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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-24
WHAT DIFFERENCE:

Under this caption the Greensyille DAILY
Piedmont says An exchange announces
shat it charges just twice as much for whiskeyl
advertising for any other. In this way i,
attempts to excuse itself for carrying the SORT
of advertising But is it good excuse? II it
is wrong to run whiskey ads for twenty cents
an inch it is Just as great wrong to run
them for forty cents The fact that higher
rate is charged lessons the orense not in
the least. The argument is realy not worth
while"
This is well said. 1t is an encouraging sign
OF the times that the great periodicals ars
rapidly cutting out the advertisement OF intoyi-
eating liquors and other products that threaten
the health. wealth and welfare of the race. There
are very few of the high class weekly and
monthly periodicals that will permit their
pages to be purchased by the purveyors of this
sort OF stun. The daily papers are rapid,
following suit. Where 1T is still INDUCED there
is sense Of shame manifest In the attempted
Justification of themselves by papers who barter
their columns to the barrooms The Piedmont
il right when IL says the sentiment against
these ads is growing steadily and we believe
the day is not far distant when thsy will be
barred from every paper
But contemporary il wrong when ii as
serts that the resolutions OF the Virginia Con-
ference were directed at Richmond paper
No paper was designated. 1t was class.
] papers that publish advertisements OF liquors
and flood the country with the appeal to The
appetites and weaknesses of men at so much
! per inch. The Conference unanimously voted
! that there WAS no difference in principle OF
morals between the white aproned gentry
who stand behind the bar and dispense Ii
quors to patrons and the papers that lease theil
pages to become agents for the sale and dis
tribution OF the stun. The Virginia Confer
ence composed of consecrated and intelligent
| ministers and laymen and representing con
stituency OF over 100000 souls in its terri
tory has united with other religious and mora
| conventions in bringing the truth to the at
| tention of the members of the Methods
church and It will no; be long before all rhel
everywhere acknowledge it.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-24

growers claim that this represents only "A fait
margin Of pron, ans cannot b. construed as
an attempt to hold Gp the purchaser. Mr.. f.
J. Watson president Of the Southern Cotton
Congress has expressed himself very hope.
fu that the plan will prove successful to
creating q reasonable price for cotton, but in
any event he says. THE FARMER Is being
sured several dollars bale more than he would
get under the present iniquitous marketing
methods"
If the growers are wise they will cooperate
both in restricting the production and uniting
In the holding plan. II is time that some Of
the great profits OF commercial progress and
prosperity were taking the direction of the
producer of the commodities upon which the
profits have been made.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-24
THE PRIMARY PLEDGE.

correspondent requests to give in our
editorial columns an answer to the question.
why a person who has voted in the primary
election should support the nominees of the pri-
mary and why tho pledge to support such cam
didates should be considered binding
Our friend apologises for being somewhat be-
lated In his request. but suggests that a reply.
now that We are not in the heat OF cam
paign, might on that account be more force
full
Our correspondent has answered his own
question of using the word pledge, 1t is un-
derstood that whoever enters a party primary is
tacity pledged by thst act to support the party
nominee He participates In the primary under
no compulsion. He is at perfect liberty 10
remain away from the polls When he soiun'
tarily casts his ballot he does il with the I'M
Outstanding that he thereby pledges himself
10 vote for the candidate who may have been
successful in the contest and is declared the
party nominee. If participation under these
conditions does not impose obligation and rs
not sufficient guarantee OF good faith on the
part Of the pa ticipant We know of no other
reason that would convince one OF the ooilsa-
ton or move him to its faithful fuihliment-
For our part we cannot understand the ethical
consideration or the quality OF conscience that
would permit man to become party to sucn
a contract and then violate the implied pledge
OF the contract
Whether this taeit law of the primary is a
good provision is another question but there
can be no question of the obligation under
the present underst anding. Personal honor ana
party loyalty demand the strict fulhliinent OF
the pledge.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-24
srur WORM TURNS.
his revenges

In some quarters they appear much amused
that what they are pleased to call combine
- In Drocess of formation in the South where
.ha greatest hostility is felt against this
,u,s,s The project being organized by ON
e,aIs of the Southern Cotton Congress, Of
reducing the acreage Of cotton planted ans
holding his years crop for higher prices II
the occasion OF the amusement,
put the situation is vastly Inherent from
adopted by these cotton planters is perfectly
Legitimate They have been at the mercy oil
every body connected with the marketing OF
cotton and especially of the spectators, and
they are only following the instincts Of self
preservation by standing together to create
conditions that will give them fair margin
of profit upon the commodity which they pro-
duce The worm is only turning.
The chief difficulty in the success OF the plan
which they had devised lay in the necessity
Of capital 10 finance the scheme. The planter
IL bonnd TO have money His fertilizer and
labor bills must be paid. his living expenses
must be met and the money must come from
his staple crop. If cotton is to be held at
ARRANGEMENT by which the producer can place
his crop In the warehouse and borrow upon
the warehouse certificates mus. be made,
Happily this has been effected. New York
Ananciers have announced their Willingness 10
lend t5o0oo on the Southern crop.
The plan. IN brief is to lend 325 q bale and
20 hold the cotton until such time as the owners
shah specify except should cotton reach "a
esnts. In which case 1t must be sold The
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-24
PEOPLES FORUM
Monument to Judge Ingram.


Editor VirRinian:
Sfrt-Rchmond and Virginia lost q great
man when Judge John III. Ingram passed over
the river. There is no wonder that the express
sion Of sorrow at his taking off are to mo
creed circle confined" for he was a man
whom to know to love He gave HIS day
and generation tho consecrated efforts of a
brilliant mind a cultivated intellect and a genial
social nature. His uplifting, touch has felt
lin the varied relation OF life Those who were
fortunate to be his personal friend
ships roll will sigh for a touch ofthe van
ished hand and sound OF the voice that is
stiIled," for no man was truer to his friends.
, Surely monument should be erected to the
memory OF this goodly 1t should be
placed in prcttily prepared park in South
Richmond DIOR Manchester was his home,
whence ne came to bless Rchmond) and should
I've named Ingram Park"
". NJ. FfCkKERS.
Richmond, Va. November 20. 19l1.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-24
Condemned.

Condemned.
II standing on the brink, Father,
Dark ruin yawns below,
Where another stood and fell. Father,
Not many months ago.
'Memorys sad page recalls. Father,
Thy shatterd hopes. they tears
Tears shed in pride and Joy. Father.
Soon changed to doubts aud fears.
Cursed wretch that have been, Father,
.g.A To cause thee only palm ~. ssq.s
Prayers fro mlips cen pure as thine. Father,
Were uttered all In vain.
Deaths cold stream will close DER me. Father.
And men forget my name
What can hide away from thee, Father.
The memory of my shnme?"
w r. b.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-24
) FRIDAY. NOVEMBER "A. 1911.
the Mills OF THE GODS,

There is an immutable and inexorahe
law that through lie and that in its
operation eomprehends ever realm of human
HE. one can note no exception its opera
sicn whether the physical Intellectual, moral
or spiritual man IS involved.
in whatever form lis statement may be made
no better difnition can be given than that
contained in the words OF the greatest Of
teachers. Whatsoever d man soweth that shall
he also reap
Men may careiessly ignore or ~antonly
tempt this universal Law. but in the end they
viii find themselves forced to confess its fear
ful truth Violation Of physical Law results
in physical penalty. So, also. is the penalty
sure in the infractiou Of every law. inteliee~
tual, moral ard spiritual He triaes with
fate and dares inevitable disaster who dis
regards or defes the reign OF law.
The greatest interpreter of human nature
that the world has ever seen, humanity speak
ing. cried.
thus hath the course of justice wheeled
about
Having no more but thought OF what thou
vert,
To torture thee the more, being what thou
art"
s.The mills Of the gods grind slowly II
of.en happens that retribution follows slowly
nm ,he heels Of folly anc that penalty is long
DELAYED But they grind exceeding fine.
Somewhere. somewhen. the harves. will be reap
"a and 1t will be the harvest Of ones own plan
ing. Fools and frivolous men imagine 'ha
they have outwitted fate and. gaily gong 'hen
INIT they challenge the worst that law car
a. ,,+i, with sudden vengeance the penait.
ya,,s and they hare only left them the miser
able remorsc that is b"rp OF the recoiiee'io'
~ wasted opportunities and missnent Jay
Wrecked health incompetent mlhas f"ihe
characters bighted lives, dead souls eVery"hel
..sssfv that mortal man is impotent 10 ehai
,<nga the law ordained by Almighty God "h
drifts down the stream OF careless living
sooner or later ground to pieces between u"
uuper and neither millstones
xu;,hin ones self IL the direst penalty ie'
THE hangmans moose and the eiecuae eha
nara1vxe the mind with sense Of a"ioi "is
.x,er But the real tragedy is IN inc ma
whose character has carried nm "he'e '"ea
Instruments OF retrbution operate 10 MS or
.o.sa, In every ease the outward agenc
~ nenalty is merely accidental and incloeh'a
The terrible thing is that man Win a4' -
ross;bilitjes of royal manhood should nav
,nh ga low az TO have merted the penalty,
.Ans thus the whirgg OF time brings !
his revenges
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-24

righteousneee--Mrs. M ". Newton. 81 the vvh,,a
III niopon Army-was delivering one OF her help
tion In voice or utterance, as she besoughf m
unsaved to look to Christ for deiyeranca from
,ne guilt OF sin and the power Of sin. The
large audience was held In rapt attention az the
queenly messenger related thrilling incidents Of
reclamation that had under her personal
observation. In the midst Of the sweet talk a
little commotton was noticed in the rear OF
the hall and now all eyes beheld a rather aged
man proceeding down the aisle to the plat
FORM With cheeks suffered wiz; tears and in
tones OF touching pathos he asked In broken
English tor he was Germany lady, oh.
lady, do you mean to tell me that some thing
can be done for me--poor old me! Can 1t be
true--oh! can 1t be true?" Mrs. Newton re-
piled with composure and in convincing tone
Yes, dear man, 1t tx all true and you be
saved right here and now. This congregation
will now Join with me in prayer for our friend
who can and must be saved" All heads were
bowed and that sanity soul offered a fervent.
soul prayer that stirred every breast. And
then the poor old me- ne called himself.
publicly thanked the assembiage for their man
ifested interest and declared he was faced
about" to lead new life. But he said this
with tear-streaming eyes and in emotional
tones. People have worked hard all my life
leave by dying and / loves her and mine
children. try hard to go home with my
money Saturday night and maybe do one time
and then agtn. but Oh! people the red lights,
the red lights get me the next time and the
next, and right now the children want and
cry for met The red lights get me the red
lights beckon me, the red lights hold me in
charm know friends most and only the
red lights hold me- so glad get hope agin
from the red lights. thank you people. try
and pray and look up. Send poor old me
helping hand-but oh, the red lights" And
he held his hands before his eyes as II to shut
off the vision.
Yes, 1t was only old drunkard in mis-
sion. But he a man and a citizen and had
a soul and loved somebody and somebody loved
him! Wasn't he worth saving?
And the red lights that lure so many poor
old mes to destruction are instructions OF our
society, licensed by government for rev.
enue forsooth. and permitted to continue by
the passive Of enghted, cultured
and Christian community, Well II Is that the
neople ara waking UP to the awful RESPONSE
bjlity we are under for licensing pitfalls for our
citizens. Certainly, the poor old mes
but better still remove the prime cause OF poor
! old mes, Let's get sane!
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-24

p. ohibition pleeses everybody around Durham
according to Bishop Kigo. The prohibtionist
is satisfied since there isn't a drop OF liquor
sold legally. The wet man is pleased because
he claims he can get more liquor now and get
il easier than under the license system. And
the authorities delighted as 1.-THE blind
tiger is throwing up more dirt on the public
roads" than has ever been known in that Sec
ton
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-24

If the women win the ballot it must be with
winsome smiles and not with wicked stones
Let our American surragst take warning from
the mistake OF her sister over the sea, and
let her plea be that OF good and gracious wo-
manhood to the masculine intelligence and
sense justice. When she displays the coarse
and sordid spirit of the street and adopts the
tactics of the mob her is doomed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-24
Flashlights On The
temperance Question
No. 2.
The Lure Of the Red Lights
w

1t was in mission hall on a crowded street ~
the metropolitis iither the notsam and jetsar
~ nie s'romy sea would ever and anon float.
some to be picked up and saved and some mo-
H,entariiy swift and then go out ia the Wilderness
or unreach On the night In question that
soodlE Old soul whose sweet and winsomc
voice has for 80 lAany years beer a mower FOR
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-24

Those three Tammany judges who put up
money to buy seats the bench find that in
stead they have purchased the privilege OF
standing at the bar--and decent citizens hope
that they will get 1t good and hard" for the
integrity an honor of the judiciary.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-24
ORIGINAL VERSE
When: A Vision.


However we brave il out, men arc a
little hreed."-Tennyson.
Shall Mammon forever he master?
Shall Manhood forever be thrall?
Shall Power be fettered with purse-strings
That it rise not at Principles CALF
Some hour down tho far-future aeons
That lie beyond vision and ken,----==--
There shall wake like giant from slumber,
A Race Regenerate-and then,
When Man shall consort with Conscience.
Embedding the clamor OF Self
When Honor shall spurn foul Dishonor
AT the whispered promise OF Peif
When Courage shall walk with Conviction
In the hour of the nations need
When no more, In the Court OF Injustice,
Shall the voice OF Humanity plead:
When Wealth shall longer he master.
ID Wisdom longer he slave,
When knighthood shall trail not It's ralment
In the dust At the feet of the knave;
When Love shall DO stronger than Hatred
And Christ likeness mightier than Creed
When Man shall thrust down from his affairs
The impotent idol OF Greed.
Then shall rise in the glory OF manhood,
4 nohler. knightier breedl
Lucy Leland Robinson.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-24

Anybody who thinks that preachers are
.'sissies" and unable to command the respect
shrewdness ard sagacity Of the Rev. Mr. Gates
who is chief almoner for John D. The way he
put it over the Merits should win the ad-
n.iration of all worshpers Of the golden calf.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-24

Can Teddy come back. asks contempor-
ary so far as we have observed he won't have
any trouble coming back as he has never
gone away. He's the same virile, versatile and
verbose individual as he has been for quarter
of century.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-24

Mr. Aldrich made a strong plea for his plan
OF currency and banking reform before the
American Bankers Association in New Orleans
Somebody else will do good deal OF talking
too, when 1t comes before Congress
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-24

heard above the bowling winds and roaring
seas far this county. HIS situation would
Speeches. he PAGES the dripping decks OF the
desolate derelict, but the nation faces no posi-
bliiy of losing his valuable advice in any hour
OF peril--thanks to Marccni
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-24

The Charleston Ncics and Courier SAYS
There are more convicts per capita in Ken
lucky than In any other State Of the Union
And some whiskey, too
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-24

Bisnop Kilgo said in a recent address that
one might as we'll expect to reform mule by
to cure the evils of the liquor traffic by moral
suason.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-24

What il the lord mayor of London is
81 years old. We have mayors In this country
that are 1S1judging by the administration of
their Offices
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-24

The Boosteri
The booster boosts.
You bet your life.
His town comes first
And then his wife.
He boosts and boosts,
With words OF cheer
And words OF praise
He starts things here.
The booster bosts.
lie makes things grow,
The workingman
Now has a show:
The hammer sings
And business huns,
The booster boosts
And success comes
The booster boosts.
List to his song
As on life's way
He sprints along.
His open hand.
His faith and smile
Add much to make
This world worth while.
Ida Cleora Ball. in Leslie's.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-24

Mr. BRYAN has wonderful voice in its
carving quality But pr's"ned unon mat
stranded ship his clarion cali can hardly be-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-03-21
TROUBLE EXPECTED
OVER KILLING
SHAWNEE DEPUTY SHERIFF
SHOOTS BOOTLEGGER-SU TO
BE RICH MAN.

Shawnee, Okla, March 20.-As a re
suit of the killing on South Union
street here at o'clock Sunday after
noon OF Hank Meeks, gambler and
bootlegger, by Deputy Sheriff Dock
Tillman, sentiment is running high
and the authorities are watching
closely for any attempt at violence
against the deputy sheriff.
Meeks has been arrested here sew
eral times on bootlegging charges
He is said to be worth $4,000 or $20,-
900. Sunday afternoon, according to
Sheriff Tillman searched Meeks, ex'
pecting to find whisky on his person.
Failing in that, it is said. he told
Meeks he would arrest him anyhow.
# is said that Meeks resented this
and resisted the attempt of the dep
uty sheriff to arrest him. 1t is said
that Tillman told Meeks he would
get a warrant and then arrest him,
in reply to which Meeks used pro-
fame language and told Tillman to "go
get his warrant"
1t is said that upon Meek's reply
the deputy turned, drew his revolver
and fired three times, every shot tax
ing effect. Meeks dropped dead. The
fatal bullet struck him in the left side
plowed it's way through his back, and
imbedded itself in his spinal column
The body was taken to the under
taking rooms of Flemming & Browns
DIR. w. n. McGee, county coroner, i'm
paneled a jury, which was sworn in
over the body. The inquest was con
tinued until 1870 o'clock Monday aft
ernoon when evidence will be heard
Deputy Sheriff Tillman was taker
in custody by two officers from the
police department and will be held
to await the action of the coroner:
jury.
Meeks, although having the reputa
tion of being a bad man in genera
is called a good fellow" and has
made many friends. He has beer
here for years, during which time
he accumulated a small fortune. Hi:
friends say they will see that due
prosecution of Deputy Tillman is con
Quoted.
No serious situations are expecte
ed to arise over the killing, but the
police are watching out for any at
tempt at a demonstration on the par
os Meeks friends.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-03-21
Cotton Premiums.
HAVE YOU TRIED PAXTINE
The Great Toilet Germicide 2

You don't have to pay soc or sl.O0
pint for listerian antiseptics or per-
oxide. You can make Is pints OF moro
cleansing, germicidal, healing and deodor-
izing antiseptic solution with one 25c
box OF Paxtine,-a soluble antiseptic
powder, obtainable at any drug store.
Paxtine destroys germs that cause
disease, decay and odors,-that is why 1t
is the best mouth wash and gargle, and
why 1t purifies the breath, cleanses and
preserves the teeth better than ordinary
dentifrices, and in sponge bathing II COM
pletely eradicates perspiration and other
disagreeable body odors. Every dainty
woman appreciates this and Its many
other toilet and hygienlc uses.
Paxtine is splendid for sore throat.
intiamed eyes and to purify mouth and
breath after smoking. You can get Pax
tine Toilet Antiseptic at any drug store,
price 25c and soc. or by mail postpaid
from The Paxton Toilet Co, Boston
Mass, who will send you free sample
# you would like to try 1t before buying
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-03-21
BOYS Corn Clubs.

All merchants and farmers and
business men who want to stimulate
the corn clubs by offering prizes
-re requested to write the Ardmore-
ite. stating the prizes they offer.
Donors in Carter county will be for
Carter county prizes, those from
Love county will be for prizes in
that county, and the same in Jeffer-
son, Johnston, Marshall and Muir.
ray and any other counties that de.
sire to get busy. The prizes will
be run indefinitely in the columns
of this paper to stimulate the work.
The Daily Ardmoreite for one full
year will be sent to the winner in
each county who offers their prizes
through the Arimoreite. 23ti