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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-14
Ed


2 Tho act of Governor Patterson, of Tennessee, in
I pardoning Duncan B. Cooper, convicted of the
murder Of E. W. Carmack, was made more in
famous by its indecent haste. The press reports
NY that the full pardon was written, while the
highest court in the State was confirming the con-
viction of Cooper.
We do not recall that any Governor has shown
such rank contempt for the court system Of his
State
:" In my opinion, said he, neither Of the de-
fendents is guilty and they have not had a fair
and impartial trial but were convicted contrary
/ 70 the law and the evidence
- In view of the fact that Duncan Cooper was con-
victed after long and tedious trial, in which
every privilege of law was granted him, and in
spite of the most tremendous political influence
axerted in his behalf, and that the proceedings of
the lower court were affirmed by the Supreme court,
Governor Pattersons verdict would be amazing
II it we're net explained that Cooper was his
personal and political friend.
q Not only did Governor Patterson reverse both
the trial court and the court of appeals, but he
did it in the most eontemptuous and offensive
manner, and in so doing he has trampled the law,
he has discredited the courts he has rallied the
lawfess element and encouraged lynchng, he has
made fractional strife more violent and he has
stirred the elements of disorder to the point of
revolt and given Indictment to riot. That may
have been an act of loyalty to friend but it was
scarcely less than treason to the State, whose
laws he is sworn TO uphold and whose good name
.snd fame he is honoraby bound to protect
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-14
WRIT OF ERROR GRANTED
IN HAfh0R DIVORCE CASE

A writ of error has been granted
by the Supreme Court OF Appeals In
the case of Haynor VI. Haynor. q di-
vorce suit appealed from the Nor
folk Law and chancery Court
Thomas H. Haynor. who appealed
the case after his wife OF twenty-six
years had been granted 5000 a year
alimony ana S288 counsel fees, de.
clares in his petition that the imam
cial circumstances are too heavy for
him to meet. and that in view of the
fact that he stands ready to welcome
his wife back to his home. the di-
=xarcs@was Iinearrse4ly=aM arded.-M Mr..
Haynor's petition will be heard in
Richmond next November. No super
sedeas was granted in the case, a. this
would stop the payment of aitmony.
Application for supersedeas probably
will be made at the June term OF
court in Wythevflie.
Mrs Hsynor sued for divorce on the
ground that her husband called her
bad names in the presence Of SER
wants. that he paid attention to an
other woman. to whom he is alleged
to have taken a bottle of wine. ana
because OF his alleged threatening at
utude toward her.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-14
AtIanta,s Envy.

Atlanta newspapers show signs of
looking on with sick. feverish and
helpless envy at the advertising Rich
Hlond is getting from the post-office
robbery and the results thereof. When
Atlanta can have her name in the
metropolitan newspapers once In a
week she is extravagantly happy. Now
she sees Richmond there daily with
a record of $4,000 of stamps on
hand and can think OF no counter at
traction. She cannot win notice even
by having a mysterious airship fly over
or a meteorte fall or arresting Jap
anese spy. Her press agents seem to
have gone into
the face of the disaster that has be-
fallen.--Roanoke Times.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-14
MR. BOYCE TO WORK
IN BEHALF OF STUART

Mr.. Clinton A. Boyce Is to do ac-
tive work in the ninth district in the
interest Of Henry c. Stuart, now q
candidate for the position held by
the Hon. Bascomb Slemp and slated
for governor eight years from this
time.
Mr.. Boyce. who was clerk to two
committees when the Legislature was
In session here. AMI leaving Richmond
went to Louisa to assume control of
the Louisa Enterprise. will continue to
contribute the editorials to this paper,
but will be actively engaged In the
headquarters Of Mr.. Stuart In the
ninth district. He has already taken
up his work In this field.
There Is no man In the STATE bet
ter acquainted with politicians than
Mr.. Boyce,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-14
vice = performed By the Federal ON


This paper once hoped that the
State Of Virginia would establish a
real quarantine station In Hampton
Roads for the protection OF all its
ports. II this had been done, the
Federal government In all probability
would have withdrawn Its service
from Old Point and left the situa-
tion in the hands of the State. This
would have been desirable, for yir-
ginia ought to perform the duty. But
the State apparently has no inten-
ton whatever OF establishing such a
station. and the Federal government
has no intention OF Withdrawing Its
service a. long "a Virginia maintains
a service In name only. Therefore,
The Daily Press believes that all those
interested in the welfare Of Virginia
ports should Join hands in a deter
mined effort to abolish tho State sys-
tenn entirely. We cannot AFFORD to
handicap and tax our commerce just
to give somebody o fat job.--New-
port News Press.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-14
Relief, Not Information.

An exchange is expressing more or
less surprise that there rs 80 little
interest in the congressional investt-
cation of the high cost Of living and
fails to find reasonable excuse for
the apathy shown the commission by
the public.
The reason Is more or less apparent
to the man who has come face to
fact with the reality. What the Amer
lean peiple want is little less tn
vestigation Of the causes and consid-
cradle more enlightenment as to the
remedy. Congress may continue TO in
vesugate the cost Of living for months
at a time without causing q ripple on
the affairs of the nation, The peo-
pie have grown weary of investisa-
lions that fall to investigate, and
commissions. whose sole business APP
pears to the befogging of the issue.
1t is not surprising that the public
fails 10 stampede over EVERY half
hearted, tape-bound inquisition the
Senate or the House starts to keep
its members occupied. So little has
come of these investigations In the
past that the confidence OF the pub
lie needs II restorative.
IL Congress will set about some
sort of a program that promises the
slightest degree of relief. the Amer
lean people viii show all the interest
desired.-Ciifton Forge Review.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-14
MRS. FAY IN RICHMOND
VISITING HER OLD PUPILS.

Mrs. Eugene r. FAY. who left Rich-
mond forty-two years ago. after teach.
ing school during the post bellum days,
Is back In the capital city looking up
ago. She has met q few OF her pupils.
among them being John r. Lyons. mes-
senger In Governor Mann's offics, but
the majority OF Thorn have either died
or moved from Richmond. Mrs. Fay
came to Richmond as Miss Elizabeth a.
Robbins after tho close Of tho war be-
tween the States to teach school at
the instance OF tho eoldiors' Memorial
Society founded to help the South.
While teaching school here she met and
married Mr.. Fay. then prominent bus-
mess man here. Since their marriage
they have lived In Brooklina. Mass.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-14
Our State
Contemporaries


The Index-Appeal sometimes has
its Jest at the expense Of Richmond.
generally under the proddlng OF our
Richmond contemporaries. But that
jest is never malicious nor intended
to be injurious. As matter Of fact.
We are proud OF our capital city. and
while we think Richmonders are
sometimes narrow. selfish bnd con-
ceited, they possess some qualities
that are very admirable and worthy
Of emulation. With the single ex-
ception of the people of Atlanta. Ca.
we believe that the people OF Rich
mond have more public spirit and
civic pride than any other community
in this country. Certainly more than
any other that we know Of. and to
this fact more than to anything else
Is due that city's growth and primacy.
It has no apparent advantages, nntu-
rally. over several other cities in this
State and In the South. end fewer
such advantages than many OF them
have. And yet its progress in wealth,
population and civic Importance has
been marvellous. and 1t is merely a
matter of time when ii will surpass
all other cities Of the South Peters
burg Index-Appeal
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-14
Suffolk Ambition

We are getting 100 big for a town
and we ought not to be satisfied to
remain always town. Mark you,
Suffolk cannot be kept down. She is
capable of still greater development
along several important lines, and let
us not by lack of public spirit and
systematic and intelligently directed
effort be kept In the background, but
throw aside these old village clothes
we've been wearing all these years
and don a bran fire new city
garb and all unite our efforts for
a Greater Suffolk.--Suffolk Herald.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-14

CLEVELAND. O.. April f4.--Harry L.
Morris. the young society man who was
arrested a couple of weeks ago on
charge Of blaokmail was Indicted by
the Federal grand jury Wednesday on
three counts. Morris is accused OF
having sent threatening letters 70 Mira.
Dan o. Caswell, q wealthy widow. who
lives in an exclusive residence district,
demanding $4,000. The letters declared
that II she did not comply with the
writers deu1Huds her huuEs would be
burned down and her three children
kidnapped.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-14
The Double Quarantine.


In Norfolk discussion OF the double
quarantine system has been revived
by the action OF the city council in
appointing Mr.. Heth Tyler to succeed
DR.. Herbert Nash as a member of the
Norfolk quarantine commission. II
seems to be generally recognized as a
fact that DIR. Nash, q physician of
prominence. who has been q member
of the commission for many years,
was replaced because no holds the
opinion that the double quarantine
system Is useless and ought to be aboi-
ished. The action was intended, II
Is said. to act as check upon the
growth of sentiment in the communf-
ty against the system. -,
The Daily Press has expressed its
sentiments on this subject 80 often
that 1t Is hardly worth while to re-
peat them. This paper knows. Ga
does everybody who Is familiar with
tbs situation. that the State quar-
antine as maintained hcre and In Nor
folk Is useless and worse, II taxes
and handicaps the trade OF the ports
without giving the slightest benefit In
return. Practically. thu State quar-
antine officers have no duty to per-
form except to board ships as they
come into the harbor and collect fees
An efficient quarantine service 10
maintained at Old Point by tho United
States government. and even II veg
sci with disease aboard should chance
to slip by that station. tho State on
Gers hero at Norfolk could do moth
Ing except send them back to Old
Point for attention. The ''stations''
here and at Norfolk practically are
myths. The State offJcern are not
equipped with fumiyating plGnts or
anything else essential To an effective
quarantine station. il IL not neces-
sary that they have these thtnss. be-
cause they are not expected 10 do
anything except collect their fees.
Everybody knows that ~ AntnI ssrs
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-14
REVIVAL IN rairmount.

Tho revival In Paramount Ehristian
church continues to grow in interest.
The pastor d. .. Henkel preached each
night for ono week. and was Joined in
the work last Sunday by Evangelist II.
%. Coffee, OF Lynchburg, Va, Atten-
dance Is good and considerable interest
msnifastedr Tuesday night four made
the good confession and Wednesday one
more Special interest 10 manifested in
the children's song service from Tao
until 3 each evening. The subject to-
night will be "Chrtnt and Him Cruci-
ned; Friday night. Mans part in SAL
vation." Come and enjoy these meet
tngs and hsip ~ n the Geoa work,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-14

Michael Kinsel, of Exeter, Pa, made complaint
before alderman that his wife had destroyed
his wooden leg.
ut was the only way to keep him home," she
explained. 'He would go to the saloons every
Saturday night and get drunk, so in fit of anger
took his leg and burned it. II was as much mine
as his, anyway" she declared
The alderman thought it was. too, and dis
missed the ease
The alderman took tina same Wow OF it and dis
missed tho CASE But the trouble is that there is
many recreant husband who doesn't sport a
wooden Leg
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-14
Jefferson and the Press.

s This is the when those of us who profess
md call ourselves disciples of Thomas Jefferson
IKE down musty volumes and read his let
'tcrs and dissertations on questions perstnal and
political. In the midst of such nominations on
the occasion of his recent birthday anniversary we
discovered letter which he had written to a
Btriend about editors, and knowing that he was
the particular champion of free speech and free
press, we fell upon it with eager anticipation
Il Nov thought this editor, eve shall have some
thing to brag about Now shall know.the point OF
view of the greatest Democratic writer the country
has produced, and we shall catch an inspiration
ind pass it along That was the day dream. This
@was the awakening:
ITO your request of my opinion of the
manner in which newspaper should be
s conducted, so as to be most useful, /
should answer by restraining it to true
facts and sound principles only. Yet
fear such paper would find few SUBJ
M scribers. 1t is melancholy truth, that
suppression Of the press could not more
completely deprive the nation of its bene-
s fits, than is done by tho abandoned prost-
tntion to falsehood. Nothing can now be
Believed which is seen in a newspaper.
- Truth itself becomes suspicious by being
zs put into that pointed vehicle. The real
extent OF this state Of misinformation ia
|sl known only to thesc who are in situations
u confront facts within their knowledge
nth ~ Has of ths day. really look
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-14

Especial to The Richmond virginian. j
LYNCHBURQ. VA, April 14--Pro-
lessor Hartley Turner. supervisor OF
music IN tho public schools of this city,
and organist At st. Pauis Episcopal
Sis WORK on ' socount 0 ~ contirnsa I's ~,
health. He is recognized as one OF the
most capable supervisors OF music the
city has known. He Is the author OF
series OF instruction books in music
which were adopted by the State Board
OF Education, and which are in use In
several other States. It i8 probable
that he win travel for his health for q
year or more.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-14
Public sympathy.

A we'll known Federal Official In
Richmond Is at a loss to understand
why II is that SO much sympathy is
expressed for the distillers Of Rich
mond, who are charged with cheating
the government Of fully 100000. and
so little sympathy for the post flee
robbers who secured less than $40, 600
when they robbed the Richmond post
Office few weeks ago. Funny, isn't
it?--clifton Forge Review.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-14
EXPECT STIFF FIGHT
IN THIRD DISTRICT
With Judge Wckham Field ganst Capt Lamb
ernor Montague Deiberatng Situation Looks Interesting
Politicians Busy All Over State ~

the democrats. Two Of Mr.. Henry G.,
Stuart's campaign managers are now
In Richmond getting money with
which to wage his battle against Rep
resentattve Bascom 6lemp. They say
they are confident OF victory II the en-
thuEasm OF the Democrats can be
stimulated and kept at Its present
pitch.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-14
TO SELL. yERKEs MANSION.
Will - Disposed Of ne Hest Price OBJ
tatnabie.

NEW YORK. April II.---The United
States Circuit Court In effect has au.
thortred Receiver Birmingham, OF the
Yerkes estate in this city. TO sell the
Yefkea house Ae Fifth avenue and Six.
ty-etghth street. for what he can get.
Judge Ward signed an order to-day
amending the original decree. provid-
ing for an upset price of 31.40o. 900.
When the sale was called q few days
ago there were no bids. although about
. hundred persons were present Any
sale made must be subject to the
courts confirmation. The property
may be sold In parcel or complete.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-14
Parsons SIN AInbltiosus.


State Senator Parsons has never
conceded that Representative Eaun-
ders was elected from the Fifth dis
trtct. and can be depended upon to
make a whtrlwind campaign for the
position next November. Mr.. Saun-
ders, however. sesns safe from demo-
cratic opposition. Ex-Governor SWAN
son doubtleSsly will campaign his dis
trict again in the interests Of Mr.
Saunders. and the iatter's friends be-
iieve . sufficient majority to preclude
q second contest will be rolled up for
the democratic nominee.
Representative Glass has not sight
d a democratic opponent thus far. and
practically all the men who were
rumored to have their eye on his seat
have disclainied any knowledge OF the
fact that the congressional bee was
buzz1ng In their bonnets. James
Browning. wealthy mine operator.
now living in Roanoke probably will
be the republican nominee, but his
prospects seem slim.
Representative Hay seems TO have
whipped all the Tight out OF his re-
publican adversaries by a two or three
to ono vote. and no democrat u ex-
peoted to array himself against this
popular and capable statesman. Rep
resentative Carlin, Of the Eighth, ID
reported to have a hight on his hands.
First Col6nel Jo6eph u. willard was
said to be q candidates for the posi-
ton held by Mr.. Cariin, but the ex-
Corporation Commissioners took the
trouble to send cablegr1m from
Paris denying. tl1is- j. It II freely iatt-
mat6d that ono or two opponents to
Mr.. Carlin with throw down tho gaunt-
let TO him.
In the Ninth all kinds Of fur IL ex-
pected to be flying NEXT November.
"Redeem the Ninth" II the deins-
cratic slogan, and people from tho!
aouthwsst ~ y VIII - sedesu1d ~,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-14
Tearinx Down ora IDuiIding.

A large portion OF the roof OF tina
old postofioe building In Main street
has been removed, while the general
work Of razing the structure. with the
exception Of the front and back walls,
Ia going ahead rapidly.
Contractor J. Henry Miller. OF Bal.
tmiores has several expert =snperintena-
ents here.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-14
Augusta Cider.

Until Col Tempieton put off that
big gun on cider we had not mag
ined that the people Of Augusta coun-
~ were sitting up of nights studying
how they might advance the Rrent
cider interests. We knew that there
WIS a little experimenting Nth ring
jaw" out about Greenville, but we
did not suppose the industry was a
thing of great magnitude. OF that the
people of Augusta county as a whole
would insist on forcing cider into m
willing communities to tnwnrt the
operations OF the local option Law
simply that they might turn an hon
est penny on Gull apples And we
don't believe 1t yet Our opinion Is
that the only cider interests in Au-
gusta county that Is much concerned
over this matter is the Rose Ciiff
fruit ADMINISTRATION Leader.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-14
Bia Stick Over conores..


We have before commented upon the
development of the new practice of
executive legislation--the drawing OF
bills under the. direction of the presi-
dent or members of his cabinet, fol-
lowed by their introduction in Congress
and the threat that they must pass
as the measure Indicating membership
in the majority party. Attempted with
less buster than that wnich accom-
panied the Roosevelt messages, this
policy liz nothing more nor less than
a cool. insidious attempt to make of
Congress a perfunctory and neuter
body. to rape II. as 1t were. OF its pow
ers. and to give to the president the au-
thority of attorney In fact to not only
execute but create the laws of the
country.
Compared with this program. the au-
thority of Emperor William IL as that
OF spoiled child: the car and his ad-
vtsers are no whit more dictatorial. and
such rulers as King Edward and King
Humbert are novices and puppets for
the amusement of q democracy.
1t is OF Infinitely more Importance
that the power of the people to legts-
late by direct representation should
be preserved than that even the most
by executive decree. When that pre-
cedent has been established there will
have been accomplished another point
in the comparison Of this with the
Roman republic, which eminent think
ers have already erected by more than
one vital Observation-Disclosures Star.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-14
s4o,eoe AS HEART BALM.
Miss Frederick Wins Breach Of Prem
ise Suit Against Lawyer.

NEW YORK. April 14.---Miss Alma
Frederick has been awarded 34e.0e0
damages by a jury In an undefended
breach of promise suit for $50, o1e.
brought by her against Jerome Prohst.
u lawyer. of this city.
Miss Frederick alleged that when she
mot Probst In Chicago In 1905 he called
himself James Banning, and said he
lived at the Chicago Athletic Club.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-14
WaEe vver @ PhtAl.l..

Especial 70 The RichmOnd VirGtniAn.1
RALEIGH. N. c.. April Ix.--The An-
to-day and = campaign Tor the educa-
ton OK the masses Will be conducted for
about three weeks. Ths tuberculosis
Greensboro ana Dr.. Routsahn. who e
In charge. win open up the exhibit It
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-14
Carolina Comment
No Fiuht an Clark.

The Observer IL authorized to pro-
nounce the published statement that
there 10 movement on foot to dis
place Judge Walter Clark and nomi-
nate Judge Platt d. Walker, of Char
lotte, for chief justice Of the State SUI
preme Court political rumor and
totally without foundation In fact.
Both OF these gentlemen with doubt
less be renominated for the places
they respectively hold. with the run
concurrence of each other, and, it ap-
pears. Without opposition. The only
contest will be that between Judges
Manning and Allen for the associate
Judgeshtp, now held by the former.
Judge Walker has never entertained
any idea OF permitting his name to be
used in opposition to the renomina-
ton OF the present chief justice. On
the contrary his attitude has been just
the reverse.-Charlotte Observer.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-14
Two Scorss.


Score one for prohibition! It Ii re-
lated that Button. town not far
rom Fort Wayne, Ind, la dry, and
being dry, has not prisoner In it's
JAIL An opera company with a big
crowd of chorus girls struck the
town. a =feM-days to find Meth
odist Conference in session and all
the hotels and boarding houses filled.
Few members of the company sue
ceeded In securing quarters. but no
place could be found for ten of the
chorus girls. although the manager
secured the city high and law. Final
iy IT was said to him that sleeping
room could be secured at the county
jail. He preached the .aatter to the
girls and they consented to go there.
They made the best of their surround
ings and now are telling "how they
got in jail at Button. Ind. a dry
town"
And, by the way. score another for
prohibition. 1t is customary for these
Old men when they get to talking about
their hundredth birthday to remark
IN an off-hand way that they always
chewed tobacco and drank whiskey,
whereat the morally stunted would
chuckle. 1t was not that way, how
ever, with old man John Stout of
Aiamance, an account of whose birth
day celebration is given elsewhere.
Uncle John poined the Sons OF Tenn
perance way back yonder in his youth,
and his great age is to be attributed to
clean. moral and temperate life. The
Alamance contenarian is not tobacco
and whiskey hero. and the prohibit
tionists can well afford to hold him
up as an example of the benefits of a
sober iife-Charlotte Chronicle