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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-22

from many gems inerusted In a circIet Of gold
worn around her right ankle. above n laee-in.
serted silken instep. attracted the instant at
tenuon OF the sterner sex and held their gaze
until the waltz was over.
To read this Is TO be filled with disgust. min
eled with pity for lives SO empty Of serious tn
terest and high purpose as TO be forced to the
adoption Of silly and sensational expedients in
order that barren minds might find a new ana
momentary topic to employ their yacuity and
that nerves deadened by abuse might WOO sen
sation again by the introduction of a different
excitement. The more one c~ontemplstes this
sort Of artificial and superficial living the less
one wonders at the restlessness and the wretch
ednoss of II all. and the better one understands
the. alarming increase Of attempts to change
their domestic relations by the route Of di-
yorce. one feels. when forced to the contenl-
plation Of this phase Of life, like utiering this
prayer in behalf of Tho common people, in
whose hearts strength and virtue and purpose
stif reside:
And. oh. may heaven their simple lives prevent
From luxury contagion weak and vile"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-22
ALLOWED STOCK TO
RUN AT r

In Oak Grove court yesterday
morning. Justice l.. W. Cheatham pre-
siding, a number of cases involving
violation OF the State laws were tried.
Ruth Archer. for allowing his horses
to run at large in the corr field of
Richard Hanson, was fined S. and
required to pay the costs. j.. Scott
Parrish the proprietor of the welt
known Minneboya farm. had to pay
a fine of $50 and costs for allowing
COWS to run at large. the animals
having done considerable damage in
the corn field of w. S. Leake. on the
Petersburg turnpike.
For having been disorderly at For
est Hill Park Ned Waymack had to
pay a dne of $3.50 and costs.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-22

Governor Mann opposes ~ initiative and
referendum. Why make the exception the case
of prohibition. III 1t be unwise to allow the
people 10 initiate legislation on other subjects
and proper to allow them to initiate II on the
subject of Statewide prohibition. We should like
10 have reasons given. The advocate Of the
initiative and referendum must advocate il as
applicable to prohibition. The opponent of the
initiative and referendum must oppose apply
Ing the principles to prohibtion,-Petershurg
f~ndex-Appeai.
We agree with our contemporary upon gen
eral principles. Logically. if the people are
capable Of initiating legislation they should
have that right unrestricted. Certainly they
should possess It in reference 10 prohibition.
There is no subject of more vital and general
importance. 1t touches the lives of men, women
and children at every point. 1t affects them
financially. politically. morally and socially. It
goes further and touches the safety and peace
Of every fireside, The liquor interests have
had their day in the inspiration and initiation
Of legislation, Now give the people a chance
to deal with the problem.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-22
PEOPLES FORUM
SENATOR HEYBURN. OF IDAHO.

Editor OF the virginian.
sir,-Having had the honor Of being a mem-
Der or Gen. X. +. Lees military family for
a while during the great war, | was naturally
indignant with Senator Hepburn, OF Idaho. for
charging General Lee with dishonesty In one
OF his speeches before the United States Sem
ate Happening to be in the Senate gallery
on the 10th OF last May IL occurred to me to seek
an interview with Senator Hepburn concerning
this charge. The interview took place In the
Senate audience room. After politely greeting
the Senator / said to him, Senator. was
once a man OF war. but now as a minister-a
man Of peace--I come to ask you a question.
one of your speeches made before tho Senate
some time ago, Charged Gen. II. E. Ice with
drawing and accepting his salary, after having
resigned his commission as Colonel in the u.
$. Army. II the newspapers have reported you
correctly Will you tell me where or from whom
you got your information to sustain such a
charge p The Senator replied quite calmly,
You will find my speech relating TO this mat
ter in the Congressional Record. and / stand
to the point. What / would like to know is.
upon what authority did you make this charge?
He replied-and / thought he seemed to be
somewhat excited, II see that you are trying
to draw me into a discussion of this matter.
| have no respect for General Leo, and | am
no rebel" He then left me abruptly, and went
into the Senate Chamber During this short
interview with Senator Hepburn. although he
was SO -discourteous. as not to Vouchsafe a sat
isfactcry answer to q civt question, l was not
conscious of being. in word or manner. as a
Christian minister, disrespeCtful to tile Senator,
As ! have been unable. after repeated efforts,
to secure fl copy of the Senator's speech in
which the charge of dishonesty Is made. l have
in this article had to trust to my memory as
to the exact words Of the charge. II. how
ever. during the Interview. ! had Inisquoted
the Senator, ] suppose, he would have cor
rected me. rs 10 General Lees honesty. ! don't
suppose there is Il human being who ever
kno wor heard IF the General except senator
Hepburn. and the like of him, could believe
it possible that This great and good man cone
of the most dPvoIit Christians I ever knew
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-22
MANY ENTERTAIN At
SWEET CHAlYDEATE
MASTER JAMES DANIEL. SON OF
MR.. j. r. v. DANIEL. CELEBRATES
HIS BIRTHDAY WITH BOWLING
PARTY,

tsoeciai 70 The Richmond yirginian.S
SWEET CHALYBEATE SPRINGS.
VA July 21.--As usual bridge holds
sway here. and Il large party was given
In the card room Friday morning. Tho
prize, a large silver deposit cologne
bottle, WAS won by Miss Margaret
Price, Of Marlin9ton. w. Va The sec
ond G to Mrs. rec Elton, of Snvan<
nah. Ga. Saturday evening Mrs. E..
A. Grant, OF Cleveland. entertained In
formally at Bridge and the younger
people drove over to attend the dance
at old Sweet Springs.
Monday was a gala day for Sweet
Chalybeate. three large parties being
given. In the morning, Mr.. Andrew
Price. of Warrington. w. Va. enter.
tanned at bridge. Mrs. Grant carrying
off the frst prize. a large silver pic
ture. frame, and Miss Julia Culpepper.
Of Clearwater. Fla. the second. a pain
Of Chinese slippers.
In the afternoon, Master James
Daniel. son Of Mrs. J. r. v. Daniel, Of
Richmond. was a charming small host
at a bowling party, the OCCASION being
his eleventh birthday. The first prizes.
boxes OF candy, were won by Frances
Eakle and Bernie Coldeway, the BOBBY.
Hester Lanning.
In h evening. a car party was
given by Mrs. E. A. Grant, OF CLEVELAND
o. Mrs. &C. Street, OF Houston, Tex,
having made the highest score, was
awarded frs. prize. a silver bon bon
dial, he second -nrixe, an irish Lace,
jabot, went to Mrs. S. Cooke. of Ala
bama.
All are much interested in the Hotel
Association which convention convened
here yesterday.
Numerous one and two tables > Of
bridge are given Informally on tho
hotel porches every day, and bowling
parties, tennis and the like afford
amusement for the many guests.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-22

pastor. will preach at il A. NJ. on tha
sub1ecf Religious Inconsistency At
hlght his subject viii be Love for
sous There will be special musio
~ ooth services. AT the evening SER
vice the choir Will sing we Have
Thought of Thy Loving :
Professor Gleason will sing at h II
service. -
MIR, Arthur Cournow, OF Hazleton.
"a Is visiting the family of Mr.. J..
w: craze on Broad Rock road.
Rev. IL r. Pfeiffer. pastor Of Gems
tral Methodist church, was called ~
boFdton. Va, early yesterday morn-
ing on account OF the death Of Mrs.
Iteiffers brother, which occurred
Friday night.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-22
THE EEATTIE TRAGEDY.

We have refrained thus far from Comment
ing upon the horrible tragedy. by which Mrs,
H.. c. Reattie. Jr, met a violent death. for the
reason that mere words could add nothing to
the obvious. The dastardy murder. as recorded
in the news columns, told its own tragic story,
Rnrnors galore were in the air and suspicion
was rife, but facts had not been sified from
rumor and suspicion had as yet no basis in
evidence.
Now, however, the situation has changed.
The authorities. springing Immediately TO com.
mendahle action and persistently following each
clue TO its destination. have gathered evidence,
which they deem sufficient 10 solve the mystery
and to justify the arrest of II. {. Beattie. Jr.
the young husband, upon the charge of muir
dering his wife. BY the process of elimina-
ton. the detectives have dismissed other theo-
ries, and the circumstances. coupled with the
fact that a cousin. Paul Beattie, testifies TO hav-
ing recently purchased a gun for The accused,
caused the conviction thar young Beattie muir
dered his wife.
II is a most distressing situation-one that
fills the hearts of Richmonders with sorrow
and with shame. Perhaps nothoing has ever so
shocked and stirred the community as the story
o. this brutal and d~astardly deed. A fair young
wife, in the full bloom of womanhood, but
recently learning the glory of motherhood. fac
ing a future that seemed only bright and beau
tifnl. is the victim of a foul and cowardly as
sassination. The community was outraged, and
every heart swept with profound emotion at the
pathos of 1t all.
Added ny tho mingled Srd$puafiau and pirv
there is now this almost unthinkatle rharse
that the young husband. who had vowed to take
into his tender and faithful keeping this beau
tiful' girl. was the perpetrator of the foul. In
human deed.
We would not PREJUDICE this case. 1t is no
light accusation that has been made against
Mr.. Reattie Every sense Of Justice and every
Instinct Of humanity demand that the public
withhold judgment nutii evidence is conclusive
of guilt. Let moderation mark conversation and
let charity temper conclusion, until such time
as reason can no longer escape the inevitable
and sane judgment pronounces the verdict Of
guilt. If that time shall come Meanwhile the
accused is entitled as a citizen 10 a trial by
due process of law, and is considered: innocent
until "A fair trial, before an intelligent and i'm.
partial jury, shall have proven his guilt.
The blood Of this innocent young girl and the
protection Of society demand the speedy pun
ishment Of the murderer If he can he discov
cred and convicted by legal means The an
thorities have pursued swiftly and s%kilfuIly 10
the solution Of the mystery and the arrest of
the accused They are to he commended. Let
se4fiere re MI urnecessary delays rer resort to
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-22
URRENTCOMMENT


Some rude iconocIast has laid his land upon
the army bareback. and it Is to go.
Perhaps science has evolved something bet
ter to take It's place. We read strange names
is to he no NOR bareback. Service bread
strikes the eye. and there lis something ahoat
water crackers.
Still. We are s~keptical about the wisdom OF
discarding a species Of food that has fed the
men of several generations, and which. If the
prof Of the bareback is in the fighting. must
be conceded TO be pretty good truck"
The ardtack Is to the soldier what the bone
is to the dog. There may be Bartlett pears
in the cofnmissary. and sugared beans on the
at the big. surprising CRACKER and finds it
a part Of the code. Tie may not enjoy ii. bt1t
II belongs. SO. too, viii the dog turn away
from food that seems infinitely better, and
quarrel with "A bone that seems as dry and un-
profitable as Dead Sea fruit. There is an In
trust to much ease-which drives the child Of
luxury into the forest or across the desert.
which compels the rich man TO go on work
Ing. which makes the bird build its nest where
the strong winds blow.
The army bareback may have been a part
Of discipline: yet it's effect may have been wholly
beneficial. We have heard of boys away from
home and friends who took extra pieces of
bareback at mealtime and ate them ruminat-
inglv In their tents at night-perhaps with the
hope OF replenishing a stomach; perhaps with
the hope Of being able to forget the joys be-
hind. the nenaces ahead.
The army bareback Is woven Into the song
and story Of war like a golden thread into q
gray and forbidding fabric. II II is to go be-
fore the march of progress, let us beware lest
the bugie and the campfire and the song in
the night and the growing In the morning
establishment of the days and nights OF war.
st. Louis Times.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-22

Some papers are quite solicitous about the yio-
lation Of liquor laws and urge the blind tiger"
as an argument against prohibition. It would
give a greater guarantee of sineerity-certainly
of copsistehcy-if those same papers were zeal
Gus of the Sunday laws, A word now and then
about the illegal sale of soda water, cigars and
confectionery might be appropriate; or perhaps
an argument that the Sabbath laws be abolish
ed on the ground that they do not prohibit.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-22

OF course, Hepburn was bound to take a shot
at the newspapers before he finished his ram
page. He says the press has lost it's power: it
no longer Influences public opinion. 1t is Well
for bis peace Of mind that he thinks so. as the
press Of the country by lanai mas branded
the wild man Of Idaho as one Of the most "lnl-
possible" products Of modern civilization.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-22

We remember 10 have expressed the hope that
Jack Johnson would find London so congeuial
as to remain. 1t does seem as If the fstically
famous find England as attractive as the fnan-
cially famous, and Jack may join Willie Aston
In his Anglo-mania. He has already announced
that he would take up arms in defense Of the
British lsles-but for America. never.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-22
bailey Blowing.

Senator Bailey spoke three hours in the senate
Tuesday against the reciprocity bill, admitting
that he was speaking merely to prevent and
delay the passage OF the measure. That is "A
fair specimen Of the tactics used in congress
to xii legislation The people want. and the peo-
pie have to pay for it, not only by frequently
failing to get the Legislation desired but also by
having to foot the bills for unnecessary sessions
Of congress and for time wasted Mt regular ses-
sions.-Greensboro On. c. Telegram.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-22

can. and the superior intelligence Of the white
race forbids the serious apprehension OF any
general or permanent domination by negroes
This idea was for awhile worked hard by the
politicians. but history does not Justify any
alarm at this point. and never viii.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-22

Ocean View was a live place Thursday. Rich
r1ond and Petersburg sent thirty-fve carloads Of
e:cursiouists there. Think of the quantity Of
i'ed chicken. pic and pickle consumed on that
OF casion. Guess that quiet and staid" little
seaside resort hal its first glimpse of life in
many, many moons.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-22
No Trace of Missing Girl.

The police OF the Third district
have been on lookout for Elsie Kay,
the missing daughter OF Thomas Kay,
but ave been able to get no trace
of her. Her father, Thomas Kay, no.
tined n police Thursday evening
that his daughter. who Is only thir-
tee years old, left home Thursday
morning and did not return. 1t Is
presumed, however, that she has gone
off on a visit to some relatives and
will eventually show up at home
again.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-22
GEOLOGIST LOOKING FOR
A DEPOSIT OF SLATE

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
HARRISONBURG. va, July 21.-
Prof, Grasty. a geologtst OF the Uni.
versity OF Virginia. Ia making exam.
Mt Jackson to-day. Thomas Harusas
berger. OF Elkton. - with him. -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-22

Messrs. J. B. Duke and r. J. Reynolds in re-
firing from the directorate OF the Virginia.
Carolina Chemical Company, probably offered as
the reason that they had troubles of their own.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-22

Ten cents a vote is all that candidates caa
ray if the new campaign law goes through.
Hard on the buns, but good for the candi-
date.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-22

49, Newark, Ohio. girl got the Job Of driving
the b8nd. wagau tn a circus. but she had to
disguise her sex in the masuline garh to do it
II is not the first time that hypocrisy has
proved q stepping. stone to. the band wagon"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-22

4 news item in the Dubuque Telegraph-Her-
aid Is as follows, The Misses Pearl and Mar
garet Coffee and MIR. William Waffle have re-
turned to their homes in Fort Dodge Break
fast is now seryed.@charieston News and
courier.
But the menu would be altogether lacking
unless Mr.. Waffle should call one of the Misses
Coffee honey"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-22
Cases Continued.

In the Hastings Court, part ., yes
terdayL against Leslie Matt
land n Jim Brfnkiey, alias KID
Brinkley, were continued until July
81. The cause of the continuance in
both cases was the absence OF nate
ria witnesses. Maitland's was an
appeal case, while that aaginst Brink
ley is for stabbing An acquaintapce
with whom he IA an alteration.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-22

Richmond is to have a twenty story office
butlding and Atlanta gets a new hotel. This
affords Richmond a chance to proNe that they
stay in the Virginia Metropolis and enter bust
moss. whitea they only visit anta.-1ree
horo Telegram.
Many "a truthful word is spoken in jest,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-22

Some party In Norfolk, whose nerve is to be
admired. has instituted proceedings in bank
ruptcy against d Judge. Wonder If the judge
will proceed against him for contempt OF court?
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-22
The New Lights.

In about a week the wiring for the
new street lights CT South Richmond
will have been. completed, and in two
or three weeks the new lights, about
$50 in number. will be burning
When the new lights, which are fur
nished by the city, are set a-going.
the darkness Will flee away from the
Southside.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-22

an awfully wicked world If men
were as crooked in their religion as in their
politics.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-22

II would be a great world II men took their
religion as seriously as they do their politics.
Ledger Dispatch.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-22
Southside Briefs.

At Oak Grove church Sunday
morning. ;Ras. D. q. Lancaster. the
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-08-24
Local Mention

John Nassau came in from
Spokane, Wednesday.
j. J. Baston was in from his
Red river ranch this week.
M. F. Tytler is in Dixie this
week examining some mining
prop erty.
M. j. Sweeny, of Spokane, has
gone to the Crackerjack mine in
the Hump.
DIR. Yates was called to Corral
hill this week, by the illness Ct
Mrs. McCauley.
Peter Marren, Of Orogrande,
has returned from a business
trip to outside points.
]. c. Yandall has disposed Of
the Mountain house to J. Duckett
. and has moved his family to Elk
City.
w. C. McNutt returned from
Orogrande this week, where he
had been on professional bust
ness.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. T. Murphy
have gone to the Red River Hot
Springs. They expect to remain
! there for three weeks.
Construction work on the big
dam across the Middle Fork at
Kooskia, will be commenced
about the first of September. A
great deal Of the material has ar.
rived, and everything is being
put in shape to commence work,
The dam when completed will be
used to develop power, and viii
have an initial capacity of 30O(
horse.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-08-24

Little Elsie was very disobedient
and mother was cross and scolding.
Suddenly the little one looked up and
said very sweetly, ooh, mamma, amt
we having a good timer
'How?" asked the mother GROSSLY.
"Oh, just abusing. "-Delineator.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-08-24
Airbrakes Haye Strong Power.

Some idea of the power of an air
brake may be gained from the follow
ing facts, says Science Conspectus:
1t takes powerful locomotive
drawing train OF TO. passenger cars a
distance of about five miles to reach a
speed of 60 miles an hour on a straight
and level track. The brakes will stop
the same train from a speed of 60 miles
an hour in 700 feet.
Roughly it may be stated that a
train may be stopped by the brakes in
about per cent of the distance that
must be covered to give it it's speed.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-08-24
Anayino His Fears.

The New Convict-Say, old man, I'm
likely to go stsmping around my bou-
doir at all hours of the night. I'm
sleepwalker. 1t worries me terribly
too. Guard-It needn't in this hotel,
for there isn't the slightest danger Of
your walking out OF window.-Puck-
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-08-24
A Mechanical Age.

"yvhat has become of the old fash
toned mother who sat up to see at
what hour her boys got in?''
"I presume she has been superseded
by a time clock."-Kansas City Jour-
nal.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-08-24

my poor man, how did you acquire
such a thirStg'
at was dis away, mister: When de
doctor operated on me for appender-
citis he forgot an left a sponge inside
o. me"-Boston Traveller.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-08-24
A Man to Let Alone.

"What kind of man is your new
bookkeeper?'
Hes this kind: If you say two
words to him, he'll say 200."-Detroit
Free Press.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-08-24

All kinds of laundry work done
wash days Monday and Thurs
day. Mrs. L. A. Pal lter.
We are headquarters for every
thing good to eat. 0. c. Lapp
60.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-08-24
Personal
and
Otherwise
Elk City Reduction Co.
Treasury Stock For
Sale.

The Board Of Directors now
offers its first allotment of treas
ury stock to the public at 25 cts.
per share, par value one dollar.
The money received from the
sale of treasury stock will be
used for the completion of the
plant, and for the purchase Of
such machinery as will be nee
eSsary.
1t is hoped that all those want
ing to further the interests Of the
camp will subscribe literally to
this first issue of stock.
Make all checks payable to
C. L. L. BASKET,
Treasurer, Elk City, Idaho.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-08-24

A common danger produces unanim.
fty.-Latin PrOverb.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-08-24

Old papers for sale at Mining
News office, 10 cents a bundle.
Elk City Mining News a year
for So: