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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-10
4 SUGGESTIVE EP1GRAM.
serious war

Former Vice President of the United States
Charles W Fairbanks. was on the program
at the Ecumenical Conference of Methodism in
Toronto Sunday. when the general topic OF
christianity and Social Problems was under
discussion.
Mr. Fairbanks addressed himself largely to
the commercial and industrial side of the ques-
ton discussing the problem of wages and the
condition of laborers
In this connection he uttered very sug
gestive word. when he said that the keynote
should be more religion in business and more
business in religion"
One who desires to think through this propo-
siton and to push 1t to its logical conclusion
will find that. in this simple, terse statement.
Mr. Fairbanks has really declared funda-
mental and comprehensive principle the ap
plication of which will solve the greatest prob
lem. Of business. the relation of the employer
and the employee and that will settle the con-
stantly recurring disputes between capital and
labor.
The extension OF the Christian spirit anc
principles into the commercial and industrial
realm on the side of employer will result In
considerate humanitarian treatment of
ployee; comfortable and sanitary conditions
and fair and equitable distribution of profits
among those whose time and skill and crea
tive genius have contributed to their accumu-
latton. On the part of the laborer. It will de-
mand an honest days work and faithful in
terest In and loyalty to the progress and sue
cess of the establishment from which he draws
his living
The application of business principles in re-
ligion means more economical administration
Of ecclesiastical affairs, greater efficiency
more rapid extension of the activities and In
fuence OF the church.
The proposition Is well worth ponderlng
Business has great need of the spirit of reli-
gion and religion has as great need OF the
methods of business. Welded in aggressive
alliance, both the church and commerce would
be profted thereby.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-10
If You But Cared.

By A. II. G.
II you but cared the world would smile again. .-
The clouds that throng LIES lowering sky
would drift away.
The heart would lose its restlessness and pain.
And sorrows might turn to celestial day
The heart would beat with rapture wild and
new,
Though sick with hope many years defer
red,
LIES sky would wear its fairest, brightest hue,
Forgetful of what yesterday occurred.
If YOU but cared the veil of binding tears
Would fall more in secret DER the eyes,
But smiles would wreath the lips through all
the years,
And they would breathe vain and long
ing signs.
The praise and scorn of men would pass I'M
needed.
The bitterest sneer would pang Of
pain,
What else besides thy love would then be
needed
For life would be happy dream again.
Life's day is swiftly passing to its close.
Soon will time ruthessly seize youth bloom.
As geld winds destroy the tender rose
Each transient moment drives US near the
tomb.
II you but cared. All they are idle words:
Still to the faintest hope 1 fondy cling,
Ny thoughts their way to you forever wing.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-10
PEACE IN SIGHT.
people

Some Of the press dispatches encourage tn.
hope that the war between Italy and Turkey
may not be a protracted one Some of the
papers incline to the view that peace is in
sight. Let lis hope The powers hold the
issue In their hands, The United States and
Russia seem TO have taken the initiative in
Intervening in the interests of early conclu
sion of hosttities If others will indicate a
like desire the days of the conflict num-
bered
Italy has successfully concluded the pro-
fessed object of her show of force. She is to-
day in complete occupation of Tripoh and ap
parenty IN a position to satisfy her own de-
mands If her original contention was sincere,
there seems to be no further reason for con
tinuing the
Perhaps her real design, as has. been sug-
gesed is the complete exclusion of the Turk
from Africa Should this be true and Turkey
offer no more vigorous opposition than has
should require but short while and but lit-
tie fighting to bring the plan to successful ac'
complishment
There has been but little fighting and what
has occurred has been without sensation, and
with no such fatality as expected at the
outset Turkey appears unable to make such
determined and effective resistance the re
putaton of her fighting qualities had led the
world 10 expect. 1t has been on the whole
most tame and embarrassing conflict Not
! for this reason do we hope that there may be
an early cessation OF hostilities. but because
We would see the whole affair peaceaby set
tied before great boodshed and loss Of life
transpres and before other nations become en-
broiled
/ Peace after this small expenditure of money
/ destruction of property and, loss of life Is fal
preferable TO continuance with the possibility
Of international entanglements and long ane
! serious war
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-10

a service of more than quarter OF century.
and accepted a position in Washington, d. c.
Any self respecting negro, who understands
conditions and who seeks by the development
of himself and the demonstration of his use
fulness TO find place n modern life, will find
many among the white who will appre-
ciate his ambitions, sympathize with his pur-
poses and lend him a helping hand. Only for
those who prefer ignorance and idleness, who
are shlftless. dirty and impudent. is there no
outlook and no upward reach.
There is room in the South for the negro
who will work and who by his character and
conduct demonstrates that he is an asset of
the community. This proposition is the under
lying principle of Booker Washingtons work
among hs race and the increasingly large
number of thrifty. respectable and respected
negroes scattered over the South today proves
the truth Of it. When the negro demonstrates
his worth. his largest opportunity and his
best friends are found among the Southern
people
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-10
THOMAS RICHARDSON. COLORED.

Here's a portrait In charcoal but the back
ground is of coiors bright and beautiful Tom
Richardson is negro. but a negro who res
poets himself and is respected by the whole
community in which he has lived And listen
that community II in the far South
Tom Richardson has lived In Port Gibson
Miss. In 1870 he was appointed the postmaster
by President Grant and has held the ofice
from that date until the present except dur
Ing the intervals when Cleveland occupied the
White House A resident OF Port Gibson pays
this tribute TO him In an interview In one OF
the Baltimore papers. Says Mr. Geo. W Fell
s~he was courteous and efficient in conducting
the ONCE, nor did he ever get d dollar short
In his accounts with the government
For 20 years Tom Richardson mem
bor OF the Board OF Aldermen OF his town and
when his connection with that body ceased his
white colleagues adopted resolutions of appre-
station OF his service and regret because OF
Mn retirement.
2 When Tom Richardson learned that senti-
tent had developed In Port Gibson for d
lmAiks postmaster he voluntarily resigned. after
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-10

made his pile wants to purchase a plaything
to amuse him in his old age what business
is it of anybody's what it cost himg
Mr.. Stevenson accumulated pretty nifty
little fortune of several millions in lumber.
Having the wherewithal and observing that a
number Of other rich men were finding interest
and amusement In the Senate. what more
natural than that he should desire to follow
the fashion and get in the game? So he found
a couple of wise guys who told him they could
put it over. All he had to do was to put it
up. He came across with the stun. Some
thing over hundred thousand dollars and
they produced the votes
We are employing the language of the street
because in it's best describe trans
action that reveals the sordid spirit Of the
street. Gone seem the old-time sentiments Of
patriotism and the former conceptions of dig
high place of Senator. Gone that supposed
equipment Of character and ability and states
manshfp that was once considered a prerequ-
site for attainment to this distinguished posi-
ton. Now the office Of United States Senator
is toy fashion, a perquisite. At least these
things sometimes seem true when find men
buving election; when we see the Office placed
upon the block and knocked down to the high
est bidder.
But to return Let the old man die in peace.
What if he shocks our sensblities? What If he
employs bargain counter methods in his pur>
suit Of power? He Is no better nor worse than
Others He followed fashion
Uncle Ike testifes that he knew nothing OF
methods employed in his election or the eX-
penditures made. He only wanted the toy and
put up the cash. He will play with 1t for
awhile he hasn't the qualifications to do much
else, and then the memorable law of nature
will rob him of it and remove him from the
game The bubble will burst
But, seriously. 1t is lamentable condition.
that men like Lorimer and Stephenson can
purchase their seats in the highest legisla-
tive body in the nation. It's nauseating. Let
the probe go deep and the facts be made public
that the American people may see just what
things have come to pass in these last days
and that they may continue the good work OF
cleaning up.
For all this, we pity the upon whose
gray head rests this shameful confession OF
such perverted political ideals as to apparently
deal this
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-10

Rally day was observed Sunday at
Branch's church. and was attenAe1
by large crowd of people. The oc~
casion was one OF the most interests
ing and pleasant events in the hiss
tory of the church. 1t was an all<
day meeting. One of the most de-
lightful features OF the affair was the
elegant dinner served by the mem beers
OF the church. Tables We're arranged
under the big oak trees and were
laden with good things to eat.
Rev. Mr.. Deants, of Richmond, conA
Quoted the morning services Music
was rendered by the Broad Rock
Quartette. which consisted OF Misses
Carrie and Olive Craze, MIR. A. b
Cook and J. w. Craze.
The rally services were held in the
afternoon. The choir rendered fina
selections and several children res
cited.
Messrs. T.. p. Pettigrew and Jossn
Davidson We're the principal speakers
of the occasion. Services were closed
by a prayer by J. w. Craze.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-10
CRAP-SHOOTERs
ARE ARRESTED
MANCHESTER POLICE MAKE A
CLEAN HAUL. CATCHING
TEN.

A big haul was made at the old
stone quarry. Stop s. Petersburg cal
line. Sunday. when County Officer f.
T. Traylor gobbled ten negro crap
shooters.
The negroes We're busy shaking
the homes" when Officer Traylol
walked up behind them. pulled out
his pistol and told them TO stand
still
The negroes arrested were: John
Morgan, Isaac Morgan. John Priar
Flick Cheatham, Rufus Johnson
Randolph Martin, Turner Smith. John
Henry and Tom Ferris, They will be
arraigned before Magistrate Cheat
ham Saturday morning.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-10
CURRENTCOMMENT
No Liquor Advertisements.

Ono OF the straws showing the set of the wind
Is the exclusion OF liquor advertisements from
newspapers. Practically every high grade mag,
anime now excludes liquor advertisements from
its columns. East and West the better class
newspapers taking the course. At
this time there are 164 daily newspapers that
this action has cost the newspapers heavily but
the properties have been willing to pay the
cost. The printing liquor advertisements to-
day show that 1t II second grade paper and
1t is behind the Characterization mtelligencer
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-10
Ideal.


Frank Monroe Beverly
When come the frosts Of autumn and summer
winds grow cool,
No longer seeking the shade by wood
land pool.
When sound the jay birds haunting and squir-
rel's defiant cough.
We throw ethargic feelings Of summer weather
of.
When hayng time is over. the fodder stands
in shocks,
When summer birds are leaving. flying South
in focks.
When days are growing shorter. and nights in
in length
Then enjoy the feelings or lightness and of
strength.
When leaves In drifts are falling. and nuts
growing ripe
The winds in trees are soughing. and birds have
ceased to pipe.
When goldenrods dying, and summers glow
Is dead
we into the spirit Of autumn time led
But it you'd make me happy when comes the
autumn time.
Just start the fire to blazing, while falls the
autumn rime
And let me sit beside 1t In light of cracking
blaze
And read some book Of legends. of stories Of
old days
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-10

Wonder if State Committeeman and County
Sheriff Cromwell Commonwealth Attorney
Marshall and Brother Sylvester, of reputed but
denied fushion proclivites, will accept the in
vitation of their strag htout friends and take
the stump for that cause. We opine not. Their
zeal for Democracy. We wager, will not go quite
as far as to actively oppose Alvah and his
allies.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-10

All over Chicago on Sunday the preachers
were Offering prayers for Farmer Jim. We arc
much in doubt as to the nature of their petit
tions Whether he might be comforted or con-
verified or recalled? That he may b. forgiven
would be the most appropriate request
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-10

Bal,imoreans have been shown enough re-
Gently TO raise public clamor for the COM
mission government They have had suff1-
cheney of the spois system It Is only fair to
say that Mahon and Kelly and Padgett and
their ilk with one accord oppose it
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-10
Speeders Reported.

Five different parties were reported
yesterday for speeding their automo-
biles on the Petersburg turnpike.
j. NJ. Neweosnh. Marvin King, J..
Floyd Johnson. OF Petersburg. and
r. d. Walker and A. 3. Brodie. of
Richmond. are those who were sum-
moned to court.
In Police Court yesterday morning
c. c. Hughes. alleged to have OBJ
tanned money under false pretenses.
paid the costs of court and was dia-
missed.
Thomas Fowler was given six
months on the road for stealing a
watch and chain from r. M. Powell.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-10

We beg that you will not forget that Archie
Butt is along on the famous fence-mendng tour
of Mr. Taft. He seems, however, to be more
OF an observer than observed. Strange. too,
when we recall his striking appearance.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-10

A poor memory Is very helpful when one is
being investigated. Senator Stephenson and
his campaign managers should qualify as ex-
pert forgetters and offer their services to
trust msgnates under suspicion
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-10

Poverty conveniently comes to the aid OF
the helpless on two occasions at least when
the tax assessor comes around and when ths
collection plate is passed. It's very present
help in time OF trouble
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-10

Nature seems bnt upon rubbing 1t In Two
thousand homeless people In Wisconsin as the
result of foods and another broken dam. would
suggest how folks are at the mercy of natural
forces when the elements go on rampage.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-10
ORIGINAL VERSE
The Iiberte.

The Liberte.
BY r. b,
Glorious are the brave;
Who stood by duty's post
And died upon the wave
Hard by their native coast
Three hundred gallant men,
So faithful and so true,
Shall sail never again
Athwart the waters blue.
The end of their career
Was fame here and on high:
Their death burst on our ear
Like thunder from clear sky
Twas not fight,
That sent them to their grief
Now tempest OF dark night,
Ran their ship on a reef
But with a mighty roar.
Burst the ships magazine:
Alas, for fifteen score
Met death midst the dire scene.
Now on this fatal day
+ While all true Frenchmen weep.
tear the world shall pay,
For the dead in the deep
Father that sends the light,
Which guides us Lifes sea.
May you keep ever bright
Their noble memory.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-10
Appoint Head Nursea

Three young ladies have been ana
pointed as head nurses for the private
wards Of the Memorial hospital. TheN
are Misses Costenbader and 0reayor.
OF the Memorial Hospital Training
School. and Miss p. NJ. SchoOlenb0rs
ger. graduate Of the Medico-C hirurs
gical Hospital Training SohooA -.
Philadelphia ------.-....-.-,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-10
DECREASING REVERENCE FOR AGE

1t Is shame that they should be subjecung
that millionaire octogenarian. who occupies
of the chairs in the Senate chamber to an
investigation. Isn't It? II a man who has
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-10
Mothers Club Meets.

The Mothers Club OF Powhatan
and cambridge Street schools will
meet this afternoon at o'clock at
the Powhatan School. All mothers Of
bottle schools are urged to attend.
Grace Bari, infant daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. George III. Burrows, died
Monday morning at 7.ao o'clock. The
funeral services will be conducted by
Rev. w. c. Sale this afternoon at Z
O'Clock from the residence, 1913 Bain-
bridge street. The burial will be in
Maury Cemetery.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-10

Hick-ry Nuts.
Frank Monroe Beverly
out on the slopes In the autumn weather,
Where grow the hick'ries slender and tall
Where leap the squirrels from bough to bough
AND chatter defiance to the blue jays call
Nuts ripen in October dun.
Alternate fecks of shade and sun
Down thro' ravine in song and laughter
The brooklet glad rppleS seward tits bound
While rafting thro' branches the ripe nuts are
falling.
Anon they are bounding. then roll DER the
ground,
And in the pools both CLASSY, clear
The Shadow-trees inverse appear.
Out or the hills cav the crows loud and noisy.
And thin -haze-clou skirt the autumna sky
And pale falls the sunshine Ger hl-stretches
wide.
The whirring of wings goes cuttingly by.
And from the heath the fall birds pipe
October's here and nuts are ripe.
October /. 1911.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-10
NEWS OF SOUTH RICHMOND
J. Cra1es store un tree.

one mail delivery and one collection.
Only the work in the mailing division
viii be carried on.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-10
Jury Fail to Agree.

The case OF w. L. Stage against the
South Atlantic Insurance Company
was continued In the Hastings Court,
Part II, yesterday. Tho jury failed
to agree and the case was adjourned
until 10 o'clock this morning.
Revival services will begin next
Monday at cambridge Street Baptist
church. The services win be con,
Quoted by Rev. George W. Mcdaniel.
The members OF the Wicker choir
are requested to be present and as-
sist In the music.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-10
Other Cast,s.

Gilbert and Sallie Turner partici-
pated In a fight and were dismissed
on payment OF costs
Robert Jones paid IS for assaulting
Dan Hobson.
Edward Tease. charged with be-
Ing disorderly on the street. paid IS
and costs OF court.
Dave Cole. Henry Finch and Her.
bert Mosey were fined IS each for
running a private crap game.
Samuel Jones was dismissed on a
charge OF stealing 80 cents.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-10

Elegant Tailor Made Suit'n9s-
Usually slOO yard; full so inches
wide; shown in all the new IN
mixed effects; specially priced at &c
All Wool Storm Ser9es-36 inches
wide, all pure worsted, here in En-
the most wanted shades, yard. JUG
Novelty Serees-42 inches wide,
one of fashions newest for suit or
or dresses; all the new shades, yd OOc
Special for Tuesday, sale Of the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-10

To-moIEow being Richmond Day at
the Virginia State Fair and legal
holiday. all places of business will
be closed in South Richmond as we'll
as in Richmond proper. Only work
OF Importance. such as is absolutely
necessary, will be carried on,
superintendent Thomas III. Smith,
Of the South Richmond postOdice. has
received orders from Postmaster I'd
gar Allan. Jr., to close the general de-
livery. stamp an dother windows Of
the postofflce at noon. There will be
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-10
Visiting Midslhprran.

Mfdshipman Stanley Robertson, of
the United States navy, II visiting his
parents in Woodland Heights. He
will soon take his departure for China
and tho Far East, where no will stay
for two years.
Ms. r. F. Ellington. who has been
quite sick at her home. is slightly ims'
proved.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-10

stripes and mixed effects: full 40
54-inch wide cloth; per yard -. JOG
Soc Suitines at 39c-Best color
ings, in stripes, checks and mixed
effects; SO inches wide, the best On
value in Richmond at .. CJc
$500 Rough Suitines-54 inches
wide, in colors and black; one of
fashions latest for this fall; G. I'm
Zibeline Suitin9s-ln color sand
black: instead of Sl25 our O. m
price for these is only, 49,. .VU
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-10
Fall Dress Goods
and Where to Buv

Where STYLES RIGTwhere stocks largest and
also where prices are QUALITY beyond reproach
That's al Miller & Rhoad
New-York tribune., 1911-09-24
Some Ways Of the World

rhone in a wealthy woman's home. The
intimate friend read #. amazed.
Goodness. Jane" she exclaimed. why
in the world have you given up long dis
tanceo"
"sh," said the owner. Don't let any one
hear YOU I'll whisper That Is a really,
truly .lle The telephone is perfectly good.
/ was forced to prepare that sign because
the out-of-town cousins are coming for
another visit Last fall when they We're
here they used long distance constantly,
.,eming 10 consider it part and parcel OF
the entertainment. They would ring home
which IS in another state. two or three
times a day. Inquiries OF the most foolish
kind would De made. and letters from home
answered by phone. The bills they ran
up FOR us We're simply terrific / just made
up my mind not 10 be so imposed upon
again Probably the cousins don't UNDER
stand how telephone bills count mp. but /
can't explain 70 them. that's sure. Hence
-ha SIGN"