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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-20
Sunday Services.

At Asbury Methodist church Sum
day, the pastor, Rev. J. f. EggIeston.
will preach in the morning, while Rev.
j. d. McAllister will conduct the even
ing services. Srecias music has been
ARRANGED for both services. At night
the male octette will sing.
The pastor, Rev. G. T. Forester.
will conduct both services Sunday. AT
the Decatur Street Methodist church.
taking for his morning subject "What
Was the Sin OF Meroz?" and at night
the sermon Will be delivered from Our
Accountability to God" A glad well
come IN extended to all.
At West End Memorial church Sun
day. the pastor. Rev. c. T. Thrift. will
preach both morning and evening. The
morning subject win be Tho Life
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-20
FORUM
Iffered But Not Printed.

Editor of The Vtrginian.
Sir;-In printing In your issue of "Wednesday
my communication to the News Leader with
reference to article it had published in re-
lation TO my presence on the floor of the House
of Delegates, your printer left off my note to
the Virginian which explained that l had sent
the communication to the News Leader on Mon
day. but that 1t had not been printed. 1t was
after the News Leader had failed for two days
10 do the justice to print my communication
that / requested the Virginian to give space to
il. Respectfully,
JAMES CANNON,
Waynesville, n. c.. Jan. IS, 1912.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-20
TRUTH ABOUT IIBEE.

Decision OF the Supreme Court. OF Appeals
affirming the result of the libel suit brought
by Clyde Saunders against one Adon A. Yoder
and williams Printing Company, the effect of
which In plain language is to render nugatory
a plea of unintentonal libel, is both salutary
end enlightening.
Yoder, who during his stay in Richmond ex-
hbted at times indications of having both
conscience and good purpose. made the MISTAKE
of seeking to carry his ends by indisc. imi-
nate denunciation. He brazenly libelled more
than one man, In his pursuit OF sensation, he
was apparently ready TO believe any whisper
to embrao, any SANDER. He of that COM
pany Of the deludcd WHO. attempting to better
conditions. are ready TO contenance and accept
as truth anything they hear OF evil
Against such chan acter in a community
rule OF law which made intention defense
would be palpahly absurd, Intent is the
groundwork of most criminal actions, but 1t
must In many cases be presumed. Peculiarly
Is it presumed in the case of libels whero
the truth might have been ascertaned by rea-
sonable diligence and in case of assaults, where
IA deadly weapon is used. In such cases, malice
is express in the beginning. and 1t takes more
than mere statement that the party at fault
did not know it was loaded" to negative the
! presumption. When Yoder commenced TO
/ charge as fact what had come to his ears as
rumor, he lost the right to halfway justin
cation. which claimed that. whether the state
ments- were lbeilous or not. he believed them
! a, the time to be true.
Every newspaper worth the salt necessary
TO keep 1t alive must at some time or another
face the probability of damage suits alleging
libel In many cases the law Is SO finely spun
that n hair divides the false and true. Occasion
ally it happens that in the interest of the public
good, the conscientious newspaper must accept
the risk of saying fearessly it's moral belief
even iii the absence of absolute evidence. II
such cases, 1t sometimes happens that techni
cal verdtcts recovered for libel when not only
was there no real malice. but little injury TO re
putation already specked. But whether as is
generally the ease, the jury takes these matters
into consideration III assessing damages, or not
the sound rule that the freedom Of the pres:
does not imply the privilege of gratutous libe
of the individual Is protection both TO The
public and the public prints which serve 1t.
The policy Of most of the better papers is Il
speak fearlessy whatever the crisis and thu
moment demand be said, but to charge neithel
in terms nor innuendo that which. on necessity
the publisher cannot stand forth and justify II
the exact and unequivocal truth When THU
rule is departed FROM Judgment Is merely on
more lesson In justice and one more signpos
of temperance.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-20
Robert Hastings Improving

The, Condition Of Ronert HASTINGS.
who fell from q telegraph pole Thurs
day morning i'll front of the Stephen
Putney Shoe Company and seriously
injured, was reported last night as be-
ing slightly improved. Mr.. Hastings
went under and X-ray examination
yesterday afternoon, but the result is
not known.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-20
the sources of the civil law. and assume direct

action.
1t Is proper to protect the public and re-
strain isolate the criminal and institute means
for his reform and repentance, but there Is no
authority given to men in this day If there ever
was. to take anothers life under any circum-
stances. And no thirst for human blood in the
execution of human vengeance can be made
right righteous, under any pretenss or au-
thority of the civil law. There Is a better way.
and those Commemorative that have adopted
1t have less of such crimes than those messing
this extreme and barbaric custom. As a former
citizen of Virginia, l pray the Old Dominion
will remedy this blot upon her fair name and
lead in the abolishing of this relic Of heather
ism.
LAND MARK.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-20

The holler for help sent up by the promoters
of the DR., Cook lecture. serves to show that.
although there are few Of them hereabouts,
Richmond is not 30 unacquanted with Anan-
Eases as to pay for the privilege of hearing
them exploit themselves.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-20

The report of the committee which turned
down Senator Cuberson's resolution looking to
investigation of campaign expenses of 1907
1908 probably concluded that good sanitation
would not permit the digging up of matter so
utterly dead.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-20

If the King Of England is really going to
come to the United States. we may temporarily
reaccumulate Willie Waldorf Aston
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-20

President Tafts message proposing a saving
of $50. 000. 900 a year, and proving his case, in
dicates that the government is getting good
bargain even IL It does pay the President first
and last, 100000 In salary.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-20

The proposed tax on professional baseball
cannot be made heavy enough to suit the fan
who knows all the homogeneous mistakes and
is forced to club that might win con-
tnue to lose because his advice is not taken
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-20

that can pierce the thickest armor and scar the
toughest hide.
Colonel watterson is mice old gentleman
perhaps but the man who deliberately calls him
so is either lost to caution or stepped in con-
cet.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-20

The citizens who were fined So each for a
may reflect that they saved money by paying
the court instead of the labor necessary to obey
the law.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-20

If the Senate is In favor of contract labor for
convicts and the House Is against It, it will be
case of the victory going to the House. for 1t
can in that event accomplish everything by do
ing nothing.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-20

The funeral Of Mrs. b. II. Hall, who
died at her residence, 1874 Albany
avenue. Thursday afternoon. with be
held Sunday afternoon. at 3 o'clock.
at Stockton-Street Baptist church.
The burial will be in Maury ceme-
terry.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-20

When Governor Wilson comes to Richmond
his welcome will be SO sincere that no one will
ask him to explain anything.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-20

II the troops are sent to Cuba in January
the move will be more appreciated than was
that by which the army was posted In Texas
during the spring and summer
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-20

It may be that the opposition to coordinate
college for women at the University Of Virginia
may be induced by the fear that. once in, they
would become paramount
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-20

Congress has another chance to exhibit Its
peculiar ideas of economy by turning down the
bill to properly house American diplomatic rep
resentatives.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-20
The Balky Party.

Barney Oldfeld, the racer. in company with
Washington friend was driving In big car
along a road In the interior of Virginia when
they met an old fashioned couple. The
which We're ld~feshiored couple. Tns
frightened country people jumped to the
ground and the motor car came to a halt.
Observing the CONSERVATION of the startled
couple Oldleld left his and stepped to-
ward them
''If you will let me-" said he, ''Tl lead your
horse past machine"
Never mind the horse, stranger" said the
countryman: "you lead my old woman mast
that thingf and III get the horse by all right"
New York Herald.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-20
news OF SOUTH RICHMOND
J. V. Crases

Which Survives the Storm" and In the
evening The Saloon Must Co" Good
music VIII be rendered ut both SER
vices.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-20

Woman at least preserves the right of free
speech.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-20

Now is the time when the nervous legislator
spies sufragette beneath the most appealing
OF feminine exteriors.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-20
Installation OF Officers,

Installation OF Officers.
at Washington Camp, No. 81, Pa
triotfc Order Sons OF America last
night and installation of officers was
held, as follows: District president,
u. G. Gordon; past president. J. n.
Gibbs; president, G.. ID. Porter: vice.
president, j. NJ Harding; master OF
forms, u. f. Nunnaily; recording sec
rotary. o. .. Cneatham: financial Sec
rotary, ]. s. Morrisett; treasurer. w.
J, Morrisett: conductor, A. ii. Boil
ton, and inspector. H. J. Jennings. The
trustees that were appointed for eigh-
teen months are: A. Il. Morrisett.
w. NJ. Hall. L. l.. Robertson and
J. w. Grimm.
Police Record
Outside OF the usual civil docket in
Police Court, Part 2, only one case
was heard by Justice Maurice. George
Livesy was fined So and costs for
the alleged assault of young white
man.
Charles Haynes. colored, was ar
rested yesterday on charge OF OBJ
tSining board from Henry Harris
with the intent to cheat and defraud.
Social Notes.
Miss Matte Renner Is the guest
OF friends in Charleston, w. Va.
Nj. M. Burk Is able to be out again,
after being confined to his home for
several days.
Miss Elizabeth Sheppard is III at
the home Of her parents in Porter
street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-20
A New One On Venus.

Mary, older sister, had spent the morn
irg shopping In town Among her purchases
was q square OF dark red velvet, which she
intended to background for beau
tifu little statue of Venus De Milo. which
had recently been presented to her.
just she had temporarily fastened the
velvet on the wall back OF the Venus her
small brother Bobby, aged s. walked into her
room.
We'll. Bobby" said Mary "how do you like
my Venus De Milo@ Would you leave the veil
vet there"
Bobby looked thoughtful for moment
so and then replied: mo, Mary. I wouldn't
I'd take it down and w'ap It awound herr
January Lippincott's.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-20
CURRENT COMMENT


One day teacher of mathematics Went
shopping with his Wife He tagged along list
lcssly from counter to counter untu they
came to the dress trimmings department. ana
there he found something in his line Said
his wife to the saeswoman:
How wide is that gold-spanged black
crepo?"
Three eighths of a yard" said the girl.
How much it it yard?"
Three dollars"
"We" said the professors wife "how much
put four six-inch strips around a two and
three quarter yard skirt that Is seven inches
narrower at the knees than it is at the bot
tom. and how much will 1t COST"
Al the first mention of these figures the
professors head began to reel. and It reeed
still more when his wife and the girl got o,'t
pencils and paper and began to do their sum.
Presently his wife said:
mates. Help solve this problem. won't
you?"
But the professor said: Excuse me. feet
faint. l must get a little fresh air" and
ignominiously fed.
FITS wire came home with Exactly the
amount OF material required. and the pro-
lessor took her word for 1t that she didn't
pay cent too much.-New York Times
nropr.cd the Bread.
In little discussion about the price OF gas
between a gas company and the Council OF
Western city, the manager OF the company
maintained that gas making risky and
expensive business and II should be allowed s
per cent. net guaranteed profits He was an
swered by the production of pamphlet ~ had
printed and circulated with view to selling gas
stock. in which he asserted to people disposed
be tinid about buying that there was no risk
at ALL that the profits were always large and
sure.
We have noticed that those people who but
to drop II than those who adhere to the reason
able, honest, old-fashoned way.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-17
WARDS NAME NOMINEES.
Continued from first page.

tor Beck's call for nominations and
placed the name of T. w Mccarthy be.
fore the meeting Mr.. Campbell said
that this man, being person owning
real estate and interested in city affairs.
would serve the city TO the best of adj.
vantage. tie went on to say that his
nominee was person well versed in
political matters, having filled many town
offices in the town of Fayston before
moving to this city. He also represented
his town at the state legislature. Hav-
ing known Mr.. Mccarthy for eight years,
Campbell stated that it would be an
honor for the city to have a man of his
caliber TO fill the office. The nomination
was quickly seconded by Fred A. Stay
ton.
David Boyce then took the floor and
stated that, although knowing Mr.. Nc.
Carthy and having no objections to him
personally, he would recommend a per-
son who lived off Main street and who
would devote some of his time TO mat
ters in parts of the ward other than on
the Main street He then nominated
present Alderman Brown, who was sec.
onded by William Oliver.
After the ballot box was opened for
a half an hour, the votes were counted
and the result was found to be as fol-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-17
WILLIAMSBURG.
Fern A. Recor Becomes Bride of Harry
M. Lasell.

Harry NJ. Lasel and Fern A. Recor
were united in marriage at the Presby-
terian parsonage at Graniteville on the
evening of the 18th inst by the Rev
George Macarthur. The bridal couple
were accompanied by Ralph Gale and
Miss Mildred Lasell. The groom is a
graduate of the w. H. S., class of '06,
and is at present in the employ of
Frank A. Downs. The bride is a Cod
dard graduate. class of 90. and has
been, for nearly three years, clerk in
the postoffice here and is at present as
sistant postmaster. They expect to take
rooms in the village for the present
and after a short vacation are to con-
tinue work in their usual places. We
wish the young couple long life and
much happiness.
Service at the Universalist church on
Sunday, Feb. Is. Subject, "The Road to
Happiness"
Frank Fl. Martin has located temper
Rrily at Highland, Kansas, and is prac
sicing in that and an adjoining town.
He will probably visit his native town
during his summer vacation.
Quite good number of people en-
ioyed the varied and interesting enter
tainment at the valentine social, Civ
EN- by the Philathea class at the home
OF Mrs. Frank Downs. The rooms were
beautifully decorated and dainty refresh
ments were served.
The subject of the Sunday morning
service at the Congregational church will
be Looking Up" Union service in~this
church in the evening. Subject, 'Christ's
Word to a Thinking Man" Men are
especially invited.
The double male quartet from this
town furnished the entertainment for
the fair given by the Catholic Order
of Foresters at Graniteville on Thurs
day evening, last. The program in.
fuded solos and duets by members of
the organization and recitation by
Dryille Walbridge, besides a number of
selections by the quartet.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-17
TALK OF THE TOWN

See The C. Bau studio announcement
Better take home some of our fine,
juicy navels, 20 for 25e. At Diversi fruit
store.
Large lot of new and second hand
goods on hand at low prices at City auc-
tion rooms.
S. +. Hinsdale the apple man from
| Charlotte, is in this city for few days
on business.
If You want a good suit at little
price, see the values Abbott & Co. are
putting out.
c. F. Butterick has returned to this
city, after spending few days in
Canaan, n. II.
Miss Mary Mccarthy of Montpelier is
visiting relatives at 10 South Main street
for a few days
Noble Love of fremont street leaves
this evening for a few days business
visit to Boston.
Public dance, Woodmen hall, Tuesday
evening, Feb. 30, Riley's orchestra. Al
mission, soc; ladies free.
You can save money by visiting Til
denis midwinter sale of overshoes, felt
shoes, slippers and leggings.
H. l.. Pettingill returned yesterday
t. his home in Ludlow, after spending
several days in the city on business.
James r. Mackay resumed his cleri-
cal duties at the postoiiice to-day, after
a few days absence on account of ILL.,
ness.
Mr. and Mrs Lester Clough Of Som
erville, Mass, arrived in the city to-day
for weeks visit with Mrs. sClough's
brother, w. II Snow, at the City ho-
tel.
Everett Swazey, who has been visit
ing at his home on Nelson street, re-
turned to Burlington to-day to resume
his studies at the university of Yer
mont
Shetland floss, &c skein; scarlet, cardi-
nal. pink, several shades of blue, white
and cream, usually sells for l0c a slein,
to close this lot at &c per skein at Per-
rvs on Saturday.
The management of the Barre hockey
team has made arrangements to play
Norwich university at Mortified some
time next week and it is also negotiat-
ing for game with the st. MichaePs
college team.
At the invitation of some of his
friends in Barre, Hon Joseph A. DeBoer
mas consented 10 ulscuSS Sldtt ISSUES ~
the opera house, Tuesday evening, Feb. |
20, at o'clock. If you are interested |
in clean politics or in a more progress
sive Vermont, don't miss this address.
AT O'Clock next Tuesday evening, Jo- |
seph A. DeBoer of Montpelier will speak |
on state issues at the opera house.
BrGee's orchestra win give a short con
cert beginning at 1880 Mr.. DeBoer
has very definite ideas about certain .
problems of interest to all Vermonters /
and every citizen of Barre viii do well
10 hear this address.
At the H. NJ. Farnham auction sale
1t Montpelier yesterday, a large crowd
was in attendance and "a horses and six
lows and the usual amount of other
changed hands. One pair OF
yretn horses brought $500; second hand
iorses all the way from s25 to $3.50.
Both buyers and sellers are much pleased
With the way these sales are conducted.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-17
BARRE TOWN NOTES.

Mrs. J. H. Kelley of Barre visited
friends in Montpelier Wednesday and
Thursday.
Mrs Ellie Fenwek of east hill is car
ing for Mrs. John Hollenback of South
Barre, who has a broken wrist.
Elmer Bancroft of the west hill in
Barre, has been drawing hay from his
farm to customers in Barre City.
Perley Pittsley of Barre Town was
taken seriously i'll Thursday at the home
OF his father on Fairview street.
Frank Lafayette of Barre Town had
his herd of 2s cows tested and only
three of the herd were found diseased.
William Kinney of Barre Town was
called to Waitsfield Tuesday to attend
the funeral of his cousin, Mrs. Rufus
Barnard.
Charles Leslie and family of South
Main street have moved into Mr.. Wood
worth's house on Prospect street, bet
ter known as the w. c. Quinlen place.
Samuel Jennette of Barre Town at
tended H. NJ. Farnham's auction Friday
for the purpose of purchasing pair
of work horses for Mr. Woodwork. who
bought the W, c. QuiRlen place on Pros
pect street.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-17

The general caucus at Barre last even,
ing was lively one, which was, however
to have been expected. Residents OF
the Granite City enjoy mixing it up
among themselves, but let an outsider
'butt in" and they form solid phalanx
and fall on him like bundle of brick
Montpelier Argus.
AS far as we have been able to learn,
there was no greater evidence of mix
ing it up" in the Barre caucus than there
was in the Montpelier caucus on the
following evening. There was opposition
in Barre; likewise, there was in Mont
,pelier There was a free expression OF
sentiment in Barre; ditto in Montpelier.
There was large attendance in Barre;
the same may be said about Montpelier
caucus. In fact. the two caucuses were
quite remarkable in respect to similarl-
ties. Moreover, we might add that he
who pierces Montpeler's shell of defense
when Montpelier is attacked, he is a
very good and skillful man; and the
loyalty is rather good to look upon. We
wouldn't give much for the man who
was not loyal to his home city. There
fore, Barre and Montpelier are both to
be congratulated; is it not so, neigh
Dor?
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-17

Governor Woodrow Wilson, who is the
leading Democratic candidate for presi-
dent of the United States, seems to have
impressed the people of Concord, n. H.,
very favorably on the occasion of his
delayed visit to that city on Thursday.
The dignified attitude which Gov Wilson
has assumed recently is doing more for
his cause than anything else, for few
people really repose confidence in a nun
who shows his littleness by constant
pickering and quarreling.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-17

With Senator Dillingham; as presiding
officer and Frank c. Partridge as chair
man of the resolutions committee at the
Republican state convention 90 name del
egates to the national convention, Yer
mont Republicans are thus early lined
up with the conservatives and unGoubt-
eddy in favor of President Taft.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-17
| ]. B. EsTEE NAMED FOR MAYOR
Defeated Fred B. Thomas in Montpelier
Caucus by 1872 Votes.

Montpelier had very harmonious city
caucus last night, at which James b
Estee was nominated for mayor over
Fred B. Thomas, defeating the latter BY
a plurality of 1872 votes. L. II. Pollard
was nominated for lister and the other
officers were renominated, as follows:
City clerk and city treasurer, T. r. Mer-
rill; city sheriff, /. II. Pollard; first con.
stable, c. b. McAllister; second consta.
bic, Robert johnson; city grand Juror,
+. f. Gleason; auditors. NJ. f. Smile.
L. II. Bixby and f. r. Pitkin; commits.
sioner of Green Mount cemetery, A. J..
Sibley; park commissioner, H. j. H..
Jones.
J. II. Senter presided over the meeting
at which there was an attendance of
about 500. Ex-Mayor Dawley presented
the name of Mr.. Thomas and William
A. Lord the name of Mr.. Estee, the
vote standing; Mr.. Estee, 423; Mr..
Thomas, 2el: scattering, 3.
The old city committee was renomi-
mated, o. ID. Clark, j. G. Brown and
George o. Stratton.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-17

New York politicians are wondering il
there is any significance in Colonel Har.
vey's visit to the executive mansion at
Albany. He was once the welcome guest
at Trenton, and speculation is now cen
tered on the possibility of a warming
over of the Dix boom. Boston Tran
script.
Probably no more significance than
connected with Gov Mead's visit to Pres
ident Taft in the White House this week