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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-25

Laws regulating the traffic in intoxicating Ii
quors. OF national character, have never re-
ceived much attention from Washington law
makers. This has not been because legislation
OF this kind has not been sought by temperance
advocates but rather because public opinion
has not been strong enough to compel action
on the part of the reluctant solons. Bills have
been introduced only to be buried by some COM
mittee in n convenient and ever-ready pigeon
hole, where 1t has lain awaiting resurrection
that never came, Now. however, temperance
sentiment has grown and Is assuming such
oversha dowing proportions that the
naughty Iawmaker at the national capitol can
not disregard its claims With impunty They
know that inacton Is no longer safe and oppo-
sitlon to restrictive laws will have to be ex-
planned TO angry constituency with reasons
that will be far from satisfactory. 1t Is this
very fact that is going 10 bring out law of
great Importance. 1t il announced. as fas orable
action Is almost believed to be a certainty. This
measure is which seeks to regulate inter-
state traffic In intoxicants. States have been
going dry" counties, townships cities and vii
lagos have been added the dry" column In
great numbers throughout the land. yet their
action has to certain extent been uulltfied by
the fact that X still possible to ship the
damnable stuff from wet States and communi-
ties into these dry spots In quantities both
big and little without either let or hindrance
from the authorities in the latter places With
the aid of the common carrier and 81 dollar or
so, IL was possible still for the btbulously in
clined citizen Of the dryest neighborhood to
enjoy one Of the greatest jamborees Of his life
and those who were really interested In making
a man Of such Il fellow had to look with
hands tied and lips closed. This law seeks to
put stop TO such conditions and While II yet
seems to be In the embryonic state and Its
exact provisions are not before us. the end
sought tn be attained is worthy ana
should receive the united support Of temperance
people throughout the land Watch your repre-
sentative, put him record In this question
and If his record IS not good one. retire him.
Roanoke Evening World.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-25
SENATOR HOIT,S OPINION.

Hon Saxon w. Holt, of the Peninsula sen
atorial district is candidate for reelection
His platform, admirable doubtless az 10 some of
the other policies he proposes, declares against
giving the people of Virginia the right to vote
on the subject OF Statewide Prohibition SEN
ator Holt an active and yigilant foe OF the
Enabling Act In the last General Assembly He
takes the view that Statewide Prohibition is not
paramount issue confronting his constituency
and declares that the people Of Virginia at large
have not the right 10 vote how Newport News
shall deal with the liquor traffic
1t occurs TO ms that such views as Senator
Holt entertalns threaten dangerous infringe
ment on popular rights The question at issue
now is not Statewide Prohibition at all--it il
question Of popular rule, of government by the
people. of the right OF the qualified voters of
Virginia to say whether or no a certain policy
shall be pursued amended
We believe that Senator Holt Will find many
of his constituents who. while not state
wders.' when 1t comes TO vote on that issue
Will hold firmly to the view that the people have
right, to be hoard.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-25
JAPAN DiSAPrOINTS HoRSON

Northumberland reports from the Far East
indicate a strong desire on the part of Japan
to enter into similar negotiations with the
United States for general treaty Of arbitration
as are now pending between this country and
Great Britain.
We have never regarded as serious the vel.
low peril. SO Yoeiferously eoHiured up By Mr..
Richmond Pearson Hobson. There is no real
reason for a clash between the Two countries,
while every reason exists for "a continued cult
walton of those friendly relations which began
when America became instrumental. few dec
aides ago III opening the Island Empire OF the
East To the trade and civilization of the West
Japans actual achievements have won for her
worldwide respect She does not seek war and
she would forever remove by d general treaty
with this country, all cause for hostile clash.
We trust the Mikados ministers viii not meet
with disbursement from any source in their
reported intention to propose a peace pact TO
this country
This incident leads us 10 remark that we be-
lieye that in less than five years there will have
been negotiated general arbitration treaties be-
tween America and every other prominent ma.
ton of the world. No movement as We have
heretofore set cat, has !,eess~ so pregnant with
good as the arbitration treaty now pending
between this country and Great Britain. pledging
the two greatest nations of tile earth in an ever
lasting covenant for peace
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-25
A SENSIBLE BUSINESS MOVEMENT

The Chamber of Commerce aud the Southern
and Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Companies are
entitled to vote Of thanks for the team work
that has resulted in the working out Of a sche-
dale by which people along the line Of the South
wills q3ls etee tfetr iGffies AT Reasonable nonr
in the morning. have ample time for Il shopping
visit in Richmond. and return home the same
day. This schedule should mean considerable
to Richmond In business way. beside proving
Of great convenience to the considerable popu-
iaton affected
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-25
DIR. MKELWAY'S REVELATIONS.

Ut a. J. mchet"ay, secretary OF 'he Natioha
aress Wednesday night nefore the Shila-"eliarf
conference In session IN TINS city, startled his
hearers by quoting STATISTICS 10 SHOW that sew
sn'y per cent OF tue children employed IN the
sotton mills Of Virginia are illterate. Dir, Nc
heiWaS made Inc following clear-eot straight
on-the-shouider statement
II you VIII attempt to pass drastic
child labor law at the next session OF YOUR
General Assembly, You Will ma lobby 10
defeat IT composed almost entirely OF repre-
sentattVes of the cotton industry. 1t uses
the labor Of children because they are
trade. and never equips any child to make
decent living after 1t becomes an adult
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-25
Do French Know Poker7 Vas,

William Loeb. Jr.. at n recent dinner
in New York, said, according to the
New York Tribune. apropos Of SNUG
Cling:
THE smuggler's ingenuity Ia incred-
fble. 1t suggests Tricontrin Trico-
trim, you know, ran a French bakery.
and every evening his cronies would
a game Of poker. 1t happened one
evening that the jackpot was unusual
~ large. Tricotrin. after the deal.
said
'"My braves, l shall win this pot
and he drew two cards. But the other
three players also thought they would
win. and hence the betting was very
brisk. The pot In fact, soon became
enormous. Then. In tho midst OF all
those raises and counter raises TrIco-
trims little boy leaned over his faith
ers shoulder and said
oh, papa Papa has got four cards
oil alike"
." Silence, Idiot Trirontrin shouted.
But il was too late. Nobody would
see Tricontrin's next raise. The bet
ting stopped and the paker took the
pot. Then ne took the boy upstairs
and spanked him.
But fancy. half an hour later. I'm
the tuesle Of second pot. TricontrIn's
little girl shouted, on. papa, you've
got four cards all alikel' And again
"fTTftefrifl serapeti" IN nfound or 6fifpa
that. but for the little girls remark.
.slstessit {aasNs seen r. mountain. Sssss
:. ''rricotrin took the little girl upstairs
anu spanked her, too, But on toward
the evenings end his youngest boy. a
child iii frocks, spoiled third enor-
nous Jackpot with the observation
Pa, why have you got four cards all
exactly alike? But this time one of
the players, instead of drawing out
forthwith, met Tricontrin's raise.
call you. Triconrrin,' he said.
And Trlcontrin, very red In the face,
laid down a pair of treys. He didn't
take the little boy upstairs to whip
him. though. He whipped him then
and there, on the spot-for lying, he
explained.
r" 'diel, Tricotrin cried. The little
lying villain might have fooled some
Of you gentlemen
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-25

action of the Council Committee on Ordinances in
taking action looking to the establishment in
this city Of q Juvenile court the appointment Of
probation officers, and the separation of young
offenders from mature criminals, THIS measure
is in accord with the best thought OF the age on
the subject and will doubtless become law.
Care for the child before he becomes hardened
tn crime is the necessity of the hour In dealing
with youthful delnquents. Give the little fell
low, the creature Of evil environments, a real
chance 10 make good" treat him like you love
him, and you at once put In him desire TO win
your respect
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-25
THE MORSE AND WALSH CASES.

The refusal Of the President to extend execu-
tive elemeney to Charles W. Morse. Of New
York. and John r. Walsh. of Chicago convicted
Of violations Of the national banking Law, does
not come as a surprise 10 those acquainted with
The cases, Morse and Walsh We're both men
Of unusual intelligence and Of great enterprise
they used the banks with which they were
Identified to handle large industrial ventures.
that they are worse than many others now &C.
eupying high financial and social position We
10 not believe, but that does not pailiate their
orenses 1t merely calls for more rigid enforce
ment of the laws devised to protect the money
Of bank depostors,
Walsh and Morse were eYertaken In times of
financial stress. which uncovered their opera
lions However. II our memory is correct a
return Of business affairs 10 normal conditions
Kept their creditors from losing. The law
however. had been narantly violated by both
men. and they were finally convicted. after ey-
ery means had been exhausted TO save them
from prison. Under the parole system in vogue
In Federal prisons, Walsh will he eligible TO re-
lease ia September next and Morse will be liber-
felt by these TWO men, with all their financial
power and influential connections, should de-
nonstrate 10 those in high places that the Amer
ean people demand that the law shall have no
sa.orites. and that the rich as well as the poor
must suffer the penalty Of wrong doing
In passing on the Walsh case. MIR. Taft urges
i careful discrimination between legitimate
u,
ing. He says THE truth Is. that in the mad
rush for wealth In the last few decades the line
between profit from legitimate business and inn
proper gain from undue OF trust control over
ether peoples property and money has some
simes been dimmed, and the interest of society
requires that whenever opportunity offers. those
aisarged with the enforcement of the law should
emphasize the distinction between honest hasi-
aess and dishonest breaches Of trust.
II occurs to Ms that Walsh and Morse com
aitted the same that has wrought ruin
aud havoc wherever it Is practieed. We con.
der that banking business. by reason OF It's
eery makeup. must be Il business separate and
apart from all other enterprises It should
have no aunexes or subsidiaries whatsoever. Its
officials should be bankers, pure and simple. free
rom "get-rich-quick' ideas and Industrial kite
Tying ambitions. Speculative ventures should
not appeal 10 them. Morse and Walsh were
bankers with views exactly opposite those We
have enunciated~and they are in jail Like
Nell-conauoted insurance companies, banking
Institutions conducted along legitimate lines, de.
cline 10 bunch their loans TO any one group Of
men or industrial interests, however strong they
may appear TO be. preferring To loan their funds
10 a large ciientage In the last analysis. Morse
and Walsh were guilty Of lending money held
in trust for their depostors to themselves on
inadequate security. 1t In not surprising that
they got into trouble
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-25

Religious Virginian," has to say: ''rhe booster
In a phlanthropist, who contributes largely to-
ward the creation of air of optimism. The
booster. however, lis nuisance. whose specially
is usually of the hot air variety.
County Argus.
This Is awful D3es the Argus really know it
is n hanging ofrense to quote one of our jokes
and make typographical error In 1t that de
stroys the sense. We said that. while the boost
er was philanthropist, the booster was nuts
ance. The Argus can't make us lose our temper
by calling us dry paper. We are proud of
it--just we proud TO number many of Au-
gustas best people as our staunch friends and
supporters. Neither will we fight because some
folk dub Us Religious" We hope it's true We
are trying to live that way. And The V(rg{nidn
goes into many a home because its columns are
clean and its ideals high. We don't believe the
appellation is hurting us any Perhaps some
OF our exchanges might be equally as readable
and more acceptable If they mcrited a similar
term
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-25
PEOPLES FORUM
Bring Ii Back

Editor Richmond Virginian.
SIrt~-The resolutions OF the Indiana Grand
Army, to which you refer editoriallv shoria ra
can that certainly the greatest tndignttv ever
oiteFeu General Lee was when his friends niaoaa
nus statue in the Han Of Fame at Washington
Iiihk OF man Of his exalted character his
uiRhlty ana selr-respeet thrust into a situation
"h'te LOT thousand years he viii he exposed
10 the Insults, the splitting and contumel, of "a
thousand enemies, ten thousand q hundred
thousand. "
do not say that this represents thu q,revatl.
ing sentiment of the Northern people for n
ooes not but II represents and for ages win
continue to represent. the sentiment OF these
thousands and their heirs and successors who
"iH continue to view the history of secession
from the northern standpoint IT ia natural
ana inevitable that they should so view II and
IL Is also natural and inevitable that thafr ra-
sentiment should ignore the new sentiment of
hauonalism and brotherhood which seems 10
have welded all sections Of our country topatbsr
AZ you see, Mr. Editor / am more tncltn Oh
60 excuse their altitude than | am to naliiata
Fhe exceeding bad taste which under these ne
GUITAR and exceptional circumstances thrust thu
memory of General Lee into a vulgar pubIieitv
"hlch would have been int0lerable and abhor-
rent to the man himself something thar cannon
who adorn the "tIall Of Fame" Let us hope
that General Lee, out of the depths Of the
great peace cannot he ANNOYED by the snac.
tass seFa Pet us afau Hope tfat one Of these
days a hundred prominent Nirgnans win go
in body and ask Congress for the return Of
the statue which would seem to be- SIR ,nuch
more at home IN Richmond than in Wash
ington. BENJAMIN G. NoOyAw
savannah Va May q, 1911
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-25

states and cloudy weather with n pre-
efpitation In New England and thence
westward along the border states ard
the North Pacific States. The TEMPER
atures have risen slightly In the ohio
Valley. and thence Southwark 10 the
Gulf OF Mexico, also In the Central
and southern Plains states. bur In New
England. Lake Region and the Norlh-
arh Piafns states they have fallen.
temperatures arranging from freezing
IN the Northwest Canadian provinces
TO 81 degres In Montana, prevail. aud
snow Is reported at Helena Montana,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-25
The Weather

RICHMOND VA.
May IS. f9fi.-.-
Forecast for Rich
inond and vicinity.
Fair tonight and
Friday; moderate
temperature.
W ASIiINGTON ID.
G., May 20, 191t.--
Forecast for Eir-
GINA Fair tonight
and Friday, mod
crate temperature.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-25

The hot spell is terrific and the drourb,
If costly. But nature hath her own laws "a nd
there Is no appeal. We may trust her To do the
wise thing. Newport News has less pround
Tor complaint than other cities in thn east
lhose blessed briny bree2es blow day and
hlght for our refreshment and last night ina
temperature after 3 O'Clock was simply delight.
Newport News Times Herald
The Reason Parcels Post T. behaved
Last year the Adams Express Company earn
ga 22.lS per cent. on twelve million dollar.
The American Express Company earned 10 20
per cent on eighteen millions The rntted
states Express Company earned $40 per cent
on ten millions. The Wells Fargo Express Conn
pany Is now earning at the rate of 20l8 per
cent. ON twenty four million dollars
These facts and figures are quoted bt, Mr.
A. w. Ferrin, in an article appearing In Mooav's
Magazine to show the feasibility OF q genuine
parcels post from financial standpoint The
truth is that they constitute the chief reason
why the government uersistently refuses to
put It's own citizens on a plane of equality with
those Of other countries in the matter Of pack-
age transporta ton. Norfolk Nlrginiap7 I lLet
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-25
HUSKY GIRL CAN
PROTECT HERSELF
lining OF "MASHEIs,s, An.
NANCEs. SHE SAILS IN AND
GIVES HIM BEATING

Ne WORK, May 25.-After be-
a"s oaaly beaten by Nellie e. Owens.
rta us'n illustrator VINO lives with mar
ried sister at 364 East I4ad straa.
Joseph Nacalizzo a porter. was giya,,
n,teeh Gays on the island by Mag
S'.ate Rouse In the Yorkville court.
according to Miss Owens story thn
Porter aecosted her at the foot Of
ene elevated station at Third avenue
aho Fourteenth street He was tha
ehuu man 20 make advances to her
salu' so she sailed into him and
neat MN to good effect with her
! Use ana lists before Policeman
i~e"EF arrived and arrested him.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-25

has been one OF the most capable 'ofiicers in
the state militia. Both Norfolk and Major
Wright are to be congratulated upon the
MAJOR appointment. President Taft has served
Norfolk weil-Norfola Landmark.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-25

"A little while ago some people were tagged
with a bit Of red ribbon worn on the coat lapei
or vest and such We're known as boosters"
Whiie others, not caring TO be tagged were call
cd knockers What did 1t all amount to? See
what Dr Cannons dry paper, called by some
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-25
SAD. Hut True

Proud A-ashsr showing eff MS f1-~s-
hern) Jim, what do you think of
that for kid7 Jim funemotten~
aIy)--He's all right Proud Father
'persisting)~-Think he looks like me-,
Ola man Jim frealy emhar-
raised IL m! Well, Bill. to tell YOU
the honest truth. I'm afraid hs
does!-London Tit Bits.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-25
A Truly Wonderful Man.

Whistle Is the most wonderful man know.
Gillis-Indeed? How So
Willis-Refore he got his machine he promised
the usual number of people that he would take
them riding and he actually kept his word with
all OF them.--Puck.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-25
isn't This Awfur7
The following Is idea OF what lone really


following Is our idea OF what lone re
Tts a sort OF palpitation
Passionate reverberatiou.
In the vital habitatior
or the heart.
FTerVescent oscillation
Indispensable sensation
In continuous rotation
Forms Il part,
respectful Invitation -
To very choice COLLATION.,
Lovely ride OF long duration
In your cart.
Confidential conversation
No attempted ostentatiou.
Never ceustng admiration
On your part,
Passionate reciprocation.
Caramels without cessation.
Form, Ia our imagination.
Cupid's dart
Orange Observer
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-25
Register Falls From Grace.

The DanNiile Register out Friday car
ry;ng not less than six puns on its editorial
page. every one of them home made Some
body must be encouraging the Register in this
form Of linguistic debauchery We wish we
knew who II was.~IndeX
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-25
With the Fun-Makers
Referred TO Experts.

Ia 1t not a fact that tho better the booze the
worse the headache?" asks tho Richmond vIr-
gilman. We will have 10 pass this up the line
to South Boston where they know all about such
things Chase City Progress.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-25
CURRENTCOMMENT


ne hichmohd N1rginian says that the BOOST
eF IL phianthroptst who contributes laryaiv
toward the creation of an air Of optimism" but
that the boaster ~ nauisance whose suecialtv
IS usually or the hot air variety" Both are to
be found in every city.-Bristol Herald-Clnr,er
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-25
La Tia CLntr

Twas In the choir, they stood in line.
Where many others were,
But no one saw the fervcnt look that
Passed from hymn to her.
Dallas News
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-25

The Bristol Herald Courier is at 1t again.
With the thermometer threatening to blow out
at the top end we advised to do our Christ
mas shopping early.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-25

Those who read the photographers mother-in-
law jokes should just what a nice tame sort
of fellow he is at home. and how he runs for
mammain-law when the baby's got the collie
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-25
Postmaster Wright.

The selection OF Major Clinton l.. Wright as
postmaster at Norfolk Is a happy choice. his
selection for the important duties Of the most
mastership must meet with general approyai
lie is 'hrst-class citizen such Az was
required by President Taft. and In addition
thereto has the qualifications for the Office Ia
which he has been named. gained through an
experience OF twenty-three years, first as a car
rier and up to assistant postmaster
II Is improbable that there IL another man In
Norfolk quite as well Qualified succeed NJ
Carney as postmaster IL Major Wright Uls
naming Ia guarantee that postal affairs in
Norfolk will he efficiently managed
Not only has Major Wright done well ana
faithfully his duties In the postoaice htIt has
served his country well in war. and for years
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-25

The cinnamon bear sent present to an Al
exandria citizen, turns out to be a grounding.
Its shrinking reminds of what happened last
election to the Republican party
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-25

The Fort Worth fTexas) Record, taking up
The Pirgtnidn's suggestion that the old man
should have a day set apart in his honor sug
gests that pay day is Fathers day
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-25
Ear Marx of fashion

Nade--~You can't always tell whether n wed
ding is fashionable by the presents.
Marjorie--T know 1t. my dear. / Judge by Thu
number Of poice.-Judge.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-25
Her Line.

Wife-The woman who Just moved next door
has been married three times, and all or her
husbands named William.
Husband-You don't mean it! Quite BIZ col
ector isn't she?
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-25

Money is the root Of all evil. which explains
why so many are trying to dig 1t up
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-25

Twenty years since we last saw
each other? Your daughters are ali
married | suppose %
es, all but Freda, tho elder. She
- waiting little longer. File
sonde Blaetter.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-25

me Lor1mer case seems TO be one OF the class
that the more you know about 1t, the worse 1t
gets.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-25

Backer--You got trimmed bad.
thought you said you was confident
OF the result?
Pugilist~-1 was, I knew I'd se,
licked,-Puck.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-25
Hints For Hot Weather.

Keep toOI.
Don't get overheated
Let your furnace fire GO out.
Don't wear your fur overcoat
Keep out OF the sun.
Don't get hot.---Detroit Free Press