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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-11
KEEP THE PRONE WORKING.

The subcommittee appointed by the State
Democratic committee 10 investigate fusioptsn,
in Norfolk county has been doing it's work we'll
II assembled promptly with a fail committee
present and Mas kept steadily and faithfully at
work Occasionally "a member or two for ueces-
sary reasons would absent himself for a ses
sion or two, but on the whole the entire COM
mittee has shown a commendable desire and
determination to conduct a thorough ana fair
Investigation with the view Of getting at all
the facts In The case aud giving just verdict
as 10 the political conditions in Norfolk county.
Let the good work so on. The Democratic
party did not begin this investigation too soon
Let them b. careful that it docs not end too
soon. 1t should be pushed with undated vigor.
with great thoroughness and with the determi-
nation to secure all the facts involved II VIC
understand the public 'mand and rightly in.
terpret the public temper tho people viii be
satisfied with nothing short OF this
Nor should they be Norfolk county con,
ditions have been nuisance for many years.
We think we within the limits Of fact when
we say that the situation there has given the
anywhere else The wonder is that they have
not sooner dealt in this vigorous fashion with
it 1t is mystery that those OH the outsiue
have never been able to solve why such an
offensive and disgroceful condition of AFFAIRS
should have been permitted to exist for years
after the alleged necessity of Its existence had
passed away But the uninitiated glad
when the news gent forth through the State
that at last the party authorities had taken
the matter up with the purpose of probing to the
bottom OF It. We know we echo the universal
sentiment when We express tho desire that
this committee shall not relax It's efforts nor
change it's purpose,
Put the probe IN deep and keep it working
until the of the trouble is discovered
and the remedy be applied.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-11

night before the election a number OF cities
having furnished no estimates. We telegraphed
our correspondents in these cities to wire the
most accurate estimates they able TO
make. The next days mail brought replies
from of those cities. the with
Roanoke. and We used such figures. When such
replies were not received used figures fur
hishod by correspondents. When il was dis
covered that reports from several counties were
missing a reporter sent TO the headquar-
tiers Of each Of the two factions to secure the
best information available from these sources.
The compilation of the figures printed was
made complete and as reliable as experience
ed men. whose only purpose to inform the
public fairly. could make them. How accurate
IL this work was done the vote of last Thursday
demonstrates
Perhaps. when we have another primary, the
Roanoke World and our young friend, Mr., Gar
nett, will inform themselves more fully before
questioning both the motive and the accuracy
OF an estimate carefully obtained ana iutelli-
gently presented
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-11
CURRENTCOMMENT
Exit Joe Bailey


The announcement by Senator Josebh w
bailey. of Texas. that he will not be a can
didate for recollection win cause little regret
an the ranks of the Demonratic party AL
though 1t comes somewhat in the nature Of n
surprise. His downfall has been very ran,d
his popularity having waned TO a minimum
during the past three years. It is even doubt
full It he could be reelected should he not
withdraw.
Mr.. Bailey has had a funny career. Com
coded by friends and foes alike to he a brill
liant man, ne might have some day become
the chief executive of the country had he
been contented to have remained in the
straight and narrow paths. But he wasn't
he stepped out Of the party road on several
occasions and by so doing he wrote his own
downfall. once the leader Of the Democra nc
party in the Senate, he is now practically
without influence among the minority mem
bers of that body.
1t was predicted time back that sen
ator Bailey would have an awful fight on his
hands when he faced the people of his State
ana asked them to return him to the conn
ellis of the Senate To many 1t seemed i'm =
prolsa bic that he would be SUCCESSFUL M
ter himself and decided to withdraw rather
than add the humiliation of a defeat 10 the
other hunilt tons he has suffered during The
past few years
After he has retired to private life tho
Texan can look back over his career ana ra
call the mistakes which hurled him from tho
position OF leader of men to private life =
Greenviile Daily Piedmont
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-11
PEOPLES FORUM


Editor Richmond ViTglnlan
Str-Wiu YOU allow humble hCne stu
dent OF the Bible to say few words IN regard
to keeping the first day OF the week as the
Sabbath? Enquirer Is right in saying Cod no
where COMMANDS 10 keep the first day OF
etho w-eRn aa the SD @4}aefi. This command tht1
the seventh day should he kept FOR sabbath
or rest day--for the word sabbath means
rest-was given to Israel only, ana was gwen
to them az a memorial of their release from
Egyptian bondage. And remember That thou
vast a servant in the land OF Egypt and that
the Lord thy God brought thee ont thence
through n mighty hand. and a stretched out
arm therefore the Lord thy God commendeth
thee to keep the sabbath day Ana in the
preceding God tell them which day It
shall be tSee Deut s: 15)
Now command to keep certain day as
the Sabbath, and for a certain reason could
not be binding any other people than those
whom II first given, unless 1t was
given them aIss,
Christ kept tne Jewish sabbath. rs he was
a jew and kept the whole law that ne might
he a Lamb without blemish." He also did
away with the law OF the old covenant. which
was only between God and Israel and only
dealt with the outward life OF man aud in
stituted instead the law Of the new cove
nant, which is between God and whatsoever
Will" and is personal covenant instead Of
national one, and deals with the spiritual
nature OF man with the heart the motives
and the desires instead of the bare outward
act
The law Of the first covenant said Thou
shalt not Kill" but the law OF the new cove
nant saws thou shalt not be angry with thy
brother in thy heart. The first law saws Thou
shalt not commit adultery; the law Of the
new covenant COOS deeper and forhids even
the impure thought SO the Sabbath Of the
old covenant only a restraint from la
Dor and 81 national law. while the Sab
bath of the new covenant IL for every individ-
uai who enters into covenant relations and Is
intended for spiritual benefit as VOL ply
steal rest
God wants heart worship. and the Gospel of
Christ is the Gospel Of Liberty; hence there is
no binding command given. II keep the
Sabbath from love TO God and Christ we
are the gamers physically and spiritually. II
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-11

All but those of morbid minds degnt,ns
in the sensational and devourng with ayidity
the gruesome details of revolving tragedy, will
breathe sigh of relief that the Beattie trial
il -oyer,
Out of the sickening features Of this horri-
bic crime and the trial OF the accused one finds
some elements that bring qualification and
pride to the mind
The expedition with which the perpetrator
unprecedented and brought 10 the bar of JUS
tce has occasloned only favorable comment
throughout the nation. The skill with which
the evidence was gathered and tightly woven
around the accused reflects credit upon the in
teligence OF the officials charged with the dis
covery OF the culprit The manifest desire and
purpose OF the court. the attorneys and the
public at large that the ends Of justice should
be conserved demonstrate the quality and tenn
per Of the citizenship of Virginia
10 man ever had fairer trial Under cir
cumstancos that tended to infame the people
and suggested the visitation of summary Ven
geance or at least the verdict of guilty before
evidence had established the fact in due pro
cess Of the Law. no suggestion of violence was
heard and obstacle 'nterposed in the way
of full, fair and unprejudced hearing of the
case.
Judge Watson comes from the conduct of the
delicate case crowned with honor and meriung
the appreciation of all men. He presided with
absolute impartality. and in cases where doubt
was involved his decisions seemed to be
tated by the spirit of mercy
The attorneys for the prosecution and for
the defense apparently aetuated by the
desire that the prisoner be accorded his full
rights under the law. Consummate skill and
Il profound Knowledge OF law revealed by
those conducting the case, and courtesy and
good temper marked the progress Of the trial.
Especially are the defendants counsel to be
commented that they met the issue of his guilt
fairly and squarely upon its merits No dla-
tory tactics were employed recourse to fine
spun technicalties made, and they sought
not to impede the ends Of justice by the plea
OF insanity.
The jury faced their delicate and undesirable
task courageously, intelligently and sincerely
revealing a fine sense Of the responsibility OF
their duty and a splendid determination to
render their verdict in accordance with the law
and the evidence. No man ever submitted his
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-11
HIS ATTITUDE

I long time before the fire, There was
no JOY in her eyes. and her face was
white and tired.
clear. thrilling whistle called
her from her reverie. She went into
the hall and opened the front door.
Come in. Rob"
Il saw YOU sitting alone as / came
up the street and | saIuted you.
didn't expect such good luck as an
invitation III. Why. jean" he en-
claimed, as the light in the library
showed the change in her face. what
Is the natter There is something
wrong.
There As not, BOB. have had =.
book accepted
What \ book: You have writ
ten "a book p
And an editor has accepted it."
OF course he has Any editor that
you would honor with manuscript
would accept IL. Jean, I'm 80 glad
can't tell you how glad IN wager
it's the very best book that has ever
been written. But how hard you
must have worked. Yeu are such a
conscientious person Nat ven put
your whole soul into Everything vou
do, and this book must represent long
hours of work the careful expression
or your personality and the fea44aa--
ton Of a dream.
The joy. greater than before. had
come back II her eyes Rob" She
said solemnly, you are the most I'M
derstandIng person | have ever seem
The understanding person looked
slightly bewiidered 4 want 10 see
the book imme diately can't wait
TIL It is published Let me see the
manuscript
1T is only a simple. little tale or
my own childhood"
Then IL is the story OF most
adorable little girl who became an
adorable, thoughtful. ambitious wom-
an. OF course Hsisted is immensely
pleased and pround."
He is not lie does not realizes
what my accepted book means To me.
lie does not understand as YOU do,
that a woman has ambitions as real
ss a mans nd that for them she Is
willing to work and to suffer as n
man does. He Is $3.50 Interested
In himself and no proud Of himself
Rob, mans attitude toward a wom-
ans dearest interest may decide her
regard for him" She laid her hands
on his shoulders and looked steadily
reflection Of her own rapture and ex-
laHatln1. .'yossr. attitude, fgnn, toward
my little dream. You understand thu
dream. Don't you understand some-
thing else. Rob, dear7'
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-11

we aesecrato Z, w.a mr.. tha ,osers A Sabbath
| kapt far go ,f an ,.,y uoula ha Of no
great hanedt aod wnnta heart servict
free and voluntary. There Ia no compulsion
In the Gospel
Christ said .T mn, m. Lord of the Sabbath, -
and after his baptism. when he had offered
himself and had hean accented as the Lamb
without blemish" We ind him keeping the
Sa hbath after the order of tho new covenant.
He did good works ON the sabbath day as on
other days And as tho Lord of the Sabbath,
or rest dav he had the right to chang the
dav which We win see ia did and not the
pone or Rome as has falsely been claimed.
And the old priesthood being done away or
changed "there was OF necessity a change in
tho Law Paul teus ia lfeb 7. 121
Whom was tho Sabbath cbanredp We find
the disciples meeting on tho first day of the
week Was 1t merely accidental? II certainly
was natural that they should wish TO COM
memorate their Lords resurrection but hardly
probabl that thev would make such a. sud
den change in their sabbath keeping with
nut az last dtv,oe sanction Did they gel II ?
New when Pantacnst was fully come" they
were together in an upper chamber, and this
xras an A. srst Ia, ~ N. week -rbis wa =
tha Dn VII. So '1 shn "T ol ehos, was given and
was ever after called the Lords Day by tho
saints parnabas who was one of the apos-
ties in his writings called 1t the Lords day,
and 60 did rohn fha Revelator and Polycarp
also Tba iotter was dfscinle Of John
con the arst day of the week which we
call tho Tord's DAY one Of these early writer's
STATES ssbn+ which il called Sunday by the
heather nations around then the saints met to
commemorate the life death and resurrection
of their Lord, which the same writer stated
was done by some one of the saints reading
and exnlatnfne some norton OF Scripture sing
ing HYMNS Of praise testffytnr to the truth and
rnr+okira of ~ sac,anant rrhta was in the
arst century long before there was a Pope
The first sunday law was given by Constan-
tine. not commanding that the Sabbath shall
he kent on the frst day but a law protecting
Inc christians in ,he,r wors,,n on that daV and
allowing them the privilege Of using that day
for their sabbath
Now as we find the church has the divine
nar..;a'u e -, =. - g. 49,. -, - v,a,,ly
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-11
STODDERT NOTES

Especial to The Richmond Nirginian.D
STODDERT VA. Sept, lo.---Misses
Ellen and Sarah IAgon have returned
home after a months visit to the
mountains near Charlottesville.
Misses Lurline Smith, Nemurie and
Sarah Lyon have cd to the Nor-
NAL School.
Mrs. John II. Davis and children
are visiting In the home Of Mrs. s.
F. Radgett They will leave Monday
TO join her husband. Rev. J. II. Davis
In Tuscaloosa. Ala.
Mr.. George Adams visited his
friends and relatives In Cumberland
for a day or two,
Miss Svdnor Johnson has returned
home from Eastern Virginia.
Mrs George Adams leaves to day to
accept a position in the Cumberland
High School.
Miss Mollie Faris will return from
Wilmington, n. c.. on tomorrow.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-11
Y. NJ. |. RESUMES
REGULAR DUTIES
MANY OF DISMISSED CLASS OF
LAST YEAR RETURN AND
ARE ENTERED.

LEXINGTON. VA, Sept 10.-Reg.
ular duties, academic and military,
have been resumed at the institutes
The attendance. both of old and new
cadets, is large as compared with other
years. The old cadets number 1888.
and fifteen more are expected. The
new cadets Eumber 144. and fifty more
are expected. After the correspond
Ing date of last Year forty new cadets
reported
or the dismissed third class Of last
year forty-five have thus far reported.
thirty eight of whom have stood their
examinations for the second class,
About half dozen more are expected
to report The indications are that
by the end of this week the institute
will be full.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-11

I Inc preacher who made charges that gam
ping was conducted in Portsmouth, in viola
ton OF the law. was summoned to appear with
his evidence before the grand jury. He proved
that he was not talking through his hat for
the jury indicted the man against whom he
testified. The moral is that citizens should
expose crime If they have the evidence to prove
It. otherwise they should keep quiet and hunt
for proof
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-11

refreshing information comes. from New
YORK that no attempt will be made to present
Beulah Bnford on the stage. The decision not
TO "dra1natize vice" seems due to a general uro.
test among decent folks and goes to demonstrate
the powerful influence that such people possess
when they are minded to exert and concentrate
it There ia no public moral offense which can
not be rectfed II the decent folks. who are in
the majority will only utter their demands in
the matter.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-11

Sir note your timely editorial In regard to
the Mobile Item on liquor. This little sheet
Is no doubt IKE many another one In the South
owned by the whiskey interests ana knows not
free speech. or perchancs its editorial writer
Is booze hRhtet himself and plenty
ot "hskey at hand Atlanta has had no saloons
In several years; property Is higher, values ana
trade conditions better than little Mobile VIII
ever know. In fact one pays much attention
{" Mobile anu mad you not mentioned the
paper, the Item great many more people
would never have known of the paper. Your
editorial Is simply grand--there Is no dencent,
respectable defense for the sale OF whiskey. No
corporation to-day viii employ drinking men,
no man OF any sclf-respect. in fact, every one
but gutter snipe, would not care for his wife
sister or mother 70 Know men who drink and
get drunk. and very few drinkers fan to get
drunk. In an Atlanta daily--and Atlanta Is
dry---to day [ three new phones Installed
20 one In birmingham. Your editorial spea k =
.taA courage e.. ascas,t c.r,,y{e.,a- M 80
proud OF virginia paper that voice such
clean. true sentiments
N. X SMITH
Atlanta. Ga. Sept. l. 1911.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-11

Five election officials in Boston-tnink OF
that-refused to serve unless a negro Official
should resign. How the glory of New Eng
land has departed 1t was their proud boast
that the just and lib rty-loving people Of that
section entertained no such narrow aud I'M
fair sentiments those held by the benighted
South. And all the while tho best friend the
negro ever had is the southerner.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-11

liberty and life into the keeping OF more
conscientious and fair-minded jury
Henry Clay Beattie, Jr, was adiudged guilty
because the testimony was SO conclusive that
there was LETT no reasonable doubt Of HIS guiis.
Henry Clay Beattie, Jr, will pay the penalty OF
his crime. the fearful end OF life surrendered
10 the forces of evil, in the electric chair and
May God have mercy his SOUL"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-11

Mr. Astor is married Thank heaven. The
strenuous search for Clergyman who was will
ing TO become a pdrttccpS crtminis In the dis
gushing transaction rewarded. and the coll
pie is happy In the contamination Of their ro-
nance, The public is happy in, the fact mat
they may think of more profitable things.
We trust that Madeline Force Aston may find
greater happiness than did Ava Willing Aston
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-11

A second Carrie Nation has arisen in Ten
nessce with vengeance in her soul and the de-
structive axe In her hand. Up in the noun
tains was II Joint fer the Illicit sale of liquor
The authorities could not break it up This @o-
man, with her axe, paid visit to the establish.
mant. and the establishment is no more, The
proprietor was her husband.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-11

very important meeting of tho
committee, consisting OF Mrs. r. w.
banner, Mrs. e. B. Clement and the
executive officers of the. Ri-County
w. G. T. Z. will be held this after
noon at 100 East Clay street, TO mako
ARRANGEMENTS for the booth and such
FURNISHINGS a. may b nefsaayx Ter =,
Ak the State FaiA = ----sfyykv
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-11

TWO Chicago theaters have dispensed with
the orchestra We herald with Joy this indiea-
ton Of desire Of the play-houses to reform.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-11

Mr.. Pierpont Morgan has associated himself
with big hotel venture in Washington CITY,
1t is not the first time that he has helped to
take strangers n.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-11
TO THE CREDIT OF VIRGINIA.

All but those of morbid minds, delghtlns
in the sensational and devouring with avidity
the gruesome details of revolving tragedy. will
breathe a sigh of relief that the Beattie trial
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-11

Atlanta, Ga, Sept. /, 1911.
The Sentinel=record., 1911-12-05
BASKET BALL TEAM
orusnixed and Ready to Begin Train
 ing for Season.


 What promises to De one or the fastest aggregations of Basketeers in fhe Southwest was perfected at a meeting held last evening at the Bij0u rink. The team which will ls known as rhe Biiou Basket i5aii team consists of number of form CT high school stars and others who have played on a number of the leading universities and colleges.
 Tie TlaHag agement Of the Bijou Rank placed the large amusement hail at tlse dizpoeal of the team in which to practice and it is Their intentions to sinstali shower baths and other gymnasium equipments. The local sea fon will more than likely begin about the first of the year playing the local high school lads first.
 Games have been scheduled with representative teams from St Louis Memphis, Dalla.N lshrevepors and aany other fast. aggregatieas will
The Sentinel=record., 1911-12-05
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 sincerely believe # other suf ferIng women will only give Cardui trial, it will help them as it helped me. for I know by experience that II IS the pest remedy Tor SICK and run down women.
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The Sentinel=record., 1911-12-05
French Breakfast Rolls
tRsciss by Mrs. Sara Tyson Rorsr)

One pint milk; two ounces Cottolene: one teaspoonful salt; one pound flour; one egg; one-half cup yeast, or one-half cake yeast dissolved.
 Scald the milk and cut into it the Cot tolene, add salt, and when cool sift in the flour: add a well~beaten egg and the yeast. Beat well and stand in 5 warm place over night. In the morning form into little rolls, handling as little ss possible, adding very little flour. Place eech roll in a French roll pan. stand in warm place three-quarters of an hour and bake in quick oven about fifteen minutes.
 Everyone likes these light, puffy rolls l: Cottolene gives just as fine results as if you used butter, and at less expense.