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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-07
ELECTIONS TO-DAY.

No. much interest attaches TO the elections
IN Virginia to-day. except in few communl'
Ties where opposition tickets are In the field
The results in general are fixed before the bal
lots are cast and counted but In other States
interest is alive and enthusiasm aroused, New
York viii to-day elect new Assembly, Massa-
chusetts Maryland and Kentucky will elect
governors and legislators. New Mexico will
vote for State officers and congressman. khoit
Island has a gubernatorial contest on hand
New Jersey will elect members OF the Legisla
ture and in Pennsylvania and Ohio many loca
officers will be selected.
Important issues are at stake, both local and
national In New York city Baltimore and
Philadelphia especially. there has been &C
tive campaign waged against bossism and cor
rnption In politics. It remains to he seen
whether the forces of reform have yet gathered
sufhcient strength to GUST the dominant politi
cal machines in those cities,
The State elections will be even more eagerly
watched where the issue Is clear between thu
Democrats and Republicans. the decision a
the polls to-day will in great degree indicate
whether the protest Of the peop. against Re-
publican misrule uttered SO forcibly In The Ias
general elections has spent It's force or gath
cred impetus.
Forecasts are usually uncertain things and
Improbable In the main. We shall have 10 pos
sess our souls in patience for another twenty
four hours Tomorrow morning We shall
know.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-07

AN IMPORTANT REQUEST

have asked me to d Ga thing that I
believe Is wrong / am not q pr1g.
but / respect the oath took when
became a member of the Legislature
the oath to give my best services to
every meritorious m easure."
VIII you vote for that bill when
you know that i shall never speak tn
you AGAIN.
Yes The word was . troubled
sigh
VIII you vote against It if-if I
promise to marry your"
No" His voice had the sound OF
a cracked whip. MY vote II not for
sale, nor do I buy woman's prone
ise"
Before he could reach the door slad
was beside him. Ralph. don't go.
Let me tell you. You aren't n grow
eler. I have learned that you are q
real man whom / can love-if you
want me to-"
lis this a scheme to influence me-"
he demanded sternly, III II Ia, re
will not succeed. shall support the
bill"
"Of course you will vote for the
bill." she agreed. You will always
act as you think best. I am sorry
for father. But am glad for myself.
You will have to take ma without
any wedding clothes or cake, for ths
railway bill will cost father 20 much
that there won't be any money for
anything else"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-07
the big bully who is down and receiving drub

the big bully who is down and receiving drub
bling at the hands Of his victim. whose despera-
ton has given him unusual strength the pres
ent dynasty In China is down. and, realizing
that fact. are willing to coneede anything to
save It's face.
The revolution ~ At rapid rate and
gathering momentum each day. Concession af-
ter concession. issuing from the throne IL ig-
nored and fails TO appease the wrath OF tho
people 1t may be that nothing now can stay
the progress Of the movement until II shall
have resulted In the proclamation of repub-
lie Then the question OF serious concern is.
whether China has yet reached period IN her
development Of sufficient sanity and stability TO
be prepared for this form OF government IT
Ia doubtful But shall see what we snail
see when events have run their course.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-07
STATEWIDE PROHIBITION TODAY.

The whole stHte Of Virginia viii be under
prohibition to-day. No saloon will be permit
ted TO dispose of its frey fluid. and the way
faring man though thirsty will be forced to-
refresh himself with beverages somewhat weak
er than 1t is his wont to imbibe-that is. unless
he should have forseen the evil day and pro-
vided against its inhibitions. Those who wear
the white aprons ordinary days and deftly
deal out delicious drinks to appreciativ, con-
st!tnents- xiu don their Sunday best day and
Gus work of helping their favorite candidates
to come across" The hangers-on at the par
Tors of convivial resort VIII have to seek other
congenial places to hang on Many of chem
will be found at the polls rescuing our glorious
republic from the threatening clutch of the
enemy.
It's great day for old Virgnny: this day
when no schooner foams and spatters as 1t sails
into the port of thirsty guiding this day
when no bung hole sings the sound of gurg-
ling joy-streams issue from the recesses whence
they spring for the deeetation of the impatient
standerby whose burning thirst condemns the
awkward bartender for his delayed presenta-
ton Of the glass that auenches the fire only ia
kindle bigger one in an hour. No corks will
pop no free lunch be devoured by those whose
depleted exchequers seek aid from the source
that has depleted them to appease hunger
! that hasn't the price. No merry song. no ribaid
1 Jest. no witty qup, sound of laughter, will
he heard in all the resorts OF the jewellers. All
! Is darkness and desolation. Gloom hangs over
lis and doom Is upon us. The moderate drinker
even who can stop when he pleases must carry
an aching void until the morrow, unless h
has found supply for the appetite which he be-
/ Titles by a, forethought which he deemed i'm
portant
Oh pshaw, what's the use? We disclaim any
| intention Of bedeviing the poor souls who are
denied their daily portion by conjurng up any
! picture OF the scenes that warm and gladden.
their hearts. Be patient The sun is only hid
den for awhile. It will give forth its rays TO
morrow. and amid circumstances that lenc
themselves to limpid refreshment and return
of postponed pleasures they can drink ane
drink and drink.
u We only designed TO eau at1enlloh TO th'
fact the prohibition reigns to-day. and to ash
why the law that is sufficient to enforce 1t fo
the period of an election, isn't SUFFICIENT II en-
force 1t for longer periods? We would modesto!
INQUIRE again what is 1t that makes the ia
loon stand alone as institution that Is goot
for every working day but election day, ant
such critical periods require the exercise o
self mastery and the restraint OF passion ant
prejudice.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-07
TWENTIETH CENTURY BARBARIsM

There can be but little doubt that the Italians
in Tripon are in precarious plight. Reports.
from what suem 10 be reputable sources. reveal
that the desperate Turks and Arabs are play
ing havoc with the ltanan army as ii seeks TO
withstand the relentless assaults of these In
domitable fighters In addition to the terrors
Of battle the cholera plague has broken out
among the soldiers and presents new cause
Of alarm The vaor of the Italians has not
discouraged and dissatisfied and eager 10 have
done with the horrible affair.
Such is war Almost inconceivabie is the
spirit and condition that makes war, with Its
hate and its havoc, possible in this century. Yet
this ID not the end. In the uprising and domi-
nance of the primal passions in time OF war
men lose their likeness to human beings and.
casting all kindliness to the winds, they lend
themselves to the Preparation of cruelties and
atrocities that characterize the darker days OF
sayagery.
From sources that cannot be questioned
comes the news that the Italians have lost
themselves in a frenzy of hate ana revenge
and the men VINO are shppo9ou W '~P ~ ~
Cross in this warfare with the Crescent have
everywhere Joined In frantic riot OF barparic
hatchery. numbering and mutlating innocent
children and helpless women. Those harrow
ing cruelties for which the "unspeakapie TURK
has long been condemned and cursed by CIVIL
tied society are now characterizng the cam
paign OF the men who claim allegiance TO the
Christ
Such is war Meanwhile Christian nations
stand by and mpatiently watch. claiming their
inability to deal with the situation because they
fear to violate the conditions Of neutrality Civ
ilized warfare--saye the MARKS bad enough.
But words are inadequate to express Inc emo
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-07
WELCOME. DAUGHTERS OF GLORIOUS
CAUSE

To those fair women, who come today 10
honor Richmond with their glorious presence
and 10 give abiding value to the memories of
noble cause, extend hearty welcome.
No cause ever claimed Drawer men or truer
aomen than that for which the South CON
tended in the dark days of the Civil War Re-
sissance against overwhelming odds and multi
plying resources wss maintained for four long
years only because the men who fought in the
gray were wholly consecrated TO what they be-
Heved the right and because their women IN
the homes no less devoted and courageous,
gladly sent them forth their hearts Offering TO
;heir native land Back in the homes tneus-
zaaas Of wives and mothers and sWeethearts
waited and wept a. desola,ion aid death stalk
eowariioe characterized them as they toled and
suffered in the poverty and hardship of the pc
riod and often sorrowed as the news came that
their representatives on the field had fallen
beneath the fell blows of the foe.
The passing years have assuaged the bitter
.ess Ina, WIS born in the war between the
states We are again a united people march
ing shoulder to shonlder IN the oh"a'o Pio
gress of our common country, but so long as
memories that stir the heart survive. so long
az traditions that fire the imagination are pass
"a from generation TO generation, 80 long as
Southern bows and girls read the record OF
those heroic days SO long viii the cause Oh 'hs
confederaey find honor AT the hands OF son'h'
sern folks and so long will the veterans aho
their sons and daughters. too, md the gates
~ all cities open and the hearts OF all people
theirs
valcorne again thrice welcome TO Rich
mond Daughters OF the ConteaeFacy'
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-07
SPRECKELS SAYS
HE is DEMOCRAT

NEW YORK. Nov. 6--ClAus A.
Spreckels. head Of the Federal Sugar
Refining Company. and the most TN.
compromising foe Of the sugar trust
in the country. announced to-day to
the International News Service. that.
although a lifelong Republican. no
has decided to quit that party and
align himself with the progressive
Democracy Mr.. Spreckels further
moro asserted that the majority OF
business men OF large AFFAIRS among
his acquaintance. who, like himself.
have stanchly supported Republican
principles and candidates with their
influence and their money for years.
have turned their back upon theie
old political afflliation.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-07

A Missouri man Is being sued by girl
for $4,000 for seven kisses His defense Is
that he paid her $3.50 at the time of delivery
and that amount was accepted in full dis
charge OF the obligation. He further assever-
ates that the kisses were worth no more than
fifty cents apiece Might it not be wise for
the State of Missouri to appoint a commission
to investigate, experiment and fix a schedule
OF prices kisses that these future mis-
underst anding may be avoided We nominate
the editor Of the Yndcz-Appedl for chairman
and chies Investigator.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-07
UNEASY LIES THE HEAD THAT WEARS a
CROWN

Were IT not so serious pathetic and
fraugbt with such important issues for mil
lions or men the situation of the Chinese En-
peror and his Manchu officials would be ridicu-
lous What was at first supposed to be but a
ypark OF disafection has kindled in blaze of
revolution and the flames have swept the whols
empire.
As the movement gradually gathered force
the throne acceded TO each successive demand
made There was the pItifu confession of NAL
administration and abject apology with the
promise OF reform. There the political de-
eapitation OF high officials, whom the reformers
appointment OF others as means OF concilia-
ton There was the acceptance by the throne
Of q tentative draft Of a constitution. whica
provided among many other important re
forms that high administrative positions
should no longer he open to the Manchu princes
and that the upper house Of Parliament should
b elected from among the people, Now comes
the latest the most pathetic and the most RI
Afcu1ous concession OF the government; the
promising Of positions to all the revolutionary
laaderr who desire them. Verify the advisers
III the baby Emperor seem anxious for the CON
\ stsasd psxer and safety Of their monarch Like
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-07

tieus when the manhood Of to-day becomes lest
In such riot and reve Of devclish revenge.
We trust that our government may md some
ground for intervention In response to the ap-
peal Of the Turkish government. 1t appears to
w that dalay through consideration for the
,eohnlcalitiss Of some treaty cannot be justified
for protest upon tho part OF the civilized pow
ers. II Italy IL violating the rules OF civiIs
warfare. no other nation IL estopped by the
laws OF neutrality from demanding that :nhu-
man cruelies shall cease.
Truly war 10 heil"-even In this century.
and when a Christian nation ~ a participant
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-07
DIES AS RESULT OF
STRANGE ACCIDENT

Especial to The Richmond yirginian.t
DURHAM, November s.--Miss Caliie
Couch, the sixteen year old school girl.
who collided with schoolmats.
Thomas Shepherd, while playing Tues
day. receiving serious injuries thereby.
died Saturday.
When the boy and girl suddenly
rushed upon one another in the yar0
OF the school the teeth OF Shephsrd
were driven into the girls forehead.
1t was necessary TO use forceps to pniA
the teeth from the bone Of the girfS
head.
Shepherd Ia suffering badly from the
shock, all OF his front teeth having
been broken to the gum.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-07
ACROSS THE CONTINENT ON WINGS

That wonderful feat accomplished by
Aviator Rodgers, who successfully sailed
through the ar from New York to California
in fifty days. Leaving New York on September
II. he reached Pasadena. Cal. on November s.
having traversed over 1000 miles, in spite Of
mishaps and Interruptions.
To the glory of the nation it is that the
record long distance flight was made in the
United States by a native OF the country in a
machine constructed from American materials
by American mechanics and driven by a motor
built In the United States. It was a distinct
triumph OF American genius and perseverance
through the whole enterprise. from its concep-
ten to Its accomplishment
We are glad that no serious catastrophe oc-
CURED TO prevent the successful ending OF the
journey or to disturb the citation of the enthu-
siastic advocates of aviation
A really remarkable feat has been performed
It may be one Of the factors in the demonstra-
tion OF tho utility Of the airship for transpor-
tation but are long way yet from the time
when such transportation will become pract-
cable and general Nor can we discern any par
ticular need Of lifting transportation above the
level Of the land
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-07

DR.. Emma Sanders. OF Amsterdam, who Is
In America observing customs conditions and
people for a series Of articles, says that New
York is hades and the faces OF the people, one
sees In the subways like the people in
Dantes Inferno. Miss Sanders has sized up
the situation pretty well She should come
South. to Richmond for instance, where she
would find earthly paradise and faces like
angels and cherubs.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-07
RICHMOND NEGRO
PROBABLY MURDERED

LEXINGTON, VA. Nov. 6.--A. the
coroners investigation here this even
ing. a murder was revealed when the
remains OF a negro were viewed nue
not until his skull was sawed open.
after a small fracture was detected ~
a Juror.
The mans body was found ON ths
Southern tracks one mile from mere
YESTERDAY. From initials found on his
clothing and papers In his pocket his
name IA, sbalieyad TO be D. johnson, and
he Is supposed to have been on his
way from Richmond beating MIS- way
south on q truck of train.
AS yet no clue to his murderer haA
been gathered. 4
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-07

Some fellow out West proposes TO start
cat ranch. He will stock it with one million
cats. He will open rat farm next door. feed
the rats to the cats skin the cats and feed
the cats minus their skins to the rats, selling
the >cat skins at tremendous profit The
scheme will act automatically and become self
perpetuating. How many shares may we sell
you in the safe thing" enterprise?
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-07
CURRENT COMMENT
Shameful and Without Excuse.

Positive statements have been made IN the
Richmond newspapers that official reports, so TAR
covering only half OF the counties In virginia
show that ffty-six Confederate veterans, lack
ing other provision for their support are inmates
of the poorhouses in those local Jurisdictions
Ii is reasonable to believe that returns from
the remaining counties would show as many
more of these old soldiers of Virginia snarihs
with Migrants and paupers the most degrading
form of public charity. instead OF receiving In
honorable form from grateful community the
care which Is due to their declining years
That such a condition should exist Us re-
proach upon every man connected with the State
government IN positions Of influence. what
nave our governors aud legtsla tors been doing
that things should have come to such pass /!
These gentlemen are ready enough to air their
eloquence at reunions and memorial occasions
over the herosm and the patriotic deserts OF
those who barred their bosoms to the shock OF
at the bidding Of the Commonwealth. They
are never weary of bathing themselves In the
reflected glory Of other days How is 1t that
they have found no time nor opportunity In their
official capacities to gee TO II that the declining
days OF the few survivors should be spared the
modification of sharing the dole OF aims pro-
vided for the derelicts and mendtcant Of society
1t Is sacred obligation which has been dts
regarded. 1t Is the payment OF a debt not the
granting OF a favor. which has been compromised
the verge OF reputation. No State In the
South has done little for the men who gave
all to her defense Virginia: and the plea
OF inability to do more but makes the matter
worse for 1t is not true. Money has been found
for other purposes not half so imperative.
Within twenty years the public revenues have
more than doubled without all increase In the
rate of taxation The activities and expendi-
lures OF the government in all departments have
been enlarged The number OF public offices has
been multiplied and the compensation OF en-
ployees has been increased. IL to be only
where the old soldiers are concerned that the
funds run short
And yet do not hesitate to say that while
single survivor of Virginta's Confederate
soldiers Is forced to seek shelter for his grey
hairs In a county poorhouse there Is a stain on
every dollar spent from the public treasury
otherwise than in removing that disgrace from
the fair fame 4of the Genrfona caithS II xinian
Pilot.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-07
UNLOADING WOOD
MAN KILLS CHILD

Especial to The Richmond virginian.D
NEWBERN, November 6--The revcn
year old SON Of r. A. Richardson, re-
siding three miles from Newbern. was
killed last evening in most peculiar
manner.
The boy was passing fence. inside
the yard OF his parents residence. when
a man began throwing over load OF
wood. A stick struck the child IN
the forehead. killing him Instantly.
The tragedy was the result OF an ao>
cident and no arrest was made.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-07
ANOTHER CARDINAL
is GIVEN SPAIN

ROME, Nov. 6.--The Pope haD
nominated another cardinal In addi-
ton to the seventeen already an.
nounced for appointment at the con-
sistory this month. Tho new cardi-
nal will be MoHsignor Enrique Alvarex
Y. Santos. Archbishop OF Seville.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-07
MINISTER DESTROYS
BIG DEN OF SNAKES

Especial to The Richmond virElnian.l
HARRIsONBuRd. VA, Nov. s.-Rev.
Il. A. Stanton. while husking corn near
town, found = den 81 twenty-five
snakes OF various sizes In shock Of
corn. Thay had Gope IN for the winteE.
but were quickly Killed by The ninasto&
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-07

The new Chinese minister Is named SEE We
presume he lost the missing letters before he
arrived We shall have to wait to get his mea-
sure before we supply him with new ones.
Maybe he will show up big enough 10 merit
an t. changing hts name to size"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-07
PEOPLES FORUM
ST. Paul. tho Great Apostle.

Editor OF The Richmond virrinian:
sir.--Our attention to this noble character
In your last weeks paper inclines me to say .
few words about this good man of God While
agree with our brother that st. Paul seems
To be conscious of the weakness OF the flesh.
and continual reliance spiritual strength,
that st. Paul was fully satisfied that the spirit
no possessed WAS able to keep him from all sin,
as John said. First John 1: 10. No doubt
Paul felt that there was such a think as a me-
chancal preacher. and some danger OF q man
preaching the gospel to others. and he himself
being rejected. reprobate silver Is rejected
that jeremiah speaks Of In g. 80. Some peo-
pie seem to like to dwell on the seventh chap
In the flesh dweleth good thing. and
claims: "Oh. wretched man that am, who shall
deliver me from the body of this DEATH" And
then goes on to exclatm that there IL no con-
domination to them which are in Christ Jesus
who walk not after the flesh, but after the
spirit" Rom S. 1. st. Paul speaks COM
fortingly for the Christian In this eighth chap.
OF Romans He afilrms: Il am persuaded
that neither death. life, angels nor
principalities, nor things present. nor things to
come. shall be able to separate us from the
love Of God which is in Christ Jesus. our Lord
Rom s. 1899. We to have the body OF
sin destroyed. Rom. 6; 6. We must either
consent to the teaching of certain people. VINO
declare 1t impossible to live in this world with
out SHINING or consent to the teaching of the
Bible. when it says that the old man must ne
crucifed: that the body OF sin be DESTROYED ST
Paul says: IF any man be In Christ. ne Is
new creature; old things passed away pc
hold all things are become new" Second Cor
5: II. And that God Is not Knocked, that what
soaver a man sows that shall he also reap Ia
6: T. When we "Methodists' Joined the church,
our prea cher prayed that the old Adam IN US
might die with all carnaI Affection. and that
the new man. Christ Jesus. might be raised up
in U.S. and that might walk IN all MS ordi-
nances blameless to the end of life. Jesus says
II know my sheep and am known OF mine
lain
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-07

St Paul exhorted his Corinthian brethren TO
be 'steadfast unmovable always abounding IN
the work Of the Lord" F'rht Cor Is: %. Paul
seems to know the danger of our not being en-
ttrely consecrated to the Lord but tnat We may
grow to that full stature in Christ. that we can
comperhend with all saints what is the
breadth and length and depth ana height, ana
10 know the love of Christ which passeth knowi-
edge that we may be filed with all the fuil-
ness of God Eph g. 1919. And at the last
we may be able to say with the grand old apos-
tie: Il have fought good fight I nave Kept
the faith Henceforth there is laid up for me
a crown of righteousness. which tns Lord the
righteous Judge will give me at mat Day and
not to me only but to all them also mat rove
hi. appearing" Second Tim. 4: 1-s e. L. e.
blackstone Va. Nov. l. 1911
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-07

Kiplngs poem. which attempts to prove that
The female OF the species is more deadly than
the male" finds abundant vindication in the
case OF the Chicago woman In whose house
ten men have strangely died.