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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-28
srsSoR DrAz AND THE PRESIDENCY.

While speculation is rife over the resignation
Of President Diaz. of Mexico little credence is
given the rumors by those who know the Iron
Man OF Mexico" and his methods
n What the rumorists seem TO fail to appreciate
= the fact that Signor Diaz has a vast deal more
than the presidency OF Mexico at stake. and his
abrogation would mean more OF loss to him
than his country would gain. AS the ruler OF
Mexico President Diaz has become immensely
country into the hands of American capitalists
and captains Of finance from other couuries It
y because of these gigantic interests that the
United States has sent troops and warships to
the vicinity Of Mexico. If these interests should
be jeopardized the American soldiers would
and Mexico and be compelled not only to fight
Dixz's army. but the insurrectos as we'll
The resignation OF President Diaz would make
Il impossible for him to auiass a greater fortune
At the expense OF his people. What the insur-
rectog object to and are fighting against as much
has virtually turned their country over to CAPT.
tAiists from other countries. to the end that he
might become opulent and the people poor.
There II no doubt that Mexico has become a rich
lecuutry during signor Diazs long and tyranni-
seal reign. but the people have not prospered al
ssAou6h statistics may indicate that the Aztec
t1G1on has 30 long as signor Diaz sits on the
tnFcne be can control the distribution of privi-
- to foreign capitalists and reap rich re-
- on the throne. or out Of the presidency.
20 eouid not do this.
d President Diax Is surrounding himself with
es es1inst msmbsss Of wide travel in tho
s1tad1e ~ Mexico ead men Who know
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-28
Supervisor Withdraw Fund.

STAUNTON.-Hoidi that politics
was being played in the matter the
board of supervisors on Monday with
drew an appropriation of 500 to pay
an Instructor for the Boys Corn Club.
The board recommended Nathan Par
kins for appointment as instructor, but
+. O. Sandy, the State representative
of the Department OF Agriculture,
recommended to the department an
other person, and the board claimed
politics was being played, and with
drew the appropriation. The board In
creased the county road levy from 30
to 40 cents on the 500. which will In
crease the road fund about $4,000.
Circuit Judge Letcher appeared be-
fore the board and made vigorous
protest against conditions at the
county jail. urging that modern pri-
son be built to take the place of the
present structure.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-28
GUARD CORTEz
DURING DEBATES

MADRID, March 3s.-Cfdl guards
surround the Parliament building to-
day in anticipation that the debate on
the execution Of Professor Ferrer may
provoke disorders.
ssDeputy Lerroux. leader OF the radf-
calls. spoke to-day. He said the trial
and execution OF Ferrer were frree.
uiar and plot OF the conservatives
Opposing speakers declared that tho
radicals sole aim was 70 smbaryuaa
the government. and that they wer~
acting at the request OF socialists Of
other countries.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-28
4 RAs THE BOOBIES.

Governor Mann is to be commended for hav-
ing taken the precaution to that the "barri-
or is no, raised for the bOokmakers at the
Jamestown race meet next week These gentle
men viii be left at the post" much to the ben
EFT of the people of Norfolk and Virginia In
general
The bookmaker is Ycrs0%a sOn cTofo in New
York. and should Be In Virginia. more especially
In the Old Dominion because the laws forbid
ding his presence here are Of longer standing
than those Of the Empire State.
Since gambling at race-tracks was outlawed
in New York, Washington. Baltimore, Memphis,
New Orleans. Jacksonville, Los Angeles, San
Francisco. and practically everywhere else in the
United States the hookmakers have been search
f.rsous trade and buy diamonds. while their
victims went TO prison for embezzlement or com.
mitted suicide.
The New Yorker, and majority OF the book
makers New Workers. deude themselves into
believing that they are only camping out" when
they leave the metropolis Virginia, to their
benghted minds. is to-day the same place to
which John Smith came. Their minds are so en-
crossed with the idea OF getting money from
some one without working for 1t, absorbed In
mapping out plans to evade and defy the laws.
that they have not had time to read history and
learn that Virginia is not the "baokwoods' that
they regard IL. Since race meets began at
jamestown. Va, the bookmakers have hocked
4 there In great numbers and with them have
come hundreds OF "touts." "railhirds" clock
ers." stable sleepers" twho profess to have
conversations with horses and learn whether or
makers. "tipsters,' and scores OF others, who
follow the races primarily for the purpose Of
mingling In large crowds and picking pockets
working confidence games" and welding the
sandbag.
The brother of Americas foremost jockey,
the private betting commissioner of Angus
Belmont" and the man who has grudg
against the bookmakers and wants to put then
out of commission" all gather at the rsce-tracl
when the bookmakers are there. They arr
drumming up trade" for the bookmakers ant
II the recipient of their tips" should by an.
I miracle win bet. the "touts" haggle and peste
him until he has halved his winnings
The Laws of Virginia specifically prohibi
gambling at race-tracks, but notwithstanding
this fact, the bookmakers have reaped rich har
vests from the wild oats sown by visitors at tn
jamestown course. This was true last year
and Governor Mann has acted wisely in takinl
action sufficiently in advance to prevent furthe
violations of the law
II is high time the bookmakers. who hav
caused much selfdestruction and embezzle
ment, and saddened many homes as any othe
& class OF men that cursed this country, rea
q lied that their game Is dead beyond resurret
ton. 1t would also be well for them to full
convince themselves that what win not be toier
ated In New York. Baltimore New Orleans an
San Francisco, most certainly will not be toler
Il ated In Virginia.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-28
Our Duties.

II slept and dreamed that life was beauty:
woke and found that life duty
The dream and the awakening thought
both true. LIES beauties are interviewer with
lifes duties. The truest happiness comes from a
proper conception OF what constitutes our lines
OF duty and conscientious effort to measure
up to the demand. The comprehensive Biblical
definition embraced in the command, Fear God
and keep His commandments, for this Ia the
whole duty of man. does not deal with specific
duties. bur excludes from the duty sphere every
line Of action apart from the fear OF God-not
slavsh fear but a filial fear OF doing anything
contrary to the will OF Him Sin whom i've
move. and have our continual being We must
be true to self, true to our fellows. true to
society true to professions associa
TONS true to employers. Some make
the mistake OF supposng that IL they lead Mega
lively good lives-perform their duties well. at
tend to their own business pay their debts and
live quietly TO themselves-they are performing
their sphere of duty In its entirety. But all of
us are under obligations that shut out from
living simply along the line OF negative duty. We
owe an active interest in our civil and social
affairs. and certainly in religious matters. We
have no right. after the days work Is faithfully
done, to always sit down and rest, letting Others
look after those things the faithful attention
to which by them insures us the blessings we
enjoy. II every man shirked the burden Of some
times disagreeable duties, and left the matters
Of civil. social, and religious natures undone,
whittier would drift? The greatest idler IL
he who says he has no time to interest himself
In anything but his personal business and pri-
vate affairs. The greatest works for humanity
are performed by busy men--men of affairs men
Of toll. men of heart and soul Imagine
employer, whose employees perform their service
faithfully. and who yet find time off duty TO do
things OF helpfulness to society. saying that his
men should monopolize their minds with thoughts
OF his business, To be sure, he has right to
expect that his employees shall not neglect his
business for other matters, nor Will faithful
employee do It; but pity the employee whose
mind and soul and energies are all wrapped up
in his line OF business and we none the less
pity the brA ness man who IL narrow and
sordid az to expect It.
1t IL well for all to reflect upon this question
of duties. Are performing some with
zeal and wholly neglectng others? Do
sit down and calmly seriously ask ourselves Am
doing much as I can and should for God
and society and humanity? Am lust pen
sioner on the community whose blessings i
joy?' These thoughtful moods will help to
clearly and more faithfully perform
life's duties.-W. NJ. Bicker, In the Messenger
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-28

On Life's great railroad teeming thousands of
mortals are speeding to wreck and ruin The
strained and shattered in the Wild against
time. The machinery ~ not given sane and con-
siderate@ Treatment. No time is allowed for in
spection. repairs, and rest.
Tradesmen. professional men, artisans, labor
ers, at high tension irons early morn till
dewey eve. and often far into the night. Food
10 guped down. instead Of being properly masti-
Gated. Late hours are kept. There Is n rush and
excitement at work and when OF duty. Many
ing by the aid Of stimulants. Young men are
burning out. the candle OF life before the prime
of manhood is reached The theatre. the ball
room, the saloon, are the SO called recreations
many. Others. who do not dsspate In the ordi-
nary meaning OF the term, In the whirl o
excitement and sacrifice physical and mental
powers in this or that manner. In many Chris
tian home the family altar Is neglected because
of the rush to get on to work by parent and
in calmness The essence OF home life Is sac
rifced to the rush Of the age. The schedules are
too fast!
People require calmness-a surcease from the
labor and turmoil and care that consumes There
must be replenishing OF brain and nerve tissue
The waste must be repaired.
The religion OF the Bible conforms to the ply
steal needs OF man. Medical science corroborates
the wisdom and mercy of our Father In COM
mandins one days surcease from labor In the
week. The peace that passetn all understand
ing IL experienced In Its fullness only when the
unnecessary and merciless driving OF the brain Is
checked. The besetments and worries OF life
that come, more or less. to every soul will be
adjusted the higher law OF life II there II nor
NAL ca1mness and sane living and commitment
OF self to the watch, care Of the loving Father
let us not sacrifice the best OF life Let us not
become consumed with the cares tina: :nrest the
day Take time TO live, and not hasten the hour
Of death. Storms win break upon our souls, bu,s
with normal. calm living and faith In the loving
Father we will be able to Withstand them. and
bs abiding and tho bow of promise arch tho
sky.--W. M. Bickers. in Messenger.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-28
Church In Fine Condition.

STAUNTON.--Fiatt conditions
will be shown by a report which will
be submitted to the Methodist Con-
ference In Clifton Forge this week by
the local church. The church has rails
ed $1,000 this year for missions. more
than half OF which was raised by the
Sunday school. The Sunday school at
the Central Church now has a mem
hership OF 100 and the West End
school has 81. The church plans TO
raise $4,000 this year for general
church purposes and IT IL the inten-
ton TO support a missionary next
year. The congregation now includes
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-28

Professor Merriman, OF the University OF Chi
cage and Republican candidate for mayor Of the
Windy City. did not let the injuries received by
him in an automobile accident interfere with his
speech-making campaign. No. indeed. this
Merry Man went right along with his Grating
for he probably knew that no campaign In Chi
cago is a success without its broken heads,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-28

The Georgia peach crop has been destroyed,
but Richmond's peaches who haunt the dry
goods stores and MUNICH candy on Broad street
are hourishing Their hair looks very fuzzy.
their cheeks are very pink. they look luscious
and give Washers the stony stare. They ripen
all the year round here. and they can be and are
being preserved for long time
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-28
Mr.. Rlnehard Made President.

CHARLOTTESvILLE.-Mr. Hollis
Rinehart. the wealthy railroad contrac-
tor, has been elected president OF the
jefferson National Bank In place OF
Judge @. b. Sinclair. who resigned to
go TO New York. Mr.. r. L. Powers.
one of the best known and most sub
stantial business men of Charlottes-
vile, was, to-day, elected vice. presi-
dent of that institution, to succeed
MIR. Rinehart-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-28
Name BarksdaIs Trustee.

DANvII.I.E.--In the neighoorhood
of 500 attended the first meeting Of the
creditors of the banking house OF
Johnson and Cheek neid Monday In
the Office of the clerk of the United
States District Court. l.. Starting
Thomas. referee In bankruptcy. from
Martinsville. presided. The most inn
portant business considered to-day
was proving claims and appointing a
trustee Champ Berksdaie was chosen
trustee. The creditors held second
session Tuesday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-28

In electing Preston Belvin to the presidency
OF the Richmond. Louisa and Gordonsville High.
way Association the members Of that organixa
ton have done themselves proad. Mr.. Belvin II
q thirty-third degree Good Foader. man highly
thought Of In the automobile world. chairman Of
the executive committee Of the local motorists
association, and an indefatigab's worker. Under
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-28

The Panama Canal will be ready for use In
1918. To show what kind OF fear OF hoodoos
we have. suppose set the opening date for
some Friday which falls on the 18th of month.
and then fire thirteen roaring salutes from thir-
teen big guns on the Notifications?
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-28

Consider the nsh in the Wicomico River at
Reedvilie. Va, weighed by their own scales
they have been found wealthy. SO wealthy. in
fact, that they make Reedville the richest town
per capita In the United States Let's raise
more fish and fewer taxes.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-28

q When a man asks "a full days work for a full
days pay" he should be willing to give full
dinner pail as full days pay for full days
work However. a little more work and a little
less food wouldn't hurt some folk
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-28

Another counterfeiting plot has been discov
cred. If some people cannot earn money, they
make it. And there are whole lot of people
not charged with criminal counterfeiting who
are making money.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-28

what the people of various countries think oil
him and his way Of DOING business. Perhaps
they will have some weight with him and innu-
ence him In the right direction to the end that
the iron heel OF oppression and tyranny win be
raised from the necks of the Mexican people.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-28

his leadership the Richmond Gordonsvile good
roads project should make splendid Roadway
and bear fruit within the near future. MIR. Bel
vim and hc~Richmond Louisa and Gordonsvilie
Highway Association are to be congratulated.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-28

Won't some humane individual put winter out
of his misery? He's been iimping around with
a broken backbone for a week or more
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-28

The season is upon liz when women buy $25
spring hats and 25 cent neckties to take the
sting out OF the corrections, For ways that are
dark, etc
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-28

About the only kind of cable Japan has laid
between her shores and Guam Is the sort
we used to make with baking-powder cans and
twine
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-28
Too Active in Hero business,

/ NEW YORk.-The Association OF
General Slocum survivors accuses
Congressman Goulden. of the Bronx.
Of too much activity in getting medals
from congress for alleged heroes of
the Slocum disaster.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-28
Went Back on Suicide Pact.

ST. LOUIS.--Mrs. William Busch
not only renigged in a suicide pact
with her husband. but announces that
she VIII now sue for her share OF his
property. he having cut her off in an
ticipation of her suicide.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-28

The political pot is boiling in Turkey now, but
we will be boiling the turkey in the political
pot or some other kind Of culinary utensil after
Mr. Taft has "broclamated."
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-28

The torso of human being has been discov-
cred in Fairfax county The investigators
should bring their inquiry to head as soon aa
possible.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-28

Members Of the First Hegiment -
ISOLATION will within tfo nAar fIaturn
begin canvass for men for the atafSs
guard IN order that the four con1panieSi
Regiment. Virginia Volunteers Hsst -
recruited to their full war atr1nrgR n
Plans Tor tho recruiting were perfsctG ~
at special. meeting OF the aen0ctatiSS
manifested much interest IL TT COR
panise to which they formerly WSre o.
tached and much snthusiasm 49,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-28

II financial troubles were worrying that nine
ty-eightyearold suicide. he probably could have
realized something on his lease on life
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-28

The Board Of Health intends cleaning out
Winchester, Va. VIII ramrod do for the Job
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-28

Norfolk blossoms as the rose Norfolk
Led0e--Dsspntch. Full many flower" but
what's the uses
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-28
Heals Blind Man.

San FRANCISCO.-Afte trying
Vienna, Berlin and New York spe-
cialists unsuccessfuliy c. q. Cunning
ham, wealthy miner, was cured of ten
years blindness by messages by his
barber
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-28

An aviator is reported to have sung into
photograph and broken another record
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-28
Il IL Now Professor saniow.

LONDON.--Eugene Sandow. the
strong man. has been appointed pro-
fessor OF scientific and physical cui-
ture TO King George.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-28
Didn't Care For Flowing.

HARTFORD, COMM bull skss
Andrew Kingsbury was trying t.
teach to draw a pillow. turned on him
and gored him to death.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-28
Maud,s R.ke-CM.

Maud Muller on . winters eve. :
Raked In more coin than you'd believe
Maud had booth 1T our church fair,
And was tho prettiest maiden there.
~--JuagUS
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-28
WIN Remember Him Once q Year.

NEW YORK.-The viii OF Wilhelm
Schwensen provides that his widow
be given 500 every Christmas Eve.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-28
bono Wand Negresscs ns Chunls.

avn -NssANsn<5 s~1 >'eAaAS'
ITHACA. y. "A ma jority OF Cor
nell girls have petiuoned against the
admission of colored girl students to
Sage College dormitory.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-28
Odor Wa. Too strong.

NEW YORK.--Frank Estrader Is
under arrest charged with scattering
asafetida in a Harlem vaudeville
theatre where a strike OF actors Is
on. The smell emptied the house
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-28

ufB euS ihbt TWO yeAIB,
a45tsSt
White . cnndidats.
CHARLOTTESVILLE John 81
White, a well-known young attorney
OF this city. has announced that he
will be a candidate for the Legtsla-
ture. Mr.. A. d. Dabney. having been
appointed Judge Of the Cooperation
Court, will not be q candidate. Mr.
White has a great many friends IN
the city and county who will aid him
in the contest
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-28
Odd News Items
from all Quarters


BROCKTON, MASS--An engage
ment of IS years between Miss Emily
Fanny Richmond and the Rev. Charles
Lord has been broken by the death
of the former, at the age OF IA.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-28
Abe Wouldn't Stand Fur Mothcr-il

INV.
NEW YORK.--Abraham A. Levy
broke his engagement to Anna Cott-
heb when he found that he would
have to support her mother too. Anna
sued for $4,000 but a supreme court
jury found for Abraham.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-28
Groom Lost His Nerve.

CLEVELAND, O.--WelIfngton
Davis. a vaudeville tuggler. lost his
nerve when about to be married to
Miss Marie Loplant. his partner in
the act, and jumped through glass
door. He is now in the hospital but
still unmarried.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-28
Opens Police Court With Prayer.

Opens FOHCc NOurL VIII Prayer.
AKRON, O.-Police court was OPEN
ed with prayer here by Evangelist
Smith. who prayed for the thirty
prisoners. the mayor. the police and
the newspaper reporters present.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-28
Berlin onposfne Hat Pins.

not to wear long hat pins are poste'
In Berlin street cars.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-28
A Days Doings in Old Virginia
White . Candidate.

6ss souls. III having been added dufS
ing the last two years.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-28
Termination Prof,ibit, T'hcre.

xENIA, O.--Farmers took the law
into their own hands and raiding the
blind tigers" at Yellow Springs. cap
tured twenty alleged bootleggers. who
will be tried to-day
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-28
II II Ever Thus.

WASHINGTOM.---Q Offi-
ciala to-day discovered that $40
month"; negro iaborer In the bureau
OF printing and engraving was lend
Ing money at usurious rates to $40
day printers.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-10-25
AGED GERMAN is
KILLED IN HOME
Carlos Radick Is Found
Murdered Ia His Home
in Tu9PpZ

Carlos Radiclz. an aged German resi-
dent Of Ciudad Juarez, was found Tues
day afternoon by the police in his home
with his head crushed in and a cord
around his neck by which he had been
stTangled. Every appearance Of murder
could be seen and this IS believed as the
old man was wOUth about $4,000, a part
of which was thought TO have been hid
den in the house.
Radicll had been a miser and had lived
alone. He had accumulated a urge
amount Of money and when the police
searched the house after the body was
found, mortgages to the sum of $4,000
were found. Besides they found 800
pesos which the old man had hidden
under the floor. He had lived in filth
and alone for years in a little broken
down shack in the outskirts of the city.
The night of the murder neiglbOrs
heard a noise in Radioz's house. but as
he had no friends and few acquaintance
nobody investigated When he did not
put in an appearance Tuesday the peO-
pie went to his house to see what was
the matter and found his dead body as
It had been LETT bv the assassins.
The police believe that the killing
followed an attempt at robbery and
when he fought to retain his money, he
was killed.