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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-08
VIRGINIA EDUCATOR uoNoRED.

High tribute has been paid Professor James
Shelby Thomas dean Of the Virginia Christian
College. OF Lyncnburg, by luis appointment to the
position of Commissioner OF Education OF the
Southern Commercial Congress Professor
Thomas will assume the duties of his new office
on June LIST His labors will be to bring about
closer relationship and speedy inter
change among educators of educational ideas
and school Improvement suggestions, and to
evolve and work out plan whereby the South
ern Commercial Congress can assist students in
the South in completing their education along
scientific lines. The Southern Commercial Con.
gress is primarily educational organization.
Exploitation is of secondary consideration. The
officials OF the Congress believe they have in
Professor Thomas man who best develop
the educational plans of the organization, and
heavy responsibilities are entrusted 70 him with
full confidence
Professor Thomas is still in his youth being
but thirty years of age. lie is a Virgiuian who
has done a vast deal for the advancement of ed
ucation In his State. ana as q money@raiser for
school purposes he has few peers and no superb
ors. While serving State supervisor OF rural
schools be raised by private subscription almost
100000 for the erection of modern school build
ings.
The Southern Commercial Congress was or
ganized three years ago along the broadcast lines
and the highest plane. Its object is to es-
,ablish the primacy Of the South in the CONNER
cial agricultural and industrial world The
greatest thought is being given to education for
the officials Of the Congress realize that, while
great deal of their time must be devoted to dis
abusing the minds Of thousands about the South,
the first thing 10 be done is to thoroughly
awaken Southerners TO the possibilities which
their section holds
Ia announcing the appointment of Professor
Thomas as Commissioner OF Education, the Off
Gals of the Congress said: THE educational pur-
pose of the Congress is to work for the guidance
as 10 prepare them for useful careers though
unable to go TO high school or to college 1t also
proposes that those taking education above the
public schools shall have their minds directed to-
ward technical studies. since the approaching
great day OF the South in agriculture. in manu-
featuring. and in general development will call
for thousands who are scientifically trained. 1t
also believes strongly that the school growth and
guidance of the South should be based upon the
needs OF each community, and should not be ar
tidcialy forced by those who do not know the
educational problems the South faces
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-08
PEOPLES FORUM


Editor of The Virginian:
sir,--Adjutant George \. Virgins, of the Sal
vation Army wishes to say in reply to the let
ter published by w. II. Ieckham in your issue
of April 6:
FIRST. called them the ''so-ealied American
salvation Army because they usurped the name
salvation Army, which name they nave legal
or moral right TO use.
Second. can prove that this organization uses
the name salvation Army whenever possible
Third. TINS Mrs. Peckham has been soliciting
Tor an orpnanage which they have none, ana
nave no operation of any kind in the entire
state of Virginia.
Fourth. The injunction given BY five judges
of the State OF New York and upheld by the
appellate court is permanent forbidding
The American Salvation Army to operate In that
entire State. They were also driven out of Pitts
burg, IA. Atlanta, GA, anC several other cities.
Fifth MIR. w. X. Peckbam states that 1t was
not the American Salvation Army that for
bidden to solicit in Baltimore, Nd last Christ
mas, which statement is a falsehood, for the So
called General Dufiin, VINO is the leader of this
animation, called before Mayor MahooI
to give an account of their work and financial
standing. After the mayor investigated their
counts he revoked their permits.
Yours respectfully,
GEO. n. WIGGINS.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-08
TRANSFER MONCURE CASE
TO THE FEDERAL COURr

The case OF r. c. L. Moncure against
Joshua T. Offutt. Peyton and Joseph
Whalen in which the former Is suing
for $4,000 damages alleged to ha@a
been sustained as result OF being
brutality assaulted. will be heard in the
United States circuit court for tho
eastern district of Virginia sitting In
Alexandria.
The transfer was made on tho pe>
ttion of the defendant. OfYutt Tho AL
legged attack occurred in Rockville
Montgomery county, Md, on January
rs last and was given much publicity
because of the prominence of Mon
cure. who is a well known virgtn&1
lawyer.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-08
RECOVER e. s. EQUIPMENT
FROM DEPOSED OFFICERS

The suit instituted in Norfolk by
order of Adtutant- General Sala to
force the deposed officers of the coast
artillery TO reiinquish possession OF
military property Is having the de-
sired effect and the valuable equip
ment, which belongs to the United
States is being recovered.
Following the mastering out OF tina
battalion. an effort was made to re-
cover the property. but the officers
We're defiant and would not give IL up.
II il probable that all Of the property
soon Will accounted for.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-08
YALE GRADS FORM
PERMANENT BODY

permanent organization of grad
yates of Yale in Virginia with Charles
X Foster as president and William
Todd as secretary treasurer was form
ed at a meeting and banquet at the
Commonwealth Club Friday night.
Addresses We're deiivefed by Rev
Arson Phelps Stokes. Jr.. secretary OF
Aale University, Professor Dickey.
representing Harvard; Evans Lindsay.
representing Princeton, and DIR. IL
b. Frissen.
Among others present were: Rev
A. +. Hale. RuSas Parks. Jr.. A. Y.
King. w. II. Scoveil. r. r. l.assiter,
Il. w. Farley. f. II. Kenyon and
Richard Armstrong. The organixa ton
will probably affiliate with Yale
Alumni Association.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-08
jesse f. Wood Governor,

AT business meeting OF the Baraca
Glass Of Grove Avenue Baptist church,
on Monday evening last, Mr.. Jesse
F. Wood was elected az presiding off,
GER for the ensuing term.
Mr.. Wood Is well known in muni-
cipal affairs and his election to the
head OF this organization bespeaks his
popularity. The class has had a auc-
cessful year. its members numbering
more than a hundred and Is one OF
the most progressive, and up-to-date
classes for Bible study in the city.
The lessons are taught by Hon.
John Garland Pollard In manner
most pleasing to all young men who
would avail themselves of an oppor-
tunity to be well informed in a modern
way of Biblical suh3ectA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-08
DON'T LIKE FRENCH
SAMPLE OF JUSTICE

PARIS. April 8.-Dissatisfied with
the present course Of French Justice,
masons and builders belonging to tho
general confederation of labor to-day
passed resolutions that hereafter they
will refuse to work on prisons.
The following sample OF French in
justice is cited In the resolution:
Whereas a man. who, In a fit OF
anger. shot his wife TO death. was
fined is francs for carrying prohibited
arms. innocent workmen are impris-
oned for long terms or dealt with
vigorously for the slightest offense,s
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-08
A REINFORCED SKIRT.

Backed up by snaring English bulldog. the
strong arm of the law. and Major Richard syl,
vester, Washingtons chivalrous chief of police,
the harem skirt will prevail in the nations cap
itaI. Major Sylvester had occasion to rule on
the legality and propriety of the bifur-
Gated garment Thursday. when a young
woman from Philadelphia CARRIED in semi
masculine fashion. Joined the 81 street
promenade" and created small-sizcd riot.
The learned administrative officer Of the police
regular" He declared. however, that SO long
rs he major, wearers of the skirt should
have full protection from bowling, hooting mohs
of curious people.
In thus ruling Major Sylvester again proves
himself an official OF broad vision, for he does
not approve Of the harem skirt. but puts his per
sonal prejudice and bias aside to do his duty as
he sees it, Said the Major when asked what h.
thought of the harem skirt and its being worn
on the streets of Washington, after the mobbed
lady had appealed for protection, II can hardly
say that approve of harem skirts. but as a po-
Ai'e ohSidt IL ~ NY dutS 10 protect NeaTefS OF
the skirt long as they keep the peace So far
as | know, the skirts perfectly proper, and
the women have a right to them if they
please. But the law regarding blocking oil
streets by crowds must be rigidly enforced in
Washington, and my policemen have instruc
tons to break mp every crowd. no matter what
the for their collecting. The streets must
be kept open at any cost. and l will not allow
mobs to run yelling down the street pursuing
or regular skirt"
While trusting implicitly in Major Syvester's
assurances of protection, the Philadelphia ha
remskirted lady deemed it not unwise 10 rein
force herself with ferocions bulldog They
can do and say what they please, said she after
escaping from the mob, but am going 10 wear
my harem skirt when and whore / please. The
police cannot keep me off the street with it on
for there is no law giving them the power to
regulate my dress. think the skirt is very
convenient and ] shall continue to wear it.
intend to wear the dress on street tomorrow
afternoon and ] will have my English BULLDOG
with me. Woe to the person who trys to tear
my clothes from me, for my dog is terror The
police will have to protect me from annoyance
Just as they do other people
If one must wear such garments.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-08
DR.. HILLS SAYS HE
DOESN'T OWE HODGEN

NEW YORK. April s.-The Rev.
DR.. Newell Dwight Hills, a prominent
Brooklyn clergyman. to-day denied
that he owes any money to Edward
Hodgson, a Victoria, b. c., mining en-
gineer, who has sued the divine for
$4,000 worth of stock in the West
ern Steel Corporation and $1,000 for
wages. DR.. Hillis asserts that he paid
Hodgson all that was due him
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-08
Why the Hound Was Missing.

A little boy was entertaining the minister the
other day until his mother could complete her
toilet. The minister to make congenfai con-
yersation. inquired: Have you a dog? Yes
sir: dachshund." responded the lad. Where
is he9' questioned the dominic, Knowing the
way to a boys heart.
Father sends him away for the winter. He
says 1t takes him so long to go in and out of
the door he cools the whole house Off,
Leavenworth Chronicle.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-08
The Weather

RICHMOND. VA.
April 4. 1S11.-~
Forecast for Rich
mond and vicinity:.
Rain tonight. SUM-
day fair; continued
cool.
WASHINGTON. q.
G. April ., 19l1--~
Forecast for vir.
ginia. Rain tof-tght
Sunday fair: cons
tinued cool.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-08
AUTO LINE.
WEST POINT To URHANSAs

WEST POINT. VA. April 8--Nr.
Harry Boyer. accompa MED by Mr. l. W.
Williams, general manager of the Cap
itole Meter GosA#nf Rao,tanana- aaasasa
this section recently invests
eating relative to establishing an auto
mobile line beaween this place and Tr-
hanna At the regular meeting OF the
Town Council resolutions were passed
to ask the representatives IN Congress
to- ss@s Ia sss ESTABLISH sssesat OF q. MAJ
rine Hospital in West Point
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-08

We do not object to that South Carolina wo-
man claiming Richmond but do hope In case
the city is awarded to her. she will not make it
part of the Palmetto State. Incidentally she is
not the only person suffering from the impress.
sion of individual ownership of this city
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-08

One of the most vexatous issues with which
the Democrats will have to wreste is a citizen
of Nebraska.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-08
Ancient History.

James r. Caesar and Harold Brutus lighted
their cigars as they sat at the cafe table back
of the Forum.
"Et tn, Brutus?" said Caesar
I've ct three" replied Brutus. Idly paying
the check.
Which shows that cream pufrs in those DAYS
enticing.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-08

Carolina southwest to Texas and New
Mexaco, inclusive. The vain accom-
Texas, Mississippi. Alabama and vir-
ginia. and preceded by decided fall
In the temperature in the Atlantic
States and the lower Mississippi val-
ley.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-08

The Norfolk grand jury investigating book.
making at the jamestown track will probably
make its report after the meet has closed
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-08
ANY Kind

What kind of man would you like for a
hushand?"
oh. either bachelor or a widower. I'm no
particular ch.'---universalist Leader
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-08

Mr.. Bryan tried for twelve years to get to the
White House and failed Mr.. Taft put him
there in ten minutes.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-08

Our mebihzers should be transferred 10 Wash
ington BY April 18th, when the Daughters An
nual Rumpus begins
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-08

Jupiter Pluvius seems to have gotten an in.
junction against Old Sol
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-08

The marvel that outmarvels miracles is the
hopeful love OF woman for brutal father, a
worthless husband a degenerate son. friend
less child.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-08
WEATHER
CONDITIONS

Rain developed
last night over 4
narrow area 0X-
tending from vir-
ginfA and North
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-08

The angel of the Camorrstss evidently has
faint hopes of being acquitted
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-08

y appears as though rich strike in oil has
ben made in Swansboro. .~~--.----.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-08
IN VARIOUS CITIES.

observations are for the - hours
ending at A. NJ. Eastern Standard
time.)
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-08-16
WEDNESDAY. AUG. IS, 1911.
THE RAINS HELP.

Because Of two rains within week
some people are beginning to grumble
about being drowned out--and the har-
vest and threshing being delayed
There may be some delay caused by the
moisture--but the work is well ad-
vanced for this date and there 10 no
particular alarm on this score.
On the other hand the rain will soak
into the ground and make the soil in
much finer shape for seeding winter
wheat and rye. II viii make fall plow-
ing much easier on the horses and pos
sible for deeper and better work.
The moisture will start the weed
seeds on the stubble and the growth
win be plowed under with the fail work
--or even II not the seeds will be germ
mated and out Of the way for the crop
next year.
But best OF all the rains are storing
moisture In the soil for the 1912 crop.
The precipitation now is forerunner
OF good fortune for North Dakotans and
q guarantee Of prosperity next year.
Let 1t rain.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-08-16

Havana. N. ID, Aug. Ito The
Forum: Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
Olson, daughter. July 30.
Born, to MIR. and Mrs. Harry Denton.
son. on Aug. 7.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Snoon-
err daughter, on Aug. 9.
The Misses Bessie and Mable Hickey
were among those who helped Mar-
garet Castle celebrate her birthday
last Monday, at the home OF Mrs. II. ].
PeifFer.
Mrs Herman Streets OF Aberdeen Is
visiting her sister. Mrs. Phiio Baker.
&C. III. P0tter's two brothers Of Maris-
ton, Wis. that were here visiting hin.
left for their home LAST Wednesday.
Aug. 3. They expected to reach home
yesterday. The trip was made BY auto
and they intended to make short stops
at different places on their way home.
A large number at Havana people
went to Lake Tewauken last Sunday
and had a picnic dinner.
Mr. and Mrs. S. r. Ellsworth sDent
last Sunday with friends III the hills.
Miss Pearl ChAsley, eldest daughter
Of Mrs. Julia Chesley of Minneapolis
was married to Eugene Knudson at me
home Of the brides mother On July 81
The bride Is well known IN Ha-
vana. having lived here j number
Of years previous to going to Minneap-
oils. Cor. II.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-08-16
Daddy Bedtime
One Boy Who
fnYvy Could Remember
Everything

s YHEN drove over 70 Unc DasfF
WAAN time came rouno
~
daddy, I'm surprised Wasn't u very nice
and didn't aunt nave Deauu
ought remember the GATE q gay
ike
have much trouble Feern
awuy hard xee
ber anything morew
We daddy memory thing II gets stronger
Every day can walk 1arner
day you ought 70 De
%
little Italian cou neIn-
everything Mgiabech but won't ask you 70
remember all call him Mag
4 parents school, ne taught him
noticed the little FELLOW
and let him read all ne
20.
old he famous and was made
all tine Wonu
him. but the little chap match for them all
TO read before
printer returned it. and next day the gentleman
lost and that ne couldn't
is sitting
he rewrOt the thing for word
might have
powerful wanted be let alone read de
nothing but bread and wafer anu Wo1 ae money
only to trave an libraries
anyhow" said Iack.
-~Thats a starter, said daddy. Its-ssz ..
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-08-16
FARGO MARKETS.

II
Farmers tributary to Fargo stiu
complain about the difficulty they ex-
perience in marketing live stock in this
city. They frequently drive In with
q steer. some hogs or chickens. Many
Of them insist that unless they have
engaged or contracted their stuff--sn
advance-that 1t is almost impossible 20
dispose Of II to local butchers at rea-
sonable prices.
The point they resent most bitterly
IL that--despite their inability to sell
TO local dealers at reasonable rates
they hear the dealers complaining of
being unable to secure live stock and Of
being forced to use packing house
meats.
The dealers insist there Is no trust.
They say that the chief objection TO
purchasing live stock from wagons is
due TO the fact the animals offered
quite often fail to come up to the prop
er standard for slaughter-lack condi-
tion. They insist that first class ami
mails ind q ready sale at good prices.
The Forum has no personal knowl-
edge as to the actual situation. II the
stock isn't in proper condition the
butchers cannot be blamed for not
wanting to purchase it. That fact
should also make the farmers more
anxious to have their offerings in such
shape they viii be in demand.
The Forum hopes that there is no
agreement among the dealers to bunco
the farmers. The latter should be en- +
couraged to bring In their extra stock.
II il the cheapest way II can be de-
IIvared to the dealers. Every man who
sells an animal in Fargo win spend
s0rne 81 the money with some one in
the city and they VIII buy meat with
the cash.
fargo cannot AFFORD to have reputa /.
alon Of that kind.
Farmers are no longer the helpless
victims or market sharks they were
ten ana twenty years ago. Thanks to
the daily market reports IN the press Of
the country brought to the agricul-
axnaDta door each day through the rural
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-08-16
COOP WORK.
g-IFltL

In passing let word of praise be
spoken for the high state OF efficiency
in some walks of Official life-indieated
by the fact that nothing more Is said
about the invasion Of Asiatic cholera.
Less than a month ago vessels ar
irving in New York's harbor were bear
ing individuals who had been stricken
with the plague.
Cities all over the United States were
inclined to fear that the plague might
spread--even to the interior Of the
country.
Cholera has a remarkable power OF
spreading, and a well-known tendency
to circumnavigate the globe.
The country has had no epidemics of
large proportions In recent years--but
it would be the last manifestation OF
folly to neglect those thousand pre-
cautionary measures which keep out
disease--and prevent its spread when
It appears.
An army OF scientists, writers, lee
turers and teachers have been instill-
ing the principles OF modern hygiene
into the public mind in recent years.
Quite plainly this good work is bearing
fruit.
The time was when It was all but
impossible to check the spread Of con-
tagious or infectious diseases when
they got a foothold in any port.
The work of guarding the American
ports has been so greatly advanced in
recent years that the results indicate a
very great amount OF faithful and IN
telligent work
The country owes debt OF graft
tude. as well as hearty congratulations
to the officials Of New York-since the
last cholera scare proved. in tho end
70 be nothing more than a scare.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-08-16
osaood News.

osgood. N. D.. Aug. 14.-To The
Forum; Gate city visitors this week
We're: Mr.. Mcmahon, Mrs. Miller. Mr..
and Mrs. Gard. Mrs. johnson, Mr..
Louberg, ole Rustad Mr.. Christensen.
J. r. Anderson, Rasmus Anderson and
Emil Olsen.
Johnnie Louberg, who is employed
at Fargo, spent Sunday visiting with
his parents here.
This locality was visited by a hail
storm Sunday night, which didn't do
much damage, however.
Agnes and Alice Furnberg motored
to Cotters Sunday, where they visited
at the home Of III. Barnes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sondrall and family
of Warren, visited with Mr.. and Mrs.
Louberg, Sunday.
Rev, Mr.. Johnson conducted services
in the schoolhouse in district No. 1s.
Sunday. AS usual a large crowd was in
attendance.
Mrs. Furnberg entertained the fol-
lowing, Sunday: Mrs. A. r. Anderson
and sons, John and Andrew, Mrs. M. ].
Mcmahon and daughter. Alice, and
sons Walter and Richard.
DR.. Murphy and family OF Chicago
have left after a very pleasant visit
with Mr.. and Mrs, NJ. Murphy and
family here.
Miss Fredia Maesse entertained the
following Sunday evening: Misses
Cummings, Maesse, Frost and F'urn-
berg. Messrs. Paul, Naise, jacobson,
Wilson and Frost.
Cor. o.