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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-04
A WORD TO THE WISE

Mr. Councilman, a word with you.
There can be no doubt that citizens Of Rich
mond. representative of her larger interests
and representing every class OF her popuh-
tion desire the passage Of the recommends
lions of the special committee concerning
changes in the form Of city government.
whatever opposition has developed to the
principle of the plan itself has been exceed
ingly quiet 1t has not expressed itself
through the press or in public meeting. On
the contrary everywhere and among all men
one hears the hope expressed that the council
may adopt this plan without change.
II is true that men differ upon various de-
tails Of the plan. You may have your point
of difference with the plan proposed by the
committee The essential thing. however. is that
Ne take this step forward, away from the cum
bersome and fnefective plan of the past. and
In the direction OF more efficient government
The urging Of personal points OF variance may
endanger the whole program. II such course
does not defeat It 1t will delay 1t. The patriotic
thing is to bury ones private views as to I'M
essential details and give hearty support to the
plan, the essentials OF which are universally
conceded to be important and valuable.
The city desires the council to pass this
measure tonight. The people expect its adop-
tien
Your capacity Mr.. Councilman is merely re
preventative We trust that you will vote Il
give the city what II needs and is clamorine
for and what will set 1t long way forward
n the path OF progress.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-04
lessen the consumption Of opium and Its de-
rivatives which has come to be In many coun-
tries a national menace.
HELP PUSH THE HAND AROUND.

HELP PUSH THE HAND AxSONNU.
Three more days of the campaign for $780,
600 for Y W. C. A. building remain and
there is $4,000 yet to raise. This means that
there must be whirlwind finish CAnvassers
must make quick time In their soliciting and
citizens who have not yet subscribed must i'm
mediately reach conclusion as to their In
cination and ability.
The project must not fail. No great cause
has yet suffered at the hands OF Richmond peo-
pie 1t would be a shame should 50 worthy an
enterprise as this fail to materialze. Let every
body who has not yet contributed unite with
those who have given generously and insure
the splendid success OF the movement.
Today Is the time to give. Whether you are
able to contribute much or little. remember that
every dollar brings the hand OF the great clock
nearer the point towards which the good men
and women in charge Of the canvass are work
ing Every dollar will help to construct a
building that will be credit to the community
a tribute to the liberality OF our people and a
home indeed for many women.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-04
THE BIG BULLY BY THE BALTIC.

The fact that Russia demanded the expul-
sion OF Mr. W. Morgan shuster, the American
Treasurer General of Persia Is In direct con-
prevention of treaty rights and is fine tribute
10 his efficiency He has administered his Of
nee to the satisfaction Of the banking ana
commercial interests OF Persia and has rehabi-
litated the finances of the country. The TACT
however, that he refused to adopt the unfair
policies and practices OF the Russian bureau
cracy and administered his office along progress
siye lines has given the big bully by the Baltic
an opportunity to prxipitate issue by which
II is hoped that Persian territory may be ac-
quired-
The Persian National Council has refused to
acuuiesce In the demands of Russia and Cos
sacks are moving upon Teheran. OF course
II Persia persists in her defiance OF Russia and
1 clash at arms ensues there can be no hope
for the smaller nation. The partition OF Per
ria win then be inevitable. Russia Selling a
slice from the North and England gaining the
4 southern portion. Press dispatches state that
already an understand ng has been reached be-
tween these two allies concerning a satisfac-
tory division of the territory. though later de-
velopments seem to show that England is re-
ceding from her first position and is now nrg'
ing Russia to modify her demands.
We are sometimes tempted to believe that
the nations are absolutely constituencies In
\ their designs to increase their territory and
power The big bully habit among certain pow
ers has been so conspicuous OF late and the I'M
demonstrating attitude OF other nations so
marked that the era OF fair play and of in
ternational arbitration seems yet long ways
On, But it must come Modern civilization will
not forever stand for national brigandage and
the tactics that have written disgrace upon the
pages Of past history. The recognition of inter
nstional rights and the spirit Of fair play are
rapidly gaining ground and ultimately the
4 principle OF arbitration will supersede the past
4 system Of conquest by force regardless of
rdghts. There are multitudes who trust that
the coming Congress will by the passage Of
4 the pending arbitration treaties. put the United
4 etates At the head OF those who stand for the
I higher principle.
10 far as Mr. Shuster is concerned. the con-
Is fsuversy concerning his Official position lis one
4 AAat Affects only the nations involved. For the
n tsesent nothing appears that should make this
Sountry . party to the conflict Our only an
SA1rnst IN the matter is that he be treated with
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-04
CURRENT COMMENT

prohibition Is the doctrine or self defense
Kansas Is simply protecting Its people from
the arch enemy of human happiness Kansas
homes protected from Infinitely worse
enemy to society than the burglar. Prohibition
has simply muzzled brute that Is ten thous-
and times more vicious than mad dog. 1t has
only established quarantine against "a plague
more destructive than cholera. 1t has merely
cut out useless expense that more bur-
densome on the people than all OF the State
and county taxes combined
1.-THE brewers. distilers and saloonkeepers.
their attorneys and retainers, telling in pos
tors, pamphlets and speeches that prohibition
increases crime In Kansas; that 1t la making
a large crop OF perjurers and hypocrites: that
ut has ruined pubic credit; caused intolerable
taxation destroyed industries: discouraged de-
velopoment; effeminated the people and reduced
them to pauperism, upset social relations. and
so on throughout long list OF statements
equally false and absurd
ION my honor a man, and upon my word
as the chief executive Of nearly two million
sovereign people. I say to you these charges
are UNANIMOUSLY conceived and maliciously false,
Tho saloon men in desperate straits and
are simply trying to deceive the people who
are aroused by their crimes. that the system
may be kept up"-Governor w. r. Stubs. Of
Kansas,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-04
Norfolk. Va.
The Proposed Mining law.
difar Richmond Vir0iuian.

Editor Richmond NtrglnlAn:
Sir.-The proposed mining law makes
too large a discrimination, as 1t only
takes In the coal mines of the State. Are the
mon that mine the iron ores. the sulphur ore
the copper ores, the gold ores and other ores
in this State not worth a law? Why should
they be left out? Have not got mines in
this State that mine ores with shafts from 100
feet to 1900 feet Deep working In and about
them from 200 to $50 men and boys and you
say leave them without a law? say no: give
them the same laws as you give the coal miners
Do they not need practical and sober and
competent men who know how to ventilate
mines and keep the miners safe while work
ing therein and do they not need sober and
practical and competent men about the ma
chinery as we'll as they do at coal mine? Is
not one mans life worth as much as the 9TH
ers. whether he be an ore miner or coal
miner? The same law should govern all mining
where there Is more than ten persons en-
ployed in such mine.
Why should there be any such discrimi-
nation between miners laws?
And 1t is true there is no system in the
State as to how mines shall be worked Every
mining man works to suit his own idea. whe-
that our Legislature was doing something in
this line. Men Handling the mines in this state
should be men with the qualification and the
practical knowledge of mining. before they be
allowed to take have charge Of or
mines where their lives at stake, and what
we want is practical mine inspectors and
perintendents Then we Will have fewer &C
cidents in our mines. Then we will have men
who will not neglect and refuse to perform
their duties, like they doing these days In
mines in this State. in ore mines and coal
mines.
All some managers want Is the to come
out, and In the coal mines to make the out
put large as possible, and not one thought
for the miners.
I must say miner to next Legisla-
ture, gentlemen. give one general mining
law. Where there are ten more persons in a
mine let them be governed by the law and
with the law A MINER.
Mineral. Va, Nov. 80. 1911.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-04

Denver citizens are loud in their denuncia-
ton of the miscarriage of justice In the case
Of Mrs Patterson, who was acquitted after kill
ing her husband, Many soft and silly senti-
mentalists cheered the verdict, but at Thanks
giving mass meeting the dean Of the Episcopal
cathedral called for a rising vote of denuncia-
ton and protest and the Governor of the State
with other prominent citizens has issued state
ments of censure.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-04

man BY the name Of D. D. Edwards Who VA
s nIn1 n cna:tanoo.a. Tenn. July & 1905 The
To the Hon Judge McEssynolds: In praying
Tor sentence to be passed upon me this Sd
ga. Gay OF June. 1908, and to be executed here on
the gallows In Hamilton county at the fail
thirty days hence. l submit to your honor the
following reasons:
u. That such Is my hearts desire.
That had fair and impartial trial,
so far. ! believe. al your honor could provide.
- That there was sufficient evidence to
convict me as charged.
~. That twelve honest and honorable citt-
zens OF Hamilton county found guilty Of
unlawfully, deliberately premeditately. mati-
eiously and with malice OF my own forethought
killing and numbering J. w. Davis.
IS. That nothing less than the degree Of
p'tniehment as above would satisfy the poor
widowed wife Of J. w. Davis the God-fear-
ms Christian community where the crime was
committed.
IS. That It would be warning to my fell
low drunkards to take heed and be careful
what they allow the poison drink to lead them
u. Last. but not least, my own conscience
tells me that / am not worthy to live and
must die; that my life and ways and thoughts
are detrtment to some who would be good
and useful men and women; that the groans
OF those whom / have wronged gnaw at my
heart and mind with such tremendous force
that life to me IL a burden, and hong to close
my eyes on the havoc 1 have created.
And now. your honor wish to say that
wish to absolve this court from all error, II
indeed any was made. and declare myself to
be the architect OF my own misfortune
Good will and best wishes.
ID d. EDWARDS
Prisoner"
The other man I refer to was executed some
two thousand years ago with two others One
OF the men died he lived. The other said:
"Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in
the same condemnation? And we indeed Justly;
for we receive the due reward Of our deeds"
These two men spake for themselves. and
said the law honored the community
would be better of. and they got what was due
them. They both believed in capital punish
ment whether we do or not, and their reasons
for 1t. eased their condolences magnhed the
law and their execution would be warning
to the living.
I dare say that any man standing in the
presence of death. with bloody hands, and who
has walked up to the awfulness Of his crime
would be like the two I have just written of.
and would say: II paying an honest debt
and my fellow men will be better for my so
doing"
We speak much from sentiment. Those two
men spoke from honest hearts.
G. w. PERUVIAN.
Norfolk, Va, Nov. go 1911
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-04
THE OPIUM CONFERENCE.

Few people, suppose. are aware OF the
fact that the United States has vital inter-
est in the Opium Conference now in session
at The Hague The common superstition is
that the nations united in the holding Of this
convention TO devise plans and international
agreements to assist China in her warfare
against the curse Of opium. The fact Is that
our own country has leaped to the front as the
largest consumer of opium In one form or an
other among the nations OF the world.
DR. Hamilton Wright of Maine. who is cred
tied as the foremost authority of the land on
drug habits has gathered statistics which to
his mind prove that America Is cursed beyond
all the nations by the use of opium and Its
derivatives. He is quoted in the Nashville
Christian Advocate as holding that we use
more smoking opium than the six great nations
of Europe while our population Is only about
three-fifths as great. And he further says that
our consumption OF raw opium Is growing
twice as rapidly as our population. 1t will be
seen therefore that the necessities of the case
as well phlanthropic interest in the well
fare of other opium cursed nations, have caus'
ed our participation in this congress.
Twelve great nations are represented at TINS
Hague conference which results from the suN
gestion of own government. and Bishop
Brent, of the Episcopal Church in the Philip
pine Islands will preside. China, which for
long years lay bound by the curse OF opium, has
awakened to its iniquity and its injury and is
taking a leading part In the deliberations OF
Tho todv having already stepped to the front
in legislation upon the subject
Questions OF great importance, as regards
restricting the growth OF the poppy. the manu-
facture and marketing OF the products and the
prohibition of the use of the drug except under
medical supervision. will receive attention at
the hands Of the delegates and It is hoped that
a program NAV be adopted that will materially
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-04

According to the Roanoke World, Mrs. Valen-
tine and Miss Johnston have introduced ne"
and very unique method OF equal suffrage
propaganda The World says that "if their mas
sage can find its way into the minds and hearts
Of Virginia people" the next Legislature will
give thoughtful consideration to the suffrage
hill It NAV be. however, that the linotype
man made the World say massage rather tnah
message.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-04

Professor Sprague, of the Massachusetts
Agricultural College, wants to rob us of all
our comforts and pleasures He says that rugs
and automobiles and steam heat depopu-
lating the race. Whatever can we do now that
we know from such a high source that we
must give them up.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-04
MONDAY. DECEMBER 4. 1911.
PAY YOUR POLL TAX.

If you fail to do so you are disfran-
chised. Next june an election of the
greatest importance to the city Is to be
held Good citizens will want to vote.
Qualify by the immediate payment of
your poll tax-THlS is THE LAST
WEEK.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-04

A New York preacher In Thanksgiving
sermon grew eloquent in pointing out a pos
chile danger through race mixture in that city.
Shucks We have watched for some years the
changing Ideals and life OF our large Northern
cities from this very cause. The real race
problem is not in the South.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-04

Governor elect Goldsborough, of Maryland
saws he Is going to follow in the footsteps q
Hughes Of New York and Wilson OF New Jer-
sew and be an open air" governor. Hope he
will find the weather propitious.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-04

The New York Sun says they have chained
the Park elephant They did it too late II
this is the one the boys used to see on their
trips to the metropolis.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-04

Madame Curie has demonstrated that Cupid
inhabits the crucible and the test tube. Sci
ence has found no armor sufficient to withstand
his darts.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-04

Champ Clark says that the Democrats arc
sure to win Of they can unite on candidate.
Bet he wouldn't mind naming the candidate.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-04

An exchange informs us that the city of Los
Angeles is agitatng the need for individual
drinking cups for horses. Next!
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-04

Pay your poll taxes. Otherwise you had as
we'll live in the Canary Islands so far as your
voice in political affairs goes.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-04

Give the hand that moves on the big clock
towards success a push. Help 1t along and
you help most worthy institution.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-04

respect to his rights and privileges a. an
American citizen and this demand has been H.
sued by the government So long as Russia
observes these rights we have no quarrel with
her.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-04
PEOPLES FORUM
Capital Punishment.

Editor Richmond Virginian:
Sir-I have read with interest what has been
written in your valuable paper on capital pun
ishment and 1t called to mind what two nota-
BILE criminals said just before their execution
about their deserved punishment One was a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-14
OPPOSES CEMENT WALKS
Zionist says Christ and Dowie Would
Object to Them.

Zion City. III, Nov. 14.-Rupert
Devereux, a member of the old Dowie
faction in lions affairs today filed a
petition with the Zion city board Of
aldermen. Directing to the proposed
construction OF cement sidewalks here
en- the ground that Christ never
walked on cement and therefore would
avoid zion City or the SaEior's ap-
preaching second coming 10 earth.
DeveTeuxs petition asked the city
council TO reconsider the passage OF an
ordinance which provided for the con
strUction OF several miles OF cement
walks The petitioner related he was
Convinced not alone Christ but the late
Alexander DOwie never walked on ce-
Tnent
The petition stated Dowie would re
turn to life with the second coming
OF Christ and its signers believed that
both would be greatly offended with
citizens OF Zion because OF cement
walks
one of Devereux's followers, It was
said. recently attempted 10 get some
word from the late Alexander Dowie
By sleeping three successive nights on
Dowie's grave in the cemetery.
He IS said to have reported TO Dew
erux that the expected message did not
come to him.
Agitation regarding the so-called
second coming Of Christ has grown
Iapidly among the old Dowie faction
IN the last few weeks and many
strange demonstrations are being held
among those residents Of Zion City
who have remained faithful TO the
memory Of IOoWie
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-14

New York Coffee Market
New York. Nov. 4-COFFEERio No
:. 15-.c- Futures closed steady, December
a. 20 March 1Sz1.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-14
TO MAKE THEM TALK.
Policeman says He Gave Liquor to
Men in Ills Charge

Chicago. Nov. 14---Ir viii accrue 10
your political advantage 10 vote for
Lari1arr was the promise held out by
Lee O-NeiI Browne 10 y harles : aylcr.
@ former Democrat gtate representative
according 10 MAYORS testimony be
fore the L0rimer investigating COM
mittee today. The witness saia ne de-
ciined the offer and opposed Lorimer
He never had bean offered bride, he
said
Patrick J Kelley. q poAce77s n. at
tacfed 10 the office Of States Attorney
Weynlan- testified thai when the grand
Jury was Investigating charges against
Browne he was put in charge Of H J.
c. BreckEneEer- legislator. whc col
1essed bride skinC- Kelley said -
was his impression he was to allow
the witnesses TO drink liquor so they
would talk freely" He allowed BrecN
meyer 70 drink and he said Breckmeyer
declared he never had received money
for Nnt.ng for L.nrirrlar-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-14
Brief session in Hvde Case.

Kansas Citv Nov. 1t-No final ac-
ticn was taken todss by Judge Broad
dus on The application OF Walter 8.
Haynes the Hyde murder trial juror
for writ of Ia beas CORPUS to obtain
his release from the custody Of the
county marshal After a brief session
the court continued the hearing until
tnrrorroW.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-14
BRIDE SAD
Father of Mrs. BannOn Has HeI
Husband Arrested.
Charged He SWOre Falsely to
Girls Age.

Howard ". Damon. an Oakland
barber, made the mistake OF classifying
as to the age of his bride when he
bought a license in the probate court
q few weeks ago; and now Damon
must answer 70 q state charge Of per-
jury Victorena Rake WIS Is years
old when she married Bannon last
August, but the bridegroom told Judge
Schoch his prospective bride had cele-
brated her 18th birthday Now he
may go to the penitentiary-
The complaint issued today from the
prosecuting attorneys office was sworn
10 by George ". Rake, substantial
farmer and father of the girl BRIDE
Rake was wroth when his daughter
married the East side barber and ad-
uitted it.
For some months Damon had kept
com any with the little farmer girl and
the elder Rake was not slow TO make
known his objections. He had no idea,
he said, that his daughter contem-
plated matrimony and when he read
the license in the State Journal things
began TO happen in the shade of the
Rake fig tree. It was too late, though,
and Victorena sTni1ingly told her in
furiated papa that she was a married
woman.
Since their marriage. Bannon and
his bride have lived in a little cottage
on the picturesque East side Each
week the girls OmpaniOn brings
happy as turtle doves. she says This
fact hasn't Quoted the ire Of the elder
Rake He went to the probate court
a few days ago 10 look at the mar
rage license. There he found that
Damon had sworn that his bride was
S years old, when the father was sure
she was but s. and that Damon knew
he made a false statement when he
gave the girls age
To the men in the prosecutors Of
fec, Rake said he believed his daugh-
ter and uuweIcome son-in-laW were
preparing to leave Topeka There Is
a good home for TictoTena on the lit
tie farm east Of Topeka. Rake said.
but Damon has no welcome there. So
an effort viii be made TO return Vic
torena to the parental Preside As for
the son-in-iaW. Rake insists he must
go to the penitentiary for his false
statement in securing the marriage II
cense that took the girl from her hap
py home
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-14

information served as Lees guidance
during the week. tha- he also was in
formed OF the amounts allotted 70
Swift < Co. Norris & Co. and the
summaries were prepared each week
showing the amount Of the weeks sales
70 be used as data for the next private
meeting. that he had been furnished
weekly printed tables showing me mar
gins OF difference between cost ana
selling price 1T the other three plants
and that Lee ard other officials had
habitually referred to the big packing
companies by arbitrary c,,de letters.
and not by their corporate names ~
speaking and writing Of them in con
nection with matters OF interstate com
merce.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-14

\ very fine line Of hot water bo4-
ties, fountain syringes. etc. nov IN
STOCK -. =. ~
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-14
TO START A ROW
\ Mexican Revolt Is Being Fomented
at san Antonio.

san Antonio. Nov. 14=Active
preparations Tor a revolt IN Mexico.
headed by Gen. Bernardino Reyes. are
being made here This declaration
vas made today by leading Aaderistas-
General Reyes made z sweeping de-
NAL Of the assertion
The Aaderistas gave out a statement
thar a hospital corps for the Reyesisrs
left here over the International and
Great Northern for Laredo. supplied
with bandages and other hospital ap-
planes. 10 prepare for fighting