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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-09
EQUALIZATION Knocked Out.

The House made short work of the Fletcher
Equalization bill, after the Senate had spent 50
much time in preparing it.
When the measure Was first presented The Viz
pinian quoted Auditor Marye as saying that ii
was an absurdity on its face; that it mani
testify impossible for him review intelligently the
returns Of the assessors and say whether not
each and every parcel OF land in the State was as
sessed at it, true value.
tt It'd appear absurd. But the real object of tic
bill was not disclosed in the reading matter. Its
@desigH-uaS - bluff the assessors. 1t argtcd
that II they were led TO believe that their work
would he overhaulcd bv the Auditor OF Public Ac-
counts in Richmond, they would be careful
In making their assessments, and that there would
be an advance ali along the line.
And that is where the opposition came in. To
the eserage man, equalization meant higher as
easements and more taxes to pay. This re-
vealed in communications received by The Nir-
ginian and in comments by some of the rural news
paper. The farmer, are already paying all the
taxes they will stand That the cry That
was fhe word that passed around That was
the message that reached the General Assembly
and the Fletcher bin lit the dust The only equali
cation measure that would please the people and
have chance OF passing the General Assembly
would be measure that would lower assessments
and decrease taxes.
"A new assessment OF lands is about TO be made
and il ought show a large increase in values. /!
! not. the revenues OF State will be insufficient to
meet the demands Of government. The RESPONSE
bility rests upon the assessOrs and the Judges who
appoint them should lay down the law to them
The Constitution OF the State says that all taxable
properly SHAFT be assessed at its fair market value
The State ought To lie able to enforce the organic
la~ II The law il enforced the assessments will
be full and uniform
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-09
DOUBT PAUL REvERE's RIDE.
Assertion That Lantern Never Hung
In Old North Church

BOSTON, March S.---Tne Old North
church, otherwise known as Christ
Episcopal church, famous in song and
story, was buffeted by its friends be-
fore a legislative committee to-day.
Its historical value was questioned. its
title was declared to lie with the
British crown and its future is In
doubt.
The struggle To-day was due to a
bill. which provides that the State
should acquire the church and main
tain Il az a place of historic interest.
TIE joint committee of ways and
means heard three parties to the
controversy. se:s 81, ~: -s 81.
Sexton Watkins, who gets his salary
from fees. remarked that the story Of
the signal lantern which is said to
have sent Paul Revere off on his me-
morahIe ride, has been questioned,
and is based mostly on Longfeliow 8
poem One of the petitioners, mem
Dor OF the d. A. r.. admitted that
recent examination of the title had
shown that 1t had never been relin-
pushed to the crown of England,
Then a secondary quarrel developed
between the Episcopal diocese and
the parish as to the ownership OF the
church.
Finally the committee learned that
the petition had been withdrawn and
abruptly closed the hearing.
The district in which the historic
ed'fice stands Is peopled by foreigners
and their descendants.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-09
Southern Drift


The land congress which Is to be
held In Little Rock this month--from
the 23d to the 25th, inclusive--prom
Uses to be an affair of unusual import
ance Statesmen. writer's and land ex-
perts will deliver addresses, and indi-
cations point to a general interest on
the part of many people from dis
lance.
The congress is in line with much
that Is progressive and commendable
in the new South. There has been lit
tie organized effort in the past to ex-
plot the advantages of the State In
question. Spectators and homeseek-
-e-Fs- have Aad-te,- find the-4tty the
land themselves. Stories of success
in berry culture, in mining and in the
lumber industry have attracted many
to the State, but the citizens OF Arkan-
sas have been long in discovering the
advantages which lie in skillful propA-
ganda
According to the reports of experts.
Arkansas is one of the richest-in nat
uraI wealth---of the Southern States.
The land congress which is to be held
should serve to bring before the coun-
try such definite and specific facts as
have heretofore been wanting. st.
Louis Times.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-09
EX-SENATOR PLATT
IS LAID TO REST
Simple Services in Old Country
Church Marks Interment of
Dead Statesman.

OSWEGO, n. Y, Maren SIN the
old Presbyterian church in this viii
lage, where for many years he had
worshipped, and with whose official
board his father and grandfather had
been connected during their lifetime,
simple funeral services were held to-
day over the body OF former United
States Senator Thomas Collier Pfatt.
Prominent members of both par
ties in the State and nation particle
pated in the services, the little church
being far too small To held the many
who came to pay last tribute to
the old politician Whe ferAa quarter
of century ruled the affairs of the
republican party in New York State.
The funeral services were conduct
ed by Rev. George Douglas Young.
Pastef of the church, assisted by Rev.
A, Cameron Mckenzie, president of
the Elmira Female College. a life
long friend of the dead man.
Big wreaths of flowers filled the
chancel of the church. among them
being a floral piece sent by Presi-
dent Taft, who was represented at
the funeral by Charles Bennett. sec
rotary of the United yates Senate.
Following the services in the church
burial was in the cemetery just out
side of the village. the grave was
In the Plat family plot alongside Of
the grave of the first Mrs Plat.
Among those In attendance were
the members of the republican state
committee. the entire Newly ork con-
gressionai delegation and committees
representing the State Senate and As
sembly
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-09

have also felt that any who is so irreverent as
to spit the floor should be jailed tor contempt
of court
But the idea is not altogether sentimental. ihere
is a practicaI side to II The courthouse is the
temple of Justice and such a building rs we nave
described tends to impress those who go to court
especially the young. with the dignity and majesty
of the law. But if the courthouse be insignificant
in structure and If kept in filthy condition. as is
too often the case and il there be about the premises
when court is in session. an air of neglect and an
appearance of shabbiness and rundown-at- thc-heei
attendants are apt to get the impression that the
entire court system is slipshod affair
We think that Justice should dress as becomes
her station in life and that her habitaon should be
the best that the people are able to provide.
Aside from this, a handsome courthouse and well
kept grounds are sure to have an influence tor
good upon the farm houses and farms throughout
the county Such an establishment cultivates the
popular taste, sets the example and provides ar
object lesson.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-09
CHARTER CHAPTER HOUSE.
Rho Chi Association of Richmond Coll
tepe Iucoruorafed

The State Corporation Commission
has granted charter to the Rh,
Chi Chapter Houss Association of
Richmond College. the incorporators
being Messrs. Il. $. TalteS. Ernest
Long and j. III. Kicks. The purpose
of the organization. as set forth in
the charter. Is to establish and con-
duct a literary society at the col
lege.
Foreign licenses have been issued by
the commission to the Proeident Lite
and Accident Insurance Company. of
Chattanooga. Tenn. and the Elliott
Fisher Typewriter Company. of New
Jersey, authorizing both corporations
to do business in Virginia.
Other charters have been grantea
as follows:
and rita. j. II. senoIndepir,, president,
Heller piee~Pfesident..- Il.
Guittard, secretary. all Of Washing
ton, u. c. Capital stock. maximum,
500. 900: minimum, $1,000. To con-
duct mercantile business.
Norton investment Company. OF
Norton. Va, S, II. Dooiey, president;
W. +. Dean. treasurer: j. r. Gard
ner, secretary, all of Norton. Capital
stock, maximum. $4,000. minimum.
$500.
T. r. Roberts incorporated. of
Lynchburg. r. r. Roberts. presi-
dent: j. II. Ford. treasurer: r. &.
Blackboard, secretary. all OF Lynch
burg. Capital stock. Maximum.
sf6.0ee.J minimum. $4,000. To COM
duct a mercantile business.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-09
Government Inquisition.

Mr. Luther n Bagby OF Stevcnsville, Va, who
has the kindness and the courage to say that he
especially likes the editorials in The Nirgnian,
takes us task for complaining OF the inqusitorial
feature of the corporation tax, while VIC made no
protest against the inquisitoral questions put to
farmers.
Why should these questions" he asks 'be
any more uisagFceabie TO s0uffess corporation
obnoxious to private individuals than the
questions asked of poor farmers every year
by our commissioner of revenue!
The office here goes to farmer and asks
How many horses have YOU and valueS
How many cows have you and value
How many hogs have you and value!
How many goats have you and value'
How many pianos have you and value?
How many watches and clocks have you and
value2
How many farm implements have you and
value?
EFT cetera ct cetcra. ad nauseam
That's good one, and seems to have on the
hip. But our correspondent has not quite caught
our point of view. The sort Of questions are
put to the city folk, They must tell how many
horses, vehicles, clocks, watches musical instru-
ments etc. they have and it is not agreeable to
give in the list. But in business way. it makes
little difference The horses, sheep, vehicles, watch
es clocks and all the rest Of the family goods and
chattels there and no secret about it. But
the point in the article which correspondent
crticises was this that it might be dangerous for
small corporation to be forced every year to show
its hand; TO file with the government a statement
showing earnings, expenses, profits and losses. 1t
might be that there no net income, no profits,
but in losses. The might be entirely solvent
but if it should hit upon lean year when profits
were turned into losses and the fact were made a
matter Of public record, creditors might make a
run on the concern and throw it into bankruptcy
Credit is tcklish thing and it will not do to tre
with il.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-09
A Gnca. SUNDAY -Schnol Convention

The twenty-fourth annual conven-
ton of the-Isouisiana- Sunaas-Seheei
Association will be held in this city
on March 18th to 18th, inclusive, and
a large concourse OF visitors is ex-
pected.
There Is no question as TO hospi-
tally and no fear that extortion Will
be practiced upon the visitors. The
truth is. there has been enough said
on that subject, and for the good of
all and the credit of the city that
branch of the matter should be drop
ped
What II Is desired to say right here
LIS. that in order to give these particu-
lar visitors some of the pleasing enter
tainments that are bestowed on all
others, such as an excursion on the
river and automobile rides through
the city, and the like. some money ts
required and it is this fact which is
now presented to our people, who are
over metropolitan, cosmopolitan and
large hearted. The guests Mhe- are
canning will he a thousand and more
in number. They will come from
every quarter of Louisiana, and they
will represent every desirable class
TO make them so welcome that the
visitors will establish personal and
business friendships and relations.
To this end the Picayune commends
this important convention to the good
people of New Orleans-New Orleans
Picayune.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-09
Influence of the Courthouse.

stand, giving the county OF Allegheny the right to
issue bonds in the of $4,000. the proceeds to
bt used in erecting courthouse. As soon as
the money is in hand. says the Covington Dispatch
bids will be asked for and the work Of construction
begun at once.
N II IL always pleasure TO read the announce
nsnent Of new courthouse in Virginia. 1t may be
Matrimonial, bur have always felt that the court
house should be the handsouest building and the
Rnpxt imposing il the county; that it should be
Ekepr in prime condition, painted and tidy or
n1mented with portraits Of distinguished jurists and
sounded with green grass and flowers. And we
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-09
LURAY is PLANNING :
AN ELECTRIC LINE
Tracks Will Connect Two of the
Richest Sections of Vir-
ginia

LURAY, VA, March 9.-Surveys
are being made from the eastern ter
minus of the Chesapeake Western
Railway from Elkton. Rockingham
county. through Madison, Greene and
Orange caunties--4I,ffr-f tine, X IS said.
will be run to Tidewater Virginia,
Should the projected line be built. it
VIII connect two OF the ricehst sec
tons of Virginia, as the western ter
minus is now on the border OF the
great coal belt OF Virginia and West
Virginia. Elkton. In the event of the
road being extended. will be near the
center of the system. and that town
will make an effort to secure the re-
pair shops of the line. The Chesa-
peake Western, II Is reported. has
recently been acquired by the Penn
sylvania Railroad.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-09
Goods Roads I'm Georgia.

The Georgian desires most heartily
to commend the wide-awake enter
prise of the Dublin Courier Dispatch
in urging upon the voters OF Laurens
county the necessity of 100000
bond issue In the interest of good
roads.
To judge from the concurrent action
of two separate grand jlries-in the
latter of which there was practically
no opposition--it Is quite evident that
sentiment In this direction Is rapidly
growing apace and doubtless an over
whelming majority Of the voters are
ready to endorse at the polls this salu-
tary and urgent measure of progress.
Atlanta Georgian.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-09
pointment of surgeon-in-chief OF the
New York. Philadelphia and Nor
folk railroad to succeed DR.. Garland
p Moore, resigned.
DIR F. w Nelson

LYNCHBuRG, VA, March s.-Dr.
Fank w Nelson, fifty-three years old,
for many years a prominent physi-
clan of Bedford county. died of heart
failure Tuesday, after two years ILL.,
ness. His wife, whom he married
twenty-five years ago, was Miss Hob
litzell, of Baltimore. and she and
three children survive. DIR. Nelson
was for many years a member of st.
Stephens Episcopal church at Forest.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-09
Mrs. winfrcde sheehy.

HARRISONBURG, VA, March 0.
Mrs. Winfrede Sheehy. seventy-one
years old. wife of John Sheehy. and a
native of Ireland. died Tuesday of
cancer. leaving three chiidren--Jas.
j. and Miss Annie Sheehy and Mrs
w. G. Reilly, of this city. She was "A
member OF the Catholic church and
sister OF the late l.. ]. Sullivan. for
mer postmaster of Harrisonburg.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-09
TOBACCO COMPANY
EARNINGS ENORMOUS
Report Shows Net Sales Amount.
ing to $50, 44S.3S4 With $20,-
&: 3}27 2g6 Profit

NEW YORK, March s.-Net earn
ings az s3o.44S.3S4 We're made by the
American Tobacco Company last year.
according to the annual statement
published to-day. This is an increase
in. net earnings of si,T43,sfs over the
previous year and provides balance
applicable to surplus amount OF $40
32T 296.
AT to-days annual meeting of the
stockholders the retiring board of d.
rectors was reelected =----
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-09

ing about 1000 pounds, off the coast
OF Florida in the Atlantic
The turtles drove their shells al
most through the hull in many places
as the vessel attempted TO go through
the school. Many of the shelied
giants were impaled on the bow of
the vessel and had to be removed by
letting men down the sides of the
ship with spikes
The Brazos had to shut down power
and change her course in an effort to
get out OF the sea of turtles, and the
bottom of the vessel suffered consid-
cradle damage
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-09
Good VIII.

One OF the main troubles in the Philadelphia
situation is that the Rapid Transit Company does
not ENJOY the good will ii the public Those who
have felt the public pulse declare that the methods
Of the company have not been such as to bring out
public sympathy in time OF stress like the present
The withdrawal of the exchange system of transfers.
which had made it possible to ride anywhere in the
city for 4 cents, aroused indignation The with
drawa OF the strip ticket system of selling six tickets
for a quarter added 10 the feeling of anmosty.
Then, too, there have been public protests against
the service of the company.
We do not know the why's and wherefores But
here is a situation that points moral. Public
service corporations too much inclined to snap
their fingers at the public especially when they
have monopoly. But murder will out" The
public service corporation which defes the public,
which sCorHs the good viii Of the people, viii pay
the penalty by and by Popular good wifi is as
necessary to the of public service corpora
ton it is to any other which depends for
its income upon the patronage of the public,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-09
A schoo, for Farmers.

The mission of Clemson College Is
to teach the farmer not less than the
farmers sons. AS The State has
pointed out heretofore. the unpopu-
larity of the agricultural courses In
Clemson is to be expected; the boy
knows that he may obtain a meehani-
cal education and step into salary
paying position upon graduation, and
that Is often more inviting than pull
ing the bell cord over a mule" In
time and heneeferward rapidly, we
think, boys will learn that farm life
has as much to OFFER as have other
calitngs. To make 1t attractive the
thing to do Is to make the farms them
selves ractive.--Columbia State.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-09
More smallpox.

LYNCHBURG, VA. March 9.--An-
other case of smallpox rus reported
this morning. The patient Is col
ored woman living in the suburbs.
There are now twenty-one patients
at the smallpox hospital. all of whom
are doing well.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-09
samuel Tl1i,rstnn.

BRISTOL. VA, March 9.--Samuel
Thurston. keeper of cattle at the
Mountain branch of the National Sol
diers' Home, near johnson City, Is
dead as the result of being gored un-
der the left arm by n Jersey bull
while he was feeding the cattle last
Sunday
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-09
sinai, Po,ic~ Court Case.

John Allen, for abusing Marian
Scott. another negro. was made to pay
SIS BY Justice Crutchheh. Wednesday
morning.
Charles Harris. who was disorderly,
was given an opportunity to live .
better life.
Three little negroes. who are ssIs~4
pected OF stealing chickens. were sent
back. TO the pen Afterwards thA1
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-09
Lived 10 he 100 Near Lovettsviiie.

LOVETTSTILLE. VA. March E.
William W. Wenner, the oldest citizen
OF this county. living near this place,
celebrated his one hundredth birthday
Tuesday MIR. Wenner was born and
raised In this neighberhood, married
a Miss Mailman in 1888, who mhe has
survived n number of years. He Is
the father OF nine children, four of
whom are living, 10 grandchildren and
great -grandchildren He has been
d member of the Reformed church for
many years and regular In attendance,
despite his advanced age.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-09
senator Danicl Conyalescent.

Especial to The Richmond virginian.)
LYNCHBURG. VA, March "a
telegram received early this morn
ing from Fred Harper. son-in-law of
Senator Daniel who arrived last
night at Daytonia. Fla. where the
Senator Is staying. states that Major
Daniels condition Is satisfactory, and
that no apprehension is felt for him.
The family here is much treasured.
and think that Senator Daniel will
be much benefited by his trip.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-09
To shake Down BnttIe.hip.

NORFOLK. Va, March 9.--The new
battleship South Carolina arrived to-
day from Philadelphia and after coal
ing will sail March 10th for shaking
down run to the Nest Indies prepara-
tory to her final acceptance tests.
From Culebra the South Carolina Will
20 to Havana, thence TO Charleston.
S. c., about April 10th to receive a
silver service from the people OF the
Palmetto State.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-09
Progress in Birmingham.

President Ford, of the Chamber of
Commerce. Is urging the filling up OF
the subscriptions for stock In the Five
Hundred Club. and he will no doubt
be able soon to announce that STOCK TO
the extent of 100000 has been taken.
This will ensure the organization of
the club and the beginning of the
work of locating here diversified in
dustrtes. -Birmiugham Age-Herald.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-09
DRUNK SIX YEARS HE
WANTS TO SOBER UP.

Richard Robertson. a white man
rot over thirty years OF age, faced
Justice Crutchreld Wednesday morn
ing on the charge of being drunk.
and was sentenced TO Jail tor sixty
days.
II have been drunk for six years.
explained the man. and ! would like
to get an opportunity to sober up with
out having to work while | am sober
ing,
Robertson's wife was entirely will
ing for the sentence TO be pronounced.
and made no complaint when her hus-
band went back to the pen.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-09

ROANOKE +, VA, March a,.--The city
Council last night adopted an ordi-
rance fixing the closing hour of sa-
looms at 70 o'clock. such an ordinance
has ben in effect for the last IL
months until a few days ago, when IT
was discovered that through an over
sight the ordinance was void
Councilman John NJ. Hanna, who
owns a saloon. refused to close. His
fellow m embers voted unanimously
against him in readopting the ordi-
nance.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-09
Fire Destroys Home.

CAPE CHARLES. VA. March -
Fire last night destroyed the home
and household goods of George Webb.
residing one mile from Eastville. Mr..
Tarr was severely burned about the
body while rescuing baby.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-09

- dear, How badly Mrs, Cudahy has been treat
ed! In the most innocent way she asked Mr..
Lilis to let her have the first ride with him in his
new automobile; she named Saturday as the time
for the ride and in the most innocent way men
toned that her husband would be out of the city
on that day; in the most innocent way she and
Mr.. Liis drove out to the country club for dinner
and went driving again in the evening, that is to
say after nightfal; and when they returned late at
night. in the most innocent way she invited her
companion come into the house; and there they
were in all the innocence Of their innocent lives,
when Mr. Cudahy arrived and began TO cut up
about it, so to speak. What a shame that a wife
SO innocent and discreet should have been brought
into such cruel notoriety.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-09
Progress at Victoria.

The much-talked-of roundhouse
and railway shops at Victoria will
soon be a reality. Upon the author
ity OF the officials of the Virginian
Railway Company. there will be
erected at this place in the course of
the next few months all the neces-
airy buildings. fixtures. etc, needed at
a railroad terminal. There Will be
built machine and overhauling shops
and roundhouse large enough to ac-
commodate the rolling stock of this
division Of the road. The passenger
station will be raised to a second
story. and this additional floor will be
used as offices for the superintendent
of the division and other division off,
cers.--Lunenburg Times.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-09
Houston,s Sanatorjum.

The new building of the Baptist
Sanatorium. when completed, will be
hospital worthy of the civic pride
of Houstonians.-Hous Chronicle.