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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-09
EDITO RIAL
MIR. Ransdell's Great Speech.

Ii Richmond expects to carry out her PROJECT
to have James river deepened so as to provide a
channel of - feet TO the sea- she must hold up the
hands of Congressman Lamb. She must backstand
Director John C.. Freeman of the National Rivers
and Harbors Congress and she must organize and
nnporfune Congress,
That was the advice of Congressman James r.
Ransdell of Louisiana in an able speech before
the Chamber of Commerce Friday night and, better
sill Mr. Ransdell promised that he would be IN
The game with Richmond until it played to
hnish He also intimated that Richmond should
HI, as the people of his district had done, BRING
r,ressure to bear upon men in other sections who
-ro,1rt Richmond y trade and compel them IN turn
To bring pressure to bear upon their congressman
Mr. Ransdell has n zeal for waterway improve
ren which is born of intelligent study and thorough
Investigation Of the great question OF transporta-
tinn for he says and says truly that the nation
which best solves the problem of transportation
VIII make the gTeatcst progress IN commerce
fffg grrpr III this was both instructive and
Inspiring and should have the effect to arouse the
Who'll city to the Importance of improving the
Janes and providing adequate wharf and dock
facilities There is nothing which railroad fears
unite so much as navigablc waterway. And
there is nothing else that will regulate freight rates
half 50 well With ship channel down the James
lowest rates and best facilities. No railroad or
combination Of railroads can prevent it.
But The Chamber of Commerce is not Indifferent
IN the subject by any means President Henry W.
Noata who made an exhaustive report Friday night
,n james River Improvement. is urging his fol
lowers to action. and Mr.. Ransdel spoke in Ell
hnsiastic praise of the work of our splendid citi-
,en John G.. Freeman, director in the National
Rivers and Harbors Congress
We must remember, however, as Mr. Ransdcll
point ed ont, that the movement which found ex-
preston in the organization of the National Rivers
Congress is not project for the improvement of
any particular waterway, but principle in action
d movement in behalf Of all nayigabln streams and
lakes, which will make them, the Creator in
ENDED them to be, highways of commerce for the
eeneft of man Richmond is grateful to Mr.. Rams
He'll for his speech and his promises and gives him
standing invitation TO again and as often
il he will.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-09
Give the Hog a Chance.

We believe. says that old conser-
vative paper Home and Farm, there
is no better outlook for the Southern
farmer than in hog raising. We do
net mean raising hogs at the present
price, for this price cannot long he
maintained. The consumer cannot
pay 10, II and 12 cents for hogs;
but the South in certain sections can
lie made the country Of the hog. lie
needs "a little attention. nut he re-
pays care. Get the bes; possible breed
TOR your climate, for your farm. Learn
what the best ration is in your com
munity and raise as many hogs In
1910 as you can possibly raise AT
present prices hog raising IS much
more profitable than cotton raising
If hog raising Is more prohtahle
tf11r1 cotton ut It's present nigh price,
il does seem that there Is a chance
for our tobacco farmer to make I'M
provement along this nne.--HaiifaX
Record A dyertizer.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-09
Carolina Comment
The Fowler Bank Plan.

Representative Fowler's new bank
plan seeks such an arrangement that
the resources of all banks can be d.
reGted to any weak point. perform
ing the central banks most useful
function without the evils probable IL
the central bank We're adopted. Mr.
Fowler would divide the United States
into d series of zones. controlled by a
central organization at Washington,
There are careful provisions for su-
perVision of banks by their own elect
ed officers in the zone centers. and
also for inspection from Washington.
The basis for bank note circulation
would be commercial paper. with a
gold reserve Mr.. Fowler thus bases
circulation upon commercial credits
giving a true asset currency. This cur
rency. whose lack the country has
koenly felt for years, is made safe
and incidental benefits of the most
important sort are gained. Such Il
plan has it's defects. but ii undoubt-
eddy represents the best efforts OF a
public man who has studied financial
questions intelligently and with the
oounry's best interests at heart. 1t af-
fords good basis upon which friends
OF currency reform may work. The
first suggestions should look toward
simplifying its rather complex ma
chinery as far as possible.--Charlotte
Observer.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-09
Fulton News
News items may be left at Nell
sens Furniture Store, or phoned
20 Madison A74O.

Quite a large and enthusiastic meet
ing OF Henrice Council, Royal Ar
canum, was held In Nelsan.s Hall
Thursday night. Deputy Captain
-chHrfes Crawford was present and
conferred the degrees on FIVE can
didates. Refreshments were served
Rev. III. F. Jones, pastor of Fulton
Baptist church. has returned from
Lake City. S. c., where he went to
attend the marriage of his brother.
DIR. Frasier Jones. to Miss Carter.
Mrs. Annie Smith and daughter
have returned from visit to friends
in South Carolina
The Ladies' Auxiliary Society OF
Denny-Street church will meet with
Mrs. George Rogers on Nicholson
street Monday afternoon at O'Clock.
Fulton Hive. No. IS, Ladies of the
Maccabees, win hold their review
Monday night in Nelson's Hall.
Messrs Leroy Smith and Gus
Guniach have returned from a fishing
trip to Providence Forge.
There will be preaching both morn
ing and night in the Methodist church
by the pastor. Mr.. V. W. Bargamin.
Mr.. William Jones. of Fulton Hi.
has been removed to the hospital for
treatment.
Mrs. Edward Lindsey. OF Fulton
Hill, who has been improving from
her long illness. is worse again.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-09
The Many-Sid Roosevelt

Was there of such versatility as our
Rooaevelt9
4 little while ago he was roaming the junges
sf africa shooting fierce beasts and hagging the
gaze
He out with his hunting clothes On, so to
sas' and went down into Egypt, where he lectured
the people and stirred some of them to the fight
ing point. Next hc went into Italy and made Rofne
! hnAaI |; and not nnlx Rome INIT the Catholics and
protestants of the universe
Now see him in the role of the lover, taking
a second bridal tour with the woman who holds
FIRST place in his heart, and travelling over the
sane ground they had traversed when they were
bride and groom.
And still the people howl They admire him
more as lover than as hunter and fighter and
the have fairly blocked the trip with flowers and
carried in such way to the lovers into
hiding
Well does Editor Watterson say that the time
has come for the people Of the United States to
realize that Mr. Roosevelt is altogether the most
startling figure who has appeared in the world
ss re Napoleon Banaparte So he is Tie is both
stattling and amazing and all America is asking
"What shall we do with him."
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-09
The Obligation of Service

Thousands Of men and women in many walks
4of life, " says the Harrsonburg Times, sell their
time or portion OF it to others without even
realizing that what is sold TO another belongs to
another"
81 The obligation Of service in such eases IL one
which comparatively few men seem to appreciate
There many honest who say that they will
rive ten dollars worth Of work for ten dollars in
erash That seems fair enough on It's face but when
a man contracts to sell eight hours Of his time for
20 much money. or to :engagc with another by tho
Eonfh for such and sneh salary. he Is morally
Mnd To g1ye the very best service he il capable If
pdsrine, whether tho pay be large or small. The
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-09

Greensboro gentleman tells a
good one on an Alabama Congress
man he met on train en- route TO
Washington the other day. The name
is not given for good and sufficient
reasons. The Congressman sat oppo-
site the Greensboro man and his wife
in Pullman car. When nearing
Lynchhurg the Congressman looked
around and picked UP small grip
but it's appearaice did not suit him,
though he finally opened 1t: 1t was
filled with sundry apparel used by
women. Then he yelled for the ppr-
ter. That autocrat of the Pullman
finally told the Congressman that a
lady who got Off at Greensboro had
evidently exchanged grips with him.
Then the Congressman conffded to
the Greensboro man and his wife that
his grip contained a quart bottle part
ly filled with liquor and a six shooter
adding that he supposed she had
about as much use for the things IN
his grip AS he did for those In hers.
But the most amusing thing about
the incident was that the Congress
man had been down home making
prohibition speeches. The Greensboro
man recalled that he had seen notices
to thts effect In the papers. and when
Jollied ahslt IL he acknowledged that
II was true hlll.--Gireensboro Re
cord.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-09
A Seasonahie Return.

s. Reproducing the entieing tribute Of the Times
Dispatch to the mint juep, the Farmville Herald
sa.s:
That fine style the juep is fragrant o.
smel, and Yet confess to genuine shock at find
ing the winsome tribute TO the winsome drink re-
produced the editorial page of The Richmond
Nirginian without a word of condemnation. -
So There is no mystery nor any occasion for shock.
The Virginjan recognizes and appreciates the liter
arr excellence of fine writing matter if it does
have the favor of brandy and mint, and no matter
if be style is somewhat intoxicating,
Also, the TimesDispatch had but recently in
Dictated that it had lost its taste for ulep if indeed
sneh thing ever did exist in its midst and that it
had ceased to drink TO its comfort. Hence we
published our contemporaries bacchanalian poem
as evidence that with the coming of the mint sea-
son its former thirst had simultaneously returned
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-09
The Other Side OF 1t.

The Richmond Times Dispatch and
the Roanoke Times unite in saying
that the pope. a gentleman in his
own home. had the unquestEoned right
Of naming his guests.
just so, and no decent man Will
say nay, but our contemporaries fail
to- add that Mr.. Roosevelt had the like
right Of declining to be the guest
of any gentleman who before reeeiy-
ing him would exact humfiaiating and
degrading conditions. When gentle
man meets gentleman, conditions
prudent" are not generally discussed.
Is ne a gentleman? That determined,
and no other questions remain OPEN
FarulNille Herald
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-09
Some Hot stuff.


a rattlesnake is a gentleman and a
scholar, and an honorable citizen.
compared with the coward who makes
an Acknowledgment to injure--from
ambush. That kind of warfare is
never INDUCED in by men; IL is the
favorite dodge only OF conceited in
dividuals who think they are men.
Manly courage and the idea of a
square deal never runs to the cover
of such subterfuge
We have no time for a controversy
with any man who IS Ashamed to sign
his name to newspaper articles con-
tanning attacks. What we write in
these columns We are responsible for,
and we neither strike in the dark,
nor from the dark. People who be-
loeve in honesty of purpose and free
dom of expression never have to think
long in reaching decision between
the open and candid statements of a
newspaper speaking Its own mind
boldly and candidly and a pious sneak
who crawls behind a nom de plume
ambuscade to discharge his venom
Greensboro News.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-09
Our State
Contemporaries
No Third Party.

There is no Tear OF a third party
in Virginia and we do not believe
the Anti-Saloon League can afford to
antagonize political party at this
or any other time in the near future.
As we view the situation. the Anti
Saloon League can get what II wants
at the hands of the Democrats II the
right course is pursued. The failure
of the league to secure the adoption
of the enabling act at the last ses"
sion OF the Legislature was not
wholly the fault of the Democrats
Clifton Forge Review.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-09
525 90

The net profit would then be $40 which would be
SIX per cent interest on $3.50 and that, thinks the
Democrat is the sum at which it should be assess
ed even though the farm may have cost the owner
81 500.
That proposition is fair enough. probided our
contemporary estimates correct. y farm
which would not yield when properly titled more
than so ii year net revenue would not bring at
public sale more than 81 $50 and that within the
meaning Of the law would be its fair market value.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-09

Complaint is made that the noise around som, of
the city hospitals in Richmond is hot only annoying
to the patients. but is some cases a serious men
ace Such a condition is reelection upon good
order and good government Even in war the
ambulance always receives tender consideration
of the enemy and it seems not unreasonable that
the ciy government should be equally considerable
of hospitals. There should be quiet zone
round about every such institution
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-09
Suffolk

ESPECIAL to The Richmond virginfan.)
SUFFOLK. VA. April 9.--One Of
the most elaborate functions OF the
season was the "at home given
Thursday afternoon by Mrs. III. NJ.
Butler at her home on Clay street.
Mrs. Butler. gowned in pink messa-
line and lace. was assisted in receive
ing by Miss Ruth Marshall. who wore
a white lingerie gown: Mrs. c. r.
Howell. of Wilmington. n. c., in Q
duchess lace robe over taffeta: Miss
Daisy Nurney, In ecru lace with gold
and blue trimmings; Mrs. John King,
in gray meteor silk with silver lace,
and Miss Marie Woodward. In yellew
messaiien silk.
Punch was served by Mrs. John y.
Pinner. Mrs. Herbert West and Miss
Jennie Ware Pretlow. Others who re-
ceived in the library and dining room
were Mrs John A. Gum. Mrs. NJ. W.
Joyner, Mrs. r., l.. Woodward, Mrs.
Henry Eley. Mrs. c, ]. Dennis, Mrs..
J. e. Rawis and Mrs. George Borum.
An orchestra played during the after
noon. More than one hundred and
seventy guests called.
Mrs. n. r. withers entertained al
cards Tuesday afternoon. progressive
euchre being played. Prizes. silk hose.
were won by Mrs. George L. Barton
and Miss Lillian Norfieet. The lone
hand prize, q work basket, was won
by Mrs. e. J. Riddick.
An informal hop was given Tuesday
night at the armory hall compliment
airy to Mr.. Messenger. of New York.
who 10 the guest OF Miss Therese
Money. There were twelve coupler
Music was furnished by local ora
chestra.
Mrs. l.. p. Hill entertained at q
small dinner at the Nansemond Hotel
Tuesday evening in honor OF Mrs. G.
+. Howell, of Wilmington, n. c.. who
is visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. II. Nurney, Covers were laid for
fou r, and seven courses were served.
Mics Edith Van santvoored. of Troy.
N. Y. hos concluded a visit to Mira
Robert w. Withers.
Miss Therese Nurney has returned
from visit to friends In New Jer-
sey. She will have as her guest Miss
Grace lsieacham. OF New York. who Is
a' present visiting Mrs. James Smyth.
OF Richmond.
Miss Katherine Brothers, who n
visiting In Annapolis, has been the
guest Of honor at several social fupc-
tions there.
Miss Susan Prentis. sister of Judge
X. H. PrentA, y guest this week
at the huSsesnf Mrs. 7. b. Primer sS
At meeting In tho Council cham
her TueEdAy might u country club ~
organized, fne Uutidtngs and grounds
to be situated on the banks OF Lake
Savage. about mile from Suffolk.
Golf links. tennis courts. croquet
grounds viii be among the attrao-
tfonl,
Misses VIRGINIA and Nell Jcrdau
have returned from visit - NAA
larry NitchAM ok smithnAh
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-09

We wonder" says the Fredericksburg Star.
if ambitious Richmond, having absorbed poor little
Manchester, will next turn her eyes towards the
good old town of Petersburg. The Index-Appeal
had best keep its eyes open
If Richmond decides to go counting in that
direction it will first take the precaution to kill
the ex-Appeal, That jealous old sport would
never tolerate rival.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-09
SERVICES OF SPECIAL INTEREST
IN THE RICHMOND CHURCHES

Revival services begin at Paramount
Christian church. to be conducted by
Evangelist H. ID. Coffey, of Lynchburg,
Va Subject at ii A. NJ, Things Tenn
poral or Eternal, which," At s p. NJ,
individual Responsibility" A great
meeting was held in this church by Mr..
Coffey three years ago.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-09

liz this morning telling a committee
of the Aero Club of America what
restrictions the Wrights will place
upon foreign aviators who take part,
The Wrights announced to-day that a
complete understanding would be
reached and an Official statement
given out late this afternoon.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-09
How the brethren Love,

The editor OF the Salisbury Post
sends US the tidings that he Is going
TO hunt US up When he comes to the
press convention. Not on your life,
We are going to hunt You up. Wei
he at the train waiting. and II you
don tnotify IFS precisely when you are
going to arrive. why we VIII be forced
to meet every train that comes snort
ing in.-Wilmington Dispatch
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-09

The foreign trade OF the. United
kin@dom In the year that has iusr
ended resulted in totals of sa.fSa.0oo,-
0000 for imports and 1880. 900. 600
for exports. This as an increase
over the preceding ear in both the
inward and outward trade, but at the
same time the totals were still below
the record figures or 1907, when I'M
ports reached $3.50. 1000, 900 in value,
and exports s2.0so. 900. GOO.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-09

seriously wounded some other citizen.
When the Republicans were in power
the Democrats said II was because of
Republican misrule. The Republicans
are not in power in this State.-Bur-
iington -Press. -~aaz--s. s4.-------.a==-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-09

What is the matter with the Demo-
cratic administration In North Car
You cannot pick up q news
paper but that You viii see where
some fellow has shot and killed or
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-09

Asbury Place NJ f. church.--The
pastor. Rev. l. T.. Williams. will preach
at II A. NJ. and p. M. Morning sub
tect. THE Risen Life; evening sub
ject. The Great Salvation" Revival
service at night.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-09

Tho Clifton Forge Review in noting the fact that
Carlton Mccarthy has been elected State accountant
says that that distinguished citizen Of Richmond is
eminently fitted for the position and believes that he
will make good Surest thing you know. In work
If this character, Mr.. Mccarthy is no experiment
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-09
Avia,icn Meet Ami Ealancc.

NEW YORK. April e.--Further
conferences to-day Will definitely set
tie the fate OF the international avia-
ton tournament. proposed to be held
IN America this year. Wilbur Wright
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-09

What's become Of MIR. Bryan? Hit the pace,
Colonel--tackle the Pope go on a wedding tour,
hatch out another paramount, or do something-or
other This is no time for subsiding
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-09

Congress has decided to build Two more battle
ships Virginia must build at least one of them.
Sit up, Newport News, and take particular netiea.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-09

At Centenary Methodist church Rev.
J. n. Latham. d. D.. will preach at IL
A. NJ. and p NJ. Morning subject,
1.-The Prosecuted evening Eubtect,
HSafau'a Tteyfcaa"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-09

Services will be held in First Church
OF Christ. Scientist, Sunday morning
at II O'Clock. Subject of sermon will
be, Are Sin, Disease and Death Real?"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-09
The Basis of Assessment

We are pleased to see that of weekly
contemporaries discussing the question of land
assessments We find an article of peculiar in
terest In the Bedford Democrat which takes for
illustration II farm Of $50 acres After purchasing
the Lame. it supposes that the owner cquips 1t at
cost of 81 600. He employs man to take charge
Of the farm and hires one farm hand to assist the
man in charge to make the crop.
In an average year says our contemporary.
=, the two men will make enough on the farm to
feed the stock and themselves and III addition will
make for the market; tobacco $500, wheat, corn
and oats $3.50, calves, pigs, etc, sold $50 INSECT
lanc0us products 800. Total 5000
1t estimates that the cost of operation would
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-09

Highland Springs. the subject of the
sermon on Sunday at IL A. NJ. will
be, "Our Faith as Seen at Work in
Philanthropy" The subject at the
evening service will be. "A Romance
of Philanthropy In the Life OF Doro-
thea Lynde Dix"
At business meeting of the
Unitarian church on Tuesday evening
last Mr.. A. Il. Lothrop, on account
OF pressure OF private business, re-
signed his office as treasurer OF the
church. Mr.. A, F. Lewis was unani-
mously elected TO I'LL that office.
report was made concerning the inn
the chapel Reports were also made
In regard to the building ef new
church and funds appropriated for
that purpose.
On Thursday evening at the home
of Mrs. r.. w. Savage a reception
was given to Miss Fisher and her
friend Miss Davenport both of Bos-
ton. Mass. by their friends in High
land Springs
Emmanuel Baptist Fifth and Leigh
streets) Preaching by the pastor.
Rev. B. Franklin Bryan. Pm. ID. Al
II A. NJ. subject. Positive Chris
tianity" At p. NJ. the sixth SER
mon of a series on Family Life will be
delivered: subject, The Antitype OF
Married Life.
At Broad Street Methodist church.
corner Tenth and Broad streets. Rev.
S. c. Hatcher will preach in the morn
ing on How to Hear, and the Eubject
at night will be- The Good Old Golden
Rule.
Rev. Dr. w. G. James will preach
at Randolph Street Baptist church on
Sunday. and assist the pastor In the
Preaching by the pastor. Rev w. K.
Robertson at night.
First Parish Unitarian church.
Highland Springs. The subject OF the
sermon at IL A. NJ. will be. "Our Faith
az Seen at Work in Philanthropy"
The subject at the evening servic.
will be "A Romance of Philanthrophy
in the Life OF Dorothea Lynde DIX"
Service will be held at TAO.
DR.. W. r. l. Smith. paEtor, will
preach at both hours at the Secon~
Baptist church. Morning theme, -
Call to the Ministry"
The Rev. Henry Pearce Atkins will
preach tomorrow at Allen Avenue
CnrlStlan CnurCn at i a. M, subject,
Sane Religious Enthusiasm" 8 p.
NJ. Revival Services" Commencing
Monday night at o'clock. the Rev,
p. A. Abbott, Of Baltimore. will con-
duct services every night during the
next two weeks
Seventh Street Christian---ReRular
services both morning and night.
Preaching by the pastor. Rev. II. p.
G. Maclao hlan. Subject, II A. M.
~ Hidden ,Splendor of Life" Sub
ject, s.P. NJ. Recognition in Heav-
en-"
Westminster Presbyterian church
(ccrner Grove avenue and Elm street)
Rev. James Y. Fair. ID. D.. pastor.
Preaching Tomorrow at IL A. NJ. and
s:15 P. NJ. by the pastor Sabbath
school $50 A. NJ Westminster League
TAO P. NJ. Devotional service We'd
nesday evening at Sis o'clock. Al
welcome.
Laurel Street misunderstanding
at IL A. NJ. and s p. NJ. by the pas
tor. Dr. James H. Moss. Evening sub
ject. "A vital Question
Mystic Babylon and Her Daugh-
ters'' (Rev. III, another lecture on
Reveiation. will be given hy Pastor
r.. L. House Sunday at & p. NJ In the
Morris Street Seventh Day ADVENTIST
church.