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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-30
THE EXPECTED HAPPENS

The Supreme Court OF the United States in
line with its recent decision in the Standard Oil
case, on Monday handed down decision order
Trust the American Tobacco Company holding
that the trust and It's numerous subsidiary cor
porations constituted a combination in restraint
Of trade under the Sherman act. The court ex-
presses the belief, forcibly impressed upon
all who have attempted to do business in oppo.
sifIon to the trust for many years, that the
American Tobacco Company and its subsidiaries
and allies had as their definite purpose the
destruction of competition, and that they had
accomplished their purpose
In directing the lower court to take action for
the purpose of ascertaining and determining
upon some plan method of dissolving the com
bination and of recreating out of the elements
be honestly IN harmony with and not repugnant
to the law, the court seems to be mindful OF
the interests OF the stockholders of the corpora.
lions and of the thousands who earn their nv-
ings in their service.
The bona fde breaking up of the Tobacco
Trust Into several competing companies is n
consummation devoutly to be wished. However.
that such will be the result of the decision is not
clear Shrewd lawyers Will, find a NAY doubtless
10 create several good trusts out of this one
which the -oquxt has declared had, which wilt
With little change in actual ownership and with
little difference in net results, carry the
worlds tobacco business at the old stand
In practically the same old waV
Those of US who are happy that the court has
been bold enough and brave enough TO smte
two giant corporations may do well to bottle
oHr enthusiasm until we see whether the smit
ten ones do not profit by their pruning and be
enabled, under guise of Law, to accomplish that
which IL now seems they have been doing In yio
lation OF law.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-30
DIR. Cannon's Worl. Mt blackstone.

Editor of The NirEinIan;
sir,-Doubtless you Will have a fun account
of the Blackstone Institute commencement
which began Sunday with Or. Cannon preach
ing the sermon which was delivered with great
power and tenderness.
There sadness perVading the audience
they realized that the founder of this great
institution was severing his connection. As q
business man OF Blackstone. desire To say a
few things about Dr. Cannon, which are well
known in Blackstone. and by many elsewhere,
Vet not all who know these things are willing
to admit the whole truth.
He came to about seventeen years ago
to take charge of a handful of girls in small
building that was burdened with debt BY his
wise and energetic management the school has
developed into one of the greatest Of its grade
in this country. BY the economical methods
which he inaugurated hundreds OF poor girls
have been enabled to get good education.
This Institution has been blessing te this
community and to the entire state. We keenly
fears for the future of this institute it is
i'm wise hands Yet losing one Of our
best and most public spirited cltzeus-not per
his critics man with big brain and big
in every good work. In these seventeen years
he has accomplished more than most Of us do
in a long lifetime ! trust that he viii some
time in the near future decide TO again make
Blackstone his home,
vet in blackstone he claim many friends
and admirers as any man who ever lived here.
H. II. SEAY.
20 Mon
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-30
ANCIENT ROME WAS
HIGHLY pERFI MED.

P1iny says Arabia and India drew
from Rome four million dollars n year
Tor perfumes alone. arc 1.ucian warned
has couhtryWomen against their ex-
traVagant use of these Injuries Put
they did not heed him. and finally the
perfume problem became such a live
issue that the great Caesar himself pro-
mulgated an edict forhidding the sale
OF foreign essences. which only made
them the more desirab and costly
Executing In this, as in every other
excess, Rome carried the use Of per-
fumes to the most absurd extremes
Every article of dress every piece OF
furniture, and even the cooking and
eating utensils, were scented The
amphitheafres reeked with aromatic
odors. the walls OF the baths we're thus
saturated and even the military ensigns
were anointed.
When Poppaea died Nero lavished
on her funeral more incense than Ara
bla could supply In year. and Call
gula, otho and Hellogahaims were I'M
moderate in their use of perfume At
one OF his fetes the emperor who IL
said 10 have fiddled while Rome friz-
zled spent half million Tor flowers
alone.
At present Paris ia the perfume cen
ter of the world. and there the nlanti-
featuring az extracts and toilet waters.
sachet powders ana scented soaps rs
one of the leading Industries radiatfuc
out through all Of France to the 1--we
ly sources OF the trade--the flower
fields
In this country the making OF per-
fumes has attained Il magnitude Satti-
Client 10 support a nation wide ASSOC
citation OF manufacturing pcrfumcrs;
and, while there il still a large market
here FOR foreign perfumes the Ameri-
can product is gaining IN popularity
from year 10 year Philadelphia North
American
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-30
a MIGHTY Punch.


Pop" Tripiett lives on thu banks 1T
the Shenandoah River in the valley OF
Virginia, and makes IL a business to
house fishing parties and tell then,
stories Of his performances when no
was a young man.
One evening "a member OF ono of
these excursions asked Pop
Were you much OF a Fighter when
YOU were a young man Dad you ever
do much scrapping?'
Fight" repeated Top, in voice
made shrili Ivy many years You cam
see that ! am small man. but IN my
time | was the greatest fighters in tho
South, and / don't reckon there was
an lody ifs the North swift esisrffgfi 10
trim me / was In the Confederate
Army. and down near Petersburg there
MAS a fellow in another regiment bully :
ing all his comrades. They sent tor
me 10 beat him up.
Il met him in d little village: lie
was about six feet six inches tall, but
he didn't scare me. / hit him once
or the teirfe Of sss 5FaSs, ard Eyrosss fias
face in. / hi, him so hard that he
fell clean across the street and into
a doctors office.
HE didn't have TO move to haze the
bones set"-~Popuiar Magazine.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-30

II there be any fire. 1t Is unquestionable mate
rat For what Is immaterial fire, The same
us immateriai water on earth. Both the one
ana the other is absolute nonsense-a contra
oicuon in terms. Either. therefore, We must
an, n IN II To be material deny it's existence
we may Judge OF the Importance of this sub
Ject from this circumstance--that they are not
mentioned once only In the sacred writings
OUT are repeated and over.
"A remarkable instance of this we have with
regard to the awful truth which is before
us.
our blessed Lord who uses no superfdous
words who makes vain repetition" repeats
u over and in the same chapter and as
II We're in the same breath So 49, "A.
II thy hand offend thee"-if a thing per
son as useful as hand be occasion Of
SIN and there is no other way to shun that sin.
cut IT on, 1t is better for thee to into
NE manned than having two hands go into he'll.
INTO the fire that never shall he quenched."
SO again. verses As. 46, IF thy foot offend thee.
cut 1t off 1t is better fer thee enter halt
INTO life than having two feet he into
heit into the fire that never shall be quenchcd:
where their worm deth not. and the fire is not
quenched." And yet again. verses A. As, If
thlne eye'--a person or thing dear thine
eye-"offend thee"-hindeT thy running the
race which Is before thee--"pluck ii out.
Ii is better for thee to enter into the Kingdom
or God with one eye than having two eyes to
be cast into hell fire where their worm dieth
not and the fire ia quenched.r
When innumerable multitudes gathered
together he said To his disciples tthe apostesl
First of all, | say unto you. my friends Fear
not them that can kin the body, and after
unto YOU Fear him who after he hath killed
hath power to cast into hell-yea. l say unto
you. Fear him"
In conclusion. let me say Let us look back
and shudder at the thoughts or that dreadful
precipice the edge of whch have so
long wandered Let fly for refuge TO the
hope that ts set before and give thou
sand thanks to the divine mercy, that are
not plunged into perdtion. Let the preachers
not compromise this great and awful truth,
for when they do they weaken the cause Of
Christ and send many soul to the fire Of
hell This is Gods law: He stands to His
law and will not compromise IT. but viii exc
cute it,
1 thank God that | lived In the day of John
Early Jesse Lee. John Wesley Childs. Rev.
Mr. Rousey NAT Thomas" Minton Thrift,
Jesse Powers. Rev Mr.. Balm and many other
such men, and learned these truths of them.
witnessed in that day the love feast, the class
meeting, the shouting and the praises Of God
from them; the altar and many precious
souls bowed at H. and many redeemed ones
giving thanks for the new birth.
THOs. II. BOlsSEAU,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-30
WELCOME FOR THE BISHOP.

The Tir0iRidh learns with pleasure that Bish.
or Collins Denny, now OF Nashville, Tenn, has
are quite that our people of all donomina-
Methodist to Virginia and to Richmond Upon
careful reflection feel safe in saying that the
Bishop couldn't have made wiser selection We
know he couldn't find better neighbors anywhere
or people who will be more happy to work with
him in every worthy cause, Richmond has
time We know having viii make Nor
folk and Petersburg green with envy. but we
Will be generous. We will lend him to them on
occasion, provided they will heed the example
and follow the advise he may give them We'll
/ come to Bishop Denny
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-30

Slrang that everything tonight seems
To have an oid-time charm,
Like when just q little .si1ite.
I.tyin' on the farm
When there come Il searchin frost and
The nights Were bright an cool
An Youngsters tromped across The
Fields an hills to spelin' school
All the boys an girls was there rosy-
Checked with health a-teemiu
MID ss4ti folks sssS Share every
Face with fun a beamng,
In his old accustomed place | can see
The teacher stand.
With q smile upon his face placin
Captains in command.
One night / remember how the long
Lines shorter grew,
An for quite a spell each side
Was left hut two:
One went down on "helehore. mother
Tripped on 'proselyte"-
No one left upon the floor 'ceptn me
An Susie White
could see her halfway smilin', an
Her eyes flash rogulshly.
As she spelt the word "begulin'." an
Looked shyly 'crost at me.
An my heart beat fast an faster an
blushed from foot to crown.
AS ] Numbered on disaster" spelt
II wrong an then set down.
In Sues eyes ] saw the meann OF
Sort o misty light,
An a ray OF pity gleamn as she
Spet the word tust right.
Cheered her she left the floor
Course we did. faint no use tellin, -
An perhaps I added more walkin'
Home with her from spellin'.
But I find I'm CROWN older reached
That pint In my life where
When the nights are gettin' colder /
Prefer my easy chair
An the least of my desires is to go
Trompinf roun'-
Ruther set beside the fire with the
Girl who speIt me down.
F
Just the same dear Sue of old, same
Sweet face an smiln' way, .-
'Cept her hair that once was gold, now
Has turned a trife gray;
But the old love lights a-dwellin' In
Her eyes as years ago,
When we home returned from spellin'.
She my sweetheart, me her beau.
GEO. GOWAN.
Mathews Va
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-30

ThGFnaas- a ppoal iaserses, without raeeryation
The position of The Tirgtntan on number of
subjects If Endorsed every position taken
by our estimable contemporary life would lose
Fir9inton is heretical on some points, notably in
advocating making the taxpayers bear the cost
of political campaigns. but often hits the bulls.
eye.-PetersbRrg Inder-A ppcGl
Wen come over and open a key Of nails with
you some time for that.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-30
PEOPLES FORUM
Camp Meeting in Dinwiddie County More Than
Sixty-TWO Years Ago

Editor OF The Richmond Virginian:
Sill propose briefly to describe n camp
meeting which held at Rocky Run church
in the county of Dinwidde, more than sixty-
two wears ago. The preparations Tor the meet
ing were the erection of more than ten log
cabins for the convenience of the ladies' who
remained over nghtv>e.A large. tent 40 rrais~el
for the congregation and an harbor about rs
Yards from the tent for the colored people
The meeting commenced nn >Tharsdess ard seen-
tnued ten days. On Sunday there were more
than one thousand persons in attendance Rev
John Early preached to the white people and
the Rev. Nat Thomas to the colored The text
Of each from Mark 9: AS: Where their
worm deth not and the fire is not quenched -
At the conclusion of these sermons more than
one hundred persons were born again. Lam
guage fails me to describe the wonderful work :
ing of the Spirit that occasion.
AS | write this article, | remember that Rev
John Wesley had long before preached from
the same text, volume 2. page 147 (his ser
mons).
Among other things Mr. Wesley said TT
Is therefore proper to say the hr& is general
but their worm in particular" But 1t has
been questioned by some whether there be any
IRE in heil': that Is. any material fire-nay,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-30
The Baby

Who brings delight to daddy's breas,-
The baby.
Who always Is a welcome guest
The baby.
What cooling. laughing. prattling mits
Is king OF all the household there
And keeps it's parents, day and night,
Divided 'twixt JOY and despair:
The baby.
For what does daddy toll all day.
The baby.
And mothers wear their lives away,
The baby,
What little dimpled. rosy face
Dispels the gloom when days ara
drear?
What tiny fodder on the place
Becomes more lovable and dears
The baby.
What brightens every home each
hour
The baby.
What is the households sweetest
flower?
The baby.
What little hand leads sturdy feet
In paths of right along life's wayf
Who makes the journey smooth and
With love and sunshine every dayr
The baby.
Who is the future coming man,
The baby,
And for whom do we dream and planf
The baby.
Oh home is but a dreary spot.
A desert on the plains of life,-
Unless there dwells that tiny tot
.. To ;. cheer. it. through his q. daily
strife
The baby,
--E. 4 Rrininstoof, Ia I'd Los Angeles
Express.
SO dress that when on Sunday morn
you join
The ultra fashionable caravan which
moves
To that mysterious realm where each
shall pay
Her pew. rent in rich appointed
church,
Thou go not like the suffragette or
dowd.
Dressed as for comfort, but hohbled
and laced
BY a French modiste, walk up the
avenue
Like one who's 10 the manner born
and simply
Dying to be known a. . fashionable
nightmare. --kAGA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-30

Reedville presented the least country look.
ing crowd that ever came to Norfolk on an ex-
eursion. They were happy. intelligent. and
well-dressed people. with more prett, women
and fine looking Young men than ara usually
found in any large Growd.--Led1er- BisDntch
Our Norfolk contemporary has received rev.
elation. All the Northern Neck girls are pref
~ and Richmond is going to help build them
nice railroad they may make Quick and
comfortable visits to the metropolis
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-30

states army near the Mexican border.
me sending of 10000 United states
troops 70 San Antonio had attracted
great deal Of attention in Europe.
he said.
Yes, European nations had feared
Tor the safety of their Interests In
Mexico, but they believed them safe
IN the hands of the United state.
Ihey approve Of President Taft's
course, said Colonel Watterson.
hey nave confidence in his judy
ment and discretion
Ihey are going to have peace NOW
Ia Mexico. he said. He was asked
II, IN his opinion. there was any
evidence of an intended dicker be-
tween Mexico and Japan whereby the
oriental nation was to get a naval
station on the west coast
Ought to Sell Philippincs.
ihere was none that he knew OF
+ But continued the editor. there
Is one thing We ought to do. that IL.
sell the Philippine Islands to japan.
II sne VIII buy them. and buy Mag
daiena Bay for United States coal
ING station. We have got to do that.
anyway and now is the time to do
it -
The United States would nor have
any trouble in perfecting such an ar
rangement because Madero and b,s
party, who are going to have some
thing TO say in the government of
Mexico, are friendly with the United
States
Tart VIII BE Rcnominatcd
Asked about Taft in 1912, the COL
onei replied that he was sure the
president would be renominated, but
no man could predict the result
OF the repdrted boom for JUS
tice Hughes, Of the supreme court for
The presidency, supposed to be faith
cred by Senator LaFollette. Mr.. Wat
terson said: Well. the space writer's
nave got to live. You will hear more
Llllt b In L.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-30
A PROPER QUESTION,

A PROPER QUESTION
Under the caption, Where DO They Stand?
the Newport News Daily Press calls attention to
the fact that neither of the aspirants for the
State Senate from the Newport News district
has declared himself on the subject of the fee
system The Press takes the ground, in sup
port Of The Firgnians contention that the fee
system is an abomination which should be got
ten rid of promptly. and truly saws that no can
ddates platform is complete without specific
declaration on this amportant question. Our
people are prone to neglect these matters of
public policy until after election, voting for
or against asprants for Office purely personal
grounds. instead Of having an absolute under
standing as to the legislative policies to be pur-
sued The candidate can not properly say that
he goes to the Legislature to air his own views
and to write into the laws Of the State his own
personal ideas. He is representative of the
people and he owes IL to them to declare him,
self freely on every question of a general eharac-
ter likely to become the subject of legislation.
fhe Press says Of the fee system.
The Zee system in Virginia is blot upon
progress II is relic of the old public-of
dce-forprivate-gain conception OF civic at
fairs
The people no longer regard their gifts
and honors IN such a light. The idea is
autquated. There does not exist justihable
reason why the people should be burdened
~ the Zee system The only purpose that
il serves or ever has served is the enrich
ment of the few at the expense of the many.
The public servants who receive the benefits
Of the fee system are compensated out of all
proportion to the value of the services rem
dered
on the other hand numerous public Off
eas, NOT eligible to receive the munifcent
fees. are obtainig less than the emolumens
10 which the duties of their respective of
fees entitIe them,
AS The Richnootd TroiHfon points out
there are court clerks. treasurers and sher-
ifs who would not from a financial stand
point, trade positions with cabinet members
These Offices should give stipulated sala-
ries sufficiently attractive to induce efficient
men 10 aspire for them
Whatever fees il may he found necessary
to impose should be turned into the public
treasury
The fec system is wrong from beginning
10 end.
Economically, it has Justification
Politically, it encourages and creates
/ public corruption in the city, county and
the state AT large It is the great buttress
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-30

A well known Federal official strolling
down Philadelphia Avenue afternoon when
he encountered a very small boy crying BIT
teriy.
whats the matter with that chfid?' demand
ed the official somewhat peremptorarily, of the
woman who had him In charge. rs he i'll ?"
HE amt exactly ILL.," responded the unmoved
woman. but, between YOU and me, sir, no stom-
zach amt goin to stand nine doughnuts'"-
From Success Magazine"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-30

Come along. Raleigh, with that en-story bank
building! Charlotte likes skyscrapers so well
that it is going to double its visible supply
Charlotte Observer.
Whew. What will that Tarhee say when he
sees Richmonds twenty-story house
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-30
Woman

Not she denied him with unholy tongue:
She. while apostles shrank. could danger brave
Last at his cross and earliest at his grave. II.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-30

Let's keep Martins and Marines on
straight There is Senator Martin and Sen
ator MARITIME and brace of Martins in the
House and a Bee Martin in Norfolk who seems
TO cut some ice. too up in Washington
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-30

The pistol-toter is a menace to a community.
Few carry firearms in their pockets who
them dangerous. We have plenty OF law on the
subject, Let it be rigidy enforced to the end that
human life may be safer There is something
radically wrong with the man who doesn't feel
safe unless he makes walking arsenal OF him
self
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-30

The newspa pers Of the State intermItently
denonnce 'toting Of pistols but nothing comes
Of 1t. Any creature who can scrape together
the price of a gun il permitted 10 buy IT.
Ills character does not count~-H he has the
money. His passions do not count ne
has the money The lives that he may endan-
do not count. II he has the MONEY the
dealer Will sell the weapon to him and not
concern himself see that he does eonnive
at the violation Of the law against carrying
firearms concealed on the person.-Chafi3ttes
Nflc Daily Progress.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-30
The Girl Who spelt Me Down.

Blackstone. Va, May %.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-18
DON'T Be A u11ER.

Get out your road drags you town.
ship trustees and road supervisors
There has been a letting down OF vigil
lance In this regard during the past
rainy month. Keep your roads in good
condition. There Is no excuse fol-
quitting now merely because the sea-
son is nearly ended and ground likely
to freeze almost any night. We are
just likely to lave another month of
pleasant weather and the law intends
that the roads shall be dragged in the
all just as much as in the spring and
summer.
The facts are road supervisors had
a snap all summer because Of the alb
sence of rain and should mop to it now
that the rains come every week. II
you are out Of money call for volun-
teers and ask the booster clubs in town
to help but drag your roads. Don't
be a gutter. Things have come TO
such a pass now tina a road supervisor
is judged by the roads he keeps just
as boys r Judged by the company
they keep. A man had better keep his
roads up or resign and make way for
some one who can.
There is no excuse whatever for the
neglect that has been apparent during
the past thirty days.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-18
rural social center also will be dis

stF*fsLUfG
cussed.
Rural Church and 7. N. c. A. Day,
Nov. 26-Two mass meetings Will he
addressed by national workers In the
movement. and definite plans will be
outlined for the development and linz
provement Of the work. III X
Producers' Day Nov. 2z-Heads Of
agricultural colleges and actual far
mers OF the country have been invited
to take the lead. The questions Will
be considered from The standpoint OF
the grower and how he can obtain the
best returns from his work.
Transportation Day. Nov. 2S.-Advo.
Gates Of good roads will speak on the
subject Of farm road making and there
will be addresses by prominent railroad
officials.
Market Day. Nov. DETERMINATIONS
interested in improving conditions sur
rounding the marketing Of farm pro-
ducts, from the standpoints OF the pro.
Queer and the consumer. VIII be repre-
scented by speakers qualified to deal
with the problems- The necessity Of
the farmer handling his affairs In .
businesslike way will be emphasized,
and it also will be brought out to what
extent a farmer may depend upon re-
ceiving a fair profit for his wares. has.
ed upon the average cost of production.
including. labor and investment