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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-23
Missing.

His typewriter's covered and silent ms chaIt
Is empty. his desk Is In trim:
Il never was so when he used 10 SIT theie'
And hammer out copy" with VIM
The cigarette stubs that he left IN q row
Are gone. and the table Is clean
But give me the mess that the place used 10
show
And the click OF his busy machine.
He used to come in with his hat his ear
And a limp cigarette his lip
With a smile that was crooked. eye that
clear
And a tongue that fluent and flip,
He'd hang up his coat on the hook overhead
Tilt his chair to the proper degree
Run his hands through his hair which was
curly and red
And write like cyclone set free
And sometimes when pegging away. l forget
That he isn't one OF us still
And I'll start say Jim got good cigarette %
And turn towards his battered old mill.
And then I'll remember that 80" la In
For him who sat In that spot;
And-wel. l redouble my hurry and din
In writing the story I've got.
His fingers will nevermore clatter the keys
His life and his stories done
Those stories brisk the keen Western
Another will take up his run,
Another will assignments he had,
He's gone, but the world mustn't lose
It's tales of the sad and the bad and the glad
Its regular quota of news.
newspaper mans always moving about,
He seldom stays long at place;
And yet when he leaves. why you haven't a
doubt
That you'll him again. face to face;
But this-wel it's different; this is the end.
And the Office won't seem just the same.
My fellow reporter also my friend
He is through with the newspaper game.
-Serton Braley in the Saturday Evening Post
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-23
Patents and Public,

when patent is OF universal use. it seems
that a board of experts should decide what
royalty the inventor should have the in
Nention, and should require also that anybody
upon the payment of that royalty should be
permitted TO the invention. Otherwise it
Ia difficult to how the people get any great
advantage from invention. There should
also be provision to the effect that the gov
ernment he able to buy outright for it's own
use the privilege of any invention whatever, the
price to he determined by board of arhitra-
tors. Moreover. there should be specific stat
utes to the effect that any holder Of patent
using II as means to promote monopoly should
forfeit his rights.
The point is that inventor should give
some return to the people for the protection
Afforded him. and should not. the contrary.
use that protection as means OF piilaging
society. 1t is to be remembered that weer there
no patent laws, monopoly through invention
would be practically impossible and it is net to
be expected that any people viii grant special
rights to any man to institute monopoly.
There Is much for regulation of
patents theer IL for regulation of patent rail-
roads. and tho power to thus regulate certainly
lies with the general government which grants
the Observation-Disclosures News and Courier
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-23

As listen to the organ
Pealing oCt It's anthems loud
steals upon my heart horror
or the black and winding shroud
AZ hear the good man pleading
For the souls long lost in sin,
How the heart begins a-bleeding
As rernorseful echoes ring.
As he pleads with hand extended
For the wanderer to return,
And his voice with music blended
Cause the eyes with tears to burn.
AS l hear them softly singing.
Nearer. my God. to Thee
All my cares and sins I'm bringing
To the Master to be free.
All my trouble and my sorrow
Fades away like shades at morn
All are lost, the gloom. the horror,
In the splendor OF that dawn.
As the anthems softly pealing,
Roll away in peace sublime.
Sweetly Ger my soul Is stealing
Rest from Jesus Christ divine!
Though the food Of burdens near me
And the heart may break with pain
Though all men may soon forsake me-
] shall leave Him neer again.
AS I listen to the organ
Pealing out its anthems low,
Steals upon my soul no horror.
Where He leadeth ] shall go.
BY A. II G.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-23

With the beginning of the present year the
Richmond Vfrginian entered upon its second
year. The paper seems to be fixture in
Virginia journalism. The editor states that
The Virginian has succeeded beyond its fondest
hopes and thanks, most heartily thanks it's
host of friends and supporters for their moral
and financial assistance In building up perma-
nent institution" We most heartily congratu-
late the Virginian, and with equal heartiness
commend II to the readers of the Clinch Valley
News 1t ought to have large patronage in
this town and community. 1t is a clean, bold
ana fearless exponent of every good work. AS
everybody knows. the Virginian Ia a temperance
paper and in full sympathy with the work OF
the Ant-saloon League and other temperance
organizations. 1t is not organ OF either
or any OF these organizations. but, while being
strictly independent nevertheless is known to
be IN favor Of the suppression entirely OF the
liquor traf1c.-ald,- take Il, is in favor OF
wide prohibition These facts should make
the paper necessity this year. when this ques-
pon VIII be discussed widely, and the battle
Virginian IN this paper.-Clinch Valley News.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-23

shaking hands is relic OF barbarism II
became the custom in the DAYS when very one
carried dagger In his belt. and when one
friend meeting another thought IL necessary 70
attest the peaeefuness of his intention by ex-
tending an open palm Then the other rnxn
could 10 no less than make similar re-
two extended hands naturally followed Subsa
quently, by a logical process of evolution tna
handshake grew 10 be the convention form Of
greeting. and the refusal Of Il prorered hana
was regarded as one of those insults whose
dishonor can only be wiped out with blood
Now the custom is too firmly and widely estab-
lished for Its abandonment to be conceiva HE
and yet there are various things about it when
render 1t Observation-Disclosures Advertiser
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-23

There is a wide divergence of opinion as to
who Is the meanest man on earth. Whether
Weeping Scott now in custody in Roanoke for
soliciting aims from charitably-inclined people
ON the strength of fake telegram about the
death OF his wife and children is elected or not,
II must be admitted that he is formidable can
didate Weeping Scott" has been begging and
sobbing crushed telegram in hand. for many
weeks in the Southwest part OF Virginia, and
has any, are not dead, according to the prose
cutor in the Magic Cts, and ii will probably
take good stiff prison sentence to impress him
with the fact that there is limit even to the
schemes of mendicancy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-23
RICHMOND GROTTO
To GO To WASHINGTON
YELLED PROPHETS OF THIS CITY
WILL VISIT NATIONAL CAP.
ITAL THURSDAY

Many members of Samis Grotto.
Yelled Prophets of the Enchanted
realm, will go to Washington Thurs
day, when they win be entertained by
kaliipolis Grotto of the national capi-
tai, The Richmond Grotto was re.
Gently organized 10y delegation or
members If Kallipolis Grotto, ana
while here the Washington Masons
We're entertaired by members of the
order in this city.
The Washington members want 10
return the compliment, and have in
vited the Richmond Grotto to tn.
national capital, where elaborate pre-
parations have been made for their
entertainment. President Taft is ex-
pected to meet the party. After a
ceremonial 81 ssion at night the festiy-
tiles will be concluded with a grand
banquet.
Captain Frs nix Cunningham Is mon
arch of the Richmond Grotto, and
will have charge of the Richmond
delegation.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-23
STOLEN VALUABLES
WERE. IN OLD SUIT
JIM BOB BLACKWELL SENT TT
OUT TO BE PRESSED AND
SUFFERS LOSS.

When Jim Bob Blackwell. of 32l
North Eleventh street. sent his spare
suit of clothes out to be pressed he
forgot to search the pockets. That ID
why there appears on the police bull
Ietin Of Wednesday this plain tale:
Jim Bop Blackwell. AL North
Eleventh. had stolen one black leath-
er poekethook containing one ten dol
lar gold r.ece and Ave one dollar
bills. one ring set with large opal and
small diamonds. papers, receipts and
Elk membership card"
The bulletin does not intend to
accuse Jim Bob OF stealing these arr
ticles, but 10 convey the information
that they were stolen from him. How
they were stolen the attendants at the
hospital TOR debilitated clothing may
be able TO explain. Jim bob saYA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-23
PAGEANT AND UNWILLING
At BEAVER DAN,
'pseisl to The Richmond virxin,an.

Especial 10 The Richmond Virxinian.
BEAVER DAM, VA. Feb. ga
The 179th anniversary Of the birth
OF George Washington was celebrated
mere to-day by the patrons and PHI
pills of the Beaver Dam High School
IN most Interesting and impressive
manner
The program, interpreted with ap-
propriate drills and patriotic songs
consisted OF a pageant and unveiiipg
OF a Gilbert stuart portrait of George
washington, presented to the school
by the puiiis and patrons
4 narration in story form by the
pupils of The events in the different
stages of Washington's life. taken I'm
regular order: and the dramatixation
OF the most important of these events,
composed the morning exercises. Az
ter this there was an intermission
OF about an hour. during which time
the patrons served most bountiful
and delicious luncheon.
Hon. Roosevelt Page and II. Car
ter Redd snfertainad deMeshh. u By II, I,
audience during the unwilling exer.
cises in the afternoon. the former with
his speech Of presentation, the latter
with his speech of acceptance. TIE
portrait was unveiled by little Miss
Lucille Terrell and little Miss Louise
Moss
The patrons. teachers and pupils
thoroughly enjoyed the day, and the
patriotism Of the old as well as the
young Americans was aroused.
The people az a body OF Beaver Dam
district take this occasion to thank
and acknowledge their grateful appre-
citation to Professor T. T. Terrell.
Miss Fennell Crawley. Miss MeGeorge.
Miss Libby. the able faculty OF Beay-
err Dam High and Central School. for
the high standard of this now pro-
gressive school, made possible through
the undaunted courage and ability of
this corps of teachers
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-23
MUSIC CLUB HAD
UNIQUE PROGRAM
NATIONAL COMPOSITION WE'RE
RENDERED--ATHL NIGHT
AT RANDOLPH-MACON.

The first OF q series of illustrated
lectures on health topics will be de-
| iiSereo in the college chapel on Thurs
| day evening at s r. M. by DR.. Allen
! w. Freeman. of the State Health De-
| partment. These lectures are design ed
especially for the class in hygiene and
sanitation In Randolph Macon Col.
| lege. and are open to the public. The
subject of to-nights lecture Is In
sects and Disease"
The efghtieth annual public meeting
| of the Washington Literary Society
drew a lacge crowd to the Duncan
Memorial cha pei last night. The
meeting was called to order by Pro-
fessor X. =. Blackwell who welcomed
| the audience in q few graceful re-
marks. and introduced the orator
from the society, ]. C. Elliott. who
pronounced an eloquent eulogy on the
! life and char acter OF George Wash
ington, Tor whom the society was
| named.
The invited speaker Of the occasion,
Professor ID. Il, Anderson. of Rich
mond College. a former student OF
Randoiph-Mac next spoke on
| Washington as Man. urging elo-
auently and convincingly a return to
the older idealistic conception of
/ Nashington's character and attain
ments.
! AEe meeting was then turned over
to the General Athletic Association.
The members of last falls football
team came forward and were award
cd monographs by Professor +. l.. Day.
after which Coach Rice Warren. amid
! numbering applause. was presented by
j. T.. Simpson, on behalf of the Gen
eral Athletic Association. with the n.
M. c. letters.
/ Professor W, p. Dickey. of Rich
mond College. secretary OF the Vir-
sinia Intercollegiate Athletic Associa-
ton, next presented. after a short
speech OF congratulation, the cham
plonshfp association cup IN baseball
TO Captain L. l., Gravey. OF the lyiu
baseball team. and the championship
cup N football to Captain Harry Rowe,
OF last Years football squad. The
cups will be placed In the trophy
room In the library building :
/ Coach Wsiran was again called te
the rostrum by President blackwell.
and presented with a purse from the
entire student body and faculty OF
! the college as token OF esteem ana
gratitude for his ability, and success
| as coach ssLce coming to Randolph.
Macon four years ago. Mr.. Warren
I responded with neat speech of
thanks.
| The meeting then turned its atten.
I ton 10 delightful refreshments provid-
ed by the Wash hall"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-23

declined to be searched. stating as his GROUND
that he had committed no offense. but merely AS'
serted his rights as tree-born American Inc
minions OF the law were unable 10 make any
impression upon the millionaire except win
clubs Through It ALL however. tho woody one
smiled, for he had gotten his man. given tender
foot New York taste OF real Western ways. and
probably improved the service in the Waldorf
Astoria
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-23
Police Court.

We would like more of the renrasan
tative business men of the city attend our
police courts The officers of the conrt ana
the guardians of the peace need the rnoraI
support of Greenville in their work for n haf
ter city. OF course it cannot be exnactad
that busy business men viii leave their ,vorl-
TO attend the court when everything tbax, ,,,,I
hear will be stories Of trouble. but il might
tie well for those who find the time Ia dron
in to the court every once and a while ard
show the officers that the substantial bns,nass
men are interested in the moral welfare ~
Greenvilie well her business welfare =
Greenville Piedmont.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-23
HENRICO POLITICS
GETTING ACTIVE

The contestants In the three-cSr-
nered race for Commonwealth at
torney of Henrico county have gone
into hard training for the great bat
Ito that will be fought for that office
during the months that intervene be-
tween now and next August. when the
primary wifi be held.
Julien Gum. the incumbent, will
be opposed By Frank #. Sutton, Jr..
and Thomas w. Gardner. 'ss NJ 4
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-23

Taylor died in office. and Fillmore who aax
vice. president. succeeded him. This left the
Office OF vice president vacant. The Inaugural
ten OF the president, who was elected to sue
coed Fillmore fPierce). fell Sunday SO
there was one day on which there was neither
vice president nor president Atchtson was
president pro tenn. of the Senate and some of
the lesser encyclopedias give the wrong state
ment that he was president of the United States
for this one day.-New York Evening Post
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-23

II the city officials paid by fee would give up
one-tenth of one-tenth of one per cent. of their
incomes probably We could get nice httie hes'
egg toward music In the parks of Richmond
during the heated term.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-23

Charlie Hamilton, Rough Rider Of the EN-
pyrean blue who few from New York to Phila
deIphia last year. has broken his contract with
the International Aviators. or the Aerial Circus
Trust" He probably figured that twere better
have broken contract than broken neck,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-23
LoRrMr.R AND ILLINOIS.

Senator Loriner has told a great human In
,erest story in the Senate. but refused to see
that the political trickery, debauchery. bribery.
ana scandal ineradicabl5 involved in his election
by the Legislature Of Illinois is far above one
man proceeding,
For four hours he led the Senate aud maWk-
sshly sentimental gallery, eager TO weep and
& make hero of some one, through all his past
life. civic political and social, and upon his
word of honor solemniy affirmed that IL there
vas bribery ard scandal connected with his
election he knew not II it. Mr.. Lorimer has
made ane bid for sympathy for himself as a
wronged man, more suned against than sin
niug. Although his speech vas not eloquent.
substituting or classic It was able defense.
told in plain. simple words and notable as much
Tor what was left OUT OF It and its absurdity as
for anything else.
Mr. I,orimer moved occupants OF seats in the
Senate gallery to tears but whether or not he
has moved senator's. who believe his seat should
s,e vacated in the interest Of decency and
good government. to vote against the resolution
calling for his expulsion. is quite another mat
FER He has told of his hard struggles during
The days he WAS a boothlack. newspaper vender,
and ssreet-car gripman. and declared that dur
ing that trying period Of his life he made as
many Democratic friends as Republican. Demo
Gratis by the thousands have rallied around his
standard for quarter Of century. because he
advocated the deepening os channels from the
AXES to the gulf When he went into the
Speakers room during the session Of the Legisla
lure at which he was elected ha merely went
into the smokingroom. and vet we are told he
,oes not smoke.
1t is a very interesting life story, and through
Ii all the light of purity and honor. when
thrown upon Mr. Lorimer. is reflected
with greater luminosity but back OF the pro
sessed innocence OF the Illinoisan lies the indis
suitable fact that there WAS manipulation and
political debauchery in his election.
Whether Mr. Lorimer knew of the means re
aorted to in influencing members of the Legisla
sure to break the deadlock In his favor. ant
whether he be as honest and good man as evel
graced seat in the United States Senate, pub
3 lie decency must demand the vacation Of senator
! .al positions when the occupants are elected b!
such methods as were proven to have been uset
In this instance. Legislators have sworn 4
the fact that they received large checks from Z
political Jackpot for voting in Mr.. Lorimer'
favor The checks have been produced and tn
existence Of the Jackpot" during the time tn
Legislature was in session has been established
ssr TorImer prot1ted politically by the fou
scheme whether he knew OF what was DEM
done or not. Illinois may sanction such meth
DDS of eIecting one Of Der sons to the uppei
house of the national legislature, but the nation
dis "a whole 'eaIiTsot. "'- ''.,
Mr. Lorimers defense Of himself a man Il
all right AS far as it goes, but who is to speal
for Illinois, and what is her defense
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-23

In awarding first gall honors to Denver
lite, who said he would deposit his money In a
postal savings bank II the Postmaster-Generai
furnished his transportation, Mr.. Hitchcock
probably forgets the magazine publishers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-23

While the undertakers of Richmond may
know Z; lot OF stiffs and dead ones they would
like to bury, 1t is TO be hoped that the embalm-
ers complaint about the delay in funerals will
not take the form OF written requests to folks
to die
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-23

farmers institutes throughout the State fur
nished them, the agriculturalists of Virginia
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-23
Naturally Acquired.

II suppose you consider my hauteur mere
affectations," began Miss Parvenue.
Not at ALL" Miss Bright FASTENED to say
Your scornful expression is quite natural
"Ahi"
Yes, ! suppose you lived for d great many
years In the neighborhood OF your fathers glue
tory."r--Catholic Standard and Times
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-23
Credit Where Credit In pus.

Il don't think much OF Fletcher
Remarked the moody CON-; .a. ..-,..a, ...
II know he claims the credit,
But twas | that showed him how
---Lipuincoft"s
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-23
Pums.

We notice recently Kentucky horticnlturist
boasting OF having made $500 off OF an acre of
plum trees. That looks mighty small by the side
OF what a politician sometimes makes off OF a
single plum tree in Washington.-Saem Tines
Register.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-23

A cobbler once committed bigamy
And sought by stealth to hide his guilty past
fits first wife sued him for divorce for she
Objected to his sticking TO his last
New York Times
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-23

"Have You ever wondered about your hus-
bands past? Dear me, mol I have all can
do in taking OF his present and worrying
about his ture."-Judge.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-23
Within Gunshot.

Bacon--IThat young clerk of mine has taken up
violin playing
Egbert-Indeed!
Bacon--You know which one / mean don't YOU !?
Egbert-Oh yes; he lives within gunshot of me
Bacon--Then take 1t that you haven't got a
gun - onkers Statesman.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-23
Incredible Brutaiit,

Willis--Under this years football rules va,
can't assist the man with the ball.
Gillis--Great Scott, What do they do-stand
around and let him die PUCK
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-23

Just say there is suspicion of oil wells
on the planet Venus and Deacon Rockefeller
will endow telescope powerful enough to To-
cate tnein---Auaata Constitution~ .,,s,.~.s3s..
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-23

will have no good reason to give to themselves
II they are not better at their profession this
year than last
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-23
In the Business.

She-Lzzies bloke calls 'er is peach and the
apple of is eye. Why can't you call me things
like that?
He--Yus, that's all very WE'LL but 'e'es In the
vegetable business I'm in the whelk trade. re-
nember!''-Punch.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-23
Rah! Rab! Rahs

Harvard head would do away with college
cheering. Rule would deprive many graduates
of the greater part OF their college education
God above, than the highest type of man
Exchange.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-23

/ should Infinitely rather feel myself the most
standing alone.--rennyson.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-23

The Unsuccessful Angler (bitteriy)--rm not
surprised. / always thought those worms taste.l
rotten. myself.--The Sketch
The Appeal., 1911-04-01
"THE MAN OF THE HOUR"

Which Will be Seen at the Grand
Next Week.
OF the plays produced in the past
two, years, none have attracted such
widespread attention or received such
warm praise as George Broadhursts
greatest of all American plays, 1.-THE
Man of the Hour" which will again
be seen at the Grand next week, start
ing Sunday matinee. It's freshness
purity, and real and genuine worth
commend it to every admirer of all
that is good in bodybuilding. The
succession of crowded houses that has
everywhere attended this production
since it's initial performance and the
way press and public have received it,
emphasizes enthusiastically that it is
something more than a good and
wholesome play, that it is transcript
from real life. In writing "The Man
of the Hour" Mr.. Broadhurst has in
dulged in as little talk as possible,
but that little has been made intensely
interesting, powerful and effective,
his long experience in bodybuilding
having impressed him with the fact
that people go to the theatre to wit
ness good acting rather than to hear
phiiosopica! discussions. The Man
CT the Hour is full of genuine comedy
Of which the characters themselves
are unconscious, and which is the
more attractive on that account
heart interest, and has most fascina-
ting love story and vein of pathos
that is honest and sincere. The spec
ial company will be seen here; it in
cludes such Well-known players as
Harry English, John Moore, John Nor
ris, Edward heane Clyde F. McCabe,
Frank Hanna, Franklin George, Frank
Hendricks, E. II. Felt, Geo. A. Gamer
on and Emma Naylor, Florence Mack,
Virginia Irwin.