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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-09

The principal of John Marshall High
School. James c. Harwood. has report
ed to DIR. J. A. c. Chandler, superin-
tendent, the following list of pupils on
the roll of honor for the month ending
December 81. 1910:
Honor pupils in the high school are
those who have obtained 90 per cent
on each subject. who are perfect in de-
pertinent, and who have no cases oil
unexpected absence or hardness
against them.
4 B-Ruby Blocker, Elma Meredith
Brownie Buck
A-i-Mary Williams. Alice Spiers
Margaret Clendon.
4 A-2--Rudolph Brauer. Gordon Glib
son. Maurice Hutcler Clyde Webster
Russell WiHsffeit, Louise Baldwin
Louise Weisiger.
3 B-1--Helen Monsell
3 B-2-Louise Lawrence.
5 A-l--Loulse Gepfarth. Holt Wool
folk. Moses Breltstein, Sophia Meyer.
3 A-2-Wilson Wilmer.
3 A-3-Marguerite Haynes
B-3-Mary Humphreys, Elizabeth
DuVaI.
B-4-Leroy Hutzler.
A-1-Dorothy Smith
A-2-Marion Heller.
A-3--Gladys Burnett. Adrian Bend
helm.
2 A-4-Philip Meyer
B-1-Pleascants Tyler. Russell
Bowles. Lewis Hoover
l B-2-Moses Gellman.
B-3-A. l.. Stratford. Wilson
Brown
/ B-5-Clara Lumpkin, Louise
Gwathmey. Clarence Frye.
l B-6-Trving White, Conrad Gen
try
A-l-isabel Fuller, Alice Hoge. Stu
art Hopkins.
l A-2Hylda 10th, Deborah McCar-
thy.
A-3--Julius Meyer. Taylor Coleman
Carmine Smith. Ada Grass, Grace Rol-
Inns, Jack Asher
l A4-Virginla Watkins.
A5-Ruth Owens
! A-s-Cornelia Leidy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-09

The principal OF w II. Ruffner
school, w. A. Crenshaw, has report
ed to DR. J. A. c. Chandler, superfn-
tendent. the following list of pupils
on the roll of honor for the month
ending December al. 1910.
Honor pupils are those who. have
obtained the rating A on scholarship
based upon the work OF the entire
month who are perfect in deport-
ment and who have no unexcused
eases of absence or hardness against
them.
Edward Chester, Virginia Gay.
Elise Gepfarth, Corneiia Pollock.
7 A-Edna Bull, Elizabeth Booze,
Grace Chsisa. Walter Gray, Julia
Lindner. Hazel Pettus, Stuart Pettas,
Ida W'orsham.
nings. Powers Sadler.
A--Inez Murphy. Caroline Pet-
tua Celeste carleton. Elise Dues
berry, Mary Wagner. Mildred Gibbs.
B-Louis Kaufman. John Punk
EFT, May Hutchinson. Elsie JeffrieA
Bessie Lemon, Rose Meyer. Nellie Re-
pass, Katie Schultz. Winnie Tucker.
A-Ewing Wall. Raymond
Wright Helen Crone, Ruth billiard.
Ruth McClay. Grace Roberts. Barrie
Thompson, Estelle Walker. Murriei
Wood.
B-Lena Culpeper. Carl Gep-
Earth. David Hey. Lewis Perrin. Rose
Rosenthai Elizabeth Wall. Helen
Wilkes.
A-Gertrude Mooreheld. Kate
IAndner, Edna Beckner. Irene Bar
lowe. Harrison Killebrew. AuSuno
Becker.
8 B-Louise Dawes. Enens Fletcher,
John Hall. James Roberts.
@ 3 A--Earie Bethel William Judd,
John Roberts.
B-Townsend Horner. George
Hutchinson. Marie Coghill. Lora
Fletcher, Nina Meeks, Estele Richard.
son.
A-Bessie billiard. Edna Rich
ardson. Gladys Riley, Gladys Virgins.
Naomi Williams, Edwin Buck, Knox
Gibble, Elton Turner. Eugene Banks.
l B--Jean Craig. Sarah Blanton.
Charles Hirschfield. Louise Garth.
right. II
.A---Elisa Dancy. Margaret Me-
Sweeny. Elva Walker. William Good.
Tiff. Louis Meyer, Charles Couch.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-09
Dramatic Effect,

When Marshal MacMahon was president of
the French Republic an incident occurred which
illustrates the Frenchman's love of what is
dramatic A French soldier on the sum
NIT Of a hill overlooking garrison town; his
hose vas picketeG close by; the man smok-
ing leisurely, and from time to time he glanced
from the espanaGe to big official envelope he
held in his hand. comrade passed by and
asked What YOU doing here % Il am
bearing the presidents pardon for our friend.
Flichman who is to be shot this morning :"
replied the smoker, calmly without changing
his comfortable attitude. Well then, you
should hurry along with, your pardon admon-
ished his comrade. An, no." exclaimed the
other in some Indignation; see. there is hardly
soul yet on TIL espanade, and the firing
platoon has not even been formed. You surely
would not have rob my appearance of all
dramatic effect. my friend!"-Argonaut.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-09
SIGN OF THE TIMES.

Encouraging and fatteting to the fullest, the
annual ststemen; OF the finance committee OF
the Richmond Council shows this to be d most
aourishing community and a municipality forg
ing 10 the forefront % commercial ranks with
q sptri, and speed tina, knows no checking
Each compilation Of statistics going TO show
the cstys Industrial aui commercial wealth and
its municipal progress proves conciusvely that
rapid and substantial advancement is being
made in every direction. and that the gatewa!
to the South stands as an inspiring monument
and guide to Der more southerly sisters.
Richmond's financial report is most gratifying
and more especially so when it is placed beside
those of other cities, and even those of her own
Of past years. 1t is the fate OF some cities that
one year they blossom out with handsome
plus and a report showing the utmost progress,
only to produce another the succeeding year
chroncling the loss OF ground With the capital
city Of Virginia 1t is different A study of its
financial reports tor the past ten years and more
show that it has marched steadily onward, in.
ereasing the length of it's strides and marching
steadily toward leadership in a commercial and
industrial way. There Is no hysteria or spas.
modic gaining in this community. The reports
establish beyond peradve nture that Richmond
not only retains its old lead from year to year.
but is not content until it has augmented IT
most appreciabR 1t should be a matter OF uu-
measured pride for Ricnmonders TO contemplate
the municipal statistics and feel that they abide
in city whose steps are all toward the attract
a. NOR ~ H..
value. and establishment OF governmental Sc,
curity.
For some reason not patent to lis Richmond
has been drawn into rivalry with Atlanta
Comparison of the Virginia citys figures with
those of the Georgia metropolis serve admirably
to show that the latter has been digniaed and
BATTERED.
No more wholesome municipal conditions
were ever shown in Richmond than at present
and with its estimated income OF 1858 $50 for
1911, it will bring about civic improvements
which should give citizens greater pride in
dwelling here. The excess of $3.50 sSS of the
ety's assets its liabilities proves that Low
taxes. when paid by majority OF property-own
ers, are far better than high rate OF assess
ment with large numbers delinquent Wheu
the capital citys moderate rate of taxation
s1,75, as against SEAS in Atlanta. is taken into
consideration, the handsome total OF $500 98S
in assets over the liabilities is all the more en-
couraging and satisfying. Few cities the size o.
Richmond have as small an assessment, which
goes TO show that the people Of this community
are interested in advancing the welfare of tbs
municipality as well their own.
But in the fare OF 1t ALL however we have jus
begun, and our ambition to point the way for
;, other municipalities will be achieved only with
the continued production of such gratifying sta
tistics
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-09

The worm has turned A witness in court
has sued an attorney FOR abusing and vilifying
him before a jury Why not? What right
has a lawyer to go beyond the evidence--away
beyond it--and witness? Often he s
justified but not always. We have all heard
an attorney abuse a witness In his speech with
out reason to hecloud the real issue. The out
come of this case, which is from Fredericks-
burg, Va, will be awaited with interest.-Golds-
boro Record.
done this before. Most lawyers have proper
conception OF their rights and duties and do
not go beyond proper bounds in presenting tn cir
cases to jures but occasionally we have heard
of attorneys that have gone beyond such bounds
in villifyng witnesses who failed TO testify as
lawyer should be allowed a good deal of lati-
tude in presenting his case. but he should not
be allowed to go outside of the evidence to
abuse and bulldoze witness and ii to
us that whenever lawyer does that, ne should
be called down" promptly by the presiding
judge.-Twin City Sentinel
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-09


The government manifestly has an enormous
canal digging plant at Panama. BY the time
he gets the canal there finished Unole Sam
VIII have become the most efficient canal dig
ger in the world The great equipment of tools
and dredges. together with all the knowledge
now developing there, should not go to waste
The American part of the organization might
all he transferred to the United States and nut
to work upon the projected water route from
Boston 70 the Gulf of Mexico. II could render
invaluable service in completing the waterway
down the Atlantic coast to Florida and then
across that state by one OF several routes well
known to be feasible Such home canal ma :
ra)lel with the sea. would save vessels from
the vcissitudes OF storm and ever possible war
Charlotte Observer
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-09
Tommy and the Worm.

There were only two pieces Of cake and
three hungry boys upstairs throwing tAa4r
clothes ON IN the race to get down first. Tom
my won out and rushed into the dining room
breathlessy.
That's a good boy. Tommy The early bird
gets the worm. Take piece of cake" said the
mother.
Tommy looked At the cake quizzically, in
spectng il from all sides
What's the matter, Tommy" asked his
mother. What you trying to do"
Say, ma, which piece has the worm In it 80
he inquired soberiy.-National Monthly
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-09
MOTHER AND DAUGHTER
ARE THROWN FROM BUGGY

Mrs. John Lane and daughter. OF
Henrico county. were thrown out Of
their buggy at Twenty-first, and Ven-
able streets Friday afternoon, when
the vehicle was struck by street car
at the corner. Mrs. Lane was quite
seriously hurt and had to be taken
into nearby drug store for treat
ment. Her daughter. though bruised
and shaken up, did not fare 30 badly.
The horse ran away after the acci-
dent but was caught at the naxt g.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-09
Where the Bricks Came From.

A man was passing some building operations
in West Spruce street few days ago, when
dozen bricks came srrawling down from
somewhere between earth and sky, and scat
tered harmlessy the sidewalk at his feet
Decidedly startled. realizing that he might
have beon badly hurt. the gazed about
him. and calculated foolishly:
Where under the did you come from 80
And out OF the air above HIM from the top
or ladder whence the bricks had fallen out
of a young workman's hod, came the astonish-
ing reply:
From the north OF Ireland begin your par
don. sir. ''-Philadeiphia Times
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-09
JOHN SMITH

Z B Grade.--Elmer Bischoff. Drewry
Blair. August Stille. Mary Huxter. Rel
IL Bear.
7 A.-Margaret Holman. Leah Hirsh-
berry, Ellen Purdie, Mary Thomasson
Mary Shorter.
6 B.--Aiice Seeds, Gertrude Sauer-
valid.
s A.--Pailen Asher, Marcus Kauf-
man. Ralph Wolf. Helen Gordon. Mar
tina LaTouche. Helen Minter
B.-Clara Bradley. Einora Brown,
Margie Dunn. Ruth Houlgrave, Mary
Stuart, Louise SauerwaId. John Winn.
Milton Martin
. A-Anna Alien, Lucille Coi2nan.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-09

Great capital will doubtless be made by advo-
Gates of woman suffrage over the fact that all
the men have been disfranchised in Adams
hands of the ladies. The weaker sex has q
chance to show what it can do, and should be
on its mettle While it is true that Adams coun.
ty is not so very much, it is best to trust the
suffragettes with triles before treasures.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-09

Governor Harmon had better look to his lau.
rels. His selection for United States Senate did
not please Mr.. Hanley, and the latter is crank.
ing the Buckeye machine to pulverize the chief
executives presidential ambitions. The forma.
ton of Woodrow Wilson presidential clubs in
Ohio is a species of radicalism which not even
the scholar in politics can approve
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-09
Sacrificed, IN "C,,a Heos i,

A preacher up In New Jersey has been forced
to resign because he called some OF the women
OF his flock 'old hens" and some of the men
"tightwads Evidently those bricks he was
very well understand what he meant by s,tight-
wads." for these are numerous enough In every
community or people generally to comprehend
the expression: but old hens" are very dig-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-09
FoHisaan<@S.

The Atchison (Kans) Globe says: You can
FOOL FOOL the same way three or four times -
Does 1t necessary mean that II fool js
not fooled three or four times that he is NOT
fool; or, II he Is not fool. he cannot be
fooled' fool wouldn't know when he was
fooled. so what would be the use OF rooling
fool? Then If fool would fool another
foot and that fool should happen to find n
was foollshness what's the answer?-Montgom-
.tfttrftai
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-09

nified and proper birds and we cannot regard
the epithet is of serious reproach.
But the preacher who cannot make himself
agreeable to the women ought to be fired on
general principles. and probably no mistake
was made in this case. but should like to
have seen the preacher have little more
time the ''tghtwads' maybe he would have
caused some of them to loosen up."--Staunton
Ieadpr
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-09
Nh Neasf IN re Good

"A little Shaker Heights girl surprised her
parents last week by refusing to be scared into
being good. Its no use telling me Santa Claus
won't come. that the angels viii write II
down in their book If IN naughty. mamma"
she said. II might we'll tell you that they
( think up in heaven that I'm dead"
But why should they think that DEAR"
Because I haven't said my prayers for two
/ weekT.'fG 2eVeiand Plain Dealer
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-09
Showinu Testh.

1t doesn't follow necessarily that because a
man shows his teeth he is ready to snap your
head of. Northern contemporary notes that a
showed his teeth in court and got a verdict
for $50 because they flew out of his mouth every
time he sneezed. They were false, and he sued
his dentist account nf Wilmington
IN. CO Star. Z.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-09
Had Done Her fsess-

His wife had been doing a shopping stunt
How much did you spend to-day" asked
her husband
''Fifty-four dollars and nineteen cents she
replied.
%, that all ?" he queried somewhat
Ironically.
''Yes." answered the other half of the mat
rimonial combine with injured air that
was all I had."-Chcago News.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-09

With Democratic Legislature in West Vir-
ginia, it is an empty honor for Republican to
be appointed to serve the unexpired portion Of
Senator Elkins term.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-09

Senator Raney is weaving large net to catch
the Colonel Let us hope he does not get entan
gled in it himself
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-09

Manager Wise denies that Eddie Fay and
Little Dick Harris, whose memory sticks to us
like postage stamp. will appear with another
distinguished gentleman on his stage
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-09

Can sell you this book ?' inquired the eIo
quent agent. NO" replied Mr. Sirius RarLar
But you seemed interested" II was And 7
haven't the taintest idea that the author ca n
write as Interestingly as YOU talk."-wash-
ington Star z, . .a. -. ..a - ~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-09

Out in Kentucky a negro prisoner was hound
over to the grand jury while riding on a train
1t can be truly said he Mas 'railroaded
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-09
Pertinent Query

The Mani wish You would endeavor 10
show me a little more affection. You never
even call me dear other mems wives do
! The Woman-Do other mems wives call YOU
dear? "-Memphis News Scimitar
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-09

Another demonstration of the universal ten
dency to extravaganza and waste has been fur
ntshed by the Pittshurg man who swallowed
enough poison to kill $50 people-New Or
leans Times Democrat.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-09
How?

The office girls with their glossy curls
And their checks OF pink and white.
All stroll along in laughing throng
To get their MONDAY bite.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-09

But I'd like to know how cheeks can glow
Like rosehuds in a bunch -
On the daily fare OF sponge eciar
or macaroon for lunch.
Louisville Courier-Journa1
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-09

What better could possibly be made Of the
Russell Sage Foundation funds than the inaugu'
ration OF nationwide and relentless campaign
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1911-03-30
Took Stock in Custom Mill.

Last Thursday night special meet
ing Of the commercial club met with
Mr.. NJ. f. Tytler, the Elk City gentle
man who has charge Of the construe-
ton of the custom mill at that point,
and listened to most interesting talk
regarding the intentions of the hackers
Of the mill and what they ultimately
expected TO accomplish in the way OF
benefits to the mining country. Al
the close Of the meeting a committee
consisting of Henry Hepner and +.
NJ. Griffith was appointed to canvass
the business houses and see what stock
would be taken up by Grangeyille peo,
pie Between three and four hun.
dred dollars worth of stock was sub
seribed for in short time.
Mr.. Tytler has the utmost conf
denee ii tie project as also have tht
mining and business men Of the Elk
City district. Whether or not tai.
viii prove a solution TO the mining
problem il Central Idaho is matfel
of some speculation, however, il i
worth every dollar required 10 try. i
oaf and these Vie slbaeFi3s toet, eai
rest assured that 10 money will b.
wasted.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1911-03-30
Marriage of Grangeville Girl.

\ very pretty double wedding, in
which a brother and sister both took
life mates, occurred Sunday at No.
3O25 Fifth avenue. Rev. Baker P.
Lee of Christ Episcopal Church, Off
ciated.
The principals were: Chas. X.
Blech, travelling freight agent Of the
Texas and Pacific Railroad, who was
married to Miss Ellen Mae Evans,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. +. Evans
of Grangeville, Idaho, and Miss Jessie
Blech, who was married to Henry
Fegley, promising young business
man of San Francisco. The wedding
was very quiet, only the following
friends and relatives being present
Mr.. and Mrs. +. Evans, Mr.. and Mrs
o. P. Adams, Mr.. and Mrs. Mark
Thompson, Ferd Blech, Mr.. and Mrs
J. G. Blech, Mr.. and Mrs. McAbger
and Miss Anna Powell. After thu
wedding supper the brides and groom
left for ten days wedding trip.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1911-03-30

The Editor: | would like to write
you letter every Sunday to be put
in your paper, if you wish. ! think
it will help your paper and think it
will help the town and everybody in
general, maybe.
may get little sentimental and
little personalental at times but
tell people who ask you that you do
not know who He is who wrote the
letter, or anything you like just so
you don't get your head hurted.
would like to know what is the
matter with this town. You say,
"She's all right" We will take
your word for it, but how about He9
Is He all right? / don't think so.
There are many things He could do
to help make this town feel better,
look better, be better. II he was not
quite so lazy and shiftless this fine
spring weather. He could clean up
his front yard, also his back yard.
his garden patch, and the street in
front Of his residence or place of bust
ness.
He could put his little hammer
away for while and stop knocking
just to see how it would seem. We
don't want any knockers in this town.
If your neighbor is knocker and is
hopeless case and wants to get out
of town, tell him of good place away
off and tell him to go too-there.
If he is a good fellow only little
bit sore over something for which you
cannot blame him, tell him to forget
it, and get him together. Don't lei
him fall to pieces. He can help ou,
and do good things if you can only
get him together. Everybody get
together.
He farmer. He merchant, He mil
ler, He miner, He preacher, He law.
yer, He carpenter, He clerk, He real
estate man, He banker, He black.
smith, He loafer, He-He-He-
He Get all the the He's together
If have left out any He's fiji them
all in. They can all help to make
this the cleanest, the neatest, the
best town in the land. No other
town has better sewer system than
we have. Conditions are better righ,
here than any place else that know
Of If there is anything the matter
with this place "He" is to blame, who
is ''he'' ask your neighbor. Take &
bath. Commence on yourself, before
you tell HIM '.he is it.
Ask everybody who He is, | may
be able to tell you more explicitly
who He is and what "He" could dt
to help OUT in my next letter which
hope to be able to find time to writ,
to you next Sunday.
He Man.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1911-03-30
Johnson-DeArmond.

A very pretty home wedding was
that which occurred yesterday at the
country residences of Mr.. and Mrs.
c. ID. DeArmond in the Fairvicw
district when their daughter, Miss
Ethel, and w. Everett johnson were
united in the holy bonds of matri-
mony. The cermony was. performed
by Rev. A. c. Saxton after which a
magnificent wedding dinner was
served. About twenty-five guests
were present.
The bride is a yonng lady Of many
womanly virtues and enjoys wide
circle of friendship and esteem in the
city and country. She is a graduate
of the local high school. The groom
is an energetic and thrifty young
farmer and man Of sterling worth
Mr.. and Mrs. Johnson will reside OF
ranch near Denver. The Ere,
Press joins the many friends in con
gratulatory good wishes.