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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-22

day respite In exchange for confession Of
guilt
Numerous other stories, az false and as
cruel. are given currency for other purpose
than TO pander to the taste Of morbid con-
stituency We trust that we take no hatter
ing JUNCTION to our souls when say that we
do not believe that Virginia would stand for
such alleged journalism and that IL our people
had ground TO believe that any of their news
papers would wilfully create and circulate such
news" they would administer rebuke such
as the offenders would never forget
Henry Clay Beatte, Jr, has been tried and
condemned. He will be executed according TO
law. In the name of common decency why
pursue the matter making the burden of the
stricken family heavier by such publications?
It occurs 10 us that there is no more Invit-
ing field for reform than that offered by the
Offices of the "yellows7 and the gentleman who
so vigorously uses hammer and tongs upon
others might not find it Improbable to spend
a period in inaugurating reform closer home
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-22
PLENTY Of PANTS
AND MANY COATS

In the arrest of Henry Mason. alias
Charles Williams. colored, several
days ago, for robhing Rurk q COM
pany's store, the police believe they
have landed Il thief who has been
plying his trade here for months.
The detectives have recovered they
say. nearly $1,000 worth Of clothing.
which was taken from Burk 4 Conn.,.
panys within the past four months.
fhe property was recovered from
many of the pawnshops in the city,
who're 1t was alleged TO have becu
placed by the negro at ridicupusly
low rates The detectives believe that
there is much more stun Yet undis,
covered disposed of by the negro
privately
The department. has not Yet deter-
mined what steps To take in refer.
ence 10 the pawnbrokers. who took
| In the clothing. from the negro at
various times. They say he gave the
same name each time. and the samo
address. and that those who took the
stun should have Investigated. as II
was not reasonable that the man him
self should be so richly supplied With
clothing of the highest quality. al
most OF that he pawned turned Que
to be,
The negro Will be tried Tomorrow
on the charge of breaking into tho
store, and it Is probable that some
action will then be taken concerning
the pawnbrokers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-22
GOOD FOR HARRISON.

business men WHO would champion such
conditions for the sake of supporting their bust
ness are not entitled to the sympathy OF de-
cent men,
Thai is the manly reply made by Mayor Har-
rson, of Chicago, to certain business men who
lodged a protest with him against the closing
of certain dens of vice and saloons operating
in defiance of law He had struck the dollar
nerve and il hurt them. God help man "heh
he IL ready to condone wrong for profit. when
he would close his eyes TO sin and shame that
business might abe good" Has Richmond,
has Virginia, men of this character and call
berq Then let the forces OF right see to 1t
that such men shall not become dominant
factor in the life OF the State
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-22
c,NAnAS IACFRATEp NASAL APrEN-
UAGE~.

There are people SO constituted that they
are perpetualiy engaged in cutting OFF their
noses 10 spite their faces. They always go pre-
pared fof such a course and finally so damage
their nasal appendices that they must consult
physician every time they sneeze. such IL
tie lesson we draw from Canada The United
States recently held out an olive branch TO our
Northern neighbor in the shape OF a reeipro'
ss,y treaty Canada's liberal ministry was
pleased but Its people hardening TO the cry
OF their demagogues, Immediately performed
the 81, gical operation above referred "a. Now
the Canadian face it beginning TO hurt. They
won't admit ii yet awhile, But It's as true
as preachine--and We expect to see the time
when Canada tired Of nursing laeerated noses
will 4eome across with clear-cnt proposal
for closer commercial relations with this
country
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-22
rI,pHE,uE.<srRfE NEWSPAPER WORK

We regret to observe that several of our
Virginia contempt aries, whose good faith
none will doubt have been tricked into print
ing the cruel, groundless and ridiculous
stories" nov being teiegraphed from this
city and printed in New York as news, relat-
Ing 10 the case OF Henry Clay Beartie. Jr.
Some OF the reports sent out are reflection
upon the intelligence Of the Governor Of VIZ
ginia One such story makes the Governor a
barterer offering he condemned man a thirty
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-22
GRAFT APPEAL N
CITY DOCK CASE

A writ of appeal was granted by the
Supreme Court yesterday in the case
OF Horatio q. Lloyd ct ais. against
the Commonwealth OF Virginia,
stephen \. Ellysnn & Co. ct ais.
This is the Richmond Dock case re-
Gently before the Corporation Conn
mission, and which was decided by
that body in favor OF The Common
" Wealth.. 1he Commission herd tnat
me hlchmond DOCK Was sueJeel To
naDilItles anu oaties OF a puoiic ser
vice corporation; that II Is n canal and
a highway, aha the petitioners were
ordefed 10 proceed TO repair the gate
OF the eastern lock. SO as TO make The
canal safe tor navigation, to ne COM
rie.eu by December !, 1871.
Counsel for the petitioners claim
that the corporation had no jurisolc-
ton, and sncUid have dismissed the
matter, that the dock WAS Withdrawn
from public employment when it was
closed in July OF this year, and the
only penalty could be the forfeiture of
the franchise. that the order of the
oinn. ssloii ~aA contrary TO he tour-
teenth Amendment of the Constitu-
ton of the United States.
The petitioners embraced the toll
lowing gentlemen styled as the bond
holders committe of the William r.
Trigg Company:
Messrs. Horatio G.. Lloyd, f. L. Be-
miss. II. b. French. e. b. Addison.
John l. Waterbury and James C..
i Brown. ~ b STAR. s-z., ss,#.s.,s
The petition of McKenna ct ais.
against the First National Bank, from
Buckingham county. was refused.
"a fnv oil 5t, he,
case of the settlement of an estate.
The court also refused the petition
for reversal in the case of w. II. Page
ct al. against B. II. Gray ct AL from
Cumberland county. This Is case
Of the sale Of property under the oe-
linquent tax law.
Further argument was had in the
case of Adams Express Company
against Scott. and submitted.
Argument was heard in the case OF
Greenburg National Bank against G.
Syer II CO., ct ais. This case came
from the Law and Chancery Court
OF Norfolk, and involves the payment
of draft for a certain cargo of floor.
The case was submitted.
Partial argument was heard in the
retition of the Scottish Union and
National Insurance Company AGAINST
the virginia Shirt Company, from the
CORPORATION Court of fredericksburg
involving the payment OF insurance.
Next Case. to b. Called.
Norfolk and Portsmouth Traction
Company VS.. c. e. White e. Bros.
Inc.
Southern Railway Company VS.,
Lewis.
NJ. l. Bettman. Trading etc vs.
| skinner.
Board of Supervisors Of Norfolk
| County ct ais. VS. Jos r. Duke ct ais
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-22
TAMPER|NG WITH !
MAILS CHARGED

William Harris. coiorcd. a railway
postal clerk, running on the Southern
between Richmond and Greensboro
was arrested yesterday by Deputy
Marshal Marchant IN the office Of the
superintendent OF mails at the Rich.
mond postofiicc on the charge Of
tampering with the mails 4 half
hour later he was arraigned before
United States Commissioner Flsgen%
heimer. :
On representations of his counselS
J. r. Pollard. that he had not had
time to look, into the case. couamts-
sioner Flegenheimer consented ~
continue tho hearing until to-day Il
noon. Z
Test letters, including a reGistersA
letter and special delivery let's
are said to have been instrumental
In leading to the arrest of Harris.
Hia counsel, ]. r. Pollard. became
his surety in the sum Of $1,000 for his
appearance before the commissioners
to-day.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-22

Democratic ticket? The fact that the Repub
leans carried State which has been going Re-
publican regularly for twenty years or moro
until Governor Wilson carried It last year is
no efscredit to Governor Wilson, especially when
II is remembered that large number OF dis
gruntled machine Democrats aided in bringing
about the result. Those acquainted with Je-Tcy
politics know that 1t created stencil with
every stirring and that, until the work OF puri-
fcation was inaugurated by Governor wilson,
Adams county, Ohio. had nothing ON 1t when II
came to political deeds that are dark and says
that crooked.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-22
TWO GREAT GATHERINGS IN CORDIAL
En-OpI.Ll NIION.


No ne viii read the reports on temperance
made 10 and adopted by the General Baptist As
ISOLATION Of Virginia 1t Norfolk, and the Viz
ginia Methodist Conference at Salisbury. with
out being impressed by the magnificent CO.
operation that exists along the temperance lines
between these two & eat representative Chris.
tian bodies
For years the great churches represented by
these bodies have been pressing forward TO
the mark of their high calling They have
sounded no false note. They have stood to-
teF-tA eH7-teaght together, and
won together. These noble divisions of the
army of righteousness. keeping step with the
other great denominations. will accept no COM
promise will yield no principe. but will contend
for very right in every way that is right until
Virginia is won for temperance and for God
No man rot blinded ny self-interest or his
own depraved appetite will defend the traffic
IN Intoxicating liquor Even such as are so
blinded do not defend the traffic but place their
advocacy Of its continuance on the specious
ground of expediency OF alleged inability 10
enforce prohibtory laws. None will be found
10 advocate the tratiie because 1t is right, be-
GAUGE il saves one soul, uplifts one life, or
brings happiness to one solitary being
The liouor trafic can summon witnesses
Tor It's defense save those who, out OF the wreck
and ruin Of myriad lives. would carve their
own temporal fortunes 'wading through
slaughter" to yet gain. and shutting the gates
az mercy ON mankind But to what loss. &c
what unutferable wee 10 what unthinkablo
disaster does such greed of gain lead, ro'
what doth it profit a man If he gain the
whole world and lose his own soul?e
No man who loves home and children; wh'
feels that he is his brothers keeper, as nj
Maker intended him TO be, who longs to se
sbc awful impress OF rum removed from hi
community TO the prosperity and salvation O
its people, is willing 10 sit idly by "h1le III
mowers Of evil work their own Will.
We have no fear for the results that WI
follow the temperance movement in Virgins
He who doubts the ultimate triumph OF 1lgh
aoahts the goodness the mercy and the powe
~ God Himself. Tor as the sweet -souled Fabe
sung.
@Right is right, as God is God
And light the day must win,
To doubt would be disloyaty
To fater would be sin
1.en To-, the Christian soldiers OF Virgni
OF every church or creed, rally 10 the s'ahoa'
OF temperance declaring that they VIII "af
increasing vigiant determined warfare Tor
saloonless Virginia until victory snail nav
been won Let them go forward with rehe"t
zeal with unfalterinc courage. knowing OF
.,, ,tat right is on their side and the Go
of right is with them,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-22
FORUM
Drying the Wet Banquets
'ond Nirginian:

Editor Richmond Virginian:
Sir.-The following paragraph occurs in the
press dispatch relative to the strenuous and
unique" reception to President Taft On his
vfsfF to PIttsburg:
arrangements had been perfected TO hold
the banquet at the Hotel Schenley. but re-
WIS not room in the hotel. and the scene was
shiftet TO Memorial Hiatt. II was TO have been
Wet banquet, but committees of old soldiers
ana the county commissioners notified the
Chamber of Commerce that 1t would be against
the law of the memorial to serve liquor within
the hall, and it was announced that the BAN
quet would be dry 1t had been Planned 10
extingush the lights in the big auditorium sud 7
Genly. and the walters to have entered
from all sides of the banquet room, carrying
dishes of flaming brandy. 1t conceded
that the picture of 500 tongues of Pickering
blue flames being carried about the darkened
hail and finally placed before each diner would
have been effective. But the prospect of this
picture knocked into cooked hat when
liquor was barred. and the artistic chefs only
consolation is the fact that the secret
service guard of the President would not have
allowed the lights to have been turned down
anyway.
The .law of the memorial" the committee
Of old soldiers and the county commissioners
are to be commended But what shall be said
of the imhecity of the Chamber of Commerce
And why will some people Yet refuse to be
free from the tyranny of an old social custom
thappily now fast passing away that makes
Intoxicating beverages Indispensable at ban
quetsa Aside from the prime consideration or
religious and moral ethics 1t Is most intudicious
tn bolster up a social function with so-called
stinuiants that produce an artificial exhilaraton
with an attendant penalty of physical depres.
zion. and hte perniclous example OF tipping.
Many man has been started on his downward
career by first taking to his cups at banauets.
/ The fraternal societies are more and more
cutting loose from the practice ana thereby
giving additional evidence Of the true spirit
of fraternity. When business men exact
sohriety on the part OF their employees; "heh
the curse Of drink Is being warred against
by scientific and philanthropc agencies, and
! fh.a1
State are placing under the ban the licensing
! of putting the bottle to thy brothers lips )
when the almshouses and prisons and asyluns
fiv the flag of distress account OF STRONG
drink and hearts are breaking and homes dis
! bt nded. there is excuse for state occasions
t. be marred by n custom that Is more honorea
in the breach than the observance. Let not
the youth and manhood of grand lana De
taught by the example of public officials that
( dram drinking is a safe social indulgence.
wish that all proposed banquets OF the
kind will meet the fate of the Pittsburg pro-
meters and be shifted to the sanity column
i w. NJ BICkEkS.
EifEO
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-22

EditCr OF The KICnIuOHu SlIEII1IfII. -,
Sir-Allow to concur with All possioie
emphasis in the views of "Pcrsedas' and the
stern but deserved rebuke administered To III
Hatcher following utterances or his In cohhet-
ton with the Richeson case. II Dr fiatche,
has been quoted correctly on the suhJect OF
flirting" and the perfect harmiessness Oh
nNrality OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS not ex-
cep,ed''--then the doctors friends and admirers
throughout the State must submit TO shoth
Every normal. right-thinking man mus
recognize an unanswerable argument In inc
letter of 'Persedas '--unanswerabie from every
standpoint Of morals, sociology and religion
H. C. NJ
Nortnn va Nov. 90. 1911.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-22

Mr.. Fortune, of the Brookville magisterial
district of Campbell county, mad the Miss For
tune to fail of reelection as magistrate recent
ly. fe has fled notice OF contest Here
is hoping IL at. whatever fortunte attends his
effort 10 win the certificate of election Mrs
Fortune nd the little Fortunes may have tur
key for Thanksgiving.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-22

When the President OF William and Mary
College, Dr. Lyon q. 1sier, Iresn IRON the
history charged atmosphere OF Williamsburg,
salies forth the champion OF equal suffrage 1t
is getting time for Virginia to awaken 10 the
fact that equal suffrage is marching along in
the Old Dominion.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-22

Our esteemed contemporary, the Rockingham
buttu ttrroru. is marking good with vcn~
geance It's issue of Saturday was splendid
Illustration of newspaper progress. We saw Is
pages OF II and the balance got away from us.
The REGARD is lusty infant of two months
aud is already cutting its teeth.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-22

Mr. John p Branch, one OF Richmonds hon
ored bankers was unable on account Of his
health TO attend the Methodist Annual Confer
ence according to his custom for many years.
As his proxy. however. he wired $4,000
contribution to the college endowment fund
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-22

The Good Roads Congress could not do n
better thing than give It's cordial endorsement
to the Swanson measure for the appropriation
of government funds for the construction of
roads on the plan of a division OF expense be-
tween Federal and State governments.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-22

We congratulate Washington on the fact that
there are TO be two additional fast trains over
the r. f. l. p Railway between that city and
Richmond II is SO nice you know to have every
convenience to visit such city Richmond.
Soon We will have those Washington folk down
here doing their shopping
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-22
THE NEW JERSEY RESULT.


The New York Sun calls him Woodrun
Wilson No doubt he would run ii Miss De-
rs1oeracy gave him chance but the old lady
wept and turned away her head when She saw
what New Jersey did to him al the late Ia
mcnted election
Isn't IL fine that we do not need the assist
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-22

Mr. Bryan's Commoner thinks Governor Har-
mon or Mr. Underwood would make an accept
able candidate to Wall Street and the reac-
tionares. and demands the nomination OF a
progressive Democrat. On what acts In the
careers of these distinguished gentlemen Is the
assumption based?
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-22

Just rs they want him to. and he has suggested
that the ladies hold primary to determine the
question. wise LEGISLATOR. We see through 1t all.
He alread has his eye on a come back" and
he is determined not offend potent factor
the ladies.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-22

Our friend. Emmett w. Milstead who has
been condemned to serve term In tho General
Assembly by the Newport News people. is 60
ing to keep solid with the ladies. He decla- es
he is willing to VOTE the suffrage question
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-22

IT. r. is making a noise like tombstone
remarks the Columbia state. Not so. The sound
is that of presidential candidate.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-22

When Pierpont Morgan tripped in passing the
collection plate at church Sunday it was the
first time on record that he ever permitted any
money to get away from him
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-22

Remember how much extra work Christmas
buying places on the employees OF the stores and
fix it up with Santa Claus early
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-22

What a pity ii is that DR.. Cook s
unfalterihs champion, Major Hemphll. is not
in Richmond to introduce the great near -ex-
plorer when he delivers his lecture here.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-22

Here's a tip for our legislators. Make the
poll tax for women Sis and mark it down to
$1.4s about the time you need the money.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-22

We hear that the President is going afte'
the money trust. Sic em, Mr.. Taft.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-22

Hail to the Chief, Taft failed us but Justice
John is back on the job.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-22

When such pillar of the church as Mr.
Morgan falls we wager that 1t awakens tn
sleepers in the pew.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-22
WOMEN'S HOSE.
-iIayae-Anlt Models

Shapely, perfect fitting, full
fashioned hose. made OF the
finest materials: double soleS,
high spliced heels and reinforced
toes; deep garter tops, fast
hygienic blacks, 3 pairs Or
for $500 or per pair JOc
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-22
Wayne-Knit Pony
Stockings for Children.

Four additional threads OF
Sea Island Cotton protect
the toes and heels from the
rigorous use the youngsters give
their hosiery. Also they aie
knitted double strength at the
knees and soles TO make them
wear and wear. Then especia!
care is given the appearance;
HYGIENE fast dyes only are used.
Highest grade materials and the
skill Of the most expert stocking
makers. Prices per pair or
CSC and ...,.......t.. AVC
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-22
The Hosiery Of Quality With Comprehensive Guarantee.
Wayne-Knit Hose Are Beautiful

Not only in shapeliness but in texture. They are
made that wav and from the most beautiful and superior
materials. The dves in them absolutely hygienic
the coors rich and fast.
The points of Wear Are WOMEN'S HOSE
All Strongly Reinforced in l Hayle-kaA .NadAs---
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-06
TO ABOLISH THE
COMMERCE COURT
Senator Poindexter Sharply
Criticises Decision in the
Spokane Rate Case

Washington. Dec. Sin introduce
ing bill for the abolition of the
court Of commerce, Senator Poindex-
ter today sharply criticized the decis-
ion of that court in the Spokane rate
Case He declared the effect Of the
courts decision was to destroy the
long and short haul clause of the in.
terstate commerce law as we'll as the
EoWer Of the interstate commerce
ccL1mission to perform its function.
Mr.. Poindexter declared that Sin
ever important case where the petit
ticn was filed by a railroad company
the commerce court has enjoined the
orders Of the interstate commerce
commission"
IT has DESTROYED the effectiveness
OF this commission" he said. THE
commission by its good work for years
hes won the confidence Of the people.
The Spokane case was carefully con-
.side:ef' by the commission for wears
conclusions were tested by applica-
Lien to actual business before ordered
i7to effect. And yet the raw COM
nierce court, without special experi-
er,ee. on brief hearing enjoined this
carefully considered and thoroughly
tested order.
1.-THE court is entirely superfluous,
has grossly exceeded its authority. and
will be constantly prone to arrogate
to itself functions which do not be.
long to 1t. which are not judicial, and
Which can never be properly exercised
by judicial tribune. It should be
a. once abolished"
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-06
DISASTER IN
FREE RAW SUGAR
It Would Starve the Grow
ers of Sugar Beets to
Death

Washington. Dec. 6.-Representa-
tive Raker of California drew from
w. T. Willett. sugar expert witness
before the house investigating COM
mittee today. the magnitude Of the
profit made by the beet sugar interests
on the rise to the consumer which be-
gan in June Of this year.
Mr.. Willett said that when the New
York price OF sugar advanced a cor
responding rise was announced in the
west. notwithstanding the fact that
the beet sugar refineries "f Colorado
and California had an enormous sup
ply Of their product on hand.
Mr.. Willett. who earlier in his tes.
timcny said that sugar had drifted
back to approximately six cents a
pound. testified that the farmer who
rnised the sugar beets got no profit
from the rise. He was paid the same
price for his beets that was named in
the contracts dated months before.
'Why did the beet sugar manufac-
turers Of California raise their prices
Just because New York refiners 1000
miles away did so?" asked Mr.. Raker.
Because it was good business
That Is what Is known as good
busiress.' is it?"
Yes. Of course. If they hadn't
done SO they would have been called
focls II they gave away two cents pro-
fit en- a pound"
Mir. Willctt gave the committee
much statistical data on the worlds q
operations In sugar. He denounced
the gratuity given the Hawaiian sugar
planters by free entry to the United
States and expressed the opinion that
free raw sugar would "stSrve the beet
sugar men to DEATH"