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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-01
\ HAPPY NEW YEAR OUTLOOK

riends of The Richmond Virginian the new
viii he pleased by It's announcement that II
viii close the year 1911 with the largest sub
acrptton list II has had. Ii takes time
To build UP paying newspaper against strong
competition in the larger cities and towns,
but The Virginian In now beginning to reap
I from it's sowing
We congratulate The Virsinian upon Its pros
porous year and trust that the new year may
witness even greater StridN. If 1t will hew
To the line of Democracy and not join the
earrers and critics who always naKging ut
the party To which they profess allegiance its
growth In subscriptions and In prosperity and
influence viii be even more rapid. The judg-
ntnt of the masses OF great political party
@ essea. than thai ef tss,, has4auai -...sot easa
to criticise, usualiy,-~-Danville Register
We greatly appreciate the kindly sentiment
of our contemporary and reciprocate the wish
that the New Year may bring large success
and prosperity TO the paper on the Dan
For the advice We are also thankful and we
hereby pledge ourselves TO stand by the old
party through good and evil report My party,
right or wrong my party' Noble sentiments
They stir our sluggish blood that enthusiasm
ashes eagerly and hurriedly to join the pro-
cession
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-01
RIClINoNDS SPLENDID RECORD

Tho reports of the various lines OF activity
and Industry In Richmond for the past year are
SO Indicative of the healthy growth and pros
llrity and encourage such great hope that the
future holds much of conquest for the spirit
and energy that have wrought these past
achievements that We-naed make i.;.e-eem-
ment
When cite spessks Of the saiaa In financial
industrial and commercial circles in Richmond
one must needs speak In big figures We have
eoine TO BIO influential and an increasing
factor In the financial and commercial progress
OF the South.
In manufacturing for 1911. 1871 plants. with
aggregate capital of about $35 900 600: employ.
ing over 10000 people and doing business OF
around 500 100000. give Richmond assured po-
sition AS Il manufacturing center.
In jobbing circles nearly $4,000 0oV capital
was at work and the sales amounted to approx
mateiy. s75.Qoo0oo
The deposits In our banks have increased In
little more than u year by 10000. 600 while
the assets OF these institutions have increased
over SIS, 100000.
III real estate transactions sales to the amount
of $lb.o0o.ooo are reported for the year. this
showing gain OF s2ooo 900 over the preceding
Fl ,
wear.
In building operations the total for 1911 win
reach over $4,000 900. showing a gain over the
preceding year OF so per cent Seven Office build
ines account for si.2S2GlS while 3eo brick
structures aggregate $l.2S2.5oo, In addition TO
this - frame buildings have been constructed
at a cost of over $4,000 showing considerable
Atisity an the Suburbs. &td Indicating healthy
and steady growth IN what might be called the
charging or outrenching Richmond.
II is only necessary To express our gratihca-
ton at this splendid development and prosperity
aud to wish that the New Year may bring yet
greater progress to the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-01

mission on the Cost Of Living. He hopes that
thorough and scientific investigation by such \
committee would result In definite and authori-
tative information concerning the facts to
changes in wages the cost of living and prices
generally through the world and the difference
existing In various nations He moreover, b.
reves that such commission will be able to
arrive at knowledge OF the causes Of the con
dition that confronts men everywhere and to
suggest remedies that may relieve the situation.
Personally. Professor Fisher thinks as he has
stated in recent book, THE Purchasing Power
of Money" that prices have risen because the
purchasing power Of the monetary unit has fall
en- and the purchasing power OF the unit has
decreased because the production OF gold has
increased, We face. then. in his view. a real
yellow peril, since authorities have declared the
production of gold will continue to increase.
The only real and lasting remedy, according
to this theory lies in regulating the purchasing,
power of the dollar, It may be possible to en-
act such regulation by legislation as shall per-
manentiy and universally relieve the situation.
Hence this movement In behalf OF a commission
TO give exhaustive investigation to the subject,
and IL the causes shall be found to lie in the
direction indicated TO suggest remedial legisla-
ton.
In this plan Professor Fisher has the hearty
support of many men OF eminent attachments
in economies and craftsmanship In this nation
and in Europe and under their leadership
definite effort will be- made to have the United
States take the initiative In the formation of
such commission. No matter OF greater I'm
portance to the masses could be suggested than
this. and we trust that early move in this
direction shall be made
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-01
4 ItlrNt'Ii OF lfs

81 Iii IN nsssleas 40 oxtsurt :aga1rsHt the rftaad.
yantAges Of being good At lhs season OF The
year. Heinopatrance falls unapprocatod and
unheeded upon deaf ears. Everybody has been
INDUCING Ia retrospective disgus, with tAeir
former lives and everybody hiss deterr8iHtt= 10
bH Euutz the drinkers -getHa to quit.
All the tobacco users are going 10 Ii out
idle folks going 10 work ami the extravs~
CANT viii begin TO save. had hahts OF all sorts
and sixes Will find the door close dand The moi
II home Sign hung out in habitations whore
they have hitherto found hospitabe enterts!n-
ment Fiety. virtue and goodness have asUsut.
"a the throne and all happy in the
fhoaght that THAR benohoent reign is estah-
1ished In our lives.
This II tho FIRST day OF the new year and In
snfte Of the fact that the numerous philosopher,
NIL Nys. said BE good and you'll be- lone
Sann- we hsve determined to tread the strait
- narrow vay--until we fall by the wayside.
I1e - n Far BE- II from us TO put stumbling
49, n our brothers path. II you are, dear
fA6sr. dsermined 20 be good 20 on and be
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-01

s2octfutiy, nppenf TO you to ypts=asainst the re-
opening OF saloons in smithneid. for the fol-
lowing reasons:
i. because saloons injure the morals of pco-
pie. and endanEer their lives. BY encouraging
aud occasioning strife discord, rquarrels. fight
inxs. murders. mobs and unnumbered evils.
- because saloons are but snareS To entrap
men ana boys, and cause them to waste their
True and money, and ruin them in every way:
body, mind and soul.
Because in going to and from town, as
"e. M while In town, not only the lives of our
husbands and sons and friends are endangered,
but We ourselves shall encounter drunken
negroes and white men. who VIII be a menace
to safety.
T. Because We can SEP no financial benefit
tn be derived from them, in any way, either
In the agricultural. mercantile mechanical
interests to laborers employees, any one
except the saloon owner renter. since every
dollar tina, is put into the saloon till will he
50 much taken from the merchants who deal in
substantial articles profitable both to the buyer
and seller.
A Protest
To the Merchants of Smithfafd Va:
We. the undersigned farmers and citizens
that live around Snthicld and usually trade
therein do hereby enter n most earnest pro-
test against the Introduction of saloons in
the town of Smithield.
We who live in the country to be the
chief sufferers Since tho abolition of the saloons
in Snithheld much better state OF things
has existed. and there has been comparative
relief from drunkenness and rowdyisrn de-
spite the jug trade from Norfolk and New
port News.
Open the saloons and YOU open the flood
gates upon us: the foreign element working
the mari beds viii be less comfortable. labor
more demoraized and disorganized than ever;
the roads by night and day viii be infested by
drunken men. and the safety and security OF
eur women and homes will be jeopardlzed.
Besides we can see no profit to be derived
from tho saloons to you merchants, or any one,
except the gaoonk eeper and the who
owns or rents the house In which II is kept
since every dollar that Is spent for whiskey
Will be much taken from your trade and.
above ALL from the families OF those who pa
trCnixe saloons
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-01

COED. but yea mast-assume the responsibility.
and We have our doubts
There are some recommendations We desire
TO make, however in the interest OF a healthy.
happy and useful life which we feel sure Will
not interfere with your noble determination to
be good and which You can work as side
lie with profit 10 yourselves and to Your com
munity. They full OF suggestion and
may be elaborated to such an extent that we
may only state them
- he bright The with crouch is a
public nuisance He ia miserable himself and
makes everyone with whom he comes iii con-
tact unhappy. II you have Crouch and must
cherish it keep 1t TO yourself II You have a
kick turn II loose whore II VIII do The most
good==npon your own anatomy. BE cheerful
and optimistic. and try to throw little sun
shine the pathway go days this year
BE Busy Not with other peoples affairs
Perhaps that Is whore you have made your
mistake. 1t hasn't made you any friends and 1t
hasn't gotten you anything Find something
worth while and get TO work It. Keep at
1t every day, except Sundays apd holidays. ana
you viii ind IT the best investment you ever
made, There ara big dividends in health and
happiness usefulness and personal compensa-
ton.
Be Booster Look UP the record OF your
city for the past ten years and your bosom
will swell with pride and your tongue win tell
/ the wonderful progress Richmond has been
making. After awhile you will actually get In
thinking that you have had something to do
| with 1t and. when you catch that spirit. you
win be worth while II you have u kick go 10
the place where It's registration will accom-
I piish something The best place 10 kick IL at
the ballot box the who never kicks there
has no kick coming to him anywhere else Elk
cept that portion OF his own anat ,tay
previously referred TO. Think OF the progress
Of the past and face the possibilities OF the
| future and boost like blazes every day of 1912
BE Benedict II you are as yet minated
and living the lonely. selfish, miserable exist
ence II bachelor, cast your eyes around on
| the fair sisters many of whom are pining for
your companjonship through life. and make the
posal may perchance come from the gentler sex
al this is leap year: but. from whatever sourc,
1t comes and however its hating words are
spoken. leap to it's acceptance and join the
ranks OF those who with every recurring yea,
are most thankful that they have deserted tn,
paths of loneliness and found the highways o.
| happiness and companionshin
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-01
HOW 1T GOES IN SMITHrIEID.

The following statistics for corresponding
months under wet and dry regime In Smith
field. Va. will be Illuminating. They present
evidence not only of the benefits Of prohibition
to a community. but of the fact that the records
OF a community is always the place to look for
the results. Don't trust the blatant assertions
them 10 favor the saloon of legalized reapacta-
biity and easy access:
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-01
PROFESSOR rrsHrn,s DENIAL.

short time ago we commented upon dis
patch which reported Professor irving Fisher,
u Yale. MS attrbuting the high cost OF living to
malaria hookworm and alcohol Professor
Fisher in letter to the editor OF the FiFgsH-
sd,i, informs us that this statement, which WAS
scattered broadcast by news association. at
tributed 10 btm views the exact opposite OF
which he had Expressed in hts address,. lie
held that the present high cost of living was
not uaceablo to these causes since these causes
have always existed.
On the contrary Professor Fisher holds very
different theory. and In order that the real
cause may be ascertained. he is proposing tho
appointment Of an Official International Com
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-01
A PERSONAL WORD.

Rev. Graham IL Lambeth, who has been
chief editorial writer for the virotntan re,ires
frvsn the stan OF this paper today to assume
editorial charge of the Ci.rtsf.oa Advocate, iu
which he has acquired An interest. In fhc CON
beth has maintained a high standard OF nsws-
paper work and added TO the very high esteem,
In which he has always been held by his friends
throughout the state
Tbs MANAGEMENT q the ytrgsnaoa In losing
The valuable services OF Mr.. Lambeth eornts
itsslf fortunate In having secured ths return
II IT. EDITORIAL sanctum OF Mr.. R. I. Gray TO
11cceed Mr.. Lambeth az leading editorial
uT4tsr. Nm. 0say was editor OF the vsyosnaan
beenrs leaving . year ago to join the chain
~ MsAse9 papszxs Hts ysar,s- experiences IN
osssRal large citfss OF tho North and East has
sGu1pmsnt Of this brilliant youns writer, whoss
work contributed 10 largely to establishing for
sAs ytrptalaa's editorial page the reputation
u being ons Of the brightest and most ably
1ditsd Of al the papers published in our South
land Tho friends and admirers Of MI Gray
With the vtrvsnlon. win welcome his return
As tskss mp his WORK today.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-01

The preacher who WAS arrested for dynamite
ing buildings ut Fert Riley says he can prove
Well II that be true. he should so unpunished
II he preaching Of the popular up.to-datc
order he VAS not doing any damage to anybody
or anything. No bombs in the modern pulpit
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-01
THE 0Hosr THAT WILL NOT Down

THE GHosT THAT WILL NOT DOWN.
Readers viii remember that the Tl,nes- Dss-
catch sometime ago printed eulogist,c edi-
toTizi. presumably from the pen of the Deacon
roncerning the lady mayor OF Hunnewell. Ksn-
~. II was inspired by the alleged fact that the
aforesaid lady had uttered certain structures
about the w c. r. e. and temperance efforts In
general
Unfortunately for the dissemiaateEs OF this
evfl report came into tire possession of Il
letter from Mrs. Wilson IN which she absolute
ly denied tho statement attributed to her and
Afnrmed her hearty sympathy with all move
the Tmc-D sspatch that this letter was IN our
possession and expressed cur Willingness 10
paas II on to our contemporary for purposes OF
corTection and apology. To date no request has
cosne for the inspection OF the epistle and no
word OF correction has been uttered
The ardent apostle OF the licensed saloon has
hied himself away from the community where
the barroom fourishes under tho protection OF
the law and has cast in his lot with those be-
nighted individuals who have closed TIA doors.
but he still thinks now and then OF the mayor
Or Hunnewell "The vision that troubled him
would not be gone" In recent issue OF the
Charlotte Observer no congratulates Mrs. VIII
sen OF having gotten rid OF the insugrent male
element IN her town council that was hindering
the successful administration Of the government
and closes with these words.
Congratulations TO Mrs Wilson. She Is IA
man after heart The people Of
Hnnnewcii should elect Council composed of
women II they want their old town TO 10 ahead
Perhaps the conscience smftten Major Ii try
fng to make amends. but we seriously question
whether he has not overstepped the limits Of ac~
rnracy when he says that Mira Wilson Ia a
man after his own heart tie forgot thar she
approves OF measures to eliminate the saloon.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-01
A WOMAN SCORNED

'Of course. this In in the strtctcmQ
conf1denee.' warned Martha, ~ they
parted at thu station. Il wouldn.t
breathe a word IL any ono elsa for
worlds. hut you girls ara more like
sisters than cousins. and / just had
III tell you.
"of course agreed Reba. sym<
pathetiealiy. And II l think of anys
thing I'll write at once, In tho niean~
time, whatever you do Martha. %
practical and airing. humorous IL pos<
sihle. That's the modern method al
doing things. and ] must say II seems
to be efyectuaE" The twins waved =
last adieu and the train hare them
swiftly on.
Martha turned away. her mind fule
Of the conversation of the afternoons
Instead OF going directly home shA
turned rather aimlessly into side
street. She wanted to think II all out
again, though there WAS not n single
part of her dilemma that she had n0l
gone over many times before. She
hated to own. even to herself, how
much she cared. but she did cAf0
very much. She admitted II with Z
little catch OF the heart.
And she was sure that he did. too1
That ~as the queer part ct H n&f The
man loved her. sha know he did
There were 4 thousand little ways q
telling. And they had been 20 hAppN
together. so eonxcntat from this b.
ginning. sudden moisture blurre4
her eyes ---- = =
With tho sight, swift idea leape3
into Marthas head.
Practical. during. humorous. HI
do IT, She looked carefully around
to see II she were observed. IL wAas
- quiet nnfashionahie neighboreood
no one happened to bo pAAAinAs
Martha walked UP 10 thu car ana
seated hersslf besids the drivers seAks
For flve minutes she waited. hem
heart nearly stifiing her with IT.
excited jumping, then the door opene4
and Dr. Jeffries ran lightly down tn.
stspA .zs
At the sight Of her he stopped stoca
still. and his face went white- Then
he gathered himself.
I'm sorry to have kept You waltz
Ing" he addressed her. with = smnss
oh. l haven't minded waiting
the least. she returned politely.
- He won't around In front an6
cranksd the car. then took his piaaa
beside her and they were away.
Calmly DIR, Jehriea drove tho tittiq
car across tho town. past tho stnAN
houses OF tho outskirts. and etxuG1o
out for the country, Ellis face W14
tranquil, but Martha, st0ktink =
glance from the corner Of he
eve. noticed that the hand whtc1l
moved tha levers trenbled. She hecs
self could not have spoken had hea
lise esispetidsd On Il,
Finally, at onc al the 1ooAo0ss
places. DIR. Jeifries' energy seemed -
relax The car slowed down. ~ J
for the frst time its driver turMo0
and looked into the face q the ~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-01

With Closed Saioon~-~Dr. l.. G. Brock, Mayor
Number III eases before the Mayor In Sept. 0
Number OF cases before the Mayor In 0ct---2
Number or cases before tho Mayor in Nov.
Number OF cases before the Mayor In Dec. 0
Number OF cases before the Mayor In Jan. II
Number OF eases before the Mayor In Feb. 0
Number of cases hefxre the Mayor in March.
Number OF cases before the Mayor III April--8
iotal - II V
Cash balance In the General Fund Sept. /,
1908. sl.b3s.l2
Cash balance In the General Fund Sept /,
1871 $3.57eo9.
Kate of taxation. 1907. :6c. on the *1ou.uo
valuation,
Knte OF taxation, 1910, 26c on the 800 90
valuation.
Valuations for real property the same in
1907 as In 1910
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-01
A COPY OF THE
MAYORS COURT RECORD.

1907
With Open Saloons-Dr. L. &. Brock Mayor.
Nubnet of before the mayor In Sept. ia
Number OF cases before the Mayor In Oct d. II
Number of cases before the Mayor in Nov. AZ
Number OF cases before the Mayor in Dee. Al
Number OF cases before the Mayor In Jan. Fl
Number of cases before the Mayor in Fe8.. 80
Number of cases before the Mayor in March. 10
Number OF cases before the Mayor in April. ID
Total NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. .iS2
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-01
PEOPLES FORUM

Editor Richmond Virginian:
sir.~-The following appeal and protest have
been nnmerously signed by tho people around
Smithfeld. Va. against tho return Of saloons
To the town. The election takes place Tues
day January o. 1912, l send also copy Of
the mayors court record. ,s--,s...-- s--
the Mayors Court Record.
Yours truly,
RICHARD FERGERSON.
kmithnsid. Va, Dec ~. 1911.
An Appeal.
TO the Merchants Of Hmithhsd. Va.
We. tho undersigned women, who live around
Smithheld and trade therein. hereby most re-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-01

All Pure Linen Huck
Towels. that are slightly ir-
regular in the hemstitching; ex-
cellent quality; the same that
sells regularly ut $500 q dozen
AT this and other high-elass
stores. On sale ut 25c each.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-03-12
arried on by Superintendent

carried on by Superintendent Sey-
mour and one supervisor. Parents
meetings are held regularly in every
| section of the county. Local teach
ers' institutes are made so interesting
that teachers from every part of the
county attend them. The schools are
visited regularly, and are in splendid
condition, not only as to effective
teaching, but as to sanitation. Good
water, individual drinking cups,
walks to outbuildings, comfortable
school rooms, all tend to show that
the parents meetings organized by
the superintendent are productive of
good results. Without the supervis-
or it would be impossible for the
county superintendent to carry on
so much work. In most of the coun-
ties the county court allows the su-
pervisor travelling expenses, which
is some cases amount to $25 per
month. A number of counties have
also employed the full number Of
supervisors, paying them the maxi
mum salary of $1,000 annually In
Polk county the supervisor receives
the minimum salary of $1,000 and
pays his own travelling expenses.
Law Attracting Attention.
I'm conclusion 1 might say that
this law as it is working in Oregon
is attracting the attention of people
all over the United States, who are
interested in the welfare of rural
schools, and we are receiving many
inquiries from them.
The New York Educational Jour
nal, the School Board Journal of
the Educational News of
San Francisco, are among the jour
nails which have published articles
and editorials commendatory Of this
Oregon law A short time ago, this
department received a letter from
the Bureau of Education, Washing |
ton, d. c., asking for the county
where this supervisory law was
working most effectively, also the
name Of the county superintendent
We told the Bureau that Polk is one
Of the counties where the best re-
suits are being secured. and gave
hem the name of II. c. Seymour as
rs county superintendent
Il. r. ALDERMAN.
Supt Public Instruction"
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-03-12
Quiet Woi,llnr

Henry Rodgers and Mrs. Calvin
Hutton were united in marriage al
the home OF the bride on Washing
ton street saturday. March g. In the
presence of immediate friends and
relatives
Rev Leon l. Myers. OF the Church
% CHRIST was the ofnciatng CLERGY
man.