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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-16

600 for the promotion OF peace. the nations of the
earth are preparing for war. Statistics gathered
show that every nine days during 1911, after
February ], new dreadnaught super-dread-
naught will be- launched by some country. With
in the next eleven months there will be almost
many new powerful naval engines Of destruc-
ton aioat, and the building OF which
required five years. in other words, the powers
of the earth are preparing for war Ave times
faster than ever before
Great Britain is annually making bigger and
more formidable bid for the position of dictator
of the She will launch eleven new thun.
derers fear nothings": Germany win slip
seven into the water; the United States three.
not including the Arkansas, which has already
been launched and nine ether nations Will dot
the seas with these enormous naval giants.
The launching of these tremendous and deadly
crafts evidently means short wars or no wars. IL
they are meant TO preserve peace by making the
prospective assailant afraid, it would seem that
Nr. Carnegie could better promote the object
which he seeks to attain by giving the United
States few millions OF dollars with which to
build more dreadnaughts
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-16

Governor Mann's defense OF the State" in
financial way should silence those critics who
have been bowling about extravaganza and
wastefulness' The executive shows in his state
ment that the $4,000 which was added to the
States tax revenues by the last Legislature by as
sessing industries and increasing the rate
on old ones, will more than tide the State over
He renews his promise of a determination to
avoid deficit during his administration, and
puts out that there is more reason for believing
there will be surplus than a shortage. The
chief executives statement that If the taxpayers
OF Virginia have contributed more to the COM
mon treasury they have derived more benefits
cannot be successfully eontradicted. Virginia is
following path of progress and setting pace
of advancement which is being maintained by
few. if any, other Southern States and 1t is only
to DO expected that her call upon citizens should
be heavier than in localities where ground is
being lost. or things at a standstil
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-16
COL. D|DGOOD NAMED
MILITARY RECORD CLERK
ADJUTANT GENERAL SALE APP.
POINTS HIM TO CONTINUE
GATHERING HISTORIC
DATA.

Colonel Joseph V. Bidgood. who
mas been secretary OF military re-
cords OF Virginia since last March,
VIII become clerk of military records
on the first of next March. The Of
ffce, which he has held during the
past ten months. was abolished by
the last General Assembly. although
provision for a continuation of the
gathering of Confederate army re-
cords was made. Colonel Bidgood
was appointed to the clerkship by Ad-
Jutant General Sale. under whom tho
legislature placed the work of COL
lecttng all possible Information about
the Virginia organizations which par
ticipated in the war between the
States and the part they played in
the conflict.
In view of the fact that the Ad-
Jutant Generals office Is already over
crowded. 1t is believed that Colonel
Bidgood will retain the same rooms
he now occupies.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-16
On the Safa GIria

Miss Mary what does de Unitayuns beliebe
in queried the awe struck and pious Methodist
colored maid OF her mistress who had recently
become enthusiastic Unitarian.
We'll, Salle," hesitated the happy convert,
well for thing, they don't believe there is any
hell"
Mother. mother" gasped the inquisitive nine
year-old son. who a practical though uncon-
scious Roman Catholic in his belief in the efficacy
OF prayers and goods deeds to him from a
luridly pictured hel-"mother. you right sure
there amt hell? Cause, mother. you know
you might be mistaken. and I'd like 10 be on the
safe side"
And realizing that OF the few lines Of con-
troll which she held the young gentleman 8
ing and highly cultured mother, who had bravely
stood the taunts and reproofs Of strictly orthodox
relatives and friends, weakly submitted to the
practical point taken by her son.
We'll, Johnnie. may be l am mistaken: after
all. there might be q hell
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-16
FIRE LADIES ASK
INCREASE IN WAGES
BASE THEIR DEMAND ON HIGH
Err COST OF LIVING AND
EXTRA WORK.

Increase Of 10 per cent. In the
wages Of all firemen with be asked at
the special meeting of the Are board
Monday night. Higher cost of living
and extra hazardous work exacted Of
the men are the grounds upon which
the demand Ii based
As fixed by ordinance. the pay roll
OF the department amounts to $132,-
ITO a year.
Besides considering this matter, the
board will compile Its annual bud
get for 1911. and will also open bids
for q com bination auto fire engine
and hose wagon, for which $4,000 has
been Apnrorl1atsd
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-16
"GAver naus y

To the average reader and thinker fntellectu-
ally doped to such an extent that he never
wells at the queer titles of new books and plays
for a whole week and I'd like to go, sab. eff you
these startling headlines is exceedingly refresh
Ing.
About week ago, when the best comedy In
twenty years, Seven Days visited Columbia, the
city editor Of newspaper of that city
halted by the porter. a faithful black
Mfr. Editor sees there is to be q show here
fir Il whole We3t', and / d like to sah ef you
could get pass
Why, what show is that. JIM" asked the
editor in surprise. Il didnt know there to
be show here for a week"
We'll, sab. jes' look out thu window on that
board-don't it say Seven Days."
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-16

There time In England when government
oncially viewed the press hostile power, TO
be destroyed If possible-to be curbed at any cost
In 1883 Roger LEstrange, 'overseer of the press"
brought out his Considerations and Proposals in
Order to the Regulation OF the Press" he advo-
Gated the severest restrictions for authors and
printers, Well for the letter founders and
the smiths and joiners that work upon the prem
fses and THE stitches, binders, stationers, hawk
ers, mercury women. peddlers. ballad singers,
posts, carriers hackney coachmen, boatmen and
mariners"
proposal OF l. Estrange that culprts con-
Victed OF having broken the law should be con-
demned ITO wear some visible badge or mark of
tgnominy, a halter instead of d hat band, one
stocking blue and another red. blue bonnet with
a red letter T or s upon it A few years later
l. Estrange went one better by declaring that all
newspapers ought not be allowed at ALL
He said that the reading of them makes the
multitude too familiar with the actions and couu-
ellis and OF their superiors. too pragmatcal and
censortous, and gfyes them only itch, but
q kind of colorado right and license to be med
ding with the government" In 1865 J. Estrange
knghted.--Chicago News
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-16

Especial to The Richmond virginian.
FREDERICKSRUR0 VA. jan Ia
Methodist church began Sunday night.
Rev. J. r. Jacobs conducted the first
service but Rev. r. M. Richardson. 81
Baltimore, came Monday to assist him.
two weeks.
Messrs W. A. Bell and Bros. Of this
city. have been awarded the contract
to furnish the lobby and sixty rooms
der win rsquirs aAanh fhSoa ear loads
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-16
Two Side. "a Every ou...;or

Secret rebating the most pervading and
pernicious abuse that ever developed In the
railway business in this country. and the public
was justified In adopting measures for its sun
preston. But the public has been unfair in that
it has habitualy refused to give due weight to the
fact that no rebate was ever given which was not
received by some one; that the recipients were
just guilty the giyers; or to the further fact
that the railways tried repeatedly to stop rebat-
ing. and did more than any one else to get passed
the Elkfns act of 1903, which did more to sup
press that evil practice than any other piece OF
legisation.-E. p. Ripley, in the January Atlantic
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-16

thued prosperity. II is essential indeed, for the
SECURITY OF this vast treasure that is scattered
throughout thu world, and for the very existence
W the English people, whose daily bread Is daily
hrough, over seas into England. A serious war
would menace Grea, britain with starvation OF a
humiiiating and ruinous surrender TO her enemy.
IL might sweep away her vast colonial empire.
with India and Canada and Australasia and Egypt
ami South Africa.
or course Great Britain desires peace but
has she not taken and is she not still taking
precisely the path that leads TO war? The states
men OF the empire have decided that the better
course Is for England to keep in advance of the
military armament OF any two other powers so
that none make her afraid. But glance at
the situation in Europe and America and Japan
to-day 10 sufficient reply TO all the arguments
for hig navy, England forced Germany to Gre
ate great navy. when she built the peace"
dreadnaughts. which was to make obsolete all for
eign fleets But Immediately Germany was sttmuz
rated stung into fierce rivalry To-day the
German fleet grows swiftly that England must
build bigger and ever bigger ships. She has other
enemies besides Germany and -thesa,-al she
must watch and prepare for
England may well desire peace but she can
not reasonably expect 1t.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-16
CAPT. RICHMOND PEARSON
HOBSON LECTURES IN ROANOKE

ROANOKE. VA, Jan. 16.-Captam
Richmond Pearson Hobson delivered
his famous lecture on Temperance"
in the Johnson Theatre here Sunday
afternoon to a large audience, stand
Ing room being at . premium. Cap
tain Hobson got an ovation when he
concluded. dinner was given in his
honor at the Hotel Roanoke to-day
by Col. James ID. johnson. OF Cover.
nor Mann'y staff
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-16

The death of former Congressman Erdman re-
moves a man who sowed the first seed of arbitra-
tion between capital ard labor. The Erdman
act has been invoked on numerous occasions for
the settlement of mooted questions between en-
ployer and employee, and is a commendabe mea-
in life and will be remembered after his passing
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-16

proportion. II they are paying more
money to the State they are receiving
more from the State Yet the State,
IN doing this. is keeping within its
means. Is on sound financial basis
and making greater progress thai, Al
any period in Its history
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-16
He Knew NJ, lime TabIe.

waited and waited for car In a
Boston suburb and came. Finally she lost
all patience. VIII you please tell me-" she de-
manded Of the starter, old seated on a
keg of chewing tobacco, IF there are any cars
left on this line and II so, when they will pass
here?"
"A quarter arter, half arter. quarter TO, and
at"--Success Magazine.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-16

We have heard of the plan to knock the high
cost of living off its lofty perch before We will
believe it when we hear the thud
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-16

1t looks like old time Democracy when we hear
OF the followers of Jefferson getting together a
year in advance to weld the bonds of fellowship
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-16
DREIDN|E-GHVS,

1t may he long time coming but some fine
echo Of the ship-carried cannon will ring around
the world
Despite Mr.. Carnege's contribution OF 10000
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-16

The final rebuke seems to have been given a
second wife by the husband willing and devising
that his ashes be strewn upon the grave of his
first spouse.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-16

What should be the power behind sympathet-
ic caress9 is the question involved in the Barry
hearing by the Navy Department
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-16

trying to scrape up new members for their per-
manent organization.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-16

Not Popular With the Wearer.
The latest thing In Washington styles In the
hobbied speakership.- -EleYale4d leAdes
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-16
WILL HAVE BALANCE IN
TREASURY OF STATE
Statement by Governor Mann Showing Material Increases
In Revenue-All Expenditures Made Fully Warranted

Governor Mann has planned 10 en-
list the aid of the Legislature, which
will assemble in January, 1912, to effect
his promise, made In his statement on
the financial condition of Virginia. that
there will be no deficit during his ad-
ministratton. The governor says he
shall see that the Legislature Is fully
and accurately informed of the condi-
ton of the State and that strict econo-
my will be the slogan.
The statement was issued in de-
Tending the State administra ton
against charges OF wastaflness OF pub
lie funds which have been made since
the publication of the report of the
joint auditing committee. In calling
attention to the ways in which money
mas been expended. the governor ex-
presses no regret for the expenditures
and says few States OF similar re-
sources have made better showing.
Governor Mann predicts a balance
sheet of about S2S5,00o in the treasury
on October !, 1919, IL the next Legisla-
ture bases its appropriations on the
same standard as the Legislature of
1910. The executive also explains that
the money borrowed by the State In
September and October OF last year
was not due to straitened conditions.
but was the result of circumstances
which might befall any business man.
As the taxes due by railroads on No
venber l amounted to S917.27SsS. Gov
ernor Mann. in connection with the
acting auditor and treasurer borrow
ed $250,000 from two banks, paying 4
per cent. interest, but the principal and
interest were paid OH the receipt of the
railroad taxes.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-16
Increases in Taxes.

Automobile. bank. express company,
franchise. insurance company, oysters,
railroad, registration, water, light, heat
and power company and the license
tax resulted in an increase of $4,000
In the receipts OF 1910 over 1903 The
State VIII receive s273, 900 more in 1911
from the new assessment OF lands.
Adding TO these increases the regular
annual increase, which is conservative
" estimated at secs. 500, Governor Mann
shows that the total increase in the
revenue for 1910, 1911 and 1912 over the
revenue for 1909 and 1910 will be $780,
500
IL the General Assembly of 1912
limits appropriation to the standard
set by the Assembly OF 1910. there
will be balance OF $284,6os.i7 ~.
the treasury on October /. 1912. In
table made by tho executive It is
shown that the balance in the treas
ury October /. 1911. will be sI8,-
60s-1T, with positive receipts OF So
$4,000 to September 80, 1919. max
Ing total OF se.459.60s.I7. With the
appropriations OF sS,o55.900 az OF
ls11-i9l2 and the payment into the
sinking fund 100000. the total dis
bursements will amount to only ss.-
$4,000.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-16
In Line of Progress.

Governor Mann says that while the
State has been paying larger sums to
Its officers. the increase has scarcely
kept pace with the advance in the
cost of living and he calls atten-
ton to the creation or new and i'm
portant offices which are essential
to progress. It Is his opinion that
Virginia has much to show for the
expenditures OF the last four years
and he makes mention OF The erection
OF high schools. the stablishment of
a department OF health. the operation
of the highway department, the estab-
lisinent OF bureau OF banking, and
the support and establishment of other
institutions beneficial to tho people
In conclusion. Governor Mann SAYS:
viewing the situation as q whole.
/ assure the taxpayers of the State
that IL the expenses of the govern
ment have increased the benefits TO
them have increased in even greater
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-02
MINISTER'S WIFE
IS HIS CO-PASTOR
Richmond Woman Has Assisted
Husband in Remarkable
Church Record.

trough he was unable, on accoun+ 80
sichness. TO be present, the conpre,a
.ioH OF 81 PauPs Lutheran Church 1,
onicaRo' last Sunday celebrated tho
!" eii'S -nith anniversary Of the nasto
"'e OF Rev. K. a. John. who IL n ~,
- i1icn1hono, recovering from nervor.
- 20 = elioh. DIR. John, who IN 70 n
"oeh or Two ago had not had p va,,
oh curing his years OF seryico ,vith
~ JiutcH, was amazed to find a room
,,ss.ty tull OF flowers sent from CHI
cdHo py members OF his 0oclt
IT'S record with the Chicago -b,,o,,
80 " ia Ps one or the most remarka hIa
~ ''ir history or the dcnomiilatloo- IN
oitlc ~ ,in,, .er century he has avcra Eed
9l25 in all. He has mara q gay; or
fn1 ,,rir and chrstcned 1000 persons sons
onarch OF $4,000 has been lioulda ted ,"p
aha me annual budget now afnnnnt q ~
ylhi.vuo; He started with the church
Chicago. AND m"s !, ono 70 Of Of, The smallest in
ms denomination in the Central Ves,
Wife 1. Co-pantor go
Is tho en fac, featn n, Of sir Johns work
Gii!ite Wcnzel OF Richmond is his co
pdStor. a relationship probably Win
!, uo, PARALLEL IN this or any other de-
ohnrch and handles the nnancn. ns
Weil US Keeps the records. In the ali.
s ,a o. ner husband she observes tha
tes War 9iiice hours and makes pas
own duties. i'"E ~ ner
Mr.. John was born at WASHINGTON
10, IN 1852, and was ordained at The
nte o. nineteen by tho synod OF North
:amierica lie Is the son Of ). prcacher
VINO served sixty years In the minis
III. ana mas two brothers who also ara
.nHihlstars, re Is now Waiting reIa
ives OF Mrs John In this civ. hui
MI MI leave IN short while for Florida
IT'S henlth Is greatly Improved and he
month lsH ~ :" "iti'iH u
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-02
WOMEN WILL HOLD
MISSION JUBILEE
Richmond Societies Will Cele-
brate Half Century of
Work in Field.

with mass meeting Sunday after
noon at . o'clock in the City .Audito-
RUM, the womcns missionary societies
Of churches OF all denominations viii
usher in q two days jubilee cclebra ton
commemorative the fftieth anniversary
of the foundation of the first woman's
missionary society In New York.
The principal speaker at Sundays
meeting, which promises TO be we'll al
tended, VIII be Miss Helen Montgom-
cry. who will address, the women on
What Women Have Done in Missions 7
The meeting will be continued Sunday
night. when Miss Montgomery will
speak on Western Women In Eastern
Lands" a feature OF this occa sion
Will be chorus of 500 selected voices.
-,II-Day Meeting.
Dr. Marion Noble, Of the Presbyte-
ran Mission Board, will open an all
day service Monday morning at Sis
O'Clock in the First Baptist Church
Numerous local speakers will make
addresses, while reports from the vari-
Gus denominations will be made.
Monday afternoon meetings will be
held in the following churches. Episco-
paiians and Prcsbyterians. Monumental
church,; Christians, Seventh Street
Christian Church, and the Baptists a.
the First Baptist Church
The jubilee will be concluded Mon
day night Will another ss-,neeting
Rev. j. Calvin Stewart. p. D., past OF
of the Church Of the Covenant will con
duct this meeting, while among those
who will speak will be Rev w. J. Wil-
linsnam. D. D., Rev. D. Clay Lilly. d
D.. pr. Noble and Miss Florence Miller
The object Of the jubilee is to secure
funds 10 aid in the missionary field
The women throughout the country arc
striving to raise sl.000,o0o, and cele
hrations similar to the one which will
be held here have been conducted ii
numerous cities, the plan having beef
| started several months ago in Cali
| fornia.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-02
OFFICER ARRESTS
BAG OF DYNAMITE
Negro Released on Penalty Of
Carrying Explosive Away
From Station.

While Sergeant John Tyler, of the
Second District, was quietly working at
his desk last night. Robert Williams.
! brought before him. Bicycle Policeman
Napier. who had brought the prisoner
In, held he bag ginserly In his hand.
Put 1t down." screamed everybody
In tho station. Napier brought forth
q stick Of the explosive 10 show that
the bag really contained dynamite.
There were naif dozen onicers and
others in the station. and they scat
tered FOR the nearest exit.
Better put 1t down" calmly re-
marked Sergeant Tyler. 1T might ex-
plode. and few Of us are ready for
eternity" The officer replaced the
SUCK Williams, the innocent cause
of the trouble. stood calmly by. HIS
expression was troubled
i was carrying 1t for Mr.. Jetcr, my
boss" he explained. '.r'won't do no
harm lessen you drap it,
Don't drap IT," said Sergeant Tyler.
forgetting his grammar during the
excitement Put II down. ana put II
down gently"
No Charge In Mulc.
The desk sergeant asked what
charge was TO be preferred against tho
man. and the officer who brought him
In was stalled. He could not be charg-
ed with carrying concealed weapon:
he was sober, and. so far as the police
knew. had done no other wrong They
could have locked him UP on d cha rg e
of being d!sorderly. in that he was
carrying death and ruin about In n
bag. but who was to care for the bag
Sergeant tyler looked ct The book.
and then wrote the Negroes name down
on piece of paper Suddenly he
peered over his glasses
Get out OF here he yelled. "and
take that dynamite with you
The sergeant and others duckcd for
the explosion. But Williams calmly
picked UP the has and walked out,
Every man put his hands to his ears.
expecting z defetiing defamation. But
no sound was heard The rag had nos
exploded UP 10 a late hour last night
1t was still on It's way.
"Phcw," said Sergeant Tyler II had
a keg Of powder in here once, and that
was enough for me. When It comes
TO dynamite I'm bound to rcnigc.'' lie
passed the cards, and the negro passed
out Williams was the only uncon-
cerned man in the station. lie looked
as If lie fed on dynamite. but II was his
first visit TO the station, and the squad
of officers somewhat frightened him.