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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-25

Dalmatia; Montenegro; Bosnia and Herxegov-
MIA Novibazar; Albania and Macedonia and
other possessions of Turkey in Europe, and
Greece or these States not owned by Turkey
and not owned or controlled by Austria-Hun-
gary or forming part of either are Eve. They
are: Servia Roumania in the Balkans, Monte
negro Bulgaria and Greece. These the
States which have allied against Turkey.
The war strength of these small nations,
the largest of which is Bulgaria with popu-
lation approximately that of New York city, is
surprising when compared to that of other
nations, larger and of much greater population.
The peace footing of the army of Montenegro,
with population equal TO that of the city OF
Baltimore, is estimated at $4,000 men; that of
Bulgaria at more than 100000 men; that of
Servia, with population approximately that
of Virginia, at 10000: that of Greece at APP
proximately 10000.
The large numbers of men engaged in the
long battle of Wednesday and Thursday and
the extent OF the casualties show that however
short the war may be it will go down in his
tory as one of the most sanguinary OF modern
times.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-25
FRIDAY, OCTOBER IS. 1919.
NOT ALWAYS .TRoN NERVE. :"

# No account OF any murder trial would seem
$&o be complete without story of the display
#ef nerve" on the part of the prisoner. Con-
frequently, was surprised to read In the
I Newspapers of yesterday morning that Lieu
Eatenant Becker stood up and looked the jurors
III the eye when they retired for elaboration,
@xiving an exhibition of iron nerve"
Not all of these stories the hgment OF
@fhe reporters imaginations, In the great ma
d common occurrence are such incidents that it
i u rather surprising that the reporters should
take the trouble to tell of them.
What is not true is that the exhibition is
#nne of nerve. II is not always. not even most
Frequently that. but something else. Neither
$Ne ii sign OF innocence. An innocent man on
Trial for his life who awaited verdict with
8celm stoicism might be praised, and rightly,
&f0r his nerve: but usually he gives such
Svidence OF stoicism. His reputation as we'll
- his life Is at stake, and that reputation will
suffer whether he be declared innocent or
E1nilty. "A .gnilty man, whether his chances for
*ncquittal be large small. is much more
$nkeIy to display that characteristic which spec
&tntOrs call nerve. but which is really brutality.
81eker nAy be innocent or he may BE- guilty.
"a innocent his calmness in the face Of posi-
&k1e conviction OF murder may have been due
ID bravery, and 1t may not have been. II he
Eo guilty. 1t was In all probability due to the
4ousession OF brutal nature One capable OF
%Sap341ng cold-blooded murder and seeing tiiat
#& = carried out cannot be possessed of that
onsitive nature which quaiIs before the pros
ut of blasted reputation, prison term or
SV6m death. He Is so brutalized, so lacking in
Sas1natiOn that he does not have that clear
&n6aon OF impending disaster which a man in
&Sa1able Of such crime would have. All
&rputhern people know of the seeming indiffer-
IS6noe 10 their fate Of negro brutes on trial for
NJ horrible crime. They have seen it exhibited
&xlme after time, but they do not attribute to
#4Ae prisoner the qualities OF true courage
M Bravery is not the exclusive quality OF the
5nnnocent or Of the guilty, and the latter is
Axa0re likely to exhibit calmness in the face OF
Sonviction and indifference In the sight OF the
@Saeetr4c chair There is difference between
Ehrutality and bravery. but they do not appear
- the surface.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-25
PEOPLES FORUM

,hmond virginian:

Editor Richmond yirginian:
As subscriber to your paper l am asking
you. for the information OF your readers, the
following questions:
What is the most IMPORTANT question before
the American people today that could be
solved to great extent at the polls in Novem-
ber?"
IF the liquor problem is not a greater issue
than the tariff why young mems lives and
souls. and the happiness Of their mothers, sis
ters and wives valued at less than q few extra
pennies tax on sugar and wooden suits"
What candidates now before the people are
a platform demanding relief from this
curse of the saloon
What political conventions entertained re-
solutions offering relief from this cancerous
on our nation and turned them down?
Were the resolutions mentioned above
turned down because the party leaders were
afraid they would lose the saloon vote?"
Should the Anti Saloon people of the United
States vote for the candidates of a party that
refuses them any relief
When We fail TO vote against the saloon
when the opportunity presents itself, Is 1t not
equal to voting for the saloon?
should we sacrifice party or principle when
We meet a. question of this kind?
IF Statewide prohibition is better than
County option, why isn't Nationwide better than
state option
Thanking you In advance for early reply
to the above questiors l am,
Respectfully,
T. c. HARDY.
Church Roads, Va
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-25
THE WAR STRENGTH OF THE COMBAT
ANTS

The continued victories of the Balkan allies
over their Turkish opponents and their rapid
advance on Adrianople As source of some sur
prise to those who have regarded the petty
Balkan States with good-natured contempt and
had looked for early Turkish successes. but the
result of the fighting to date Is not so greatly
surprising when it is considered that the Turks
opIe, the key to Constantnople. and are con-
centrating their forces at that point. When
the battle of Adrianople has been fought the
result of the war will no longer be in doubt,
II the Moslems defend 1t successfully. and then
taking the offensive drive the allies before
them. II the allies capture the city and ad-
vance on Constantinope long drawn out
struggle may be anticipated unless the Euro
pean powers interfere. To those who know
the ferceness of Turkish attack and the
fanaticism of the Turkish soldier the result is
scarcely doubtful even now.
The fighting strength Of Turkey is superior
to that OF the five Balkan States united against
that nation Its wealth is greater. As to
credit with the financiers of foreign countries.
none of the combatants Is particularly strong
as the international oney-lenders eye the war
with disapprovaL For this. reason, If for no
other the war is likely to be short, although
guerilla fighting may continue for some time
Although huge armies may be placed in the
field by the opposing combatants. the total area
of the Balkan peninsula-and all OF 1t is not
involved--is only about that of California. and
its population Is considerably less than that of
the Southern States and but twice that of New
York state. The total population of the coun-
tries OF the allies is about twice that Of Turkey
il Europe. but considerably less than that of
the Turkish empire.
The Balkan peninsula, the theater OF the
war, is one of the three peninsulars Of South
ern Europe II has an area OF 1S7:976 square
miles and a population of 1s.04S,756 1t is
bounded on the north by the Danube. Save and
Kulpa rivers; on the east by the Black Sea.
the Sea OF Marmora and the Aegean sea; on
the south by the Mediterranean Sea. and on
tile west by the 1onian sea and the Adriatic.
The climate Is mild except in the winters. which
are short, and the country is extremely noun
famous. There arc ten political divisions; that
part of Croatia-Slavonia south OF the Save and
Kuiga rivers seryia: Bulgaria, Roumania;
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-25

On proving that he was not maxi
ing salary large enough to contrib
ute $40 weekly towards his wife's sup
port, q, w. Linton was dismissed yea
terday by Judge Ernest H. Wells in
Hastings court. part Ii.
Linton was arrested few days ago
on complaint of his wife, charging
him with falling to provide fai her.
When brought before Justice Maui
rice, In Police court, part III. ne was
ordered to give his wife $40 week.
Shortly after his dismissal by
Judge Wells he was resrrested on a
similar charge by Chesterfield County
Officer A. T. Traylor. He @'ll ba
given a hearing this afternoon in
Swansboro court.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-25
YOUR VOTE rs IMPORTANT.

M II is not surprising that only small number
WI citizens should brave Indictment weather to
Ehear political address delivered in a city
Democratic and situated in a
STATE with the same political sentiments, even
though the speaker be with a national
krepntation. In such instances there is nothing
10 attract any save those whose love OF good
0ratory overeomes their natural aversion to
travelling in a drizzling rain to place Of dim
cult accessibility.
1t is 10 be hoped however, that this indiffer-
&nrce to a discussion of the campaign Issues as
6ohown Wednesday night does not foreshadow
#a light vote on November 5th. Virginia is
safe, but all Virginians should 60 to the polls
|kOn that day, not only to cast their votes for
EsVfason and Marshall, but to vote on the three
Unconstitutional amendments which will come up
TOR their decision in the general election.
large popular vote for the Democratic
#national ticket is most desirable for the effect
&1t will have on the house of representatives,
&gAOnld that body have the duty OF selecting n
&TSssident. as 1t viii have IT, no. candidate Sc
ppres a majority OF the electoral vote The
E&eire majority OF the electoral college the
EAouse shall select the president. The selec-
HIM is according to States and not by indvid-
Eb1i vote. Twenty-Five States have majority
IN the present house OF Democratic represen-
Natives and TWENTY-FIVE have a majority OF Re-
1ublican representatives. -Four States are
f1eniy divided should the result be throw
<1tC the house. therefore, several congressman
4nst break their party ties II there Is TO be
~ election. The larger the popular vote for
g1iSon the greater the probabilities OF the
eeak being in his favor. Accordingly, 1t he
Soxes every Democratic voter in the country
6Agp 10 the polls, whether his State be over
kShningly Democratic or Republican, and cast
70 ballot for Wilson and Marshall.
This contingency. however. is improbable.
ne chances are that Wilson win receive a
Majority OF the votes Of the electoral college
A viii be elected president OF the United
&4es by popular vote OF the States. Even
9agh this were certain. the duty of the Viz
3s citizen TO exercise his right OF suffrage
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-25
: : > . :
COUNTY FAIR IS
GREAT SUCCESS
ALL RECORDS FOR ATTENDANCE
BROKEN At CHESTERFIELD
EXPOSITION.

With the grounds flooded with
refuigent sunshine, more than 1,509
people visited the second and last day
of the Chesterfield county fair. Be
lated visitors from Chesterfield and
the surrounding counties ftocked TO the
courthouse at an early hour yesterday
morning.
ON "Wednesday, the opening day,
about 500 persons were present at
the fair, but yesterday there were
more than 1,500-a crowd sur
passing all previous records. From
a financial standpoint the fair was
the most successful one ever held in
the county.
All of the old exhibition buildings
had been remedeied, while several
new ones were erected for the or-
casion. Although not comparing
with those OF the Virginia state fair.
the exhibits are said 10 have been OF
a high order.
Some OF Chesterfield's finest colts,
cows. swine and poultry were among
the exhibitions, while the canned
fruits and vegetables put up by the
young girls OF the county gained much
praise.
Winners of all departments were
were given TO the youngshrdln
awarded ribbons ana their prizes yes
terday afternoon. Liberal prizes were
given to the young boys winning the
foot and bag races A basketball
game between two teams from the
Chester Agricultural high school was
one of the features of the athletic
events yesterday.
Some of the most prominent resi-
dents of the county were present at
closing of the fair, among them being
Senators Watkins and Baker and
Judge j. NJ. Gregory.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-25
STATE PRESS


There have been many complimentary tnlhes
said about the Spotsylvania exhibit at the state
fair this year and the people Of the county nav
the pleasure of feeling that the EXHIBIT mas oeeh
and will be of much value to them IN more
WAYS than one Such things show that d
county il wide awake and anxious 10 adFeTtse
It's resources to the world Next year we nope
tu see all of the counties in this section repre-
sented by first class exhibits at the falr ne
noney involved is small In comparison TO the
benefits Observation-Disclosures Free Lance
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-25
WOMAN, CENTURY OLD.
CELEBRATEs BIRTHDAY

home of her daughter. Mrs. Robert
Whitaker, near Spout Spring. In Appo-
mattox county, the one hundredth
birthday of Mrs. Watson Caldwell was
celebrated Friday with fitting tributes
from trends and relatives. about
seventy-iivc OF whom gathered to see
the aged woman and congratulate her
upon the happy event.
A. III. Picker, a Lynchburg photos
grapher took picture or Mrs. Caid-
well with her numerous children.
grandchildren and great-grand-
children gathered about her.
Among those present from this city
were: Mr.. and Mrs. W G. Caldwell,
Mr. and Mrs. w. II. Perrow. Miss Marie
Perrow and Mrs. Carter Glass
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-25
In Honor of Rev. Durham.

A social In honor OF Rev. IT, w,
Durham will he given by the Sunday
school of the cambridge Street church
tonight at s O'Clock. An excellent
program hats bctn arranged FIR tina
occasion.
The Rev. Mr.. Durham. who will
leave next week for Roanoke, will
conduct his farewell sermon 20 the
congregation of the church next sum
day afternoon. There win be no SER
vices Mt night
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-25
NEWS OF SOUTH RICHMOND
Ward Items
w. Craze'ss store, Hall Street.


Samuel Lleweliyn. of rs West Sew
enth street, was yesterday taken to
the Grace hospital to receive treat
ment for leg injured about two
month"; aEa at the "A ftsssr scan Izecersss-
tive works.
At the time he was hurt Il was
thought that 1t would prove serious
The injured leg grew steadily worse
until yesterday, when he was forced
To take his bed
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-25

Jacob Weinstein, pawnbroker.
was acquitted In Police court yes.tr-
day on the charge Of buying thirteen
stolen suit cases. There was no con-
elusive evidence to show that Wein.-
stein had bought the goods know M
them to have been stolen, and he
was discharged. The property was
alleged to have been stolen from the
Richmond Trunk Manufacturing
company's warehouse on Brooke
avenue.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-25
THE SAME. ONLY DIFFERENT.

Frank A. Munsey belongs to the Progressive
party, lured on by the name. Frank is not a
progressive, but the name sounds so much like
The last two sylabes hit it off right; it's the
first that doesn't jibe with the publishers sem
timents. Any man who believes in secrecy as
t. the sources of campaign expenses is retro
gressive not progressive.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-25
Miss Hudspeth improves.

Miss Annie Hudspeth. Of Mid
lothian, who sustained painful in
juries last Sunday afternoon when she
was thrown from Il buggy TN The
Midlothian turnpike. Is reported to be
somewhat improved.
The accident occurred on the pike
near the home of DR.. Fisher. The
horse that she was driving became
frightened at passing automobile
and made dash up the road In
his fright he ran the buggy en- an
embankment, almost overturning the
vehicle and throwing Miss Hudspeth
violently to the ground.
She is the niece Of John Hudspeth.
superintendent OF the Richmond divi-
sion Of the Southern Railway COM
pany, and y one Of the most popular
young ladies in Chesterfield county.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-25
Had Nothing to DO Win II.

The pulpit and the press have been discuss
ing the reason for the attack on Colonel ftoose-
welt They very generally believe that II was
due to bitter discusson-in WORD, 10 the
freedom of the press and to liberties taken on
Roosevelt can charge up his experience TO MINI
self ms well as to another because Tor many
months he has used the Engiish language very
interul erately. -,
The truth is however that it is Que TO the
fact that almost every crowd contains a lunatic
with homicidal mania-Charlot'esNh-% NV
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-25
No Bribery.

Under the arrangements as agreed upon tile
Ninth district politically enters upon new
era Both parties viii fight fairly ana IN Tue
open and the result of each contest Nlil os,
pend, not upon which side can 90 ,ae MS a
rhaatine and bribing but upon hustle ana
principles The Evening World offers 10 me
Ninth district its earnest CONGRATULATIONS 10
aars ito warmest commentator, and 1t pre-
Acts as well as hopes that he will ma IN an
enthusiastic endorsement from the peopis
reward for his splendid service IN pehah u
nlra poitics.--Roanoke World.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-25
This is Your Fight.

Woodrow Wilson. as the STANDARD pea' q -, ~
a., Tarnacratic marty is making your fight
this year. ia+ Tho
This L. the fight of the people against the
trusts as well against the corrnpt H. ~
which have dominated political affairs in the
past "a M. tina
machines. , .rs.rs.
In every campaign whether It be warfare
or politics there are certain legitimate en-
nerses which must needs be incurred, sueh 40
,riptaa matter to be sent to the VOTERS post.
age the travelling expenses OF speakers. anu
tbe rent OF halls for campaign meetings
Recent disclosures have shown that po 49,, tns
onnosinr parties have practically uhiatH'eeu
fnnds al their command, all OF which appear
to come from the very rich $4,000
wilson's campaign expenses, peths w,
in behalf of the masses should be borne by
them. ~r-
1t is your fight -, go c,a,ke
How much will you give to"aru
Courier.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-25
Wootlmen to Initiate.

Maple Camp. Woodmen OF tbs
World. will initiate several candidates
at their regular meeting tonight In
Fraternal hall. Eleventh and Hun
streets. Speeches from some II the
prominent members OF the camp will
also be heard,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-25

Editor Richmond Nirginian;
Correspondents OF the New York sun are
trying to find a better novel than Tom Jones
AS novels which follow the rule of critics any
of Thomas Hards's works are superior 70
Fieldings masterpiece In interest noos ,
are superior. Tom Jones is Il great book. out
not so great as members Of cult would nave
believe. -~..g,,,,,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-25
Thinks Thouyi,tiessness No Excuse.

Editor Richmond Nirginian;
A%ropos of strap Hangers communication
Yesterday | would like to ask why some men
win give up their seats rather than let Wohian
etan5 in the aisle bur will not move forward
"a few feet to prevent them from being com
pelled to stand on the platform? 1t may De
thoughtlessness. but why can't peopie TN .nlhh
sometimes" f@H~A1i@i''
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-25
Large Congregations.

DR. Douglas s. Freeman ,s stu
preaching to large congregations at
the Stockton-Street Baptist church.
Twelfth and Stockton streets. Much
interest is being manifested in The
revival services. and each night the
church has been crowded. There
were five professions at the service
last night.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-25

A New York boy read THE Campires of
Napoleon and then went out to win his fair
lady and conquer the world Some of the re-
builders OF the universe will use this as an
argument against reading about Napoleon
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-25
Negro Surren.iers.

James Pryor. the negro who wound
ed Charles White, also cof6red, on the
upper part. Of Hull street early yes
terday morning following an argument
over game OF pool, surrendered him.
self to Captain James A. Lipscomb
last night in the Third police station
Pryor told Captain Lipscomb that
he fired on White in self-defense. He
said that the negro threw his hand
to his hip pocket as II he was going
TO draw his gun. when he. getting
the drop on him. fired.
1t was reported last night that the
wound will not prove serious, and
that White will be able to appear at
a preliminary hearing In Police court
in few days.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-25
Father Against Sou.

George /. Johnson of Sacramento. Cali the
father Of the Bull Moose candidate Tor wee
president did not Join his son In ms pnnuca
ghost dance but Is warmly supporting Wilson
and Marshall. He welcomed and introduced
Governor wilson to the audience at Sacramento
an Monday--Fairfax Herald.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-25
Nor. Difficult Feat.

A man by paying 1880 able 10 enjoy the
privilege of sitting Int Shakespeare's chair But
we don't see anybody standing III Shakespea re. =
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-25

"Humbugier Napadl No Roosevelta." says
the headline In a Warsaw newspaper 1t takes
no courage 10 "cuss" Teddy at such long range
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-08-05

tho last siN weeks Jim went Go thu
springs IN the hope that his health
w"dld hv benefited. but 10 is under
stood that ho Is iu more serious con
ditun now than when hr started for
tho resort
W T. Bowling, "a tc'rEra phcr In tho
local Santa Fc telegraph office h.
confined 10 his home. 22l West Grun-
tie avenue, ns the result eft Injuries
he sustained Friday afternoon. WIN.
trying for q half mile motorcycle roe
ord on Traction park circular haiti
mile ira H. Trouhl. with % brake uu
the motorcycle resulted In Bowling
being pitched hcadl0ng over the MAJ
chine. BEYOND ITS and bruises about
the face ana head Bowling Ia not
seriously hurt
u. J., u, MacAlllstcr OF Atlanta Ga,
who has made Albuquerque his home
| for the last year aud "A half. left yes
terday Tor 81 Louis. whore ne will
" come associate counsel FOR 'hc
kuehler interests which own cnnsid.
cradle property in ColfaN county. this
state. While In New Mexico Mr. Mac
| Allistcr engaged ia newspaper work
I IN Albuquerque ana santa Pc and
made numerous friends who viii rec
rrct "a hear of his removal so 81
] Louis Mr. MucAllister IL an attornc,
of considerable ability and his seTy
4 ices viii doubtless bee of much yalu,
"a his new employers.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-08-05
Try a Herald Want ~. II
will bring yOu reSultA
SCOTT KNIGHT
NIoTloNIrR

Oldest, fastest ana brst nuctlOnesr
iH the southwest. - YEAR experience.
Out-Of-tOWn -uir- solicited. Phone
GIJ. Met anna's ufficc.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-08-05
LOCAL ANO PERSONAL

Walton. the photographer, offers
special prices during August.
Bebber Co. Opticians Phone eos.
Dr W. y. Macbeth. dentist 26-27
Grant building.
NJ s., Otcro. Jr. h. IN The city today
from JoWoY springs
There win be- regular meeting of
The FrutpIual brotherhood this even
ing az o'clock,
Mr. and Mrs A. s.. chavez and son
lcft saturday for tho Pacific coast "a
spend % two weeks vacation.
Rev. j. ! Runyun ana Mrs. Run
yar returned today from % brief visit
boo santa Pc.
Mrs Alger. wife ~ Or r. J. Alecr
returned today from u visit on IN
upper pecos.
Miss sadie Oleaon leaves Wednesday
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-08-05
T0lnys Calendnr

Trlt,rnal Brotherhood has
regular meeting tonight nj
O'Clock.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-08-05

Local weather report for -
hours ending M a. m, August
Maximum temperature, 50
degrees: minimum, o.. range.
80. at s a, m. 90. south winds;
cloudy
There wasn't any rain 90
speak OF In the city but there
we're torrents OF Il north along
the mountains yesterday even
ing.
\ bulletin issued by the
weather bureau al Washington
forecasts generally fair weather
In this section for the week,
Nith tcmporatur, ut or slightly
below the normal