's lese
majestic
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-27

Let us hope the fair weather lasts until next
week.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-27

Walter Wcllman has successfully launched an
other airshp. Good for Walter. This is the
only success he has ever had in aerial Affairs.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-27

Richmond's census is said TO he held up be-
cause it was forgotten to include Jail birds in
the list. Here is ono place where the undesirable
citizen seems to be necessity.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-27

Gaynor's candidacy is of the automatic va
rietv.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-27

There's nothing new in ''the money shortage
runors. II is always probable
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-27
Miss Carter Entertains.

Miss Lpuemma Carter, of Washington. Va, enter
tanned most delightfully."- last Thursday evening
and cards in honor of Miss Della Dudley and house
party, Both Miss Carter and Miss Dudley well
known here, where they have spent several years
while students the Womans College. The tea table
and card tables pretiy decorated with bowls of
roses while autumn flowers banked the man
tells and about the rooms
Miss Carriers guests Included Miss DeIha Dudley,
Louise Williams and Madge Montgomery OF Rich
mOnd: Julia Nco, Mary Miller. and Messrs W. J,
Almond John Williams, ], r. Keyser and Lieutenant
Il T. Miller. Of Fort Sheridan
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-27

Miss Dorothy Thomson will shortly leave her home
at summit Point, Va, TO resume her studies at the
II, Sophie Newcomb College. New Orleans Miss Mil
dred Drake, of Mnden. La. who has been her guest
viii return South with her Miss Thomson will be
the during the first fortnight arrival
in New Orleans OF her brother. Mr.. James NJ. Thorn
son. and Mr.. and Mrs. Marshall Ballard, their
home, 2l0S Napoleon avenue but will later be the
for the winter OF her brother law and sister Mr.
and Mrs John Chew, who will arrive there from the
North October make that city their home
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-27

The Presidents cabinet is gathering in Wash
Ington Somewhat in the nature of coroners
inquest.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-27

And now the mulish aeroplane has started
running backwards. The hev-day has not ar,
rived yet
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-27
vrtorsrs'N rHosxs.

f-<fsxss --&sdssca f7Ss.
EpsrnArsr--Madison 1924.
Eocsrrs -Msdison 1879.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-27

Silent treatment at West Point seems to be the
method by which cadets can best make them
selves heard.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-27

Announcement made Monday OF the engage
nent of Miss Katharine Fl. Moore and Mr.. c. Raymon
Owens. of Baltimore Miss Moore Is daughter of the
late Mr., and Mrs George w Moore and comes from
distinguished ancestry, being a direct descendant of
the Lee family of Virginia Mr.. Owens Is OF Mr..
and Mrs. Charles NJ Owens recently OF Washington,
but now residents of Baltimore owing the =
ing Of the brides family. the wedding will be quiet
and win place