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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-15
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS
ABOUT pOCAHONTAS PEOPnEa

Especial to The Richmond yirginian.J
pOCAHoNTAS. VA. April 1b.---
Miss Bertha Dennis WIS In WEIGH. w,
Va. this week the guest OF friends
Mrs X. j. Murreii is the guest Of
her daughter. Mrs. Galloway. at Graz
ham. Va, this week.
Miss Rea Goodman. who Is an at-
tendant at the Sullins College in Bris-
tol. Tenn, is in the city for the Easter
holidays. visiting her parents, MN
and Mrs. Francis Goodman.
Miss Willie Tabor. Of Haileya. Va.
ia In the city the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. M. Il. Tabor.
Mrs. c. NJ. L. Hartman, of F,chman.
was in the city this week the guest
Of her mother. Mrs. John I.itchford.
Mr.. and Mrs. Biggs. OF Simmons,
w. Va. were In the city Wednesday
the guest OF friends.
Mrs. Harry Gross and children lefl
Monday for Michigan City. Ind. whers
they will spend q few months thu
guest OF Mrs. Gross mother. Mrs.
NJ kwass
Miss Lille K vass. who has beed
visiting her sister. Mrs. Roch. in Blue-
feld, W. Va. has returned home,
Mrs. II. Marvin Tmoerger liz ex-
pected home next week. after an ex-
tended visit to her parents at Green's
boro, ~. C.,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-15

United States and war tax on some commodf
ties and Injuries. While the people of this
country have shown no great sympathy with
President Taft in placing the American troops
on top of volcano, likely to go into eruption at
any moment. since they are there. however. II Is
but right that they be employed in protecting
American life and property, and keeping the war
where II originated, belongs. and must termi-
nate.
In reply to a telegram from f. Z. Grindall sec
rotary of the Chamber OF Commerce in Douglas,
President Taft sent the following dispatch
Your telegram TO the President received.
he IS much distressed at the situation as Yon
hare described it, He has directed the Sec
Tetuyp Of state and the Secretary OF War to
fake steps By tchich such a depforable occur
renee that Of yesterday at Douglas n,ov
be dpoided in the future. In the meantime.
the President sincerely hopes that the Cham
Der OF Commerce and the local authorities Of
Douglas may use al influence possible upon
pour citizens to keep as for ardy as possible
from the scene Of fighting, and to auoid tai
ing sides in order not to dogrdrate suuG-
lion already acute"
Mr. Taft's suggestion that Americans keeT
away from the,scene of strife is well taken, ex
to stand on American soil, and should be protect
ed from death and danger in war which has
no place in this country
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-15
BITULITHIC COMPANY WORKING
ON STREETS OF FARGyxxkm

Especial TO The Richmond Virginian.)
FARMvIII.E. VA. April 15.--Ths
bitulithic company Is busy at work
repaving Main street and the process
is being watched with genuine In
terest AS the cobble-stones which
have been on duty fof more than sixty
years are being taken up they are be-
ing removed and replaced on side
streets. Farmyille already boasts Of
nine miles of the best granoiithio
waikways In the State and will now
have the best paved streets.
There was a largely attended mass
meeting of the citizens held recently
to. discuss tn propristy, OF thes bond
issue OF $4,000. the proceeds to be
devoted to the purchase Of the water
plant and assurance was given that
the vote on the 18th will favor the
proposition.
The sewer system il to be extended
at once 20 as to meet all present needs
and to provide for future demands.
Farmville as owner OF all its utili-
ties will feel a degree Of absolute
independence on all material lines.
The citizens are already proud OF
their. town and viii be- more 50.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-15

fulfiiment of the contracts, which would greatly
deplete the supply of potash. DIR. hin placed
his country in untenabe position In the bit
ter controversy, aud In view of the fact that the
President and State Department have seen the
necessity for adopting an entirely different
method of procedure than that recommended by
him. they concluded that David laynes future
success did not lie in the diplomatic corps. They
were in favor of the energetic policy" only in
so far il applied to DR.. HILL
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-15
WILL ELECTR|FY
TAR-HEEL PEOPLE
RALEIGH HAS TWELVE MILLION
DOLLAR LIGHT AND POWER
CORPORATION

Especial to The Richmond yirginMn.)
RALEIGH, y. g., April I5.---The or
ganization. or reorganization and alli-
ance. of three electrical corporations
for Raleigh with authorized capital ag-
gregating nearly twelve millions dollars
is giving rise to the most enthusiastic
speculation as TO the possible direc-
tons in which these will direct their
efforts in the development and disutbu-
ton of electrical power. Some are pre-
dieting that the Durham and Southern
railroad, Durham to Dunn, viii DO
equipped for electric service with pos
sihly combination with the Ssaboard
Air Line to come from Apex to Raj
eigh on the Seaboard Tracks with
electricity. There is also talk Of con-
verting the Raleigh and Southport into
an electric line Raleigh to Fayetteville.
However. President Johnson and other
officers of the allied corporations for
developing and utilizing the Biewitt
Falls power plant and lts distribution
through Raleigh are saying nothing
and saving wood. The corporations
are The Carolina Power and Light Co,
The Yadkin Power Co. and The lily
dro- Electric Co. all OF this city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-15
EASTER.

Throughout all Christendom ~Gloffa 40 EEeel-
SIS Dec" will be sung Easter Sunday, for it is
the anniversary of the resurrection of Christ,
which prefgured Immortality of the human soul
through the saviour In all pulpits and sun
aay-schools the theme will be the Resurrection
Of Christ our Lord who rose glorious and i'm
mortal on the third day and assembled into heay-
en-, to take his place at the right hand of God
the Father
The promise OF everlasting life through Christ
is ssmbohzed al Easter by nature arising from
the sIumbers OF winter and budding into new
life. The annual regeneration OF nature teaches
that life is indestructible and that what appears
TO be death is but sleep, rest between one CON
seiousness and another.
Christ died to save the souls OF men. but he
lives to-day in every human soul that has taken
the the emblem of salvation. The di-
vine imslanence. the ndwelling of Christ, is the
perfecting power Of his character upon lives.
lie Is not far away, but is present in every one
OF He knows every prayer before 1t is
hyeathed and will guide every step II You but ask
aim. The human soul is progressing toward
perfection, and character is the life principle OF
The moral element, True immortality consists
in the legacy of character is remember
ed BY his deeds
Easter is season of rejoicing, as immortality
is the creates, of human hopes From the dawr
OF consciousness up through the to oui
present state OF development, man has longet
for everlasting life that he may finish WORK
which he feels Is left incomplete, II not sweep
away at death Always he forgets that wear!
eyes must close in sleep and that tired hands
must rest, that strengthened he may resume
In the morning. Sleep is DEATH awakening il
ITSELF
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-15
BRIEF BITS OF PERSONAL
GOSSIP FROM BLACKSTONE

Especial to The Richmond yirginian. J
Mr. Lee De Berry. who has been book
keeper for a Wholesale grocery here for
eight years. has accepted a position to
travel for Richmond Arm He ex-
poets TO leave here the 18th OF May,
Misses Lura and Virginia Cannon,
who are attending the "Woman's Coi-
lege." in Lynchburg. are spending ths
Easter holidays with their parents at
the Blackstone Institute.
Miss Lillian Mabin, who Is teaching
in Williamsburg, liz at home TO spend
Easter.
Mr.. Jesse Reed, is a student at
Randolph Macon College. is spending
the holidays with his parents.
Miss Blanks, OF Petersburg made Z
fine talk In the Methodist church here,
last Wednesday,. on Missions.
The Standard Oil Company II making
arrangements to establish Tank
house in West Blackstone.
Mayor Louis Epes has been cons
fined to his bed for severul days.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-15
MAIL CLERKS MAY
60 on STRIKE
REINSTATEMENT OF
VAN DYCK. ~

ST. PAUL. MINI, April 15.--UnA
less Carl c. Van Dyck. who was dis
charged from the railway mail service
yesterday by Postmaster General
Hitchcock for activity in planning
an utilization of the newly formed, se-
cret organization OF mail clerks with
the A. r. of L. is reinstated, there is
every chance that the brotherhood
OF Railway Postal Clerks the new
organization viii strike.
Our new organization will resign
in a body" declared one of the union
officials to-day, unless Mr.. Van
Dyck Is reinstated."
Trouble here would affect the entire
mail service, because the railroads
from Chicago to the twin cities arc
the connecting link between the east
and northwest.
Twin city clerks wilt hold secret
meeting to-day to decide what action
viii be taken.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-15
NO PARDON ASKED
FOR R. ". HAMMOND
MAKES PITTTUE APIEA
CHANGING FALL TO WAR
WOUND.

No petition for pardon for r. w.
Hammond has been presented to Cow
ernor Mann nor has any one seen the
executive on behalf or the ancient
convict, just sentenced to the peni-
Tertiary for term OF years for burg
larry. that means, the remainder, OF the
old mans life will be spent behind
prison hars.. e
Hammond's case is pitiful one. The
old man is nearly seventy years old
and he was only liberated from the
penitentiary last year. He at once re-
turned to his old habits and In police
circles he Is regarded as very
shrewd, sharp crook
Mr.. Burnett Lewis. president of the
Society for the Aid or f. Prisoners Of
Virginia. has just received a pathetic
letter from Hammond in which the
old man attributes his downfall to
the results OF wound received in the
Confederate service. He alsp says that
satan stung him and he has never
been able to rise.
Mr.. Lewis Will endeayor to see Gov
ernor Mann in the near future when
ths eaaA Will bs discussed
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-15
THE SOLOMON OF HENRICo.

Than seeking the truth and finding it there is
no gsreater JOY for man. Adjusting differences
between man and man through the media of first
eumstanoes Ia a noble service.
complainant against the Traction Company
having alleged that his horse had been ruined
for further service on the streets of Richmond
by being frightened by moving car, Judge R.
Carter Scott. of the Henrico Circuit Court, set
about to get the facts and establish the truth or
falsity of the claim. There was the usual con
hicting testimony from both sides. and CON
cusion could be reached by either Judge or
jury. The plaintiff insisted that his horse was
ant company maintained that the animal was
not.
There was way to determine whether or
not the horse in trepidaton of street car,
and in the interest of justice. fairness, and
equity, Judge Scott determined to ascertain the
truth.
After having the steed in question summoned
to the bar, Judge Scott booted and spurred him
self. gathered his judicial ermine about his port
ly form and mounted the animal. while the jury
and court attendants stood aghast on the court
house steps, wondering to whom the verdict
would be reported in case of mishap. and
whether they would be reappointed in the event
of tragedy.
Judge Scott, however. proved himself as good
horseman he is a jurist. Gripping the bride
rajns Rrrnly between his judicial fingers he nj
Ioted the animal with the alleged shattered ner
vous system directly toward an oncoming street
car. Not once did he ride the steed close tc
the side OF the horseless conveyance. but twice
OF an eyelash by the horse az he proudly pranc
ed by the street cars. and even the applause
from the jurors and court attendants. as the
seeker after truth rode by, caused no display
OF equine emotion, Judgehorseman Scott
proved that the animal was a stolid and phieg
matte beast, and better than proving the fact tt
the jury, he was gratifed over learning thf
truth himself The jury, however. awarded tho
complainant s125 because his wagon and It's loat
had been damaged by collision with a stree,
new.
And the settlement OF the case in a manner
satisfactory to all parties concerned was brought
about by Judicial broad mndedness and
thirst for the true. the fair and the just few
more judges like the Hon. r. Carter Scott wouIc
vastly improve our judicial system, and be OF
great benefit to mankind
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-15
REED WILL ASSIST
IN HYDE PROSECUTION

KANSAS CITY. MO. April To-.
United States Senator James A. Reed,
OF Missouri. will aid the prosecution
in the second trial of DIR. Il. Clarke
Hyde. charged with the murder OF
Thomas II. Swope. Reed was engaged
by the Swope family in the first trial
last year, when Hyde was convicted
and sentenced to life imprisonment
1t Is known to-day that Mrs. 10.
gan A. Swope and other relatives oc
the late Colonel Swope have not re-
Tented since the action of the Sfata
Supreme Court in granting Hyde q
new trial
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-15
sENERGETIC POLICY" ADOPTED TOWARD
DIR HILL.

"A diplomat is one who steals your watch and
give him yeur coat and vest" This is the def
milton of diplomat given by sheriff in "a
western play.
IT may not be exactly true, but 1t means that
= diplomat is and must be smooth. adroit, cum
ming and disarming individual. ready with
logical explanations for the most illogical things.
At making explanations DR.. David Jayne hin,
who has just resigned the post of ambassador
from the United States 10 Germany, has proven
success 10 the last. The he resigned
was because he wanted To when President Taft
first assumed the Chief Executive chair. and is
still OF the same mind That he whole
hearted i'll his resignation is not shown by the
letter which he wrote to President Taft In this
fnissive DR. Hin declared: THE half of your
administration having already passed, it APP
pears TO ME fitting that should express TO you
any sTatah;'asi appreciation Of the consideration
you have shown me, and that ! should at this
time place my resignation in your hands, to take
effect July 1st next. which now do, In order
that If you desire to do SO, You may be able
President Taft agreed with Or. hin the fit.
ness OF his resignation, and agreed forthwith. In
thus agreeing he showed that he had desire
TO make another appointment to the post sinct
1t was made possible by the seltremoyal OF DIR.
HILL
There is some doubt to the for Or.
Hills resignation 1t is attributed 10 his inabil.
ity TO make spiurge in social circles in Ger
many and impress the kaiser with his wealth.
The real reason for Or. HIS resignation. how,
ever, liz that it was called for by the President
and Secretary OF State. What better reason
could he have for resigning?
Dr. Hill seems TO have gotten this country lin
wrong" in the potash dispute between the Ger
man government and American manufacturers
OF fertilizer When the German Reichstag pass
ed law providing for the conservation OF the
kaiser's potash supply. and thus forced the abb
rogation OF contracts made by the potash pro-
ducers to furnish potash to American manufac-
tnrers, appeal was made to the State Depart
ment at Washington, and Dr. Hill instruct.
ed to look into the matter and safeguard the
Interests OF the professionals. After aseertaining
hat the conservation law had been enacted and
ehat the contracts with Americans could not be
met by the producers because Of the German
@laKmak!ng ~body's action, nr. Hlll advised the
President and Secretary Of State to adopt an
energetic policy" or. in other words, TO assume
4 m aggressive attitude and force the kaiser TO
repeal amend the Law 30 az to accommodate
Il the users Of potash in the United States.
BY following the course suggested by Dr. Hill
j the President and the Secretary Of the State De
paytment ran against stone wall In Germany.
and aroused the ire OF the kaiser. He and the
Anmmheu OF the Rsirhst2g beczme more Arm
sennn essr II thais dissemination to prevent the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-15
OF GIRLS
make men IDLE
JOBS OF 200 MEN THREATENED
By GIRLS DEMANDING
SHORTER HOURS.

BUFFALO, N. Y, April 1.-Two
hundred mems jobs are threatened by
the striking of fifteen girls at the
Chase and Baker piano works here
Treasurer Heyl. OF the company. says
the girls are tying things up in their
department SO that the men may be
thrown out Of work. The positions
vacated by the girl strikers are such
that they cannot be Immediately filled.
There will be no compromise"
said the leader OF the girl strikers.
We want to work f1fts-six instead
OF sixty hours a week and receive the
same pay. We can tie up their old
factory, too, unless they give us what
we want"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-15

The following council COMMITTEES
meetings are scheduled for Monday
night; Cleaning Committee on Streets,
p. NJ: Street Cleaning. p. NJ; Light.
s y. NJ: Cemeteries, 40 r. NJ, Elec-
tricity. s +. NJ; subcommittee on Bur-
ton inquiry. S p. NJ; Advertising tho
Resources OF the City. +. NJ: Markets,
+. Nj
On Tuesday night the Committee on
Finance is scheduled for a meeting az
s o'clock, and the Committee on ord'-
nance, Charter and Reform at + 80 Ps
NJ.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-15
WILL REORGANIZE
EMPIRE CORPORATION

BRISTOL. VA, April l6.--Judge
Skeen. of the circuit court of Wise
county. has appointed A. Kyle Nor
rison and Ii. Hardawsy receivers FOR
the Empire Coal Land Corporation. a
concern owning $1,000 acres OF coal
lands at Richland. farewell county
Va, which property lis valued at up
ward OF 5000, 0o0,
The receiyership was applied for In
conformity to a plan for reorganiza-
ton. Those interested in the move
ment are hopeful OF getting the prop
critics financed successfully. A COM
nittee of prominent men has been
named by the bondholders to work out
the plan OF reorganization.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-15
VIRGINIAN TAKES OWN
LIFE IN WEST VIRGINIA

STANTON. VA. April 16.-~The
body of Warren Bird passed through
here yesterday morning for Woodstoca
for burial He committed suicide by
shooting himself through the head
at North Fork, w. Va, where he was
employed.
He was about % years old, a son of
J. Hite Bird. Of the Woodstock bar.
and n grandson OF Judge Mark Bird,
long u well-known lawyer and Judge,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-15

In all my service in Congress, this is my first
visit to the sanctum of the makers and breakers
of men and parties said former Speaker Can
non. when he dropped in the correspondents
in the House press gallery. Although he did not
go there looking for job, he is amply qualified,
having done much toward the breaking OF
the G. O. P. and making the Democratic party's
success a certainty
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-15
You Should Quit.

Beiittiing those whom you envy because you
feel that they are superior to yourself.
Dilating on your pains and aches and misfor-
tunes to every one who viii listen to you.
Specializing to what you would do in some
one elses place. and do your best In your own.
Gazing idly into the future and dreaming about
1t instead OF making the most or the present.
Longing for the good things that others have
instead Of going to work and earning them for
yourself
Looking for opportunities hundreds and thou.
sands OF miles away instead of right where you
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-15
The Same Man

lie is very outspoken in his condemnation
of harem skirts for women. Who is he. any
way?
Il don't know his name. but he is leading
member of the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation athletic class. Don't you remember we
saw him going down the middle OF Main street
last week in runners suit ?'-Houston Post.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-15
POLITICAL PoT Boiling
IN SOUTH BOSTON

SOUTH BOSTON. VA. April f5..-
With the announcement several DAYS
ago OF X. Hunter BeaZley, editor OF the
South Boston News. for the House of
Delegates, the political situation in
Halifax county took on a more inter
esting turn. MIR. Beazley has been for
MANY years an active worker In the
temperance ranks.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-15
REFUSES LICENSE - a'y.y
TO ROBY's HOTEL

LYNCHBuRG, VA. April 15-.
Roby's hotel, located opposite the en-
trance to the Union passenger station,
was refused retail liquor license
by Judge Christian. The reason FOR
the refusal was the proximity OF the
hostelry TO tho station.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-15
IEoNiDA6 GOES TO HAVANA
TO HELP RAISE TIE MAINE

NORFOLK. VA, April 1.-THE ma
val collier Leonidas has been ordered
10 Havana To assist in the work OF
raising the battleship Maine from the
mud of Havana harbor. where 1t has
been imbedded thirteen years.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-15

The doom OF the joy rider seems sealed. The
Aero Club of America intends recommending
laws for the prevention OF aerial JOY riding
which indicates an inclination to go after the
man higher up"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-15

President Taft still insists carrying water
both shoulders. With army Of 90 900
men on the Mexican border, he is trying to
anna lgamate the $50 different peace sosieties TO
bring about the abolition OF war
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-15

BY queer coincidence. which has no signif-
canoe, the American ambassador to Germany and
the German ambassador to America resigned on
the same day.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-15
EPWORTH JUNIORS TO
GIVE EASTER EGG HUNT

An Easter egg hunt Will be given
Easter Monday from to o'clock at
Rowland and Cary streets by the
Epworth Juniors OF the Epworth
Methodist church. Admission cents
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-15

Jimmy" Bryce. the British ambassador to
this country. denies that he joined the Ancient
Order OF Hibernians. There may have been
two reasons for his remaining out OF the organi-
cation. --.~s
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-15

Damage estimated at $500 was done
by fre early Saturday morning when q
servants house and several sheds on
the premises OF Adolph Dill I223 East
Grace street Highland Park. were de-
stroyed Origin OF the blAxs wAs -
Aacertatned.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-15
Tho Whole Ehf,u

What constitutes frst-class society drama p
Three acts six gowns and nine epigrams'-
Louisville Courier journal.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-15

Do you believe mans character can bt
judged from his handwriting" YES If his
letters are read in court."-Judge.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-15

Jack Johnsons release from the San Francisco
Jail will give him a little vacation from durance
uile. but It is believed he will speedily" return
TO prison.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-15

Since Richard Croker has expressed himself
as preferring to live in Ireland on IS a week
rather than on SIS week in America tho PEG
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-15
pie OF this country should cease petitoning him
to return to the United States.

New Jersey State senator says he can speak
twenty-seven different languages What the ma
ton needs, however. IL more men who can keep
silent In one
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-15

BilIy--aAy. what did the ola jay want ter
know? Reddy-WRnted ter know where Wal
street wnz- Billy-Gee! why didn't yer git hin
up de alley an skin him at craps Puck.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-15

Maybe all men liars, but some reticencs
In regard 70 Your views on the subject Is otter
wise.--Puck.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-15

It's wonderful costume. old chap. Why
didn't they give you the price
Said Id got too much to carry aready,"-
London Opinion.