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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-03

Gus departments, and there was really no
responsible head. Now, under the new sys-
TEN, the responsibility Is eentered In the
general manager, each department reports
to him and works in harmony as a unit
and where there is unity there is strength.
but where there is division there is friction.
A city's force must be united and work In
harmony to make its operations successful
and obtain the best results.
OF course this system. like all others, de
Ponds largely on the man who is In charge.
In this we were fortunate in securing f..
general manager the services OF man no
has measured up to all of our requirements.
- =" In small cities and towns ] think 1t
very essential that the general manager
should he q practical engineer, as this will
save the expense Of an engineer on the street
work
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-03
TIMELY TOPICS
Save the Babies.

In day which is too generally filled with
financial high or low degree. it Is easy to main
hand on his pocket book--that he is being
taxed for philanthropic, charitable. educational
and other enterprises and movements.
Yet the individual who tries to convince him
self that h need not contribute to the fund that
is being raised by the Save the Babies League
is calin gupon empty sophistries to aid him.
Such a cause Is imperattvely sound one. 1t
has to do with conditions and not with theories,
Beginning Sunday, May 20. the members Of
the Save the Baptes League witt begin their
activities In ST. Louis, and in various ways and
places will make collections during the succeed
ing day and evening
The movement is not sectarian and has be-
hind 1t institution with other means of OBJ
tanning money. 1t is q movement resulting from
the conviction OF Il group OF good people who
will welcome the smallest contributions and
who are convinced that something should be
done in civilized community TO prevent the
death by starvation OF a thousand or SO babies
of pure milk and few other simple necessi-
ties.
1t Is estimated that the sum Of $4,000 will
be SUFFICIENT carry on the work this sum
mer This viii mean the establishment Of milk
stations, feeding clinics at the stations and the
employment Of nurses who will 20 from home
to that the babies are being properly cared
for by their mothers.
Some day the science OF economics may have
reached point in its development where such
necessary work will be carried on by the city:
but in the meantime
Save the Bahesi-St. Louis Times
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-03
CURRENTCOMMENT


The selection of Senior Francisco de la Barra
as provisional president of Mexico augurs well
for the security of that troubled republic. There
steer the government through its present crucial
period Of transition.
Throughout the revolution he lbiaz chief
adviser He Is thus familiar with the details of
the chief executives oince. For SOME weeks
past, indeed, he has been virtually at the head
OF affairs. He knows. in logical sequence, the
steps that must be taken to keep the govern
ment firmly it's feet until election can
be held.
AT the same time de la Barra enjoys the con-
hdence of the revolutionary party, and with the
masses of the people he is emphatically popu-
lar. He is respected for his gifts states
man and trusted for his well proved integrity.
The provisional president thus serves as link
between the old and the order. 1t was
the possibility that just this link might be lack
ing which gave rise to fears that Mexico might
not weather its trying transitional season. These
approximations, however. are greatly allayed both
by the self-restraint which the people have thus
far shown. following the retirement of Diaz
and by the character Of the who IS now
at the head Of the state
Senior de la Barra Is broadly schooled In mat
ters of government and diplomacy. Though only
forty eight old. he has played a continuous
and important part in his country's develop
ment- For five years he member of the
Mexican congress. He has represented his
ton in number of International conferences
and also in Belgium and the Netherlands
In 1909 he was sent ambassador to Wash
lngton. There he widely popular and did
much to cement friendly relations between hts
country and ours His selection as provisional
president will doubtless restore Mexico to peace
ana TO international confidence.--Atlanta Jour
nal.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-03
CLOSING EXERCISES
AT FRANKLIN SEMINARY.

FRANKLIN. VA, June s--The final
exercises OF the Franklin Female Semi
nary were held here this week
On last Monday evening an alutnpse
entertainment was rendered In which
the histories Of the graduating classes
from 1898 to 1911 were given hv
members OF those 4elassas.~ Or Tuesday
evening a burleslue on shakespeare
women, and comedy, '"rhe Klepto-
maniac" were given by the pupils OF
the seminary. On Wednesday after
noon an art reception was held in tho
parlors Of the Victorian and Odinian
Literary Societies. and on Wednesday
evening the baccalaureate sermon was
preached by Rev. G. G. Duncan, OF
Carrsville Va.
Rev. r. J. Bateman, OF Norfolk, de-
livered the literary address on Thurs
day morning. On Thursday evening
the commence exercises proper
were held. the degree Of bachelor OF
arts being conferred by President r.
A. Henderson upon the two members
Of the graduating class. Misses Gale
donia Stroud. of this place, and Mary
r. Gillette. OF Capron. Earlier In the
spring certificates OF proficiency In
plano music were given to Misses Lima
Gray, OF Boykins. and Viola Rollins
Of Dory.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-03
Ashland

Especial to The Richmond virginian.
ASHLAND. VA, juno s-Exaninas
tion began at Randolph Macon College
yesterday. The Commencement exer-
eises viii begin on Juna II, ana thu
plans for all tho social functions IN
connection with commencement weelc
have been completed
me ran Hellenai banquet TO be given
az the Jefferson will be a most eiegans
aHair Four OF the fraternities Will
unite IN the banquet namely: Kappa
Alpha, Kappa Sigma, Phi Delta Theta.
and sigma Phi Epsilon.
The PM Kappa Sigma will hold fhets
banquet IN their chapter house here.
The speaker for Thursday night viii
&c FRANK Daniels. editor of the Char
tatte Observer. with Major TemphtlI
or the Times Dispatch for Thursda v
morning. newspaper day
hFs- Clara Haxail Grundy, who has
oeen spending the winter in Richmond
with her daughter. Mrs Ieake. ha. re-
turned TO Ashland and opened her sum-
ner home.
Miss Rutherford Fleet most delight
futly entertained the Matinee Euohra
1ldo on yesterday morning
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-03
TENNESSEE; AFTER THE BRIBERs.

The Tennessee Ant Saloon League has caused
the arrest Of man bearing the significant cog
nomen Of Goodpasture on the charge that he at
tempted to bride j. o. Mcdonald. a Republican
representative from Overton county, To vote with
the regular Democrats the organization of
the Legislature and TO repeal the liquor manu-
facturers' law. We trust that il he is guilty,
Tennessee Justice will find good grazing on
Goodpasture. We doubt not that the "sinews Of
war" for such purposes, as indicated, readily
available to buy legislators in Tennessee and in
other States, both by Wholesale and retail. Vir-
ginia must guard her borders against the inva-
sion of the liquor lobby and its filthy lucre. 1t
must, when necessary. invoke the strong arm OF
law and hale to court those who would trafho IN
the ballots of our electorate attempt the cor
ruption Of our legislators
The Coodpasture incident is but straw
showing how the wind is blowing. The big
liquor interests have determined that they will
buy, buy, buy. until their ends are attained
Their methods are ingenious and insidious
Their advertising appropriations have increased
these recent years by leaps and bounds-a sor
to the press. In every city, town and village
they strongly organized, prepared for any
emergency They are, In this respect, wiser thar
the temperance people, who. In many places
MAINTAIN but a haphazard organization and
wake up 90 late many times to find victory lost
because of sheer carelessness in registering the
temperance vote. Let us not be careless in these
matters but rather vigilant. ready to wage
good warfare. determined that right must con
quer and the demon of rum banished from The
/ Gamma ss uaealth of Virginia .s+eaae=e4
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-03

II some of the big of the Standard
Oil Company and the American TOBACCO Com
pany could be sent to ioin Moraa and Walsh In
prison the effect upon conditions in this country
would be extremely salutary. Morse and Walsh
have often been referred to crooks and brt-
aands. The methods Of the Two big conabina tons
referred to have in many been no better
than those employed by Morse and Walsh The
effective way to curb the combinations is to in
sis that guilt Is personal and send the guilty to
Telegram.
Tho Supreme Court was a long time In. reach
ing the Standard Oil and the American Tobacco
Company cases. but when ii did get 10 them
there was something doing - Burlington o.. c.
State Dispatch.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-03
rot Nix LADIES GRADUATE
FROM TRAINING SCHOOL,.

Graduates of the Richmond trairt,s
school for kindergartners for the ter
closing June. 1911. are as follows;
Miss Minnie Archer, Richmond; Nisa
susie Bell. Wilmington, Va: Miss Alya
Estii, Charleston. w. Va; Miss MARY
Amber Goodwin, Richmond Miss Mar
tina Gordon Lefebvre Richmond; Miss
Edith Saville. Eichmond. Miss Isla
virginia Smith. Richmond: Miss Lydia
Taylor, Richmond, Miss Mary Wilson.
Macon, Ga; Miss Annie Norreli Elmorc.
Richmond; Miss Ruby 4. Gillian. Rich
mend Miss Grace Noncure, Richmond:
MISS A.ar2'araY H. Morton. Richmond:
Miss Mary Garland Todd, Richmond.
Miss Caroline Nandiver. Ashland
Those winning scholarships are:
FOR the third-Tear course next yes r.
Miss Mary Amber Goodwin; to tho
Ffohel League Training School of
New York. Miss Caroline Nandixar and
Miss Harriet Isabelle Gresham
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-03

Thf edmond Tirg4ntdn stands for efficiency
and economy in the administration Of govern
uent~-oity. State and Federal 1t hasn't par
fcle OF patience With the Idea that public offer
ls a private snap. that men should he elected to-
Office or kept in office because they good fell
lows or because they can't make living in
any other way The good fellow is all right
in his place. bur in nine cases out OF ten his
very good fellowship proves his undoing in po'
sitions Of public trust Electing man TO an
Office TO help bin out" is bad business city
could better afford to support such a mans fam
ly in luxury and In idleness than to elect him
10 an ohce for which he is not qualified. The
public service demands the very best intelligence
and industry that can be procured 1t demands
that the public servant shalt be particularly
qualification the character of the work be Is called
npon 70 do Its needs are as far above the con
seY,tieu Of the average candidate as the duties
Of the bank cashier above the conception
al The ooored porter, This statement may sound
strained Results frequently demonstrate its
accuracy.
Ne need to place o1ir governmental affairs on
a strictly business basis The employment Of
the incompetent. the Indifferent, the untrust-
wnrthsn OK The "harn Tired in tbs RVh!lc. service
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-03
peo,,e VIII SIN, Smoke.

the decision in the Tobacco case may precede
the governments opportunity to make the trust
smoke; but regardless of the legal aspects OF
the case it is quite probable that millions OF
the people will continue to snoke.--Greensboro
Telegram.
1t Is certainly to be hoped that the entire
matter may not go up in smoke by any failure
to enforce the decree of the court both In letter
and spirit.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-03

in The Grave Until After The Resur-
rection?' Evening Subject. "The
Voice Over The Waters of Life THAT
Speak Peace" Strangers welcome az
each service
st. Johns Circle of Kings Daugh-
tiers Will hold a very important meet
ing Monday afternoon, June s. at 4.s0.
with Mrs. Lucy +. Murray. 200 Ham
over Avenue, Every member Is asked
to be present.
The Regular monthly meeting os tho
Is +. L. Association of Richmond
WIZ ne held at the cambridge Street
BAPTIST church next Sunday afternoon
at $40. Rev. Joseph T. Watts will
make short address
Trinity Methodist church. corner
twentieth and Broad Street-Rey.
ernest Stevens. pastor. The usual SER
wee ana the Sacrament at II A. NJ.
The hour for evening service has heeu
changed to Sis p. M.
st PauFs Methodist church corner
twenty seventh and Venable streets.
Rev. :. Otto Wright pastor sunday
school at $50 A NJ Preaching ae
II A. NJ. and at 2. NJ.
First Unitarian church, FLOYD Ave.
nue. and Harrison Street-Rev. Alexan-
Ger A. Bowser, minister Subject for.
sunday; The Treasure of Heaven or
the Essential Element In Religion
Services at II o'clock. All seats
free.
AT Laurel Street Methodist-Preach chs
ing at IL A. NJ. and SIS r. NJ. by
the pastor, Rev. DR. James III. Mosx
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-03

South Caronian chasing himself out of the ter
Morning Star
Wrong. 1t was just 81 belated Charlestohiah
racing for the Wilson band wagon.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-03

OF course an eruption Of Mount Hepburn is to
be expected within few days after each recur-
ring Memorial Day
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-03

Now that Judge Mullen has cast his judicial
Influence against gumchewing female witnesses.
perehanee some jurist will swat the male witness
who tesifes with his mouth full Of tobacco.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-03

The election of nuisance to the United States
Senate should be prohibited by constitutional
amendment
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-03
The Trust Decisions
Would Win Immortal Glory.

The Supreme Court would be doing a good
work by ordering wall Street dissolved
Durham sun.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-03

Here is hoping that Mr. C. W Coleman Will
throw the ranks of the Norfolk county fusionists
into confusion.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-03
Knew Him Mt Home.

Was your husband a bear in Wall street p"
81 think So" replied young Mrs. Torkins.
He certainly acted like one when he got
lome ashington Star.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-03

Says the Charleston News and Courier: I'VE
sec where somebody or other recently went one
mile in one minute" 'TwaSn't anybody but =
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-03

Park Place Methodist church, oppo-
site Monroe Park on Franklin Street.
Rev. Walter &. Parker will preach at
IL A. M. and 8 p. M. Morning sub
ject. Does The Good and Bad SseeI
Evening journal., 1911-04-14

Georgetown; response, c. H. Cantwell.
Wilmington; greetings from presi-
dent, Robert G. Houston, George
town; the pastors working force, the
Rev. N. G. Lassiter; conference. the
president, Professor H. S. Goldev.
Wilmington; (a), order of service:
Cb), the superintendent's assistant !:
(c), the superintendent's cabinet:
appointment Of committees; Offering
announcements; section conferences: +:
county and hundred secretaries,
leader, John p. Kelley, Lewes: ele-
mentary department, leader, Miss
Clara Mendinhall, Wilmington; home
department, leader. Miss Maggie Will
son. Seaford; teacher training, leader.
Miss Edna f. Eweil.
Third session-7.30 o'clock. praise
and prayer service. the Rev. James
p. Colona; Offering; graduating exer-
cises Of class Of 1910; address to grad
yates, President r. G. Houston; World
wide Sunday school work, Mrs. Mary
Foster Bryner of Chicago, interna-
uonal elementary superintendent
Friday ng-S.30-Meeting of
Executive Committee. Fourth Session,
Praise and Prayer Service. Rev. James
w. Colona; The New Graded Lessons.
Mrs. Mary Foster Bryner; Elementary
work, Miss Clara Mendenhall. Will
mington, State Superintendent of
Elementary Department.: those who
cannot come, Miss Maggie S. Wilson.
Seatord; a look into the past as seen
by the chairman of the Executive Com
mittee, General Secretary, treasurer;
"A Look into the Future" The Funds
Tor Future Use, as seen by the Finan-
cial Secretary; election Of officers;
Our next meeting place. Where? Song.
PRAYER and Benediction.
Fifth Session-Praise and PRAYER
Service. the Rev. James W Colona:
Teacher Training Inducements. by
George W Twitmyer, Wilmington:
Some Sunday School Problems. the
Rev. ]. Ross Stonesifer; Discussion;
Conference: Practical Missionary
Methods. Mrs. Clarence Robb: The
Graded Sunday School. Mrs. Mary
Foster Bryner: Demonstration: Tenn
perance Teaching. Mrs. Clara v.
Wharton; Adjournment.
Sixth Session.. 7.30-Praise and
Prayer Service, the Rev James W.
Evening journal., 1911-04-14
MARYLAND NEWS NOTES

The Cecil County School Board has
ordered the schools in the county IN
be closed May 26.
The 2OO-acre Carlo farm, near Barks-
dale. has been bought by Warren !.
Haines, Of Elkton, for S15,5OO.
The 15S-acre Willard farm in the
Fourth district of Cecil county. has
been bought by Edgar T. Janney for
Inc Delaware and Maryland Auto
mobile Associations will erect finger
boards on the roads from Philadelphia
to Baltimore.
Miss Clara ]. Marple has filed a ca
veat against the will of her father.
Nathan MARBLE, who died two weeks
ago, near Pleasant Hill.
The erection Of a series Of buildings
for the INDECENT insane at Crowns
vile will be begun in the near future
by the State, at a cost of $4,000.
class OF candidates was confirmed
In the new Grace Reformed Episcopal
Church at Havre de Grace last night
by Bishop Rudolph. of the Diocese of
Philadelphia.
Delinquent taxes from the American
Telegraph & Telephone Company hav-
ing been paid, Havre de Grace town
Council has granted the company per-
mission to lay a conduit system
through the town.
Evening journal., 1911-04-14
EXILED.

DR.. John Wesley Hill, the New York
divine is almost as much interested
in politics as he is in religion, and
he is a great friend of President Taft.
On last election day when Mr.. Taft
went to Cincinnati to vote he met DR..
Hill in the railroad station.
How do things look politically in
Ohio, doctor?" asked the President.
"Finel" said the doctor, with great
enthusiasm.
Il doubt that" commented Gus Kari
ger, a newspaper correspondent, who
knows all about Ohio politics.
mo reason to doubt" objected the
divine. why, I've made ninety-four
speeches in this State myself, and
if it goes Democratic I'll be asham-
ed to stay in the United States"
That night, when it became known
that Ohio had gone over to the DEM
ocrats by a tremendous majority Kar-
ger was still in Cincinnati and the
President and DR.. Hill we're on a train
speeding eastward.
This is the telegram Karger sent the
President:
"Ohio has gone Democratic. Put Hill
off the train. Popular Magazine.
Evening journal., 1911-04-14
JAS. 7. MULLIN & SONS
9Th & Market
SEAFORD HAS
A BUILDING BOOM

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
SEAFORD, Del, April 14.-Memberg
of the Parish of st. Luke's Protestant
Episcopal Church will hold a meeting
on Monday, April II, to elect a vestry
to serve the church for the ensuing
year.
This town is experiencing another
building boom. there being seven
dwellings and two manufacturing es-
adjustments in course of construction.
The prolonged cold weather has
caused the prices of oysters to remain
high and local packers say this season
mas been the most profitable one in
years.
Notwithstanding the fact that large
quantities Of herring have been caught
in the NanticOke river for over a
month the shad are coming in slowly
and there is a great scarcity in the
local and northern markets. So great is
the demand that the fish are selling at
81 each.
A tug and mud-digger in the service
OF the Government are here now at
work on digging out the channel of the
Nanticoke river in order to make It
naVigable for larger boats.
Evening journal., 1911-04-14
STATE SUNDAY
.SCHOOLMEETTNC
fourth Annual COnven-
tiOn to be Held at George
town April u and 2S
PROMINENT SPEAKERS
ARE ON THE PROGRAM

GEORGETOWN, Del, April 1.-THE
Delaware Safe Sunday School Associ-
alton will hold its twenty-fourth an
nual convention here on April q and
2S. The local church people have
arranged for the entertainment of the
visitors.
Mrs. Mary Foster Bryner Of Chi
cago. international elementary super
intendent will make addresses on
Thursday night. Friday morning and
Friday afternoon
Officers and committees of the as
sociation are: President, Robert e.
Houston, Georgetown; recording sec-
retary, I. Elmer Perry, Wilmington
general secretary, Miss Edna C.
Baker, Milford; financial secretary.
y. H. Bivens, Wilmington: treasurer
George J. Chandler, Centreville;
chairman of executive committee. c.
H. Cantwell. Wilmington; convention
chorlster, Hon. w. o. Hoffecker; con-
vention organist, Mrs. w. o. Hoffeck-
er. The program of the convention
follows:
Thursday morning-First session
resignation and assignment of dele.
gates; second session, 2 p. m, praise
and prayer service. the Rev. James
W. Colona, pastor of Wesley NJ. E
Church. Georgetown; greetings from
Georgetown, the Rev. d. w. Gate
son. rector Of St Paula p. Il Church,
Evening journal., 1911-04-14
4 RFAL ONE.

Il was once retained in a case in q
down-State village where had known
most of the inhabitants ever since I
was a child" says Attorney George B.
Harris "In examining some of the
witnesses I forgot myself and used
their given names. The judge in
terrupted me.
"Mr Harris he said, I believe II
would be more dignified to address
these witnesses by their surnames.'
"I apologized TO the Court and re-
formed-temporarily. A little later,
an awkward. slovenly farmer was call
ed TO the stand. was we'll acquainted
with the chap-so was everybody else
I'm the room.
"'Now, Rube,' began.
~'Wait a moment called the Judge.
He leaned over and took a good look
at the witness. Then he turned to me
and added:
"'You may proceed. sir, see no rea-
son why the witness should not Do
called Rube' cleveland Plain Deal
pr
Evening journal., 1911-04-14
NEW CASTLE
NEWS NOTES
COlOred Man Sentenced Then
Held for Court on Another
Charge
PREPARE FOR VISIT
OF DELAWARE SONS

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEW CASTLE. Del. Apru IA
Magistrate Nickerson yesterday gave
q hearing to George Price. solored
on the charge of assault and sem
fenced him TO thirty days in the Work
house. Price was also held under
5000 bail for his appearance at court
10 answer the charge Of larceny of a
set Of harness, the property OF VIII
liam Schaeffer. Oficer Matthew
robin. who made the arrest is being
congratulated upon his good work.
While In Wilmington yesterday a
sorse attached to a carriage in which
MIS-. Rogers was riding ran away.
one wheel Of the carriage was broken
in the New Castle High School YES
teroay afternoon a pleasing entertain
ment was held. Professor W w
fryer delivered an interesting address
on The Value Of Minutes" The
program consisted Of recitatione
songs and select readings
company H, o. NJ. D.. in all proha-
Diiity viii be reorganfzed. II was
with difficulty that the reouired
number OF men were secured before
the annual inspection at which onlv
q small number was on the floor.
May 8 has been set as the date for
she outing OF the PHILADELPHIA Sons
OF Delaware 10 New Castle.
The Board Of Trade committee will
jsays nothing undone TO make thl