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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17
RULES JEFFERSON LIVED BY.
The Third Presidents Immortal Principles
Recalled.

Thomas Jefferson. the third President of the
United States, was born one hundred and sixty
seven years ago FOLLOWING are his ten rules
of life; ...- q. p.
T. .Nsver put on till tomorrow what you can
do to-day
2. Never trouble another for what you can
do yourself.
3, Never spend your money before you have
ii.
4. Never buy what you do not want because
Ia Is cheap; It will be dear You.
8. Pride costs more than hunger, thirs.
and cold.
8. We never repent OF having eaten too little
!. Nothing Is troublesome that we do will
s. How much pain have cost US the evils
which have never happened
3. Take things always by their smooth han
die.
10. When angry. count ten before YOU speak:
if very angry, hundred.
Here are some of the great principles of gov
eminent advocated by Mr.. Jefferson in his first
inaugural address, March 4, 1901:
Equal and exact justice to all men, of what
ever state or persuasion. religious political.
Peace, commerce and honest friendship with
all nations, entangling alliances with none.
The support of the State governments in al.
their rights as the most competent adminisrra-
tons for our domestic concerns and the surest
bulwarks against ant-Republican tendencies.
The preservation of the general government
in its whole constitutional vigor. the sheet
anchor of our peace at home and safety abroad.
jealous care of the right of election by
the people.
A mild and safe corrective OF abuses which
Topped by the sword of revolution where
peaceable remedies unprovided.
Absolute acquiescence in the decisions Of the
majority, the vital principle Of republics, from
which there Is no appeal but to force the vital
principle and immediate parent despotism
we'll disciplined militia, best reliance
and for the first moments OF till regulars
may relieve them.
The supremacy of the civil the military
authority-economy in the public expense tina.
labor may be lightly burdened.
The honest payment of our debts and sacred
preservation Of the public faith, s..s....4s4
Encouragement OF agriculture and of COM
merce its handmade.
The diffusion Of Information and arraign-
ment OF all abuses the bar OF the public
reason.
T.. Freedom of religion. freedom OF the press
and freedom or person under the protection OF
the habeas corpus
Trial by juries. imparialiy selected.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17
COMING TO A HEAD.

War is deplorable at best, but fighting of the
guerilla or bushwhaeking variety is thoroughly
undesirable. While the people of the United
part OF either the Federal or Inburgent army ia
Mexico, news OF a decisive battle around Aqua
Prieta would probably be WELCOMED
For many months the Insurgents and Federals
have been waging war which closely resembled
an opera boufe. There have been countless
near battles, skirmishes without the firing of
gun the wounding OF man. Marathon races.
hunting expeditions and much scouting for an
invisible enemy News of the revolution has
been especially disappointing and ludierous to
Southerners. who know what fighting is and
how to do it, Indications now prevail that
likely One good battle would probably settle
the issue which has dragged and in the
Aztec region Should the Federals win the insur.
reetos would probably learn lesson and listen
10 talk Of peace. and should the Federals be
worsted in the argument. President Diaz might
be impressed with the fact that his forces we're
opposing real men and real fighters.
The best interests of Mexico demand a deci.
sion at an early date decisive battle would
be of interest to this country also in view OF the
proximity Of our soldiers to the scene of the
instruction and the likelihood of intervention
al any moment Withal it is to be desired that
the Iusurreosos and Federas come together In a
"sureenough" battle and have done with the
tnsurrection. From reports it is probable that
one good fight would decide the issue
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17

and authorized TO make experiments with vari.
Gus vegetables. fruits and flowers, there has been
n large quantity OF seed for free distribution by
Congressman. Elected to Congress, the success
full candidate Immediately calls for the names Of
all voters in his district and hires typewriter
or two for the purpose OF addressing envelopes
to them. The envelopes are sent TO the Depart
ment Of Agriculture 10 be filled with seed and
mailed at government expense 10 the congress
mans constituents Mr.. Shepherd wants this
practice broken up. and congressman who have
the right idea of their duty to the nation will
agree with him The Texas representative
wants the distribution of this seed left with the
Department OF Agriculture. He believes the
government seed should be taken out of politics
q Roth measures are in line With the economic
policy favored by the Democrats, because they
mean diminution of the printing expenses and
the cost Of conducting the Post.Ohce Depart
ment The deprivation Of the privilege of
printing undelivered speeches may hurt the CON
gressmen, but the benefit they will derive from
being relieved Of the responsibility of shipping
seed back home and standing the consequences
for its non termination, will equatze things in 4
measure al least
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17
CONGRESSIONAL PRIVILEGES.
Il wishes

Two severe blows have been aimed at the
'shyster" congressman within week. and il is
10 be desired that both OF them land with fun
force.
Congressman Murdoch, OF Kansas has intro
duced a resolution providing that only the
speeches delivered the floor OF the House be
incorporated into tie Congressional Record
This will mean the elimination Of hundreds Of
pages OF printed matter from that thrilling and
exciting publication. and thereby work saving
OF great deal Of money on the governments
printing bill. Better than reducing the high
cost of publishing the Congressional Record
however, II will mean that rho congressman who
wishes to make himself solid with his constitu-
efts must work in their interests and for the
speeches and procuring leave to print them, al
though they have never been delivered and are
literally sprinked with Laughter. Prolonged
laughter" Applause Great applause.
daughter and applause
The second blow has been aimed by Represel4
fative Morris Shepherd, of Texas, who believes
saen who receive $1,000 year for their services
aouid do little more for their country than
zip free seed back to their constituents. Since
- Department OF Agriculture was established
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17

Blessing

Al night l sit beside the hearth
And watch the glowing sod;
| tell my beads and say a name
That's known to me and God.
That's surely known to me and God
For every night and day
! call blessing on the one
That travels far away.
That travels far away itself
To earn strangers gold
May Gods love be mantle now
To shield him from the cold
TO shield him from the bitter cold
And from bitter tongue:
It's harsh and strange are foreign iands
To one that's soft and young.
To one whose heart is hot and young
The thought of home is dear.
O Heart OF Christ. shield him I love
And hold him warm and near.
Hold him that travels warm and near
And keep his spirit white
Be safety to him through the day
And shelter through the night
Ee shelter through the long dark night
Wherever he may be-
Send thoughts Sof Ireland to his dreams
And keep him true TO
Westminster Gazette
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17
\ DOUBLN RASH WAGER AND A FAIR
DECISION

Never bet the devil your head, make
wager with money which belongs to your wife
This is the essence Of an eminently fair ruling
by Southwest Virginia Judge, who has compel
led the winner to return his ill-gotten lucre and
incidentally pay penalty for gambling
During the heat of the Ninth District congress
sional fight last fall, Melvin Garrison and d. II.
Bostic became embroied in an argument as to
the probable outcome in Russell county. CARR
sou made bold to assert that slemp would carry
the district and said he was willing to wager
$50 to that effect. Garrison did not really mean
that he had $50 which he anxious to risk
on the result, but his BLUM was called by Bostic
and when he was told to put up or shut up
he found himself in an embarrassing position
Rather than confess that he had not the where
withal to back up his assertions Garrison made
other arrangements and produced the $50 Of
which he had spoken, and it was speedily "cov-
cred"
Russell county by Mr.. Stuart. and
Garrison lost his wager, Enter now Mrs. Gar
rison, wife OF the man who made the wager. She
declared that the $50 was her money. upon
which her husband had no claim. and that in
view Of the fact that she had made 10 wager
and would not have laid the money az did her
husband. had she been of mind to take mon
etary chances on the outcome of the, election re
suit she wanted the money back. Mrs
Garrison sued for the $50 and damages
for having been deprived Of its use The
court aud jury agreed that she had been
wronged and awarded $3.50 damages in The case
onehalf of it going to the State because the civil
offense against Mrs. Garrison was likewise a
criminal ofense against the State
II cost Mr. Garrison something to lose and
MIR. Bostic to win. Meanwhile. Russell
county Is safely Democratic aud the man who
says 1t is Republican need only refer to the
records 10 save bis. money or 'l4s wife's
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17

Governor Teners chestnut blight message
comes too late to avert sornber Hate, IN this
year fashions in Easter Dummies in York coun-
ty. AS result of the disease. all cottontaiis
VIII be black.
AZ Jordan Hayes, Chanceford woodman,
explains II, the disease is marked by the for
stricken vegetation. From this fungus a pow
derlike lamp black ID released Persons walk :
ing through the affected woodland are grim4d
by the dust. and Hayes says that the familiar
white cottontails of rabies have been dyed
cut fehododendron and ferns appear to be
smothered under the blight.
While the chestnut trees most seriously
affected 1t is said that rock tstl ard sor7rc other
OF the most important varieties of timber in
the section being attacked.-York dispatch
TO the Philadelphia Record.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17
ADAMS, AERMILLIoN AND WISE

Adams county, Ohio. and vermifIion county,
Illinois, are not alone purchasabe vote cen
ters according TO Judge Skeen. OF the South
west Virginia judicial district, and he purposes
teaching a lesson to the buyers as we'll as the
sellers Of votes in the Old Dominion.
Judge Skeen. in opening court at Wise de-
clared that 1t had come to his knowledge that at
least 500 votes were purchased In the last
congressional election in the Ninth District and
that he deems 1t his duty to ferret out the truth
and punish the guilty parties. He purposes
empannekng grand jury after the next cleo.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17
LYNCHBURG TRAVELLERS
NAME NEW OFFICERS

LYNCHBCRG VA. April II
Post q. Travellers Protective Associ-
alton, has elected the following Off
GERS for the ensuing year: President.
John l.. Hancock; vice-presidents. j.
l.. Peasants and r, n. stephens: sec
rotary. w. II. SAILS; chaplain. Rev. Or.
j. ID. Paxton. surgeon. DIR. q. +. Ham,
ner and directors, John u. oglesby.
c. w Whitmore. W. H. Winfree, r.
w Barksaale, Il. II. Adams and ].
A. Manhood.
Delegates 70 the State convention
at Danyiila in May are: RI. seay,
j. q. ngleshS. ]. q. Burton j. l..
Peasants. clyde Jennings. H. W.
Barksdaie. Il. X, Adams, A. u. Chewn-
ing. J, A. Manhood. G. r. Coleman, H..
II. Nayheld, l., y Pierce, NJ. A. Peak.
Giles FL. Miller. @. +. Vaughan, G y.
Manhood. " -. Penick. G. l.. Elem
Ing. ]. @, Bragg, r.. W. Harvey and
w. II. Broekenhrough
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17
POSTAL CLERKS TO GIVE
FIRST ANNUAL mask BALL

The Richmond Branch, No. 81. OF
the. United National Association OF
| Postof'ice Clerks Will hold its first an
nual civic and mask ball for the
| benefit OF the clerks fund on tho
evening of May Is. 1911. This will
be a gigantic and spectacular affair
conducted upon exactly the same lines
as the famous Old Guard ball OF New
YORK and the annual charity ball of
San Francisco held with so much
success for the past twenty-five years
There Will be valuable prizes given
away for the most unique and elab-
crate costumes. the best lady and
gentlemen WALKERS. etc, and as great
care Ia TO be exercised by the boys
to dispose of the tickets only to citi-
zens of uhquestioned character tho
community as whole will undouht-
ediy give their support to this worthy
cause
In nearly all cities of note through
out the United States the local branch
OK the association has adopted SINH
lar means to replenish and keep in
tact their treasures, and It is earnest
iy hoped that the friends Of the "bovx,
OF Richmond Branch. No. "a. viii
at this time come forward and assist
the boys to secure the annual con-
vention Of their association for Rich~.
mond this coming summer, Tor which
purpose the funds raised at this time
are to be used. The securing OF this
convention will be great benefit To
Richmond as a whole and should he
supported by every one. s...
The oticers OF Richmond Branch.
No. "a. are. w. F. McBain. presi-
dent; {. p. Eldridge. first vice-presi.
dent: II. NJ. I.awder. second vice.
president PhfItn 4
tary: e. r. kaufeft. treasurer. r a
Garrett. sergeant-at-arms.
The entertainment COMMITTEES. who
Wall have charge of the coming grand
ball are: G. r. Eidridge, Chairman.
r. j. Devote, secretary: C. F. KaufeIt
treasurer; Il. S. Redwood, w. A.
Grant and G. r. Rowley.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17
Fashions Tyranny.
tTS1 DA r. ''

tTG~EAY.
! will not wear harem skirt
] never wifi. upon my word
No argument can s'er' convert 80
Me to a fashion absurd
tNEXT WEEK.
l saw n harem skirt to-day
That really had deal of grace;
i wonder Il it's come to stay
might try one-if that's the case.
tWEEK AFTER NEXT
A harem skirt I've bought at last
or latest CULTS just too sweet.
1t caused some comment as passed
Along fashionable street.
1.-THE WEEK AFTER THAT)
Now. all my gowns have harem skirts
think have a dozen pair!
And scornfuly my mind rayerts
To those old frocks We used to wear,
Carolyn Wells. in Life
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17
Pointed ParngrapI,s.

Some men are liars. but not all liars are men
Ambition is longing that makes some men
great
It's awfully hard for dyspeptics to pose a..
optimists.
All married heroes but they can't
always prove IT.
Womens first law is the concealment of her
imperfections,
Its easier for a shftless man to make friends
than to make good.
1t isn't what you might do first, but what YOU
will do last. that counts
You can't convince sef-made man tina. he
gave himself the worst Of it.-Chicago NewA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17
KILL BARTENDER IN
SALOON H0LD-UP
DEAD MAN THOUGHT THREE AS.
SAILANTs WE'RE MERELY
=. JOKING.

CHICAGO, April IA daring saioos
hold up. in which one man Was in
stantly killed and another fatally.
wounded. was to-day's addition to the
reign of crime that has been sweep
ing Chicago While Daniel Meyer and
his porter. Ernest James. a negro. were
preparing Meyers saloon for opening
early to-day. three men entered and
ordered them TO hold up their hands.
AS no weapons were displayed, Mey-
err started behind the bar thinking tha
men were joking and wanted a drink.
The three Italians Immediately opened
fire. killing the negro and shooting
Meyer through the breast just over tho
heart. He will die No arrests have
been made.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17

ton In Wise county and keep the inquisitors in
session until indictments have been found
against every man guilty of buying or selling a
vote. The investigation will not be restricted to
the last congressional election. but will go back
as far is deemed necessary to get at
the facts which Judge Skeen believes exist. to
the disgrace of the Southwest section of Virginia
and the State az whole
For years II has been bruited about that money
has been put to improper uses among the miners
and others whose votes are on the market to the
highest bidder. and 1t has existed so long that II
has come 10 be the expected thing Reports
from Bristol indicate that the purchasable ele-
ment regards the ballot dependable source
of revenue. Such corruption and scandal should
not be tolerated any longer than it takes the
grand jury to indct and the judge to sentence,
and Judge skeen is to be commended for his
determination to correct this debauchery.
We seem to have drifted far from The Poor
Voter on Election Day" whom Whittier had in
mind when he wrote:
The proadest no}c is but my peer,
The highest not more h.ph:
To-1ay;~o oil the ,bee1ry year,
A King Of men I.
To-day. alike are great aud small.
The ndmctess and the knoacu,
Ny palace Is the peoples haI1.
The bd1tot-bo1 my throne
While there's gricf TO seek redress,
Or balance to adjust.
Where 'ceighs our hUing mcnhood less
Than Hnmmon's utlest dust
While there's q right to need ma cote.
lorong to stceeD dtcdV.
Up cloHted Knee and ragged coat
mans to-dGyf
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17
NINE COUNCIL COMMITTEES
ARE SCHEDULED TO MEET

Nine meetings Of council committees
are scheduled for Monday afternoon
and night. The schedule begins with
the meeting of the Burton subcom
mlttee OF the committee on streets to
finish drafting its final report on the
charges brought by Contractor Clar-
ence G. Burton against the Office of
the city engineer. II completed. the
report will be submitted to the COM
mittee on streets at p. NJ.
Besides the Streets Committee.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17
men AND REl|G|OM FORWARD MOVEMENT
AND THE INDIVIDUAL CHURCH

which has a long and important dock-
ct In prospect, the following meet-
ings are scheduled for tonight:
Street Cleaning, s; Light, s; Ceme-
teries, 1880; Electricity. s; Relief OF
OF the City, s; Markets, 8.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17
INSANITY DEFENSE
DID NOT CARRY

OsSINING. Y. Y. April I7.~-NobeTt
Francis Wood, who murdered his
niece Mrs. Amelia Recap, widow. III
New York, on September i, 1903, was
Less than q minute was needed to put
him 10 death. The murder was parti-
cuIarly brutal Wood forced his way
into the room whore the woman ana
her two children were and shot and
killed her while the children looked
on. He fed to Baltimore. where h.
was arrested. His defense Was insan-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17
RATE ADVANCES
ARE SUSPENDED

WASHINGTON. p. c.. April IT.
Rate advances on coal recently made
by seventy-fiye railroads, affecting
consumers In all parts OF the coun-
try. were to-day suspended by the
Interstate Commerce Commission I'M
III September IL pending investiga-
ton. The commission acted on IL
own initiative.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17
BLAZE IN STATE
HOUSE At BOSTON

BOSTON, MASS. April lT.~~What-
might have been repetition OF ths
Albany capitol building fire a few
weeks ago was narrowly avertcd al
the Massac husetts State House when
fire broke out in frrasks lunch room
on the first floor
Night watehmen discovered the fire
but could not put IL out and called
the department. A chemical engine
responded and quickly quenched the
blaze latter slight damage.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17

Speaking Of frenzied finance. Richmond has a
lady who when informed that her account was
overdrawn sent the bank a check on the de-
peted fund 10 make up the deficit
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17

We trust some Of the men who wore silk
hats, frock coats and lavender 'britches" felt
more comfortable than they looked
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17

Country boys have an immense advantage over
their city cousins in egg hunts. The rural hen
is the champion egg-hider
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17

Even Dame Nature wore Easter gown. II
was universally admired, which Ia more than
be said OF some that were worn.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17

The umbrella aeroplane failed TO fly, or liv
UP to its name. Its flight was unsuccessful.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17

Easter Monday marks the formal opening Of
the boatrocking season.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17

Wharf rats are probably safe from the
clutches of the chief Of police In Kan.
sas
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17
doubt

Behold the vernal blooms of gold" was doubt
less written by florist,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17

straws showed which way the wind was blow
ing Sunday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17

Or Hills resignation will not stand the potash
test.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1911-05-10
ADDaIaClia Notes

Last Thursday evening Miss
Senter entertained n few friends
at the home OF her sister, Mrs
O. y. Smith. Those invited were
Misses Beatrice Gobble and
Georgia Gobble, Mira. Bibb,
Harry Bibb, DR.. w. b. aud
Rufus Peters Refreshments OF
delicious fruits we're served at
u late hour.
The little infant born to Mr..
and Mrs Broyles Il few days
ago died on Tuesday, and was
taken 70 T02ewell for burial
Mrs. Williams and daughter
and Mrs Bowers visited in Nor
ton Saturday
j u. Buckley spent Sunday
with his mother in Bristol.
Miss Church has been quite
sick at the Mission for the past
few days
Mrs, l.. w jenkins was a
guest of friends in Norton last
Thursday.
Willie Thompson, OF East
Stone Gap, spent few days in
town last week.
Mrs. Mowdy returned Sntur
day from a visit to Bristol and
kingsport-
Mrs, Hatcher, of Stonega,
was shopping in town Saturday.
5. @, Whitaker was called to
New Orleans last week on nc
count Of the serious illness of
his brother
Mrs. Nj. G. Holley and Miss
holley spent Sunday at Jnmen
with DIR. Holley and family.
A. l.. Stnrm and wife, DR.. 4,
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1911-05-10
Benllarn Locals

NJ. l.. Kelly has accepted a
position as clerk in the company
store.
j. Z. Willoughby. of Louis
vile, engineer of the w. & b.
NJ. Railroad, made short visit
to camp last week.
Willoughby Whitcomb, of
Jellico, Tenn, and MIR. Henry,
representing Honse-H a n
Hardware, of Knoxville, were
in town a few days ago.
Joe Banks, of Keokee, visited
a young lady near camp Sun
day.
Mrs. S. G. Boord came across
the mountain from Big Stone
Gap, Va, on Easter Sunday,
and is gaining rapidly after her
long illness.
j. @. Clark is back in the
store, after several days illness.
A box of flowers from across
the mountain aided very mater
tally in his convalescence.
William Sampson, of Middles,
boro, spent two days in town
recently.
Chas. w. Gardner, of Louis
vile, was in camp on business
last week.
J. w. Guntner, Agent l.. &
N. at Appalachia; Robt. limbo
den, of Bristol, Agent V. x S.
w. and Mr.. Russell, of John
son City, Agent Southern, spent
Thursday night in camp.
Antony Colangelo, of Lat
robe, Pa; William Rossi and
v. Sell, Of Northfork, w. Va,
were in town Thursday bidding
on the construction of the coke
ovens.
w. j. Reynolds and Mr..
Cooley, representatives of llar.
bison & Walker, of P,ttsburg,
were in town Thursday
j. l.. Wells went TO Big Stone
Gap Friday afternoon.
liu Rule, of G. NJ. McClung &
CO., Knoxville, was visitor
Saturday
A. j Blair and Martha l..
Turner, both of Beuham, were
married at noon Of the 9th,
Rev. Charles Blair officiating.
The groom started on his hon
eymoon riding rail. The
young couple will make their
home in Benham
Lindsay Wade went to Big
Stone Gap last Saturday.