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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-11
INVESTIGATING woTHERsPooN.

We are hopeful of the results of the investiga-
ton which Senator Martin has secured from the
War Department into the action OF Brlgadler
General Wotherspoon, in command at the recent
Gettysburg encampment, in securing farclcal
trial by summary court of negro trooper who
threatened with drawn pistol the life of Vir-
ginia officer.
Wotherspoon's every act and statement IN con-
nection with this matter disclosed an intention of
minimizing the commission of what, in service
conditions was capital crime. The dismissal
of the offending trooper with fine of ten dol
lars was action which could only result in lasting
harm TO the service 1t was clear invitation TO
breach of discipline, demoralizing and dangerous.
So fragrant was the attitude of the officer in COM
mand that the crime of the trooper involved is
sunk in insignifcance. We trust the War De
partment will probe deeply and courageously.
As we have before suggested, the need is for
court martial of Wotherspoon himself What
would happen to General who in time of war
caused the escape of captured spy1 The treason
of the traitor turned loose would in that instance
be properly imputed to the man who caused his
liberation. The Gettysburg incident is entirely
analogous A fragrant crime against military
discipline is committed-one of the most griev-
GUS crimes known to military CUSTOM the assault
of an officer in discharge of his duty. Yet the
General Commanding, the fountain head of dis
cipline in the force condones the crime and pro-
tects its perpetrator!
We are hopeful of this investigation largely
on account of the Secretaryship of Judge Dick
inson. He doubtless understands the Wother-
spoon type. OF certainty he appreciates the
seriousness of the situation in which State troops
sought to be made an effective part of the public
defense find at camp of instruction the ex-
ample of military anarchy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-11

Even as the sentimental kitchen maid dreams
of the handsome dark man, SO Republican Presi-
dents time after time have dreamed of breaking
the solid South. Awakening after awakening
never seems quench their ardor or to douse their
hopes about this time Of the year''-which is
about three months prior to the Fall elections
the Republican administration begins TO look
toward the South, and, in the hope of liberal
contributions from campaign chests, Southern
Republicans begin to point out to Washington
the impending fruition of desire long delayed
in satisfaction.
President Taft is not immune from this
chimera While yet Secretary of War, he set
his eyes upon North Carolina, descending in the
midst Of fierce fight for the control of the ma
chine and smoothing out the result with we'll
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-11

And he's very. very nice young man and his
actly engaged but almost. / going to you
about it."
You can never Brown with my consent. and
you can never rmarry man with the tomfooi
fan in love with some sissy Of Young fellow Write
to him to-day that the foolishness has passed"
oh grandma, but We love each other," walled the
IT'S only calf love"
It's awfuilest kind of love. We shall both COM
init suicide cant marry III only you could see
him onoe-if you knew how noble he is.'
And his name is Brown--Henri Brown" murmur-
but thousands of Browns been great men.
and the OF Henri, when you write It. looks dis
tinguiahed. Maybe hem change II, though If you
don't like It Maybe he'll call himself Claude
Listen to me. Ethel When girl Of your
age had a beau named Brown, After winning my
geance the Browns forever after. II you marry
Brown you must leave this house, and YOU needn't
expect dollar OF my money. That's fiat"
oh grandma, it win kill surely viii" were
the words that out between sobs. but they had
no effect
FAN In love with White. Black Green Smith
or Perkins and may not have ANYTHING to against
Browns was Tilted for widow, and that widow
had broken nose at that"
Miss Ethel wept She went into decline. She
thought OF suicide.
. moment later grandma and her granddaughter
were at a hotel In the Berkshires So was Henri
Brown. That is. he at another hotel close by.
Henri had been tipped OF Miss Etheis decline still
prevailed. and she had become very defnurs Not
Brown, whether Jacob. Moses Aaron Henri.
being mentioned. There talk OF love matri-
mony Grandma had suspicious for week. but when
the girl refused stir of the hotel unless In
company she gave them UP. shs became little
One hot afternoon, as the declining girl asleep
sofa and the grandmother sat in her chair doz-
ing and thinking OF that broken nosed widow, a man
stepped In of the Yeranda and held the rauzzle of
pistol 10 her and demanded her cash and Jew
murder II baked. Grandma looked him for few
seconds and then tackled him Notwithstanding the
pistol and his threats she grabbed him by hair and
whiskers and yelled for help Miss Ethel awoke
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-11

II YOU intend leaving Richmond for a vacation.
have The Vireinian sent daily TO your cottage
or hotel. You may then enjoy the mountain
or seashore air and at the same time keep In
close touch with all that Is happening i'm the
city and State, and country political, social,
business and sporting circles.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-11

The Durham, N. c., Sun speaks of the late
John Charles Mcneil as hoy poet. Mcneil
died when he was nearly thirty-fve years old and
scarcely published line before he was thirty.
He terminated silently and came to his utterance
of song as tree sometimes flowers In night
1t is evident, however that the Sun has never
read any of the poems of the man of whom it
speaks. They were mans poems, in shining
contrast to the grst that the Tar Heel State turns
out annually in the shape of "nearpoetry", a
little of it designedly funny, most of it serious
ly ridiculous
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-11

The President of Chile, who witnessed the
attempt upon the life of Mayor Gaynor, may
return to his country with the firm conviction
that the United States is the great good and or
derby friend in whose hands should be placed
the destiny of all Central and South American
countries He may
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-11

The Honduras revolution having ended with
the capture of General" Christmas, American
soldier of fortune, we desire to know when Sec
rotary Knox is going to start the next one.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-11

Developments in the Indian scandal begin to
parallel the results of the probe into the insur-
ance frauds. Negotiable notes from Office boys
are remembered with the disclosures of papoose
contracts.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-11
ONE OF THE BROWNS
BY DONALD ALLEN.

Copyright 1910. by the Associated Literary Preas)
At the breakfast table Grandma Singleton had yaId
to her granddaughter. Miss Ethel Singleton whom
she had brought from child of eight to the age
OF nineteen.----
I'm about hour I wish to have a talk with you
on certain matter, please don't
Is 1t about our going somewhere this summer"
Was Querfed in reply.
The old lady gave the girl look over the ton Of
her spectaces that her heart jumping and after
half a minute answered:
1t may be interesting
Oh do you mean that we may TO Europe7"
Il will about It."
"Oh. you dear good thing. just felt that you had
q surprise for me-"
And you felt right" was the grim reply
Miss Ethel had the strongest suspicion of what
was coming She had choked up first words
grandma ta1y and pretending that she wasn't in the
least frightened. She went around the head the
table and kissed the old lady and patted the
back and then went away singing but she didn't fool
anybody.
The hour passed Grandma had put on her sun
day cap and taken seat in the parior On the
dignity to the situation. Her lips pursed and
her feet crossed.
Well .dearie. win talk about Europe" said tho
young lady she floating in
And his name is Henry Brown" replied the dame
In her deepest tones.
"Why--what--who?'
And You engaged be married.
Why. Grandma Singleton
I've found all about 1t, Ethel YOU needn't
carry the pretense any farther Up there vasssr
you met a person named Henry Brown and In
love with him. You engaged. You have been
intending to tell about for the last two weeks
but you couldn't get up the courage"
But how did you find out?' asked Ethel dropping
all thoughts of defense
Same Sherlock Holmes finds ont things I'm
seventy-four years old, but I'm back number, This
meeting has been called to ask YOU what you
TO say for yourself You needn't take hold OF nv
hand kwiss shed want to know
who this Henry Brown is?"
20 Haprv
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-11

If it is true that Senator Aldrich is going
West nothing in the world can keep the West
from coming to the Democracy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-11

Mother Earth seems to have peculiar attrac-
ion for aeroplanes.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-11

, We trust that Governor Harmon is not letting
the Joe Bailey boom for president keep him
awake at nights.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-11

The eyes of the Indians are being opened to
the fact that there has been making consistent
effort to slit their purses.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-11
The Talk Down Home
Cy Watson's Tears.

1t worries Wade Harris (whose editorial page on
Charlotte Chronicle Is for brightness
by paper in the State) that Cy Watson cried when
his friend and old law partner, Judge E. B. Jones'
the congressional nomination to Major Stedman
Harris the State ought not have printed
about Watson's weeping. Why not? Tears hon.
orabe. Charles Kingsley says:
For must work. and women must weep,
The sooner It's over the sooner to sleep,
And the harbor bar may be moaning
It's usually that way--but lifes harbor bar means
less sadly, IL women and occasionally take
the weeping and work time about. OF course. the
men don't want overdo the weeping. like father
Jacob. when, the first sight of sweet Rachael
the WELL" he lifted up his voice and wept" The oc-
casion ought be appropriate. 1t ought be done
by the men. without hosting the voice The
ly ought to trckle, noiselessly.
We think the more of Mr.. Watson for crying. A
who has got what was coming him.
either In consideration of service talent. has
drunk many bitter cup of disappoin tment without
q tear for himself. But his friend drink the
cup overcame him. and the kerchef went to the eye
They gracious and manly tears. Let them flow
uncriticized.-FIickory Democrat.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-11
SPECIALISTS AS JUDGES.

Discussing the old idea, now M nearer to
fruition than formerly that Judges of State
Courts should be elected for life, the Charleston
mes and Courier opines:
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-11

Gallagher faces Jersey justice. let 'er 90 r
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-11

Feed General Wotherspoon out of his own
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-11

1rultlon IMAM formerly, tuab JUICES VI Dtop'
Courts should be elected for life, the Charleston
mes and Courier opines
mo man ought to be elevated to
either the Supreme Court or the Circuit
Court until he has proved by his work
in the active practice of his profession
that he is qualified for service on the
Bench. We do not say that only those
LAWYERS who have built up lucra-
tive practices should be elected to Judge
ships, although we frankly confess that
we do incline to that opinion. The
weight of the argument is in favor OF
the view that a man qualified to be
Judge will previously have shown him
self possessed of such merits as lawyer
that his talents will have been appre-
ciated and sought by the public.
The truth of the matter is that success in the
practice is becoming the most treacherous of all
standards to apply to the question of Judicial fit
ness. In the old days, when the practice OF law
had not vet been specialized, the attorney who
rode the circuits necessarily man OF Cath
Ollie information and broad knowledge. The
necessities of his practice demanded that he be
acquainted with law in It's every hranch.-He
was advocate, chancellor and Judge. He passed
from the equity to the law courts, from the court
of appeals TO the nist p,Tus courts. q He fought
wills and defended murderers. Like the general
practitioner of medicine, he might not be tech
nicaly versed in the intracacies of special legal
developments, but he was founded in the law >
law that was inclusive of human relations,
rather than pitched upon particular knowledge
of special branch.
So that it happens that in this day of speciali-
cation, it is the specialist who succeeds, fro
quently at the cost of the development of exactly
that broad viewpoint and comprehensive knowl-
edge which makes for success as Judge. And
it happens that for the want of speciality, there
are hundreds of lawyers following the pure light
of reason as laid down by the old masters who
are not succeeding in the practice, but who, as
lawyers, could put to the blush many man who
never laws fee at less than four figures.
The American system of Government whether
it be applied to Nation or State, runs finally for
definition to the courts. 1t is therefore one of
the highest duties of the electorate the appoint
ing power to choose as Judge men who, even if
they shall have travelled in rut, of the sort
that can look above routine and gauge experience
other than their own. And it is largely because
choice is not always made in accordance with
this principle that the hfetenure, so admirable
in theory, is SO often disastrous in practice
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-11

Glove two and life IL sweeter and peace settles
down on their hearts for moments, Such il the ex-
perienc of mustard SEED that falls on different
News.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-11
The way or Man.

1t is more fun to read a pun on himself
in a newspaper than to fat slip on ba-
mana peel. The narrow-m minded reads Ii over
seven or eight times and then goes around to appro-
pirate what copies he The kind hearted man
goes around to the Office and what he
successful business who advertises regularly
money by It. immediately to- find the
editor and the walk silently down the street and
the business takes in his and they both cat
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-11
A Cotton Farm In WILMINGTON

One Of the finest farms in this section the State
is that Of Mr.. d. n Chadwick, In East Wilmington.
The Star was shown yesterday boil OF fine cotton
picked from 55acre tract planted In the staple this
year and which averages five feet in height aad
from which Mr.. d. N. Chadwick. Jr. confidently
poets to gather two gales the this fall
ton has recently been grown an experiment with
truck crops in New Hanover, and the experiment
been highly successful The Chadwick farm has long
been considered Of the finest trucking plants In
this section Of the State. and 1t demon
strated that 1t will grow the staple crops just WELL
Wilmington Star.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-11
Red Buck ana the Ola l4au. I

The Hickory Democrat ehides tho Upiift tn iack
OF knowledge ~ to how Red Buck by his name.
There is no mystery about It." says the Democrat
The Old Man chrstened Bryant. and Buck seemed
i as boy OF his first pair Of trousers" It Ii fact
One time Red Buck turned out his chin whiskers. .
beautiful bunch Of carrots and wrote q local
about IT, but submitted tho Old Man asked II
he thought Mr. Bryant would take offense. at being
called Red Buck The Old Man laughed about II for
week afterward and Red Buck himself, clipped the
Item out OF all the papers in the ONCE he could lay
hands mailing those he did paste his scrap
book and Bfble-Charotte Chronicle.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-11

The Richmond Virginan wastes it's cleverness in
the prove that the OF exeunt in ap
plics ton Mr. Bryan is correct. We said It
wasn't. or II did we take 1t al bach since read
ing the Virginian's clear and convincing in
yesterdays issue OF course Bryan Ia collective
in the plural number In relation to the Demo-
cratic party he Is great maryland some more, al
though q little singular in the recent Nebraska
vention. The Virginian quotes us. but we shrewdly
suspect that its comments intended for the
castle little Ortheris of the Norfolk Landmark Our
Latin may sometimes slip cog in such matters as
debonis but never with respect to exeunt and
Bryan or MISUNDERSTANDING 1ndex-Appeal
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-11
Big Men in tegtslature.

The next Legislature of this State promises have
some big men in Its halls. 1t only recently that
Hon Julian g. Carr, OF Durham. nominated by
the Democrats in his county. Mr.. A. II. Boyden
mayor of Salisbury has been nominated by his
and the latest nomination s that OF Mr.. Ashley Horne
OF CLAYTON, Men Of this what the State needs
In its legislative halls and with this character of
resentatyes the State expect legislation The
State is TO be congratulated having men Of this
type as candidates for the Legislature and bound
to make the party take interest the
when they have the opportunity of voting for OF
this ciass.-New Bern Sun.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-11

Copyright 1910. by the Associated Literary Press)
At the breakfast table Grandma Singleton had said
to her granddaughter. Miss Ethel Singleton whom
she had brought up from child of eight the age
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1910-06-30

and wearing; the perpetual flashing Of
diamonds fatigues the eyes. she must
have her sober moments, II only to
throw into higher relief. By contrast,
the moments when she Is gay A
woman Is always charming when she
Is tender and sympathetic. She may
dazzle when she is merry. but when
She Is gentle and fun Of sympathy she
enchants the mans heart. Probably she
charms the most when she Is most IN
conscious OF her power A. woman Is
really amiable when she is good-na-
tUred- Sarcasm may amuse when Il Is
directed against some one else. but Il
does not win any ones heart. Good
temper Is an attraction even IN q plain
woman. When a woman has that, IN
addition to her other winning qualities
when she Is natural In her manners.
not self-eonscious. animated. tender.
ami gentle-then indeed she IS charm
Ing to all the world.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1910-06-30
THE AGE OF cHIvAIRY,
-

Al the Worlds Columbian Ezpoai
fion. conspicuously placed IN the beau
tlfuI Court OF Honor. rose a fountain
representing the ship Or stale. on
which Columbia rode IN majesty. win
Fame before her. On each side Tour
female figures. symbolic Of the arts
sciences and commerce. bent graceful
iy 10 the oars. seeming actually % Inn
part a forcuard movement TO Colum
bias barge
An old lady. waiting for her party
to come ap. was one day seen gazing
earnestly az the fountain. but the cd
mlratlon Il was wont 70 stir IN ne
spectator was lacking IN this case.
Tier indignation finally burst bounds.
and she turned to a stranger sitting
near.
-Do you gDose.r she demanded.
chat they RELY did make women do
that kind Of work--in them daysf
However ones sympathiea may turn.
In regard TO the sunsagisi8 and the
~antis.r there can be no reasonable
doubt that this Is the day and Amer.
lea Is the country Of and for the
women. The demand Of the ladies
themselves for exemption from the 81
verer tasks imposed upon their SEX
'fn them daysr-is paraileled By tho
doopseated determination among them
to accord them the privileges and the
honors.
A small boy, a member Of whose
family Is connected with the army. re.
Gently visited New York. As military
affairs are As the breath Of life TO
this youngster. his cousins. taking
him to Central Park one day. natural
~ called his attention to the Saint.
Caudens equestrian staue Of General
sherman. az tho Plaza entrance 70
the park Before the generals splon-
did charger steps the proud figure Of
Victory
The boy stood silent, although red
deniEg cheeks and flashing eyes show
ed that he was moved deeply. But In
this case also the emotion was not
admiration
Il don't believe he was much Of a
soldieri" he finally exclaimed, indig-
nantly. why didn't he get on that
horse and let the lady rider"
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1910-06-30
1z1r ana M1c1er


Natter blue. that exquisite shade,
bids fair to be most fashionable. One
sees it IN the newest dress fabrics
and silks.
Tulle Is to be worn not only as a
foundation material Of many dresses.
but as the trimming and decoration Of
many others.
Some dainty shirt waists. fastening
under a plated frill in the center
front. are made Of printed bordure ba.
tlste IN pretty eolors.
With the double blouse Of chifon and
a contrasting material a plisss or lace
frin IS worn when jacket is slipped
on for outside wear.
In ready-made pettieoats modern
jersey cloth is most used for tops.
since It gives ample warmth without
Objectionable bulkiness-
Depth Of color is one OF the pro
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1910-06-30

they ase taking n course 81 lectures In
farming and agriculture that l. nov
being given ~ The Bedford branch Of
ths Y. u. C. A.
During the last feN years hundreds
% View iorkgfs. who have never been
bearer % n farm than The highway or
railroad that cuts through it. have
moved 70 the suburbs Of Long Island.
Many Of them have gardens surround.
ins their detached honsea. but their
knowicdgs Of garden truck raising has
ocen 80 llmited that thcy have no,
been very succfaafui at H. some Of
them have planted ratermclons whore
only tomatoes and potatoes could
sfoe. and others have devoted q Six
patch % onions and a very small one
70 cabbage
with ne Auoulcdee they are aclulr.
ing now from the expert lecturer iheY
expect to raise enough vegetables 10
supply their own needs and have some
70 spare
Aside from the lectures. TIE classes.
personally conducted. are taken every
Saturday 20 nearby farms and given
practical lessons The buplla aafen
The farmer az work and many Of them
lend a hand.
Sessions are held every wednesday
evening. The plan Of the Y. 81 q. Al
u not only 20 help suburbaniios who
want 10 raise their own vegetables.
but those who have a longing to est
back to the farm.
There Is an earnest DESIRE" said
one Of the onicials. ION the part Of
many young men 70 get away from the
crowded cities and take 10 the free
and independent life Of the farmer.
They are Handicapped BY their lack Of
knowledge and many ara taking ad.
vantage Of our lectures to acquire It
We teach not only vegetable farming.
but dairy farming az we'll"
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1910-06-30

The women Of America are wonder.
full Their versatility, aeuteness
splendid mental energy. high ideals,
firm grasp OF subjects, added TO their
charming manners. tasteful dress,
graceful department, are refined and
feminine to degree. We all know
the brainy, masculine woman the
world over.
But the American while she may be
uasculine in brain and alertness, Is
also feminine-emotional, II you like
in her makeup. She IS a truly charm
ing type
The American woman Is also very
practical. very inventive She devel-
ops an idea, and she works out her
idea to its utmost possibilities It
may be only a new sort Of neck-band
supporter, but she does not belittle
her hobby. She brings her imagine
ton into her work. She may be
utilitarian, but the successful business
woman Is artistic to her finger tips.
London Express.