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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-25
The Income Tax Amendment.

In spite of the opposition of Governor Hughes
to the income tax amendment, and in spite OF
an unfavorable vote in the Legislature, it is
probable, report says, that 1t will be ratified
by that body. The resolution fell short by two
votes of majority of all the members but
motion TO reconsider was made and it is likely
that the resolution viii finally pass.
But the amendment is having hard time OF
it, Virginia, New Jersey and Connecticut have
rejected it and the Governor of Kentucky
makes it clear that the Legislature of that State
never ratified the amendment, but merely ex-
pressed an opinion on the general subject of the
income tax The ratifying States then are
Alabama, South Carolina, Mississippi, Illinois,
Oklahoma and Maryland, six altogether, with
two directly against it, and three that declined
to act, while two, Rhode Island and Massa
chusetts, with Legislatures now in session, have
yet to take action
This is a remarkable exhibit in view of the
fact that there has been popular clamor during
a long period for Federal income tax.
The chances of its becoming eventually part
of the constitution are now decidedly against 1t.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-25
Immoral Plays.

A Washington newspaper says that there nave
been at least six plays there during the present
season for which there WAS no other excuse than
desire the part of the explolters to go as
far beyond the bounds of decency as police
regulations would allow.
No city, least Of all the Capital City of the
nation, can afford to tolerate such plays. 1t is
not so much that theatre-goers should be pro-
tected They are usually informed in advance
Of the character of the play and may protect
themselves by staying away But when a city
sanctions obscene plays it becomes more or
less particeps crimins and besmirches its own
character.
The playhouse has its place, but when it be-
comes the clearing house for immoral and lewd
productions, it makes itself public nuisance
and should be suppressed
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-25

Note the Contract.

We take no pleasure in the misfortunes of
Other States, but when occasion offers we can
net ferbeaf to eall attention to the advantage
Of Virginia climate. In Ohio, in Illinois, in
Kansas Wisconsin and other Western States,
there have seen billiards. and killing frosts
while Virginia had refreshing showers. These
incidents are not rare. They are the rule rather
than the exception and every such incident
should BE- turned to good account by Virginia.
We have the lands and the climate and Virginia
should be the favorite State with farmers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-25
For Worldwide Peace.

u Secretary Knox has recently expressed the
sapinion that ultimate disarmament of the ma
tons of the world is practicable. TIE thinks that
TIE establishment of court of arbitral justice,
10 which nations of the world may appeal for
the settlement of their controversies. will have
;tAe effect, as its own natural consequence, of
not merely reducing armament but ultimately
IA rendering large ornaments unnecessary.
Hs plan for the establ ishment of an inter-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-25

The Dukes of Durham have been almost as
generous to Durham and vicinity as Major
Gnter was to Richmond. And they are still
doing. Their latest enterprise is system of
electric railway reaching from Anderson s. c..
to Durham, n. c. They and their associates
have already developed great water power
which will be converted into electricity and
used for various purposes, especially in the cot
ton milling industry 1t is now proposed to
build this system of electric lines so as to bring
the various Gotten manufacturing towns be-
tween the points named into quick and easy com
munication. In order to secure the cooperation
of the people and make the enterprise a success
they have asked that the cotton mill owners sub
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-25
Heartily Endorses Report.

Editor OF The Virginian: -
sir-It is a matter OF sincere regret to that
illness in my family compelled absence from the
State. and hence prevented my attendance the
meeting of the board of visitors of the Virginia Poly
technc Institute the 18th instant when the report
CATION OF the charges affecting the administration
the institution by President BarrinGer was finally
formulated and adopted.
1t was my earnest desire to be present at this
meeting for the Of signing the report adopted
by the majority of the board and which had been
prepared by committee OF which was member
and which report In every respect, represented my
deliberate judgment after careful patnstakng and
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-25
Carolina Comment
scandinavians In the South.

SCandinavians In the South.
The South needs immigrants and should put forth
greater efforts them. 1t does not wish to
get any and ali sort-those who do not expect TO
become citizens. There is place here and welcome
for thousands would be benefited by coming
where they may own broad acres and rear their
families into Independent American citizens. me
Scandinavians who have come to America have been
thrifty and have developed into good citizens When
they first began come over in great numbers the
northwestern railroad them land or sold
it to them cheap, and helped them to settle In tnat
section, and they came from cold climate they
easily persuaded that the South was not a
suitable section for them to come to ind homes.
There Is more free land and no more cheap fard
in the Northwest and the of the Scandinavians
being turned to the South. Mr. NJ " Richards
the progressive land agent of the southern railway
is doing the South a real service In showing now
Scandinavians in the South are prospering-Ralelgh
News and Observer.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-25
Among the May Magazines

With a bright many hued cover designed by WIN
Grife illustrating the odd but fascinating story oy
presents interesting appearance from cover TO
cover. and. unlike mortals, the appearance Is
ployed by the Southern Pacific railroad system in
manufacturing multi mi.tonaires. Perhaps the item
Edmond Rostand's great poetical drama .chante-
cer," translated by Miss Gertrude Hall, will appear
In this magazine during the summer months, begin
ming with June.
Acting upon the ever popular adage. Strike while
the iron Is hot the first article in the American
Magazine for May Is The Inside Came deahng
with the science of baseball by Hugh g. Fullerton;
1t Is needless to add that enthusiastic fans VIII
devour this information as though gift snowereo
by the gods from Mount olympers and WIN .nen
Plato
by James oppenheim. and Ernest and the Case OF
Old Mudguards" by Inez Haynes Gilmore
The stories in Everybody's for May the most
striking feature of this issue there being story to
suit and all literary tastes Lobster Palace So
cety" by Julian Street. with illustrations by James
Montgomery Flagg. which is clean satire on the
epicurianism of the rich The reproduction OF The
Aegean Sea- from a painting by Frederick E. Church
in the Metropolitan Museum Is splendid feature
1t is detachable and looks IKE hand-palnteo sketch
in oils.
The womans Home Companion for March is the
spring number containing stories by the follow
ing writer's: Myra Kelly, Frederick NJ. Smith, Annie
Hamilton Donnel Elizabeth Stuart Phelps, clinton
Dangertield, r. w. Hanshew. f. NJ jameson ana
others esides these articles on art music, cur
events etc, with special department Tor the
little folk and the fashion department conducted by
Grace Margaret Gould.
Color effects are especially charming in the De-
lineator for May, which has a number of coiored
fashion plates, and besides these several
pages decorated with little sketches in pastel
article h h Oh nuehin in which he SAYS
TT is here politically and socially in business and In
the serial, The Unforeseen. which LIS unusual. but
which appeals to one at first glance as being possible
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-25
The Weather Service.

In early morning railroad ride yesterday through
parts Mecklenburg Iredel counties the enron
icle found the people all along the reads had
covered their garden truck with old newspapers,
strips of cheese cloth and any other material that
might have been available. They had read the
reports in the evening of the previous
day made these preparations in anticipation
frost. The frost did not materalize and no dam
age was done. the fact in evidence that the
people prepared against it. This incident SHOWS
advance in agriculture. Ten years ago such prep
arations against frost damage would not have peen
thought of. Rising a frost-bitten morning, the
would gone about his work muttering ana
the housewife and her daughters would, mourhIully
conte plat ting the loss of their garden, set ABOUT
figuring the Of replanting and of the time de-
ferred. The evening newspaper carrying weather,
crops and market reports. has been, and is potent
factor in the advancement of the rural interests
Charlotte Chronicle
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-25
Southern Drifts

While the potentates of Europe are vying with one
another courteous attentions to Mr.. Roosevelt It
doubtful If royalty is altogether pleased with the
popular ovations which the strenuous ex-Pfesidents
personality has everywhere called forth.
Beneath the outward cvilites 1t Is easy TO detect
undercurrent of uneasiness.
The distinguished visitor Is an exponent OF free
institutions He is the best known representative OF
the greatest republic on earth wherever ne goes ne
symbolizes to the people the power whlch resides
in themselves; and his hold upon the masses Is all
the greater Of the fascinating elements which
attach to his individual explots.-Atanta Journal
The Plea of Patterson.
Stung by the furious flashing he Is receiving at the
press the country because OF his action
utes after the Supreme Court had affirmed the SEN
of the lower court imposing penalty OF twenty
Patterson of Tennessee attempts to justify his course
in lengthy statement to the pubic.
1t be conceded that this statement constitutes
the best defense that be offered The governor
had ample time in which to prepare It, and doubt
palliate the offense of which he has been guilty
Summed up 1t means that the Tennessee executive
the evidence from the lips OF the witnesses
and than was revealed to the supreme Court
through the transcript of this testimony and the plead
ings Of the lawyers Moreover, 1t means that ne is
capable of weighing and interpreting evidence
and of rendering an impartial verdict
association with and friendship for Colonel Cooper
the bench in the trial OF the case. may satisfy the
conscience of the Tennessee executive. but 1t VIII
and humiliation Of Tennessee as deep as on the
day this man convicted Of murder was set free and
no appeal the executive of that State stands
victed OF great wrong.-Birmingham News.
The Man With the Pistol.
In a trivial quarrel Terrell M. Brasweil, of Union
City Ga. the other day shot and killed Jeff Crow.
one of his best friends"
= raswe is In jail at Fairburn awaiting trial
on a charge of murder.
Grow left widow suffering from tuberculosis
three small children. The family suddenly deprived
of its means OF support absolutely destitute.
That is only a sample OF parallel tragedies. hair
dozen of them. that have succeeded each other in
Georgia In many weeks
They all leave trail OF widowed mothers, or
fatheress children,
Each OF them needless being provoked by petty
Back of each is the universal menace of the man
with the pistol.
Had Braswell not been provided with the handy
concealed weapon, Crow would be alive. and
Braswell himself be walking abroad, free man.
Atlanta Constitution.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-25

national court of arbitral justice, which was
outlined in an indentical note sent in the fall OF
last year to various nations is said to be meeting
with general favor and Mr.. Knox believes that
such court will be constituted at The Hague
in the near future.
The court would be composed of judges repre-
senting various nations systems of law, 1t
would be in contiguous session and the expense
of it would be borne by all the nations in interest
jointly.
The court may be established and if 50, it
will be the means of ayerting war in many IN
stances But when all the nations of the earth
disarm and agree to settle all their differences
in a court of justice the millennium will be here.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-25

scribe to half of the stock, which seems to be a
REASONABLE propose. Whatever may be said
against the Tobacco Trust it cannot be de-
MED that some of the members of that corpora
ton have done good work with their wealth.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-25

Mark Twain's father was John Marshall
Clemens, Virginian. We hope that North
Carolina will not claim him.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-25
Mr. Rryan,s Onportunity.

William Jennings Bryan. lately returned from South
America owes the country the debt OF silence for
fifteen years availed to stir it to Its depths
with speech. During these years ne has been mega
lively the influential man in the United states
He has preordained and nailed down the success OF
the republican party in four elections by the force
of his fervent opposition Monstrous as 1t would
appear surface, believe that Mr. Bryan Is
to-day capable multiplying the effect Of what appears
to be a nationwide revuision against republican
policy. BY his action during the next two years
he can name President of the United States with
as much Roosevelt named Tart, albert
he cannot select the candidate BY maintaining 81
lence he may permit the next democratic nominee 10
enter the White House in triumph by opening his
mouth, he blast the hopes of any man and the
democracy may name and force upon an un"lllins
peope any bearer that the republicans may
put before the country. , - -
VIII Bryan find the courage to suHe ms nat
ural Impulses and remain a political clam Or VIII
he continue in the future as he mas In the past 10
play the marpot to his party? There Is the re
issue on which hangs the political future of the
United Wilmington Star
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-25

Welt did not vote in the French election held
last Sunday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-25
Draining swamp Lands.

At meeting held at the Corinne schoolhouse.
ST. Bernard parish Sunday. the project for reclaim
ing the swamp lands In the rear of the First and
Second wards Of that parish formally and snc-
ecssfuiy launched with opposing voice.
As its nearest neighbor, New Orleans Is naturally
interested In the improvement and development OF
St. Bernard, every acre OF which can be easily re-
claimed. and these when reclaimed will make the
tire parish OF the richest gxrdens In the world
New Orleans Times Democrat YFf
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-25

In the death of Jackson Guy, Richmond loses
an accomplished and honorable lawyer a true
gentleman and loyal and useful citizen
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-25

The heart Of the Confederacy throbs at Mo-
bile this week On, we braves, and good time
to all.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-25
Much Ado About Mary
BY TEMPLE BAILEY.

Copyright 1910. by Associated Literary Press)
The whole family was In a ferment about Mary.
They took sides. headed by father and mother. In
fathers camp were the boys. while the girls sup
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-25

Governor Patterson should by all means Sc
lect Colonel Cooper as his running mate.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-25
The Brides Blunder.

Our Roanoke correspondent tells dramatic
story Of young woman who married man
twice her age, under the impression that she was
getting a bargain. He had told her that he had
money, palatial home and other things to
make modern woman's heart glad and that
she should have rings on her fingers, bells on
her toes, elephants to ride upon and at least
three of the largest hats in the shop. But he
was base decever. He had nothing but gray
hairs and a slick tongue and the deceived bride
of three weeks has returned to her mother in
disgust
The moral Of this story is that when woman
marries for money, she should make sure, in adj
vance of the ceremony that the other party to
the transaction is able to deliver the goods
The New Mayor of Milwaukee, chosen as a
Socialist sgnalized his election by sending i'm
medatey lengthy message to the Council, en-
bracing the following fundamentals;
Home Rule
Promote Interests of Labor.
Eight-Iour Day on City Work.
Prohibit Child Labor,
Establish Bureau of Municipal Research and
Make Municipal Survey.
Stop Bringing Armed Strikebrcakers Into Mil
waukee.
Improve City Finances
Reorganize Board of Public Works
Shorter Hours and Better Service on Street
Railways; Air Brakes and Jackscrews on Cars,
Protect Clean Saloons
Stop Sale of Liquor in Houses of III Fame.
Abolish Sinecures.
Establish City lighting Plant.
Build New Isolation Hospital
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-25
Husband Was Wanted.
His Position In the Army.

What did you do in the army
Most of the time was IN charge of squad e
men,"
ION special duty7"
Cleveland Leader.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1910-12-21
REPORT Of P0ST0FF|CE
HAS RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR GOOD OF SERVICE

the New York postoftice alone foul
employees have been killed and g.
incapacitated since 1908, as the re
suit Of injuries received in the per
Torrance of their duty, yet it has no
| been possible for the department tt
! afford them or their families any
| assistance.
1t is earnestly recommended that ar
appropriation of $4,000 be made tt
| reward postal employees who present
to the department patented devices
or processes that may prove of value
to the service.
The difficulty of obtaining compe
tent postal employees in remote sec
tons OF the United States postOffice
territory is urgently called to the at
tention of congress. 1t often is i'm
possible to obtain efficient clerks fol
the salaries fixed by law and it is urg
ed that the postmaster general be au
thorized to use the regular apprO
priations for clerks and letter carriers
in the payment of higher salaries in
such places for instance as the post.
Offices in Alaska.
In discussion of the clerical and
carrier forces Of the postal service
it is shown by figures presented in
the report that no part Of the reduc'
ton in the deficit Of the department
as whole was due to any discrimi'
nation against clerks and carriers. AS
. fact, the average salaries of clerks
and carriers during the year 1910 was
higher than at any time in the pre-.
vious history of the department.
1t is the policy of the department,
as shown by the report, not to re-
quire any more work in postoffices
on Sundays and holidays than is alb.
sOlutely necessary. To this end an
endeavor is being made to bring a
greater degree of uniformity in the
amount of Sunday work in postoffice1
and to provide for one day of rest
in seven for each of the employees.
DR.. Grandfield says:
There is a very strong sentiment
throughout the country in favor of
the discontinuance of the delivery
of mail on Sundays, and this senti-
ment should be respected. If the plan
of disseminating entirely Sunday SER
vice by letter carriers which is now
being tried in a number of the larg-
err cities, where the sentiment of the
communities is strongly in favor Of
Sunday closing, proves practicable,
it would seem that the desired re-
suit may be attained without legis-
lation."
A renewal of the recommendation
that a thirty days leave of absence
with pay be allowed, postofice clerks
and city letter carriers is made. I'm
der existing laws not exceeding fifteen
days leave of absence with pay may
be allowed clerks and carriers.
From the view point of economy
and efficiency in the service, congress
is urged in the report to take action
looking to the retirement with some
reasonable pension provision of the
superannuated employees of the post
office department.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1910-12-21
FIRST SCHOOL HOUSE TO
BE BUILT in DAk0TA'S
WAS ERECTED AT OLD BON
HOMME VILLAGE IN SOUTH
DAKOTA.
DAKOTA.
Interesting Letter Received by Dep
uty Superintendent Of Public In
struction e. J. Taylor.

Deputy Superintendent of Public
instruction f. j. Taylor is in receipt
of a letter from Col. H. S. Eyres OF
Fargo. one of the told timers in the
Dakotas. who tells of the establish
ment of the first school house in Da
kota Territory. The colonel also
forwarded a copy of the Springfield
IS. d. Times. which contains an &C
count of the dedication ceremonioi
which were held near there this fall
when a monument was unveiled
marking the location of the building.
The letter follows:
Hon. E. ]. Taylor,
Bismarck. n. d.
Friend E. j.
AS per agreement made with you
when at Bismarck recently. am this
day mailing to you under separate
cover. a copy of the Springfield. S. D..
Times, which contains a write-up of
a celebration held at old Bon Homme
Village in the state of South Dakota,
at which time monument was un-
yelled. marking the spot where the
first school house stood in the terri
tory which now comprises the states
of North Dakota. South Dakota. Wy
oming. Montana. Nebraska and Idaho.
las informed you when at Bis
marcll. | had the pleasure of attend.
ing that reunion of old settlers. and
would not have missed the treat for a
great deal.
odd Bon Homme Village is the
oldest settlement of the territory
above described. and is to the state of
South Dakota what Walhalla or Penn
bina are to North Dakota. and the old
settlers of that state worship the
very ground that the old village stood
on. At one time it was very pros
porous and busy burg. However, to-
day nothing Of the old village remains
except a postoffice and one old store
AT the time the Chicago. Milwau-
kee and St. Paul railway built west
through Iowa it was the intention to
strike Bon Homme. However. owing
to the rough country tributary to the
Missouri river at that point, the en-
gineers changed their course and
struck Yankton. the latter town was
pulled over to that point. One old
settler whom | met while at Bon
Homnle informed me that the reason
why the road did not touch Bon
Homme was that the Indians chased
the engineers away from their work
of surveying into Bon Homme, claim
ing that they were sent there by the
government to build the road for the
purpose of getting the Indians to ride
on the train and be killed. but as to
the truth of this | will not vouch
for and am inclined to believe the
other story, as there is every evil
dence that it would be very costly
to buildi into Bon
1T might be we'll for you to pre-
serve the copy of the Times. as at
some distant day the write-up will
make very interesting reading.
Yours very truly,
"R. S. EYRES"