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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-15
Famous Sayings Of Famous People

following morning ne went riding into
Cambridge Shortly afterward came
the memorable Bunker Hin day.
Warren was the ranking officer on
the field. but as he expressly declined
the command. II left Putnam the rank
ing officer. and TO his vaior, as much
AZ to that of any other person, the arms
Of tho Colonists triumphed. Later Put
nam was placed In command of the
forces about New York. and still later,
following the disastrous period of the
capture of Fort Washington and the
treachery of Charles Lee, Putnam was
put IN command Of the forces at Phila-
deIphias. ~
During tho year 177s-'-7s he was en-
gaged IN the western part OF Connec-
ticut. cooperating with the forces In
the Highlands, At this timo he made
his famous escape from General Try
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-15
A Virginian Page for Each Member Of the Family
GETTING ACQUAINTED
NY JOANNA SINGLE.

cey opened her mouth TO make. She
rushed inside. ana Joanna ran GOWN
stairs and followed, painting.
The man on the roof had loosened
q los OF plaster which had fallen and
taken the skylight In bits upon the
pretty table set beneath. Everything
sas smashed and damaged beyon1
repair.
AIRS Corson put her arm about her
e eeping neighbor.
MY dear, don't waste a moment
crying nowi You can let everything
stand as IL Is here IN the dining
re om---'
But how can / tell all those wo-
saen what's happenedf 1t was my
tuin and / wanted everything per-
fect!'
food Is untouched In the kitchen. Inl
send you my cook and she can help
yours bring everything to my house.
You see. we've lived there but few
week. and everything 10 as fresh as II
we had just prepared for guests. You
ca have my dining room and every
thing in 1t, and we can get UP a salad
over there. We can send in a hurry
call for more flowers, and everything
vii be in perfect shape in spite of the
sceident. Won't you You will be-
..
wiped away her tears on the tea
towel she had inadvertently snatehe
UP. She stared at her pretty. quiet,
weii-bred neighbor.
do you actually mean it7 I don't
t1fDg I could be as--forgivfng al
thatr
"Forgiving? What has there been
to forgiven ! don't $40 how any r4al
neighbor could do less. III be glad
&c have you'll can take the babies
and come over here and let you have
the house.
The ideal Well Ill haxe ta-ca,.-
fess, ] feel cheap and horrid. ]
knew I ought to ask YOU to this
luncheon, but / deliberately kept you
out because ] WAS jealous. / have a.
ways rather led things In this neigh
boz hood, and ] saw that you were so
sweet and clever. and such n perfect
housekeeper that you might supplart
me. ! was--a catl II you still want
rae to come--I will on condition that
you come as guest of honor, Will
YOU Joanna laughed.
Not quite that--but / will dress
an be one OF you. II you like? VITA
plearure-and never mind the past
We had better get to work this min
W.. Katie" she called, come over
here and let Mrs Rancey tell You
what tc do! I'll come take the babies
foi awhile" She turned to her now
ftieEd. who was gladly giving SWIFT
diret tons to her own maid, and con
tinutd.
~ will go and set the table and
you follow as quick as you like. Az
soon IA you get over / will dress, and
we'll be all ready" She took up 4
II tie tray OF cakes and sweets and
carried them over to her own kitch-
ed.
AT dinner that night, Ward Corson
locked at his wife's flushed and hap
py face.
"Neighbors been decent to-day,
eh?"
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is one OF those favored with a seat
in the front row. When he begins his
speech he invariably stands at his desk
for a few moments. His next move Is
to roll his chair aside In order that
he may turn easily and direct his re-
marks 10 senators at his rear.
His chair goes humping into the
chair of the senator sitting next to
him. The senator unconsciously
pushes first one chair and then another
until he has them rolling hither and
yon. Senators in the front row begin
to get FESTIVE when they see big piece
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likes mems society occasionally. even
though he is devoted to his wife.
He needs change of scene. change Of
ideas and different outlook on life to
make him doubly pleased with his
home surroundings. An evening at
the club is the best thing in the world
to keep things bright at home, and
when wife interferes with her hus-
bands liberty she shows she does not
trust him. Loss of trust means all
sorts OF trouble, and Is often the pre-
cursor of the ominous rift within the
lute."-Home Notes.
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OF mahogany furniture rolling in their
direction, and pretty soon they move to
safer quarters Senator Hepburn, OBJ
livious OF the departing senators, but
realizing that there are more empty
chairs to be moved. keeps on moving
them. After he is we'll into his speech
he has a clear track; all OF the front
row chairs are vacant and he parades
back and forth, stopping now and then
to pound the desk OF senator In the
second row by way Of emphasis.
Senator Hepburn, by the way, dis
likes the word insurgent. He can ham,
mer away at proposition brought out
by a Republican committee as hard
as ever II was hammered by Senators
Dolliver, Cummins. La Toilette and
company, but he does not want his
criticisms labeled insurgency. Hts pro-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-15

brands Of mineral waters. A few of
them are content with Potomac river
water. When the Senate chamber be-
gins to get warm. however. the sena-
tors begin to get tired OF plain water
Being used to having their every de-
sire gratifed, the senators see no rea-
son why their paiates should not be
tickled.
II the present warm weather keeps
up and collars continue to wilt In the
Senate chamber, Senator Gallinger, of
New Hampshire. can almost certainly
be counted upon to rise in his place
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-15

some sultry day and inquire peevishly
why the customary summer supply of
lemonade Is not forthcoming.
The mere suggestion will be all that
Is necessary for the sergeant at arms.
Senator Gailinger will no sooner have
resumed his place than raid viii be
made on the lemon market In Wash
ington. A raid will be necessary. be-
GAUGE once started on its consumption
OF lemonade the United States Senate
can dispose OF more lemons In day
than any other institution in Wash
ington.
Hundreds OF boxes of lemons, hun
dreds of pounds Of sugar and hundreds
of bottles Of distilled water are bought
each summer to be used in manufac-
ever concocted.
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When Washing Up.

All cups and jugs should occasion
ally be scrubbed round the handles
with a we'll soaped brush.
II this Is not done, they are apt
to get grimy appearance that Is any
thing but appetising.
Never use soda when washing china
with gilt ON 1t. II you do. do not
be surprised II the gilt gradually dis
appears-Home Chat
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"Well---Tve been decent to the
neighbors-it seems to work both
ways" She told him all about 1t.
But the recital would fill a book of
very respectable size. A woman can
make quite text OF n woman's func-
finni
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Of their eyes."--Israel Putnam at Bun
ker Hill.
Israei Putnam was one Of those
dashing and daring Revolutionary he
roes. whose service and yaIor in the
great cause of Independence have en-
deared him to every true American.
A farmer boy--like so many OF that
hardy New England stock-he was one
Of the first to lay aside his domestic
duties for his country's cause. and very
valiantiy defended that cause through
out the conflict
On April 20. ITS, early In this after
noon, q dispatch reached Pornfret with
news OF the fight ut Concord. Putnam
was blowing when the news came. and
without waiting to don q uniform, he
mounted . horse and at sunrise the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-15

Ought Wives Object to Ciubs2
A great many folk think that after
marriage q man should not go to his
club in the evening. The sensible girl
who wants to be happily married will
never seek to curtail her husbands lib
erty. It stands to reason that q man
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tests against provisions of certain bills
are In the way of enlightenment, and
If the Senate refuses to be enlightened,
aaIi well and good He votes for the
bill as the Republican majority wants
him to vote for 1T.
It Is almost time for the United
States Senate to call upon the ser
geant- at arms to dig down into the
contingent funds of the Senate ana
produce enough coin to change the
liquid refreshment.
During the winter months the sena-
tors kill their thirst, while In the Sen
ate chamber at least, with various
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-14

number of cases-in fact, he could not
recollect thai he had ever been asso-
ciated with him on the same side Of
any case. I'm these years" he said,
81 have entered into many stipulations
with Mr.. Jackson. l do not recall
single instance where one has been
made in writing, and know Of no case
in which there was q violation or
single term. II that is not a compli-
ment for lawyer, do not know how
to pay one"
Major H. c. Connolly, who alone Of
the members of the bar in this
county dates his admission to
the bar further back than Mr..
Jackson, spoke of the members of the
profession with whom he had associa-
ted, giving the strong and weak points
of the men whom the present day gen
Grafton knows only by name. He paid
a tribute to Mr.. Jackson and conclud-
ed with this toast: "Our host: An
honest man, the noblest work of God"
Fears Never Realized.
F. G. Allen of Moline was proud to
pay tribute to Mr. Jackson, whom he
had known of in early life through
George Stephens of Moline. Mr..
Stephens knew Mr.. jackson
when the latter first came to Mo-
line and advised him against studying
law on the ground that the profession
was so full Of pitfalls. Events had
shown that Mr.. Jackson, instead of be-
ing contaminated by influences, wheth-
no
remained pure, and instead of being
dragged down, had elevated his calling.
Ex-senator William Payne, referring
to the fact that Mr.. Jackson had taken
part in no less than 1000 cases in the
circuit court, not to mention county
court and justice cases, and said I'm
der such circumstances lawyer might
be expected to make enemies of nearly
everybody in the county. Not so with
Mr. Jackson, however, for his motives
and methods were always so clear and
above suspicion that even those whom
he bested in the courts honored him.
Mr.. Payne told of an incident to show
the tenderness of heart of his host,
when he allowed a judgment against
a poor debtor to lapse, and before he
was through actually gave the man
his own overshoes.
Given silver Pitcher.
Although Mr.. Jackson had stipulated
that he expected no favors at the hands
of those. he invited to the banquet. a
silver water pitcher had been purchas-
ed through contributions that were
made small so that nearly every one
of the guests might participate, and
this was presented by Phil Mitchell,
who was announced as the last speak
err Mr. Mitchell admitted that he was
aware that Mr.. Jackson had desired
to avoid the giving of a present, but
he reminded the host that the men in
vited constituted a democratic assem-
bly, and one which felt perfectly com
petent to overrule so immaterial an
objection. A water pitcher had been
selected because of Mr.. Jackson's well
known advocacy of water as a bever-
age.
The pitcher, which IS of solid silver
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-14
is CELEBRATED
WITH Banquet
Fiftieth Anniversary of Ad-
mission to Bar of Mr..
jackson Observed.
HOST TO MANY OF FRIENDS
Two Hundred Fifty Participants in
Unique Function and Join in
Paying Tribute.

Two hundred and fifty men gathered
assembled last evening at the New
Harper to be guests of Hon. William
Jackson at a banquet in celebration of
his 50th anniversary as a practitioner
before the bar in Rock Island county. AS
Judge Gest said in his address during
the evening, the occasion was unique
in the history of the bar in this coun-
t.. 1t was a democratic assemblage,
including members of the bar, business
and professional men, farmers, office
holders and laborers, all drawn to-
gether by a common Friendship fer the
veteran lawyer who was their host
The banquet hall was decorated with
q wealth Of flowers and autumn leaves
grown in Long View park, which was
most fitAing, inasmuch as Mr.. Jackson,
president of the park board, has done
more to give Rock Island a park sys-
tenn than any other man. The Har-
. per house orchestra discoursed appro-
pirate music
For half an hour prior to the ban
quet Mr.. Jackson held a reception in
the hotel parlors. After the spread,
which was unusually elaborate and
well prepared and served, the host,
when he rose to introduce the toast
master. was greeted with applause that
lasted for some moments. Then w.
r. Moore of Moline, president of the
Rock Island County Bar association,
was presented ana took charge of the
program. Speakers were limited to
five minutes, and it rs doubtful if so
many brilliant and heartfelt impromptu
tributes were ever paid to one man in
a single evening as were paid Mr.. Jack
son last evening.
At the beginning Of the program the
guests. at Mr.. Moore's suggestion, pledg-
ed their host in sparkling water and at
the conclusion, on motion of B. D. Con-
nelly, they gave him three resounding
cheers.
Judge Gest First Speaker.
Mr. Moore opened with a short BIZ
ographical sketch of Mr.. Jackson.
in which he recited his rise from
Iaborer in a Moline factory to the
head of his chosen profession.
Judge William H. Gest was the first
speaker. He said, after referring to
the unique character of the
gathering of representative men from
all walks of life, the high regard felt
for the host of the evening was large
Iy due to the fact that he was one of
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of service Of equal length as a law
yer.
In "House by side of Road"
Judge Emory c. Graves OF Geneseo
related the story of the young man,
who, when given the chance to choose
whether he should live in the castle
or the cottage elected the latter. In
the speakers opinion Mr.. Jackson had,
early in life, done as this other young
man had, decided to ''live in the house
by the side of the road and be a friend
to man" His influence had tended to
elevate his profession in this commun-
fly He had helped, during his long
term of service, to see that justice pre-
vailed. He had lived not alone that
he might be ready to die, nor that he
could defy his fellow men to assaiI his
character. but so that he could look
himself in the face at the close of each
day and be not ashamed
Written StipuIatfOns Superf1uOus.
]. T. Kenworthy referred to the fact
that he had been practicing law here
since 1859. In that time he had been
opposed to Mr.. Jackson in a great
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-14
is SQUEEZED
Between TWO CARS

An Iowa automobile driver essayed
a difficult feat this afternoon and as a
result will have to have his machine
rebuilt. The auto, which was num-
bered Iowa 5754, was being driven
south on Twenty-third street in this
city. When he reached Fourth ave
nue. two red line cars were approach
ing the curve there, one from each d.
rection. The Iowan tried to steer in
between them, but they were too close
together, and the machine was caught.
The rear of 1T was partly demolished
and the cars were also slightly worst
ed. The autoist refused to give his
name and departed as soon as he could
get away.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-14

the plain, common people and his most
valued friendships were among that
class. He had in all the years he had
practiced law, served the client who
was unable to pay fee just as faith
fully as he had the rich man. Judge
Gest referred to the fact that he him
self, had been a member Of the bar
here for 4S years, being third in
length of his professional career. Ma
jor H. C. Connolly is first and Mr..
Jackson second.
Prophecy Almost Verified.
Judge I. N. Bassett Of Aledo, nestor
of the Mercer county bar and the old
est lawyer In this part of the state,
spoke next He began practicing in
Aledo in 1855. In 1853 he paid his first
visit to Rock Island. driving from
Aledo, and at that time he predicted
that within so years the three cities
would have a combined population OF
100000. While his prophecy was not
quite fulfilled at the end Of the half
century the mark set has now been
more than reached. Judge Bassett
spoke Interestingly of the older men,
bers of the Rock Island county bar.
including Mr.. Jackson, whom he knew
personally and paid them a tribute.
He said the Mercer county lawyers
a. not envy the success Of their con-
temporaries here, though they had at
various times suspected that the Rock
Island county men we're getting the
lions share of the political honors.
Captain w. C. Bennett of Moline
spoke of the reputation that Mr.. Jack
son had had for fairness and honesty
since he first knew him, back about
the close Of the civil war. At that
time the captain was a river man and
he referred to the good old days when
the navigators of the Mississippi work
ed long seasons, and always had mon
ey in the fall, but were always broke"
In the spring.
Brought woodmen ONCE Here
Judge F. D. Ramsay Of Morrison
said he knew of no better way to
round out a term OF so years service
before the bar than with a banquet
such as that of the evening. His first
association with Mr.. Jackson resulted
from the fight over the removal of the
Woodmen headquarters from Fulton to
Rock Island. The judge, then in pri'
vate life, was attorney for the Fulton
people in their contest to retain the
head offices, while Mr.. Jackson repre-
scented the Rock islanders who were
working for and eventually secured the
headquarters Of the big fraternal so
ciety. While many things done in
connection with that contest had caus
ed regret by those who were the lead
ing actors, Judge Ramsay said that
the fight conducted by Mr.. Jackson had
always been eminently fair and open
and in his efforts had done more, in
the opinion of the speaker. than those
of any other man in assisting Rock Is
land TO realize its desire. No man can
stand higher in his profession than
does Mr.. Jackson. the Judge added.
Judge c. J. Searle said the gather
ing together of such an assemblage
was the best tribute that could be
paid to the host-mere words were FIJI
/ tile. 1t was a silent tribute to a good
man and a good lawyer, an honor than
Which no greater was desired by the
speaker, should he round out term
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Continued on Page Nine)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-08
WASHINGTON AND LEE
WILLIAM AND MARY TEAM

LEXINGTON, VA, April s.---Wash-
fngton and Lee defeated William and
Mary yesterday by the score OF rs to
0. The winners. with a single excep-
ton, scored In every inning. They
made "A hits. of them sending run
ners around the circuit,
Coach Kenoy made changes In his
infield. Gwathmey pitched his first
game OF the season. Score
r. II. T..
w. and L..21 s26e S "-a5 "a /
w. aand Nj 0 0 0 0 0 0 o o O. 0 3 Z
misunderstanding and Lee,
Gwathmey and Efird; William and
Mary, Lane, Pritchett and Enis.
Struck out-By Lane. 8; by Pritchett.
2; by Gwathmey. IL. Bases on balls
on Lane. 8; OF Pritchett, 1; OF
Gwathmey, 4. Hit by pitcher-By
Lane, /; by Gwathmey. 2. Home runs
Brown and Turbyville. Two-base
hits-Webster, Turbyville, Waddill
and Smith. Sacrifice hsts--Webster
and Gwathmey. Stolen bases--Gwath-
mey, Brown, Erwin, Webster. Wad-
dill. Smith and Goodwin. Left on
bases-varsity, II College, 6. um-
pire--Mr. Burgess. Tim Of game
hour and SIS minutes
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oLDFTELD AND DIE PALMA
MEET In BIG AUTO RACE

Los ANGELES, CAL. April S.
Automobile drivers predict that the
opening seven-day meet at the new
motordrome at Playa del Rey. begin
ming to-day, would produce new
worlds records. Barney Oldfield,
Ralph de Palma. George Robertson,
Frank Lescault and other Eastern
drivers are entered 10 compete with
leading drivers OF the Pacific coast
There are $50 entries.
Interest centers largely in the 50, 500
match for the worlds championship
between Ralph de Palma and Bar
ney oldfeld. delayed from the Day
tona meeting by a broken piston In
De Palma's car. Oldfeld has brought
his "Blitzen" Benz, which he has
proved to be capable of lao miles
an hour. De Palma will use the
"Mephistopheles'' Fiat
Oldheid. De Palma ana Caleb
Bragg. an amateur. have each made
mile unofflcially in SO 1-5 seconds
on the new motordrome.
Kerschen went a mile In 81 2-E
seconds the first time he tried the
track.
The program provides for world
record trials from to 100 miles. The
meet will be conducted under the
1910 rules of the contest board Of the
American Automobile Association. 8.
B. Stevens. of New York, will be ref
cree, and L. j. Wagner starter,
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CORBETT SAYS JEFF
WILL WIN BIG FIGHT
Former Champion Says Boiler
Maker is too Crafty for
Dusky Fighter.

NEW YORK, April Slim Corbett
believes Jeffries will whip Johnson in
side of ten rounds. Corbett, who IL
doing vaudeville turn here, does
not think there is chance in the
world for JOHNSON to win.
There's but one chance, and that
ls that Jeffries wears himself out run
ming around the ring after johnson.
And the big boy Is too wise for that.
You can take 1t from me that john
son will never put Jeffries out with a
blow. I don't believe he could even
knock Jeffries down If he had a horse
shoe in his glove"
when Jeffries lets loose either his
right or his left, Johnson is going to
think he has been gazing at the star
fy heavens. BESIDES being the hard
est hitter alive, Jeffries is crafty and
fast
Il don't think the fight will go more
than ten rounds. To see II end in six
would not surprise me. Johnson
last just long enough TO step in front
OF one good stiff punch. I'm looking
for that punch to happen along in the
fifth or sixth round. If Johnson lasts
any longer than that. he will be the
worst beaten man that ever entered
the prize ring Jeffries will cut him
! to p eces."
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LOOKS GOOD
IN HARD TRAINING
Fighter Devoting Much Time To.
Road Work to Improve
Wind.

RowARDENEN. CAL, April s.->
James J. Jeffries stripped to-day foo
the first time since he began training
for his fight with Jack Johnson ana
revealed fiat stomach with little tat
>ntf many creases where formerly there
were buiges. Jeffries' wind ID better
than II has been at any time since
he decided to re-enter the ring. and no
is rounding UP In good shape. He u
sticking To road work ~ his principal
exercise, and he walked and trotted 70
Boulder Creek. returning over mcuns
tain roads, total distance Of nine
miles, with Farmer Burks this ncrns
icg. He played bali and hand-balL de-
voting an hour to each, but showed no
signs of being winded. Although he did
not expect to begin his sparring TOE
several days, Jeffries announced to-day
that he would take on Bob Armstrong
tomorrow. hts condition being much
better than his sparring partners exc
pected at this stage OF his traininEs
Every precaution Is being taken by
the ehallenger's handlers to prevent
him from taking cold or sustaining any
injury.