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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-17
VIRGINIA FICTION
IN STATE LIBRARY

DR. III. r. McIiwaine. or the Stats
Library. has furnished The Richmond
virEtnian \ la.t OF the novels In tina
library containing historic fiction ds~
pictinx life in tbs Old Dominion.
ANY person may obtain these novels
Tor use In the reading room OF ting
library and persons who wish to draw
me novels for home usa may do so
AFTER procuring the endorsement or
Recommendation OF member OF tho
General Assembly or a state off1ciAi.
The Richmond virginian Ia puhltahs
ing each day = list Of ave novels.
with the name OF tho author, date
OF publication. name OF publisher and
paragraph descriptive OF the story.
This list follows
The Life Worth Living By Thos.
Dixon. Published by Doubleday in
New York. 1905. This story In =
narrative OF the experiences Of this
author in establishing a home In
Tidewater Virginia.
Dem Good Ole Times. by Mrs.
James Dooley. Published by Double-
day In New York., 1906. Thia il an
old darkey's "reminiscences. told in
dialect OF dem good ole times befo'
de war, when Old Marse un Old Miss
was livin'''
Dye. Published by Mcclure In CHI
cago, 1902. The story opens in old
Williamsburg during the reign or
Lord Dunmore and the plot follows
the adventures OF Lewis and Clark
In their exploration Of the Western
territory then included In virginia's
domain.
Camp Venture" by George Cary
EgGieston.s Published BY Lothrop III
Boston. 1901. A story Of some boys
VINO spent winter camping In the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-17

these predictions of trouble with Japan The
deyesbument and progress of that notion is al
most without parallel in history. Within a
few years the Japanese have found national
circumstances. and confidence IN their
resources and possibilities. that has sent them
forward swiftfooted in the race for educa-
tional. commercial and social advancement
Then have taken their place, and high one,
among the great powers OF the world. un1ues-
We can hardly credit the assertion that they
entertain designs against the United States
There are internal difficulties such as tre-
mendeus war debt beaueathed them by the
struggle with Russia, and there geographic
cal obstacles, and now. there is the recognized
necessity Of standing alone in sueh conflict
we do not apprehend the evolution OF the
Japanese with alarm but if this nation is given
proper direction in its development ii should
take ir>~place by the side Of Great Britain and
the tinted States, as one of the great forces In
the onward march of civilization. and one OF
the great conservators Of worldwide peace
satisfaction follows the manifest desire of
England TO maintain peaceful relations with
this country. OF the same blood and speech
and religious faith viewing world problems
with a common purpose TO solve them for the
upift and welfare OF the race, II would invite
inevitable disaster, not only TO the two nations
but to civilization in general should England
and America become involved in warfare. The
evident purpose of the British Empire to main
tain friendly connections with the United
States is recprocated upon this side OF tht
Atlantic and hailed with great delight.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-17
PEOPLES FORUM
A Plea for the Senate.


Sir.-Hasing read with interest the article
of the gentleman from Blue Ridge Springs
desire to says that / heartily agree with him
in his attitude towards your paper, and in his
in Virginia politics, and hail with him the
day when more upon the rostrum there
shall step a Vfrginian without fear and with
out reproach having the implicit confidence
OF his people, recognized leader whom NO
man would be ashamed to follow. But after
eongratuating the gentleman from the Blue
Ridge upon his attitude these questions
was disappointed when he expressed the hope
to Federal, Senate, .disnenssd, with The
gentleman is not alone in that position, and
there others, while not so radical as the
gentlemen from the Blue Ridge desire to have
the members of the Senate chosen by popular
vot l am not in favor of either change. In
my humble Judgment the Senate should be ever
preserved and it's members chosen, not by pop
uar vote, but by the State legislatures / know
turn to office, who tickle the ears of the peo-
Pile with the pretty talks Of pure Democracy;
let the people rule l know there are those
who point to the deadlock in New York. the
first Of its kind and demand radical change.
Il know there are those who point to the Lori
mer case and say that our present system 10
rotten to the centre, II there any
governmental system Invented by man PROOF
against fraud. Let us see II these reasons or
the willy politician of the muckraker. of the
man who Is out and wants to get sn are suf-
ficient to authorize the adjustment of sys-
tenn upreared through the wisdom OF the faith
ers that has stood the storms of more than a
century, during which time 1t was part of
the fastest developing government the world has
ever seen.
FIRST the agreement Is advanced that with
the Senate elected by popular vote our govern
ment would be more Democratic: that It would
give the people more power IN the govern
ment.
OF course, we all realize. except the politi-
clan, when tickling the ears OF the people. that
a Democracy In the true sense of the word.
is not possible in a nation of our dimensions.
that a representative form or government is
the only practicable, the only possible form OF
government for u.s. with the people the foun-
tain head Of power Why. them all this sham
talk about a true Democracy?
Now the election OF senator's by popular vote
would not reshit in u. true Democracy, but II
would put the members OF the other depart
ment az Congress dependent upon it's changing
whims Of the people for their seat in Con-
eress and Is that desirable? 1t would not be.
for the reason that 1t would destroy the neces-
sary balance OF power existing In Congress to-
day As ii exists to-day we have the House OF
Representatives elected by their people. depend
emit upon the people for the chair In Congress.
and. OF course controlled completely BY the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-17
BY THEIR FRUITS.

We are reproducing in the Current Comment
column this morning an editorial from the
Daaualie Methodist. We have already discussed
the assassination of Mr. Shackleford in the
editorial columns of The Virgtnidn, and we
direct attention of readers TO this article, from
the pen of writer who has personal and In
innate knowledge of conditions in Patrick and
Henry counties. that they may understand the
inevitable and legitimate truitage Of the liquor
traffic wherever IL has introduced itself.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-17
A GLIMPSE OF CONDITIONS IN GEORGIA.

Mr.. S. A. Moore manager of the Southern
Press Clipping Bureau. has article In the
Golden Age which is Of decided interest and
encouragement to the friends of prohibition
everywhere 1T is a statement OF the real SEN
timent in Georgia concerning the effects OF
Statewide prohibition, as opposed to the false
representations forth by the paid cor
respondents of the liquor and other antago-
nistie interests
Mr. Moores assertions, which reproduce
In brief have to do mainly with the sentiment
of the State as reflected in the pages of the
Georgia papers.
out OF three hundred Georgia newspapers,
not one Of them is advocating edtorially the
return OF the open saloon. He does not claim
| that oil ~ fhe papers desire prohibition but
| that Que Of them adrocates openly in ed.
tofial utteranee return 10 the licensed saloon.
| And In the pages of the Georgia papers he has
| found complaint Of loss in revenue to the
| State A majority of these periodicals favor
not only the continuance of the present State
/ wide prohibition Law, Tut the strengthening
OF it also by an amendmet excluding the So
called near beer. He asserts that fair cleo
ton to-day would result in an overwhelming
victory for a continuance OF the present law
Mr. Martin admits that in few communi-
ties there is eonnvance at the open sale of in
toxicants but the State at large is endeavor
ing 10 enforce the Law. backed by the moral
sentiment of great majority of citizens.
The writer of the article calls attention to
fact that we have several times pointed out:
) that special writer's unfamiliar with * prior
} conditions under the license system, and after
insufficient investigation of present conditions
In places where the law is being violated, have
= Hooded the country with exaggerated state
ments of the laws failure. He contends how
, ever, that those whose knowledge Of eonditioni
enables them TO make intelligent and honest
) comparison will readily testify to the genera
: and great Improvement under saloon exclu-
sion.
The article in question Is exceedingly sane
a true statement of conditions. No effort Il
} made to cover up the violation of law in Ger
tain communities. and no extravagant claim
are. assde. Of bepedts accruing, from its opera
. ton II is simply a straight forward, conser
vatiye statement of real conditions reflected
in the press. and from his knowledge of thes
conditions, the writer concludes that the Law
with the approval of the majority of citizen
and is there to stay.
= Mr. Martins business. as manager of tn
Press Clipping Bureau. is to read all the Stat
, papers. and hence his acquaintance with thu
subject Here is another witness, not un
known not the paid and partial tool of inter
ess but reputable citizen. who can b.
located and whose opportunities for unbiased
Judgment are unexcelled,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-17
NEGRO SUSPECTS
ALL DISCHARGED

Especial to The Richmond virginian. D
9s ASIEVTI1LE.s N. c.. July i6.--Af.
though various negroes have been arr
rested as suspects a. the murderer of
Patrolman Mcconnell. they have all
turned out to be the wrong men. So
far as can be told here the ofacers
have no clue worthy Of the name.
Chief Lyrely has stated that No
has no tangible clue although No
has not lost hope Of finally capturian
the negro The Increased reward =
fered for the perpetrator Of the cria6S
Il ID thought will result In q thor
ough search being made in all parts
Of the country.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-17

Senator Simmons writes to the Raleigh Ac1cs
and Observer complaining that its washing
ton correspondent gave an unfair report of the
coloauy between himself and Senator Williams,
of Mississippi. Meanwhile, and for sometime,
North Carolina voters are enauiring concerning
Senator Simmons fairness in the matter of
faithfulness to Democratic principles.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-17

An ad" In the Atlanta papers, provoked by
20 thou Puckett' Thou pickett. petty, pesti-
ferrous, pestilential pitiful Puckett.' We are
unacquainted with Mr.. Puckett. but he has our
sympathy. No man can survive such peting
with peas.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-17

States Senate. but asserts that he fought 1t to
the last. Poor Hines. Everybody 10 lying
about him. contemplate conspiracy exists
TO make II appear that he has perjured him
self Millions are no guarantee against Mem
daeity.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-17
VIRGINIA COUPLE rs -.
MARRIED IN RALEIGH

Especial to The Richmond virginian.y
RALEIGH. N. G.. July I6.--A
Prince George, Va. couple called to-
OF Rev. r. 8. Stephenson, the super-
intendent. TO unite them In marriage.
They were Mis- Julia Ksrnex and M
Morgan Sherman = ~ ~ M ~.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-17

That Florida preacher who resigned from the
minister's Association OF his city because they
protested against Sunday baseball will probably
be given a free pass by the local club, and
perhaps elected it's chaplain. He deserves some
sort of recognition and reward.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-17

one-armed balioonist made an ascension
in Harrisonburg and. when about 1000 feet in
the air. jumped with his parachute, landing in
IL grave yard. II is getting quite fashionable
with aeronauts and aviators to land in grave
yards.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-17
The Fec System.

The fee system Is a great curse to the State
and a drawback to its progress. ~ Tho. next
General Assembly should abolish the fee avs
announce his position this important cues
ton. Vote for the candidate who pledges his
vote and influence to eliminate the fee system.
The Enterprise invites the several caffdi-
dates to inform the voters of this senatorial
district through its columns how they stand
on the subject--Cupeper Enterprise
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-17

Well, there Is one trust that Is not likely to
bother most of us: the new $500, 100000 auto
mobile combine. We still watch them
gliding by, and still dodge them ON occasion
that's all we have ever done
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-17

Buena Vista has organized cornet band and
they are ready to begin practice. We mention
this in the humanitarian desire to warn pros
pectve summer boarders.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-17

George cowan has proven himself good
manager-~But he can't manage to bring many
runs across the plate two hits.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-17

The lumber trust is in bad plight; forest
fires raging in Michigan and federal fires blaz-
ing in Washington.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-17

Governor Deneen fatty contradicted the tes-
timony Of Edward Hines. The Governor denies
that he helpsd foist Lorimer upon the United
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-17

For Shame, The beautiful incident referred
to above is not reflection on the people of
Virginia, but revelation of the goodness of
their governor.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-17

Within hour after Governor Mann. of Nir
ginia had issued proclamation calling the
people of the State to pray for rain there was
good downpour. May be the good Lord did
not want to put the people OF Richmond in
the strange attitude of trying to pray knowing
full we'll that they Gid not knew how.~--<;reens
horn On. CD Record
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-17

The Roanoke Times complains that Governor
Mann's proclamation calling for prayer for rain
did not bring results in the Magic City, Neither
did Abrahams prayer save Sodom and Gomor
Irah.--Saiem Times Register
1t is very unkind nsinuation, but Salem
is near enough to testify with accuracy.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-05-11
SHOOTING AT REpFIELp

William Issenhuth, states attorney
was shot and slightly wounded yes
teraay by Wm. Tomsea, young man
VINO is not considered sane. The
shooting took place about 10 O'Clock
in iisseIriluttiiIs's office.
Tomsea, standing in the hallway
just outside of the Office, fired three
shots witha So calibre revolver at Is
senhnth, who was seated at his desk
in the office. Tbs second shot fred
took effect, the bullet striking Issen-
huth in the left hip.
AS lssenhut then tried to make his
escape into another room, Tomsea
followed him, but before he could do
further damage he was seized and
6verpowered.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-05-11
SOUTH DAKOTA FISHERIES

Statistics of the fisheries of the
state of South Dakota are contained
in the Forthcoming special U. S. CEN
,sus report on the general census of
the fisheries of the United States for
the year 1908, prepared under the di-
rection of William M. Steuart, chief
statistician for manufactures, census
bureau.
South Dakota's commercial fisher
les, never extensive, showed decid-
ed decline in 1908, the value of the
products being 81. 200, a decrease of
nearly 40 per cent from 1899. In 1894
the value of the product was $13 900,
stringent laws have restricted fishing
in the inland waters to the use of the
hook and line, unless a permit is OBJ
tanned. The Missouri river and Lake
Kampeska and the Dakota river were
the fishing grounds. Catfish, buffalo
fish, and German carp were the chief
products.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-05-11
THE CIRCUIT COURT.

Judge John +. Hughes convened a
regular term of the circuit court in
Pierre on Tuesday morning. Lew w
Sandys, than whom more competent
never filled the position of clerk
of courts in this county, had
every thing III readiness for the De
ginning of the judicial grind: and the
prompt acting and affable sheriff, j.
w. Laughlin, was there to obey the
directions of the judge.
Ats o'clock Judge Hughes began
the call of calendar. Cases were as
signed, and others dismissed. We'd
nesday morning seventeen jurors
were excused from further attend
ance at this term. following general
assignment Of cases to be tried to
jury was made, and dates upon
which court cases would be heard
was fixed.
The first case tried to a jury was
G. I. Read VS.. Walter G.. Inman; the
former obtained judgment for 800.
+ Reai ZZehender VS.. John Steiner ww:a.ss
the next case tried. Judgment for
plaintiff.
State vs. Elmer l.. Purdy. is the
case that is being tried to jury as
we go to press today. The defendant
IS charged with assault, with intent
to kill. The affair took place on
South Pierre street last winter, when,
it is said. defendant after having
been knocked down, drew revolver
and fired three times; mono taking
effect. The state is being ably repre-
scented by Glenn w. Martens, while
Gaffy, Stevens s. Fuller are conduct.
ling the defense. 1t is a sharp battle
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-05-11
COUNTY OFFICIAL PAPER
REMAIN IN THE STATES

d The great convention Of delegates
from eight states Of the northwest is
now .;sder way in Halena, Mont. The
chiet Objects to devise ways and
means Cor inducing United States citi-
zens to settle on lands Of our own coun-
try instead of going to Canada. 1t may
be suggested that our people go to the
British possessions to secure land be-
cause the government up there makes
il easy for them to do SO. Recognizing
the cs:!!ss:es : = hedge About the
settler on public lands on this side of
the line one cannot feel that our gov
eminent is making such settlement
easy. The fact is that the man or
woman who secures title to quarter
section OF such land as Uncle Sam has
remaining by 9 compliance with the
laws nowin force earns It pretty we'll,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-05-11
THE mo lime" MAN

Rushyille Republican: The trouble
with the average man is no time.
Consider the tired business man. He
has no time to rest. He has no time
to eat, no time to sleep, no time to
think. Notice the little printed cards
which are cstentatiously tackled on
the wall Of his office: "Do 1t Now"
"This Is My Busy Day" He thinks
these little sayings are the cutest
imaginable. He prides himself on
the fact he never has any time. Pret
ty soon, after that he will be dead.
Then he will have time to burn.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-05-11
ORIGINAL RINGING SHOW
Yankee Robinson Made the Present
Ringling Show

The Ringing Bros, in an inter
view in New York in April of this
year, made the statement that they
owed their success to the greatest of
all showmen, Yankee Robinson. For
two seasons the Ringing show en-
deavored to pilot their show on the
sea of circusdom, but met with disas-
ter each time and wendell their. way
back to Baraboo. Finally Yankee
Robinson took the then young Ring
ling Bros. up and with the Yankee
Robinson & Ringling Bros. Show
made a success. This continued for
some time, finally Yankee Robinson
and the Ringing separe ting. Today
these two mammoth shows continue
to rule the world of circusdom, and
each one is credited with having the
best circus performance and menag-
erie carried with tented orga nizations.
Both shows are still on friendly
terms, each one contented with the
territory allotted them each season.
The only possible friction between
the two big shows shows is during
the winter months when some big
foreign act is desired by each show.
The Yankee Robinson shows has the
Ringlings bested in this regard, hav-
ing formed an alliance with the great
vantieviiie interests nf the country
and having the only high class vaude-
willie house operated on the big cir
cult. However, the early friendship
of these two shows is so strong that
Ringlings are loaned many features
not desired by the Yankee Robinson
Shows; for instance the Patty troupe,
now the big feature of the Ringling
show, was exhibited by the present
management of the Yankee Robin
son Shows two seasons prior to tn e
Ringing engagement. Both shows
are better equipped than ever this
season. There is no truth in the re.
| port that both shows will combine
for the Seattle exposition, statements
to the contrary Notwithstanding. AT
Pierre Saturday, May 81.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-05-11

Simon Guggenheim will be the sole
representative from Colorado in the
upper house Of the national congress
Tor the next two years, the Colorado
Legislature, overwhelmingly demo-
cratic In both branches, having failed
TO elect senator to succeed the late
Charles J. Hughes. Although Color
ado is now democratic state, Gug.
enheim ID s republican.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-05-11
SUPREME COURT

Yesterday the supreme court hand
ed down opinions in the following
cases:
By Corson- Frank BEDFORD and
Grace BEDFORD vs.. Frank Weller,
Dawson, affirmed.
Mary Peters vs.. Gust Kiriakedes
and Mike Peters, Minnehaha county,
affirmed.
In the matter of the Sorenson drain
age ditch, appeal by John Lakings,
Turner, reversed.
Kirk G. Phillips ct al VS.. Branch
Mint Mining & Milling Co. ct al and
Union Trust Co. of Philadelphia, and
James d. Hardin, Lawrence, affirmed.
BY Smith-A. E. Godfrey VS.. Perry
Dalquist, Bead,e, reversed.
Sheran VS.. Dolphin, Edmunds, dis
missed.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-05-11

Time was whom the different types
OF nnvai vessels were sharply dis
tinguished BY their possessing in a
marked degree certain individual
characterists Of heavy gun fire. mas
siye armor. Of high speed. To-day,
no such classification is possible, as
witness the latest British battleship
cruiser interchangeable which car
sries eight 80. aliber, 12:inch guns. a
!. halt of 9-inch armor, and on her re-
ulsnts s0urptancu tisi of ii hours
duration, Is reported to have steamed
=. o. Z go 90 s hHot5.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-05-11
LOCAL NEWS

]. w. Finley of Rapid City is regis
tered at the St Charles.
Mace Martin. assessor, is about to-
day inquiring into the property in
terests one may have.
The killing frost of last week killed
many fruit blossoms and much disap-
pointment will follow for another
year.
The weather today suggests that you
change 'em back again, but before you
do, look up what the weatherman has
to say about the near future.
Blunt Advocate, 5: Dr. Mary Farr
OF Pierre. was in town Saturday on u
professional trip, giving osteopathie
treatments to number OF patients
whom she is treating regularly.
j. B. Sherman arrived this morning
from Belle Fourche. He reports crop
conditions in the western portion Of the
state as being all that could be expect
ed under the most favorable conditions.
A. F. Dotson, who has successfully
managed the business affairs of the
Capitol Furniture Store for the past
two years, is going away; having dis
posed of his interests in that business
house to j. A. Katchian and L. j. Chris
Hansen.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-05-11

It IL often the misfortune of a.
grand old man, to 0utliya his popu-
larity But popularity, for that mat
ter. was never Diaz's strong suit.
President Diaz was at heart 8 Kan.
nm. He simply couldn't do it.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-05-11
There is no end to the fiftieth ami

There is no end to the fiftieth ami
yersaries of Interesting events of the
civil war these days. One in partic-
Iular, that came last week, is worth
noting. On April ~, 1851, "a company
of volunteers started for the war from
.Galena, Ill under the command of
Capt. Ulysses Simpson Grant. Of
the 127 original mem bers, 16 survive.