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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-22

The esteemed Associated Press would do well
to take course in a night grammar school. We
do not fI!pw what "Old Mel Stone" is thinking
Of in permitting on his force men " mo are apt
at any moment to perpetrate-and who, in fact,
do frequently perpetrate-things like the fol-
lowing taken at random from dispatches print
ed Friday morning:
"A complete agreement has been
reached regarding the way in which
molasses made whiskey may be market
ed by the internal revenue officials,
etc, etc.
Were it not for the cropper which Colonel
Roosevelt came wheri he attempted to ride over
the Courts with libel suit against the New
York World in which he alleged that the United
States was personal character capable of sut-
fering damages by reason of erroneous state
ments made concerning it, we would expect to
see the Associated Press in the tolls fer a para
graph of such deliberate double entendre as this.
1t is true that revenue officers have, in the past,
had an intimate acquaintance with the manu-
facture of whiskey, legitmately ana-illegitimate-
", but SO far as We know. this is the first time
they have been accused of its sale and manu-
facture-whether made from molasses corn, rye,
potatoes, or china berries. Their sins in this
respect have been those of aiders and abetters,
if they have sinned at all when the moon shone.
More frequently they have been raiders and de-
stroyers, swooping down upon peaceful stills
TO the discqncertment Of simple folk attempting
to personally practice an antiquated creed of
personal liberty.
Down in Nortk Carolina, it is true that Ger
tain famous scholar and diplomat having been
named by President Cleveland officer in
the Revenue, was wont to drive al ng the country
roads, and observing smoke-scnd for the pro
prietor and say with all the tender solicitude
with which Indians were wont to be lured to re-
gard the White House as place of fatherly
watchfuness
Boys YOU listen to me, Mr. Cleveland is a
mighty nice man. He loves You boys, but he
told me to come out here and tell you that he
says YOU boys must move little bit back further
! from the road"
This, however, Is only evidence corroboratory
Of a justification which we have no idea that
"Old Mel Stone would think Of interposing as
a defense, should the Washington authorities
desire 10 know of him ''how come that he brought
such charge; The thing is absurd on it's face
| No man even needs to buy liquor, much
| less to make it! 1t is a scandal on the service
a scandal the more outrageous since it cali be
contended with force that it was scandal al
all, since all experience goes to show that few
people know anything about grammar, and the
correspondents of the Associated Press less thar
t Tu0St
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-22

Their reward was to be called fools" and sent
out of the door with a right about twist before
they had had time TO more than catch their
breath after an interview following upon long
and tedious wait Naturally these preachers are
wroth, and naturally Gaynor did wrong. But
to what good to rail at this sort of wart on
the character of the first man in generations who
has seemed to understand how to be Mayor OF
New York 4
In few months service as Mayor, Gaynor has
effected saving IN revenue of millions OF dol
lars annually. He has swept graft away from
the city and It's departments regardless OF the
dust. He has reformed the police. He has done
much to safeguard personal liberty against brutal
persecution He has erected a new standard OF
justice in city where justice centered in the
Ward Leader He has shown himself humane,
thoughtful, liberal, and efficient. But he has
not been polite 1t seems that this is virtue
foreign to men who have to fight for what they
get. Perhaps il takes too much time. Perhaps
Gaynor is Just boor anyway. AT any rate,
considering his service, its lack in his case Is
q veniai vice
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-22
ON IMPOLITENESS.

We have noticed recently with some amusement
the irate comment that every now and then finds
direction toward Mayor Gaynor on the point
that he is not polite"
Il ii most remarkable fact that, barring an
occasional eFusion from William Randolph
Hearst this is about the only complaint that is
finding expression regarding New York's Mayor
We have no doubt that he admits the corn" and
we suspect that he glories in the vice
AZ matter Of fact, impolitness, brusuueness,
harshness of expression, seems to be an incident
of strong and active natures. Men who do things
30 to the point with directness that does not
regard the Jostling that precedes their progress.
They are as a rule impatient of, or even ignorant
81, the amenities. Consequently softer persons
feel themselves bruised by contact with this
species of individual. Nice sensiblities are
wounded grievously. One who has experienced
the Jolt is all too apt TO 60 of, sit down, cool off
Ind then discourse on what gentleman ought
I to do, and what be ought not to do.
In the meantime men such as Gaynor have for
fetten all about what they did or neglected 10 do
They have taken up dozen different things. They
have forgotten all about the affront. As aptly
y not, they will meet offended dignity with an
open hand and glad smile, and then wonder the
Mhy and wherefore of its Crouch
The truth is that, while it were better for
Everybody to be gentleman, there are many
zines when the circumstances make all the
1ormalities incident to the role hardship to
busy man. The busy man is apt TO think of his
business first, his manners afterward. This is
nd, perhaps, but true.
s Some preachers recently called on Mayor
Gaynor to protest against the flight pictures"
\ He had already decided that he would not inter
\ fere. They were committee after the event.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-22
Let the Virginian Follow You,

II you intend leaving Richmond for a vacation,
have The tireinian sent daily 10 your cottage
or hotel. You may then enjoy the mountain
or seashore air and at the same time keep In
close touch with all that is happening In the
city and State, and country-poIticai social.
business and sporting circles.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-22
The Talk Down Home"
..Sceing Things,


The citizens of this city afforded privilege
OF witnessing real airship" Friday morning about
10 o'clock when large machine hove In view, trav-
cling over the city at full speed number Of those
gazing at the rapidly moving machine which
flying at average speed OF about thirty-nve miles
an hour, expressed their disappointment that the
aerial visitor did not stop and his respects
10 the city. At the height It remained It I'm
possible ascertain the style of machine but II APP
peared be like the here at the centennial
bration with dirigibe. cigar-shaped gasbag. How
ever this could not be stated for fact of
driver obstinatsty refused to answer the numerous
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-22


Health Commissioner Dupuys instructions to moth-
regarding the care of their young babies are
timely and highly important-many little ones die
for lack Of intelligent care. There fs no douht tna'
practically every mother does all she can Tor the
health and comfort her baby, but 1t is often the
that she know what Is best for the
child.
mothers milk in every case possible; that the
child be bathed twice daily. The need OF FRESH
air night day is emphasized
do not let fly touch your baby. lis one or the
most important of the niunctons. Here others
Nurse your baby by the clock
Nurse your baby till he is ten months old
Give the baby at least a tablespoonful OF cool boiled
water three times day,
DO not give the baby paragoric, soothing syrup or
any medicine unless the doctor tells you.
Do give him tea. coffee anything to eat or
drink, except breast milk.
q. Do not paciier.
In hot weather dress him in clean shirt. etc
Do expose your baby's eyes to the direct sun
light.
If you cannot afford to employ doctor. send to
the nearest police station for a physician to the
poor.-Norfolk Ledger Dispatch
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-22

The military court called to try the member
of the Howitzers who did not go to Gettysburg
is called, in reality. TO try the employer who re
fused to let him attend to his military duties
And the case has already been tried, and public
opinion has recorded its verdict
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-22

Elijah Humphries is dead at Harrisonburg
aged 81 years, 6 months His father missed see
ing hundred years by about six months. HIS
mother lived to be 96. Although the record does
not so state we have no doubt that Humphrles,
grandfather, came over with Columbus men IN
the Pinto.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-22

this way hydrophobia would be prevented, race
suicide among felines encouraged, long step
taken toward the practical establishment OF the
benefits sought through the proposed antl-nolse
ordinance.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-22

Mr.. Taft consented to speak on the village
green to the inhabitants of Bar Harbor, but ne
will be entertained by the aristocracy Another
case of "talkin' NIT You und drinkin' NIT me.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-22
To Rebuild HopeWeil.

As told by the Star recently. IL has been the in
tenton of the members OF the Society OF Friends
in the northern part of Frederick county for some
time past make extensive improvements the
historic meeting house at Hopewe but 1t has since
decided to tear down the present structure and
rebuild It from the ground UP.
special day to the Star from Brucetown states
that work of tearing down the old meeting house
begin shortly and that the contract for the
work has been awarded to Messrs. Charles and John
Swartz OF that place.
The Hopewell meeting house is said to be old
building OF the kind in Northern Virginia, IL
In the State 1t built nearly hundred years
ago, and has been In since,
The walls built of native limestone, and they
still in fair condition. but time its ruthless
vance has made it necessary for the welfare
congregation that new edfce be built and
work will be pushed rapidly a possible during
the present Winchester Star.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-22
Tariff "DernagogueS."

Speaker Cannon that only tine demagogue"
would pick out item here and there in the tarn
and Say that duties too high" Judged by this
standard, there few "demaRogues' even In
the leadership of republican regnlarx including Presi
dent Taft himself who has openly asserted In pub
ordinately high to be altogether ndef.nsble But
there need to take thia thst particular duty
show that the Payne-Aldrich schedules are the
embodiment of protection run mad. The average OF
the rates under the new law Is above the average
those under the Dingley act which 1t displaced.
and that the latter was too high republican
leadership itself was willing TO admit and did ad-
nit, by implication at least. when the republican
tionaI platform of 1908 framed and during the
presidential campaign following the adoption of that
platform. But this, OF course fuakes"no difference
Cannon except to stimulate him TO greater lengths
OF ndiscretion. With him, when the question Is
special privileges to the few at the expense OF
the many the indefensihs the thing the holder
vigorous his defense OF it.-Norfolk Vir
ginian- Pilot.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-22

After the Fort Monroe experience any at
lacking force will be careful how 1t undertakes
to make flank movement.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-22

We insist that the dog catcher be supplemented
by cat catcher.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-22
Ver,fict. nike the Trtal. q Farce.

Tom Carroll, the negro soldier who dened
threatened a sentinel and officer OF the virginia
militia at Gettysburg recently has been fined $40
by the summary court-martial which tried his case
The verdict, like the trial. is farce. The court
disposed OF the case without hearing the evidence
of the yirginan whom the negro threatened, and
in spite Governor Manns protest against the trial
or the criminal by petty court
We trust that Governor Manns vigorous statement
concerning result of the trial will be followed
by an equally vigorous protest to the war depart
m Winchester Star.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-22

is becoming as dangerous to get behind the
of a gun as It used to be to monkey about the
business end of mule.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-22

- Long Lost Ring.
some time ago j. ID. Reeves, colored man, who,
as the sequel shows is honest soul was digging
oitcn Tor drain on the property of Kelley Instf-
tute. when he happened to something in the
shining He thought 1t might be of value and he
tucked 1T away in his jeans Whom he got home he
cfeaned Off the dirt and that 1t a ring;
ne also saw that 1t had initials inside
ne commenced to make inquiries of persons
me otner day he showed 1t to a gentleman and told
i -. ne was anxious to find the The
.he initials and suggested that he interview
T. Logan Straightway he paid visit that gen
.an Dr Logan rubbed his eyes, his glasses, then
4nts. Logan put In appearance.
70 make long story short. 1t Mrs Logan's
wedding ring. She lost 1t forty years ago. when
calling at what was then the home OF Mr. j. A. Gray.
Every eHort was made to find it, but Il could not
oe iocated and 1t was long, long ago given up
gone forever. F
The eoiored man happy, not only that he had
round the owner but that he had In his hand a check
reWarding him for his honesty.-Greensboro Record.
HE Reformation of Horse Trading I'm Burke
NO better evidence could be furnished that human
IVY is steadily improving than the type of horse
Iaoers who attended the first three days burke
Superior Court this week. The common noorly
ciad prPfane and foul-mouthed fellow OF few years
ago with his one-eyed and limpng plug has either
ceased TO exist.-reformed er-stayed home and
prayed nero behind the pillow for more profit The
Taaers this week nearly all we'll dressed, In
.eiisent feoWs and their stock OF a good grade.
mus opViatng all dickering except price or the
uilerence II you wanted to trade. TWO OF men
from salisbury and Concord carried the gentee-
AieSs so Tar as to have along good vents iron beds
cream linen and full of cooking utensils
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-22
Virginia Comment
Uncle Joe's Claim to Affection,

Uncle Joe" may be wrong and he is very often
wrong right wrong he has the courage or
his convictions and he is fighter from the shoul-
der The world dearly loves n fighter. no matter
in what sphere for what cause he nights
Petersburg Index-Appeal
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-22

It is war on the dogs Somebody must be a
martyr
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-22

Muzzle the dogs But, 'sWho will bell the cat"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-22

wireless messages flashed out to him, neither his
or his destination could be learned When first
sighted 1t appeared to be coming the south and
when 1t finally passed of view 1t was rapidly
moving In northeasterly, course.-Greensboro News
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-22
WISE COUNTY SETS THE PACE

Wise County sets the pace for good roads by
ordering an election which shall determine
whether the credit of tie county shall be pledged
in the sum of 100000 for the establishment
of improved highways.
Virginia suffers under the reproach of poor
roads On either side it is met by fine highways
North Carolina has had the road impulse by
counties for years, 1t Is preparing to follow up
this slow development by the Inauguration of
comprehensive State policy. The situation in
which Virginia, much richer, with many more
cities, with many more requirements for good
roads, finds itself by comparison with hel South
ern neighbor is humiliating. More than a mat
ter of pride is the actual loss, the extravagant
expense, the cost of procrastnation in vital
matter. To see Wise County stepping forward
in this manner is to be hopeful of similar inter
est in every county; is to trust that what the
counties start, the State will advance The; under
a wise pan,of good roads, the State and he county
may prorate their benefits to the making of still
better roads
The particular bond issue is a matter for Wise
County The result of the election as to whether
the issue shall be offered is matter of interest
to the whole State. 1t is one of the first indica-
lions, we had started to say of renaissance, bnt
of new development. We have existed for
centuries without roads. We can exist only as
joke in this century without them
Let every county in Virginia give its moral
support to the Wise County movement. and, sup
porting it, profit by and apply its example.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-22
For the Ugliest Man.

Jerry Johnson. 1.-The man whats got en-" offers 4
gallon cider, the sort that has heft it. to the
ugliest that comes to he LAner Day cslshFa&aen
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-22

It is a very easy thing to declare that all dogs
running at large must he either killed or muzzled
Dogs owned by men, and men are amenable
to laws. But cats, also, are guilty of hydro
phobia. They do not frankly foam at the mouth.
Instead, they lie peacefully in the chimney lam
till the moment of madness brings their victims
within their reach. Is the city afraid of the wo-
men, or are the policemen afraid of the cats Let
all the cats be muzzled. Shoot every kitty walk
ing on the street without collar and chain. In
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-01-24
DE LARA DECLARES
SLAVERY PREVAILS.

Spokane. Wash, Jan. 2S.-L. Cult
erraz de Lara, political refugee,
who was held by the federal authorl.
ties at Los Angeles on complaint OF
tho Mexican government, charged
with promoting resistance 10 the rule
of President Diaz. declared In a pub
lie address In Elks' temple here thar
slavery actually prevails on the plan.
tations in Mexico and that tho term
"Barbarous Mexico" is mild TO one
who fully understands the situation
adding; Americans are not being per.
secuted in Mexico IL is the lower
class OF Mexlcans that is being tramp.
led under the lron-shod foot of the
unper class, under the rule OF that
brute Dinz." De Lara also said there
will be no hope for the poems until
there Is government ownership OF ey.
orything aud IN international orseniz-
alton OF labor that will wipe out conn
try boundaries, adding that the lower
class In Mexico was driven down 10
slavery and that the people are now
simply making fight TO break the
bonds.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-01-24
JEFFRIES ENJOYS
SIGHTS OF ZION

salt Lake City. Utah. Jan. 23.-The
possibility that this may he his next
battle-ground added interest to the
sights OF Salt Lake City when James
j. Jeffries looked at them today on
quiet Sunday ramble. He was i'm
pressed he admitted. by the offer OF
a summer cottage in Parley's canyon
as training headquarters.
If the fight is held here." said the
big pugilist, "and the place is as IL
has been described to me 1t would be
an Ideal spot 10 train"
The canyon cottage is at an eleva-
ton OF about 5000 feet above sea-level
or 1000 feet higher than the Saltair
amphitheater In which il is proposed
TO hold the contest The surround
ings are wild and rugged A mon,
ster three-legged bear. known by It's
enormous tracks. turks in the vlcll-
ity OF the summer home Unless its
reputation bellies It bruin would be
valuable pacc-maker and with a lit,
tie teaching, vigorous sparring part
ner
JEFF and his company OF athletes
will appear in ogden tomorrow eve
ming and then start for the north
west.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-01-24
"WILOFiRE."

We have seen many plays of the
race track. but 'Wildfire' surely de-
serves TO be labeled the best" The
large house that greeted George
Broadhursts new play at the New
Ogden theater last night showed their
appreciation by the numerous encores
that 1t demanded.
Lillian Russell for whom the play
was written. might have shown to bet.
ter advantage in the title role. but
Pauline Hall was satisfying enough
to have her audience with her until
the final curtain fall Miss Hall and
her work need no Introduction to the
regular" theatergoers. and last night
she was as good as ever.
The story OF the play devolves
about race between Wlldfire, owned
by Mrs, Darlington. and a thorough
bred owned by John Garrison. her
favored suitor. A crooked bookmak.
CT. by some nervy misrepresentation
attempts to "fix7 1.-The rave against
WildfIre. but Is thwarted only when
the animals are entering the stretch.
by Miss Darlington who acts upon
information furnished by her stable
bay, Bud" Gnrrison's name Is men
toned as being connected with the
"frameup" but the affair Is straight
ened out at the last moment. when
his almost successful rival learns Of
and manfully exposes the facts. The
story ends in true story form, with
Garrison Fastening to the arms of
his lady,
R G.. Edwards as John Garrison
was very satisfying. His personal ap-
pearance. and stage appearance help
cd to make the part
Little VIII Archie. tho chubby
stable boy. Bud" was nearly tho
whole show. His hardy. unchin.like
appearance and happy -go-lucky style
brought many hearty laugh, while
his participation in the more serious
portions OF the story was really COM
mendable This boy, still in his
teens, and evidently OF the streets.
quickly won the admiration and SYM
pathy OF the audience. The part of
Bud is a good one. and Master
Archer can and does make the most
OF t.
Jeanette Wolf. as the colored maid.
furnished considerable amusement In
her idolising worship OF the famous
negro Jockey "Chappy Raster. -
Cecil Lyndon, was tho London dude"
and he did II we'll. The racetrack re-
former by w Blaze Dock WoOdall.
furnished a smile OF two even II he
did not intend to.
j. K Hutchinson. who acted as Matt
Donovan. trainer seemed well adapt
cd to his splendid role. He portrayed
tho hrusuuo PoOd naturod and honest
type OF borsemen which Is so seldom
met with on the American turf
The play Jagged somewhat. owing
TO an elaborate introduction. The en-
tire first act was used to get us ac.
quainted with the story. but when
things got fairly started In the sec
ond act there were thrills enough for
the most blase.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-01-24
FOOT BALL MAY BE
ABOLISHED TEMPORARILY

Chicago. Jan. 24.-Football may oe
abolished temporarily at the Univer-
sity of Chicago after next season, I'M
less the forthcoming changes by the
national rules committee suit the au-
thorities at the institution. The pro-
fessors. according to member OF the
athletic board, will consider dropping
the game il the 1910 season shows as
many accidents and deaths as last
year.
At next Saturdays meeting of the
athletic board, the professors, 1t was
announced, will take up the question
of football rules and pass vigorous
resolutions calling on the national
committee for the radical changes
that have ben suggested at the various
gTIdlron sessions at the Midway.
Coach A. A Stagg. who thinks tho
rules committee VIII satisfy the crit
les of their sincerity and wisdom at
the February meeting, will go before
the board with the latest develop
ments in rule reform He heard so
many suggestions at the meeting Of
his old players Friday night that he
will keep a stenographer busy arrang-
Ing them for the next few days.