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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-04

they shall in their verdict find whether he is
guilty OF murder in the first or second degree.
From this it would that the trial cannot
be restricted to the charge of murder in the
first degree alone This opinion is substan-
tated by the fact that the courts have de-
cided that every homicide is presumed to be
murder In the second degree until it shall have
been proven by the Commonwealth to have been
in the first degree.
In reply to the question as to whether man
can De tried for murder in one degree and the
verdict be rendered OF murder in another, the
Code says that on an Indictment for feionf0us
homicide the jury may find the accused not
guilty Of the felony but guilty Of involuntary
manslaughter" Moreover. in number of de-
cisions the supreme court upholds the PROPOSE
ton that under common Law indictment
fer murder the prisoner may be found guilty
OF murder in the first or second degree or Of
mansaughter" 1t appears then from the
statute and the decisions that the accused may
I've found guilty Of any degree Of murder from
the FIRST down 70 involuntary manslaughter.
which Is a misdemeanor.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-04
CONCERNING MURDER.

Answering correspondent who desires IA
formation concerning the modus operand OF a
murder trial and about the findings of the jury
as to the various degrees We take pleasure in
giving the following summary:
When death occurs which is knoar or
suspected TO have been by violence the coroner
OF the city or county in which the corpse is
issues warrant to the sheriff or sergeant COM
manding him TO summon jury Of inquest. This
Jury renders its verdict. Should one be accused
Of the crime he is held for further trial by the
grand jury. before whom the Commonwealth
brings It's indictment and presents its testi-
mony. After hearing the evidence the grand
Jury returns the indictment true bill or
mot a true bill If the accused is held under
= true bin he must stand trial before a jury
of his peers and after the hearing Of testimony
and the pleas OF counsel this jury brings IN its
verdict OF guilt or innocence and he is SEN
fenced according to its findings,
- When our correspodet asks Can be
tried for his life" we presume he means can
man be tried for murder in the first degree
a3one The Code says. III person. indicted
II murder. DO found By the jury guilty thereof
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-04
SALOONS AGAIN IN STAU UNION.

The saloons open again in Stanton and
he who thirsts may drink without interference
from the constituted authorities 1t is only
when be has become intoxicated al the bar
which the law has authorized and licensed and
becomes a public nuisance or menace that be
may be unprecedented and escorted to the place
OF free entertainment at public expense. So
consistent is the attitude OF the government
towards this valuable institution. perhaps
would better say towards its victims, that
for a consideration it permits the saloon TO
sell the stun that makes drunk. then conyicts
sand Furnishes the victims of the very institu-
ton which it has established.
But this is not what started out to say.
The saloon has come back In Staunton. It
lis now an authorized place of resort permitted
to make itself attractive and inviting to the
public protected by the law. 1t will be a place
OF popular resort without doubt We shah
watch with interest the results We shall see
whether the people of Stanton gain greater
prosperity and enjoy better order and peace
from the return of the open saloon.
The opening was suspicious, and very
much what was to be expected in the nature
.of the case The Leader says that there was
considerable drinking and "the familiar crowd
of the old days worthless blacks and whites
swarmed the corners" The writer states that
a dozen drunks could be counted but they
quiet enough under the circumstances.
The saloon crowd are doubtless joyful in
their return to power. Many of them VIII be
full of sorrow before the inevitable conse-
quences are reaped Meanwhile the hearts of
hundreds of the good citizens of stanton are
full Of shame and many father and mother
has a sense OF insecurity and fear that was
not theirs when the town was dry TO them
be sympathy. and 10 stanton be the hope ex-
pressed that such shameful may
ensue as have followed the opening or the
saloons in other Virginia cities
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-04
DOCTOR pENNx'S DEPARTURE.

We uttered our protest against the de-
parture Of Doctor Denny from Virginia be-
easse we considered that such a step would
OF our State For the same reason ee speak
this sincere word Of regret that he mas fell,
compelled 10 accept the presidency Of the Tut
versity OF Alabama
None who know Doctor Denny will believe
that he has been moved by any but the
worthiest motives Il reaching his decision He
sees IN the Alabama field more inviting
prospect because there be finds larger oppor-
tunity OF doing constructive work in the realm
of education He sewers his connection with an
institution. where his work has been conseniai
and successful and highly appreciated. and
he sunders the strongest ties Of association and
affection with Virginia people in order an
swer what comes To him the call Of duty.
Though by his decision he has brought uni
yersal regret TO the people Of his native State,
where his life work so far has been done yet
in the very making OF this choice he has
commanded the confidence and respect OF the
whole people.
Those who are familiar with Doctor Denny's
remarkable work at the Washington and Lee
University Will confidently predict for him this
largest success in his new field. Virginia is
again lending 10 larger realm the taen,
and power of a native son that she may con
tribute in the present, as she has often done
In the past to the enrichment of the nationa
life
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-04
MIR. MANTON'S METHOD

Il amt stole a thing since that
day
That's pretty fair" replied MIR.
Manton.
And don't you think / look nicer?''
You surely do
Its because You let me fall in love
with you. | want TO please. you know.
An uncle Of mine Is In this job. Gong
to bring the cops down on him when
~ get QUIZ
Not at all, young woman. Two
weeks ago i real estate man who Is
called etainent'y respectable came near
beating me out Of twenty thousaad
dollars. Why should | blame "A cou-
pie of men not so emineu,iy respecta-
Bile for trying to do me out of a quar-
ter OF that sum -
Il guess you'll De glad to hear I've
got place In box factory at four
dollars a weak ?"
Yes that's good Most all thieveA,
robbers and burglars admit there's no
profit in their trade"
You'd rather be loved by a factory
girl than by thief. l know. I'm think
ing OF you most all the time. Wen.
We've got To shin up the rope and
make over the roofs
Fifteen minutes later Mr.. Manton
WAS on the street and walking home
wards. He met several patroimen and
passed two police stations, but he had
nothing TO say. Janct's uncle and his
pal had tried TO ex.ort money from
him. which is a prison ofense. lie
passed hundreds OF buildings whosa
owners were squeezing the tenants
down TO the last cent 20 pile up their
own profits. Why not law to pnn-
ish thems
Two weeks later the bachelor re-
ceived a scrawl on postal card which
read:
Il guess youth be glad 10 hear my.
wages have riz 10 five dot'ars a week.
Janet
Yes: he was glad. II was three
months before another card came. II
read:
My wages has rig To six dollars q
week. and l have a bow, but I'm iov-
Ing you still"
Then year passed. and third card
announced rig" to eight dollars and
more love" and four months later tho
climax:
II am now the lady. and have
got married to Tony Griggs. but ha
says l may still love you. Respecta-
bly,. yours. Janet"
And II / had preached reform ia
her where would she have been." ask
ed the bachelor OF himself as he laid
down the postal Seems to me- it's
just about as well to let things work
out by themselves"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-04

appointed some time since to investigate the
charges of fraud and corruption In connection
with the primary election held in Norfolk coun-
ty in June last The subcommittee reported.
four TO one. that the unhoy and shameful ALL
ance between machine Democrats and Alvah
Martin Republicans called ''fusionism which
has existed In Norfolk county for twenty years
still exists there; that the socalled primary
election in June a farce and a fraud: and
that the county committee Democratic only
In name and utterly unworthy of confidence ana
respect. The State Committee, however. voted
down this report and adopted the minority views
of Mr. Whitehead upholding in the main fusion
ism, and embarrassing the socalled Democratic
committee. In other words turning the honest
Democrats of Norfolk county over to the ten
boss, and the dishonest and dsreputable Tom
Martin machine Democrats who have so long
dsgraced their State and party. And this is the
combination for denounCing which Messrs Glass
and Jones charged with endeavoring to
break up the Democratic party.-Northern Neck
News,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-04

The Norfolk LedOer>Dtspateh thinks that the
State committee did very wrong in declaring
certain nominees OF the Norfolk county primary
ineligible for further ONCE or nomination on
the ground of their being fake candidates, Our
contemporary is also displeased that the whole
matter was not referred to the county commit
tee instead of a new primary having been or
dered under the control OF the State committee
Ii seems that the gentlemen, who came to the
remarkable conclusion that they should without
consideration repudiate the report of four of the
five men they had appointed to investigate the
affair, have pleased nobody, not even Alvah Mar
tins paper.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-04
Fusion in Norfolk County.

People who outside of politics and take an
interest in the subject to the extent only of
hoping to see good government evolved. and who
Judge of political action the general results
and not the effect it may produce the for
tunes of some of the actors in the game, or on
8 particular coteria who operate the game, can
not but be amazed oftentimes at what seems
to be total disregard of all moral consider.-
tons in the settlement of particular question.
To mind this course absolutely ignores all
moral considerations in setuing r. political ques-
ton. 1t is difficult to figure out how under such
a regime one can expect administration of gov
eminent. Might we'll put public office up for
sale, and approve 1t good morals-Staunton
Leader.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-04
BAPTIST ASSOCIATION !
MEETS IN DURHAM

DURHAM. NC, Oct. 3.--The Mount
Zion Baptist Association meets al
Berea church I'M Durham county to-
day, for a thAee- day session with sew
eral hundred delegates and visitors
from all parts of the district in attends
ance.
The association Is composed of for.
ty-six churches and this district ex-
tends from Burlington to Morrisvillo
and Rouge lont to Merry Oaks. There
are nineteen pastors In the district and
1852 members. Rev. w, G. Barrett
of Durham. Is moderator OF the a..
ISOLATION; DIR. Carl p. Norris. OF Dur-
ham. Ia clerk: Mr.. Zeb p Council II
treasurer. Four delegates are appoint
ed to attend the association from each
church and there will be several huns
bred visitors from the different seca
tions Of the district. All Of the del.
egates and the visitors will be enters
tanned by the members OF the Berea
congregation.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-04
ARCHITECTS NOW
HAVE ASSOCIATION

TIE Richmond Association of Ar
chitects was permanently organized
last night at we'll attended meet.
ing In the Offices of Mr.. Charles NJ
Robinson, 1901 Grove avenue.
The association Is now composed
Of the following practicing architects
of this city: Marcellus Wright. w. c.
holland, Henry Baskerville. Charles
NJ. Robinson. Carl Ruehrmund.
Charles X. Bryant, w. Duncan Leo,
Albert r. HUNT. w. Leo Carneal. Wills
liam G. West and ]. A. Johnston.
For the first year the following Of
ficers OF the association were elects
ed: President. w. G.. holland: vices
president, Albert r. Hunt: secretary
and treasurer, J. A. Johnston.
The meeting was very enthusiastic.
The constitution and bylaws of the
association were adopted and several
committees appointed.
The association will meet monthfN
at the offices OF the members.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-04
State Committees Halfway Action.

The State Democratic Committee in failing at
It's meeting Tuesday night to adopt the major
ity report on the Norfolk county contest, In our
opinion, did the party harm. This report was
signed by four out OF five members OF the sub
committee sent to Norfolk to make the tnvestt-
cation and yet with an overw helrnfng majority
Of those who heard the evidence recommending
that the primary held in that county the 18th
be declared void because OF fusion" the State
committee declines to do and sets 1t aside
only rs to a few candidates. Sheriff Cromwell.
of Norfolk county, charged with being at the
head OF the Democratic fusion element Is de-
olared tho nominee for sheriff over the protest
OF the subcommittee.
Cromwell Is also a member OF the State COM
mittee. which makes the action Of the latter
look that much observation-disclosures Free
Lance.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-04
Why?

FtIsionsn in Norfolk county has the full and
expressed sanction OF the Democratic party
Of Virginia ns represented by majority vote of
the state Democratic Executive Committee. AL
vah Martin, National Republican committee
man from the Old Dominion. continue to
hold the Office of clerk Of Norfolk county. and
the Democratic party applauds hts each sue
cessive victory.
Why? The answer to that question IL not very
difficult. The fusionists in Norfolk county pay
allegiance to the dominant faction OF the party
in the State, and they are given their just re-
ward.
This is the only possible explanation OF tho
action of the State committee that we can
The action OF the State committee In the
premises Is little short of disgraceful Fusion
ism is encouraged not only in Norfolk county,
but everywhere In Virginia Why7--Newport
News Press.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-04
Doesn't Look Right.

The decision by the Democratic State Com
mittee Of tho Norfolk primary election case may
he Just right. but it doesn't look right. In Bal
tinore, the other hand We have inspiring
spectacle. The Democratic leaders there went
into election fraud Investigations In a COOL de-
ternined effort to bring out all the rascality
that had been practced. They ask that the bal
lot thieves DO detected and punished, and 1t be-
gins to look If they viii get whatever Is due
them Already dozens of election officers have
been arrested. and it looks IL the penttentiary
would get of them. There Is for
the political thug In this country.Charlottesvil
Progress
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-04

II the practical farmers could operate as
we'll as the theoretical scientists they would
achieve amazing success. And life would be
one long sweet dream. But there is some diff
ference In any line of endeavor between work
ing thing out on paper and in practice, Even
those who have invested in their schemes.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-04

The propretors OF seven prominent resorts
have been indicted in the Baltimore county
court for violations OF tn liquor laws. Can
1t be possible? We were almost persuaded that
it was only necessary to pass regulations and
then all the liquor dealers would quietly
submit
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-04

The Amherst Netc Era seems to be neutral IN
he contest between the Church and the Saloon
On the front page of its latest issue 1t has a
display announcement Of county Sunday
School Association and two conspicuous adver-
tse,nents of whiskey mail order houses.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-04
Mr.. Howe Leaves HosuAtal.

Mr.. John T. Howe, general mana
ager Of the Avondale Land Compannr
who was seriously injured In an Az
tcmobile accident near Alton several
weeks ago, was discharged from vir~
giniA hospital yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. Howe viii have to use crutcheA
for soma time. until his <xactuEe4
Lex mends, -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-04

One DR.. Powell, of Louisville (there is a
preacher there by that nancy says that prohioi-
ton is not necessary where 1t be enforced
and is not enforced where 1t Is necessary. A
very striking epigram in favor Of easy booze.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-04

The Culpeper Enterprise last week nominated
Representative Carlin for Governor in success
sion to Governor Mann. Oh give us a rest for
awhile from this sort OF thing. Carlin and all
the rest OF them can mako the fight when the
time comes
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-04

faith and a broader social vision and a higher
ideal OF individual character.
In the quest of truth many have gone astray.
but let us not forget that in the quest Of
truth lies the only principle OF intellectual
moral and social progress, and in the quest
of truth. the truth itself has always ultimately
been found
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-04

The Northern Neck Neaos says that pastures
should be permanent Can It be tina our con-
temporary is firing the opening gun against the
scheme to redstrict Mr.. Jones out OF Office
Well, IN most cases political pastures appear to
be permanent and perpetually green
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-04
Tho State Central Committee and Norfolk
County,


We are not surprised at the action Of the
State Democratic Executive Committee in turn
ing down the "straightouts' OF Norfolk coun-
", we inclined to think that the gen.
tlemen of the committee took compromise view
OF the matter when they declared certain
fusion" candidates to be the nominees but that
certain others were straw" candidates. Attri-
butte the motives Of the majority OF these gen.
temen to what you will. the effect of their
action Is Just what the fusionists wanted, evil
IDENTIFY what he State committee desfred--the de-
feat of the "straightouts'' or regular Democrats
The difference to US between a fusionist who
votes for A. c. Cromwell and straw oand
Date In the socalled Democratic primary, and
who votes for A. C. Cromwell and Alvah
Martin. successor to the STRAW candidate" in
the general elections. Is beyond our ability to
determine. Verify the "Unhoy Alliance Is
prospecting and gains strength every time II Is
hailed to Judgment ca before the State Con-
trail Committee Indeed Norfolk county political
entente, the parties to the triumvirate being
Norfolk county fusionists. Norfolk county Re-
publicans, and the majority Of tho members OF
the Democratic State Committee. An unsavory
hybrid perhaps but to all appearances an sx-
csedinxly healthy ons.-Tidewater News.
tn, "Dsoision" on Fvsionisrn
The action Of the Stats Democratic Com
n,ittee In adopting the minority report OF the
abomination In Norfolk county. and thus con-
doning AZ much as 1t was in Its opinion, de-
Gently possible to condone the intolerable con-
aitions which are known to exist IL no occasion
for surprise.
Tho majority report. signed by four Of the five
members of the subcommittee. showed that
whatever might have been their attitude and
their beliefs prior to the investigation. these
members Of the probing committee were utterly
Disguised with the shameless and disgracefu
conduct Of party AFFAIRS in Norfolk county after
they had an opportunity to see for themselves
The minority report WAS manifestly an attempt
to outwardly frown upon the denomination ir
order to conceal the real encouragement gfver
for the abomination's continuance.
There would be danger in this miserable at
tempt at deception were It not so childishly
Notwithstanding Advance
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-04

Connecticut judge has written little
book on "A Corner Stone Of Colonial COM
merce" His reference is TO tobacco. In
these decadent days tobacco comes pretty near
being the whole temple.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-04

Two negroes In Lancaster county, romping
and scuffing. got hold of gun. One OF them
didn't know It loaded. The other ono Is
dead
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-04

The Duke de Abruzzi has command of one
Of the italian fleets before Tripoli. He's vet
eran having seen strenuous land service in his
engagements with the late Senator Elkins.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-04

Thos H. Ball. the leader of the prohibition
forces In Texas In the late election, has an
nounced his candidacy to succeed Bailey.
Started tho Ball rolling pretty early.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-04

The American Tobacco Company appears to be
as skillful in manufacturing profits for the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-04

The dove OF peace must be on a vacation.
Judging by the many disturbances occurring
the world around. 1t is time that the gentle
bird was getting back on the job again.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-04

No. Percy, you are wrong. 1t wasn't the bat.
tie OF Cold Harbor that was fought again by
the State committee It was the battle OF cold
feet"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-04
CURRENTCOMMENT'

The State Press on tho State Committee.
The Democratic State Committee met in Rich
mond city on Tuesday evening last for the pur-
pose of hearing the report OF the subcommittee
The Detroit times., 1911-03-01

some lines make All the difference
Detwe.r IN army nehting on tha de
fensiYe. and an army nghtlne tlolori-
ousl, on the offensive.
''Wc lave had strong board an
the past. and We have done great
work. but we have not had that sur
plus ~ capital and energy that abso-
hireiy guarantees 10 an organization
tha, IL can accomplish anything that
IL starts out TO accomplish with ef-
fciercy and dispatch"
Milton A. McRae repeated his bril-
liant talk on patriotism. and To Judge
IRON, the results, II was very pa
triotic crowd OF men who listened TO
him.
Eve all love our homes and our
home city said Mr.. McRae. but IL Ia
nos our success I'm business nor our
fame We may have which makes our
hearts turn instinctivelg To the city
we cal home.
'I.asl year | made u trip around the
world. DO you know the most beau
tiff, scene, the most thrilling picture
that 1 saw on that whole trip?
II. was when | climbed ont OF the
sleeping ear on ferry boat and
looked out over a body OF water and
saw the Gun shine on old Detroit"
The Detroit times., 1911-03-01
CASTOR HAS PROBLEM.
Fine Point in Regard to Bond 10 Up
to Sheriff.

Sheriff CASTOR is trying to solve q
ticklish point. Joseph Nederlander
and his son, David r. Nederlander,
want him To release $1,000 bond
which they put up for Charles l..
Walker when he was arrested on a
capias, a few months ago, In an ac-
ton for $4,000 damages, started
against him by Edward X. Mcconnell,
whoc harged that Walker converted
to his own use 100 shares of Ameri-
can Motor Truck stock which McCon-
nell says he gave him to sell for him.
The case Is pending in the circuit
court
Walker was tried in the police court,
Tuesday morning, on the charge OF
getting $500 under false pretenses
from Charles J.. Lendstrom and was
held for trial I'm the recorders court.
bail being fixed at $1,000. which was
furnished. Lendstrom says Walker
got the money from him for shares OF
stock i'm the Michigan Motor oC., OF
Battle Creek. which he claims are
worthless.
Sheriff CASTOR Is now trying to fig
ure out how he can release the bond
In the civil suit. in spite OF the fact
that he has another bond In regard
to him.