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The silver messenger., 1912-03-05

A woman get-rich-quick promoter
has been arrested. She may have the
credit Of proving that In swindlins
felds hitherto regarded as exclusively
mans province the female Of the spe
cies gathers victims as slickly as the
male.
The silver messenger., 1912-03-05

4 man and . woman who had 4
lovers quarrel thirty-hvs years aso
have Just been married In Ohio. II It
70 going tc take them that long In each
case to make up they arc not likely
to have many family quarrels
The silver messenger., 1912-03-05

Several Cincinnati schoolgirls have
succeeded In living on seven cents a
day. 1t II hard to tell whether they
did It In the interests OF science or
merely to catch husbands.
The silver messenger., 1912-03-05

A Judge in Seattle has ruled that
dog has = legal right to bite Z man
who treads on his TAIL 1t may be add
81 for the benef1t Of those whom II
may concern that few dogs are likely
IN the emergency cited. to wait fos
thotr legal right to b tested.
The silver messenger., 1912-03-05
oriaIn Of tho Bath Towel.

4 towel manufacturer found that
his machinery was not working right
md that his towels we're suffering
vast tangling Of the threads. While
adjusting the machine he used one OF
the damaged towels to dry his hands.
He found 1t pleasingly absorbent, and
from the idea to which that gave rise
vas born the bath towel and q for
tune to the patentee.
The silver messenger., 1912-03-05
No Chance for petsetlan

No Chance for Detection.
Townley says you'll have to coun,
MIN out OF the theater party"
"Eh? What's the matter?"
RES so hoarse he can't speak,
Tell him to come, anyway You
can pair him on with the Gabber girl
she won't give him a chance to sav
word"
The silver messenger., 1912-03-05

Word comes from Chicago that two
burglars bound and gagged Z woman
~ she played the piano. Never hav-
Ing heard the lady play. We md 1t i'm
possible to Judge whether they were
burglars or simply neighbors.
The silver messenger., 1912-03-05

I Citizen OF Ohio wants a divorce b.
cause bis spouse smokes cigars. II she
goes through his pockets at night. and
connscates his best ropes. we sym
pathixe with him.
The silver messenger., 1912-03-05
And He ae.t IL

VIII give you your dinner II vour,
beat those rugs" said the woman with
'ne elnsnam apron. at the back door
An madam" replied the wanderer
MS nat In his hand. those rues ar.
.ealay ana truly beautiful-exquisite. l
cont snink they possibly could be
The silver messenger., 1912-03-05

You can't hold the women down;
soon they'll be invading the realm Of
nigh finance. A New York woman has
been spending $4,000 yearly on an in
come Of $4,000.
The silver messenger., 1912-03-05

It may be easy to ny across the At
lantic - Willis Moore says. but If any
body contemplates trying it We advise
him to take along = bathing suit.
The silver messenger., 1912-03-05

A man in New jersey estimates that
"a tne last thirty years he has walked
1890 miles between his home and
eaurch. This may BE- defined a. real
" taking steps to be saved.
The silver messenger., 1912-03-05

Dispatches from the east tell W that
ton OF oil recently was taken from
the tongue Of whale. We have not
beeu able to learn the details.
but We have hunch that It was Z lady
whale.
The silver messenger., 1912-03-05
A Complication.

Don't you think that me
sometimes mix up natural iac''
"How?"
Don't they talk OF the hof'sf ,~
OF donkey engines ?'-Baltin"'
erican.
The silver messenger., 1912-03-05

"A man Of 20 IL worth $780," says
. otattstician. This will be good news
TO great many men Of twenty who
are looking for meal tickets.
The silver messenger., 1912-03-05

There II = birth every four minutes
IN New York. Even at that Nov
Yorksrs are often hard pressed to
take care Of the money constantly
handed them BY outsider.
The silver messenger., 1912-03-05
The National Method.

do you believe In the rod IL -
cational methodist" .nl
Why not? Isn't the use
rod the natural way to make Gun"
smart ?"-Baltimore American.
The silver messenger., 1912-03-05

An X-ray examination Of . Michigan
man d1scloses the fact that his vital
organs are on the wrong side. Rail-
road train or football3
The silver messenger., 1912-03-05

Fire destroyed IS automobiles in Z
New York garage. Yet when they are
led out they do not rush back into the
flames.
The silver messenger., 1912-03-05

A Chicago man committed suicide
AFTER card party. The ordinary man,
however. 10 satisfled with being mere
y bored to death.
The silver messenger., 1912-03-05

A lecturer down east says that
woman should bs more conspicuous
fhan her clothes-" Sometimes In the
ball room she 10.
The silver messenger., 1912-03-05

We refuse to become excited over
the fact that Sir Walter Raietgh's pipe
= for sale. Our old reliable corncob
ds good enough for VI.
The silver messenger., 1912-03-05

Princess Eulalie may merely be pre-
pairing to come over and show us what
she can do in vaudeville.
The silver messenger., 1912-03-05

~v W.T. Not Hfoxtm1t0.
Inc daintiest and mos, particular
customer have" said the man,cnr.
ooaroer. is well-known gambler"
i've always heard" remarked m.
contemplative boarder. after a long
pause. that cleanliness is next to god.
nness-but sometimes it's a very had
second"
The silver messenger., 1912-03-05

Chicago women are about to start
department store. which will have six
bargain days a week.
The silver messenger., 1912-03-05
Hunting Hardships.

HUntIn9 FaTuSnIPs'
Serve the champagne In TN e.r
James," directed the owner o.
hunting lodge.
Very good, SIR" .,
These hunting parties alrs" ~. ~
to rough it trifle. kansas ""
Journal.
The silver messenger., 1912-03-05

London proposes to build a liner
that contains everything but an avia-
kion fleld.
The silver messenger., 1912-03-05

A New York state man killed 4 deer
with his automobile. Some men are
deadly shots with their autos-
The silver messenger., 1912-03-05

Mrs. Gossippe-ls 1t true that your
late husband was very absent-minded?
Mrs Weedes-Yes: 1t caused his
death. He went to sleep and forgot to
wake up!
The silver messenger., 1912-03-05

An insane man was found wandering
IA Wall street. says an exchange Only
The silver messenger., 1912-03-05

Mrs. Henpex-Oh. Job, did tell you
NJ. 6tillman is going to marry nv
sister Maria!
Hsnpex-No. Have you and your
s1ster told Mr.. Stillman yet?
The silver messenger., 1912-03-05

Many IN old man In years 10 q
young man In mental activity.
The silver messenger., 1912-03-05
The t4omeward w.x

tvs HomSWard Way.
The ourfew tolls the kneli of ma rt,r. A.
The shopper holds . bundle on her
knee:
shs keeps six more beside her All m.
way. WV
And leaves . greasy looking strap for
me-
The silver messenger., 1912-03-05

Assistant-This Quarter ,s..
gave you is bad '"a' girl
Inc ns 10 fortune Teller She's got no,n
nsr S W. No. "e al that The fortune toId
The silver messenger., 1912-03-05
Life Would q. d.,

man would have no t,,r
Much less to be a singer =" eat
II every peach he chances
should prove to BE- a ci,no 70 meet
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-25
PENSION EX-PRESIDTNTS.

The universal commentator which met
General Lees refusal to lend his name to a
New York life insurance company, but a
reflection of that sentiment now expressed by
rapidly growing demand for pension for
our ex-presidents There have been few pres-
dents of this country who, on retiring. did mot
maintain as well as possible the dignity which
should surround one who has held the highest
elective Office in the nation. but 1t has not al
ways been easy. even possible for them to
refrain from using their prestige to their own
advantage. President Taft a lawyer would
give his client a certain element of unde-
served strength with a jury by the mere fact
tf appearing for him. AS counsel for cor
poration his presence would have weight. y
Roosevelt as contributing editor OF the outlook
has given that publication the use of his name
fer profit, however innocently, Moreover. as
4 man OF experience in public affair, and pos
scssing the confidence of large portion of
the people should be free to use that expert
ence in the interest of the country in an ad
yisory capacity.
The New York American states the truth
when it says that iii would be. up3us--eyen
absurd-to say that the people of the United
States have forborne 10 provide a regular pen
sion list for ex-presidents and their widows
. because of any niggardlness of spirit" but
that "our reluctance TO pension ex-presidents
is due wholly to a doubt as TO the fitness of
such a proceeding" II then seeks to elimi
nate those doubts as follows:
First. that a who has held the presi-
Dental office is uniquely qualified to serve the
nation in some advisory capacity. Ills quail
fcation is twofod He may be presumed to
enjoy the exceptional confidence OF a majority
or large minority of the people; and he may
fairly be supposed TO have developed rare
Insight into the practical problems Of govern
Ment. IT, therefore the nation should give
m annuity 10 ex-presdent for exercisin,
his talents in public affairs Ii may be take,.
Tor granted that the nation would get more
than its moneys worth.
"a second consideration Is that a man who
has arrived at the White House and has lived
there for a term or two. as the peoples spokes-
nan and representative 10 all the nations has
RI that tact 70 linked his name with the ma
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-25
THE RETREAT FOR THE SICK.

There is no charitable institution in the
city of Richmond more worthy of public sup
rcrt than the Retreat for the Sick, and there
is no better way for the person of moderate
means to contribute to it's success than by
attending the Passion play to be reproduced
in pictures at the City auditorium Thurs
day and Friday.
The Retreat for the Sick Is one which well
Right ask for contributions gratis. but 1t has
been decided to give value received for every
cent that may be given to its support at this
time. Donations might have been asked OF
people on the strength of the value of the
hospital and the worth of its services. but
this is not the plan. Those who wish to con-
tribute are merely asked to attend a perform
ance we'll worth the price of admission. They
arc offered entertainment for money, the
r.oney to be applied to most worthy cause.
Spend a pleasant evening people and do
good to others at the same time!
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-25

OF the members of the association In conven
ton In Philadelphia seem to realize. Tha,
bitter words should result from the introduce
ton of a resolution aimed at Miss Adams
was natural and that both sides should hurl
thin.y yelled epithets might have been ex-
pected. The real harm is not here. Miss
Adams by supporting Colonel Roosevelt, who
had only few months previously declared that
woman's suffrage was not worth his consdera-
weakened her influence and by support
Ing any candidate for the presidency in States
In which women. have no vote, she alienated
many who might have worked for the cause,
who, at least, might not have opposed It.
Miss Adams is a woman who has done much
for the cause of humanity, and that she should
make a great mistake and one apparently
mistake is regrettable 1t will necessarily
weaken her influence and injure her settlement
work 1t should not be SO, probably, but it
Is 1t is condition that exists, with which
we have to do and not theory that might
be proven false.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-25
MONDAY, NOVEMBER rs. 1912
THE QUESTION AT ISSUE.

That was an eloquent outbuTst Of oratory
win which Ettor and Gloyannatti thrilled
the courtroom at Lawrence Massachusetts.
when they addressed, in their own behalf, The
Jury trying them for the murder of three OF
their coworkers in the Lawrenceviile strike
troubles II great presentation OF their
ease-proyided they are innocent Of the crime
for which they being tried but it Is this
innocence that the jury has to decide
Much Of truth was told and much of error.
The capitalstic system has many crimes to
answer for. lis actions have not always been
void OF criminality or of undue sehshness.
Ii has not always treated the iaboTer as he
should have been treated, and there is room
fer vast variety OF reforms These, how
ever are not The questions at issue. Even
though she capitalistic system be wrong in
theory as well as guilty often of wrongs in
practice as Ettor and those who believe as
fe does contend. the question should not en-
ter into a consideration OF the case. II Ettor
and his companion were merely pleading that
these matters be not taken into account by
the Jury. we'll and good, but if so why the
! dramatic. &EE&a3 T. ~ ny sSaa $4NTa%HS rAfhc
u,ent OF the socialstic economic theories?
What Etor and his friends preached, pro
vided they did not preach violence; what they
believe no matter what tt might be, mas nc
p.ace in the minds OF the Jurors. The qnes-
ton TO be settled is: Did these men murder
tie three victims of the strike, as charged In
the indictment?
When Ettor spoke of the attempts to throt
tie revolutionary ideas by means of death
for it's advocates on cross gutlotine ana gal
lows and told how vain are such efforts NJ
but told the truth but the jury in whose
hands rests his fate not seeking to throt
lie revolutionary ideas. They are seeking tc
prevent murder Ii these men did not muir
der; If they are innocent of the crime with
which they are charged they should be &C
quilted II they guilty they should mee
the punishment provided by law--death oil
penitentiary term, according to the degree
Of the crime They are not on trial for theil
convictions unless obedience TO their conVlc
tions have led them to the commission or deed'
forbidden by the laws of God and man.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-25

Invitations have been issued for the
| marriage OF Miss Emma Wynder to
MIR. Hitter Pitts. The ceremony will
be solemnized Thursday. November
2sth, at p. NJ. In the venabIc Bap-
church, the Rev. J. Il. johnson
officiating.
Rev W H. Edwards preached the
last sermon of his pastorate at Union
station Sunday. Although Or. Ed
wards has been with this coagres.7
ton only one year, he and his wife
have both endeared themselves g. the
. = tire community, and II Is E,nitti
of general regret that the bishop saw
fit to again place him In the pre-
!, siding elder ranks. He goes 10 his
new field In Lynchburg, followed by
the love and best wishes Of the
church he served so well.
The Kings Daughters OF Christ
church VIII have an oyster supper
Thursday evening, November 2Sth. in
the parish house. A tempting menu
win be served from 8 to 10, and q
liberal patronage Is solicited.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Gregory, of
Chicago. who have been the guests
of Mrs. Edwin Phaup, of Chimborazo
Park. have returned home.
nSSSfS. EdWdTQ MC1Snet anu
Waverly Utley are on hunting trip,
and the guests OF relatives In Han
over.
Mrs. w. H.. Edwards has returned
from a three weeks stay with her
daughter. Mrs. w. III. Clarke. OF Sail s.
bury, Nd.
Mrs. Winston Carter, of East Broad
street, who has been quite SEX fol-
lowing an operation for appendicitis,
Is able to be out again.
Rev. and Mrs. C. Fl. Blankenshtp.
who have been the guests Of the lat
ter's brother. Mr.. George Walford. Of
Chimborazo Park. have returned
home Mr.. Blankenship will serve the
church at Franklin. Va, the coming
year.
Mrs. r. A. Lewis and sister. Miss
Bette Lee. OF Emporia. were the re-
cent guests of Their cousin. Mrs.
John Hunt. 1901 East Broad street.
Mr.. r. F. Cook, of Detroit. was a
guest In the home of Mr.. w. b. SUIT
ton, OF North Thirty-third street, for
the week end.
DR. Page Lester. CT Chimborazo
Park, has returned from "a success
full ten days hunting trip
So Mrs George Fleet, of East B~oad
street, continues sick In the hospital.
following an operation for appended
It's
Dr. NJ. 3. Coffman, of East Brosd
street, is spending several days hunt
ing near CIaremont. Va. He VIII re-
turn to the city, net later than Thurs
day.
Misses Mamie and BERTHE Hopkins.
OF Washington. u. C, are the guests
Of their sister Mrs. James Cowan, of
Chimborazo Boulevard.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-25
WHERE THE BLAME RESTS.

Albania, Seryia and Austria each is being
blamed for the prospects for a great European
war The action of each is being criticized
and each is being watched with the fear that
one of them. may make some step which will
precipitate all the large powers of Europe into
ST, ife which II it comes, Will probably be
one of the most disastrous In the history of
tho fast century.
This fear seems to be we'll grounded. and
none of these nations, especially Austria. will
b. free from blood-guilt should war come as
result Of their criminality or folly, but we
must 60 back to the treaty of Vienna for the
real cause, and by so doing we will find that
none of the nations of Europe can plead in
nocence.
The Turk was stopped In his onward march.
His power in Europe broken. and he was
a. the mercy OF the nations. These had but
TO show a modicum of craftsmanship. but
degree of unsefshness and the near Eastern
problem. so far as the Moslem has been con-
ccrned in it, would have been settled forever.
Instead international jealouses, and interna-
t'..nal greed stepped in to save Turkey and
a potent cause Oh Iouoie was Ictaiheo 1iou
the Turk been expelled from the continent
al that time there would have been no such
International complications as have plagued
Europe for years; there would have been no
pclEan war cloud to hang threatenly over the
peace of the nations for years, finally to burst
orer the near East, there would be no Aus
trian preparations for war with Servia. threat
eiing the peace OF a continent.
Austria is greatly to blame now. but she
shares the blame with all Of her neighbors.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-25
THE EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE

The largest attendance of the seven years
of the educational conference is expected when
hat body meets here Wednesday. Teachers
from all over the State. representing every
county and every city. will be present to learn
what has been done by others during the year.
tell what they have done and to listen to
advice and information given by specialists in
al departments OF education.
Nothing could better illustrate the fidelity
y, duty, the absorbing interest taken in their
work. the sacrifices made for the good of the
state so characteristic of the public school
teachers OF this country. than the large at
enhance at these and similar conferences held
other States. On Thanksgiving Day when
all who can are journeying home for reunion
With their families these teachers spend
rg portion OF their meagre salaries to come
TO Richmond or Norfolk or wherever the con-
ference may be held in order to increase their
efficiency as instructors OF youth, Many of
them are paid but little more than enough to
I've on, but from that scanty hoard they draw
freely for their own betterment which is the
States betterment, giving back portion of
that which is given them in payment for their
work.
The conference this year will not only be
one of the largest In point Of attendance, but
one OF the best In the matter OF program.
Speakers Of nationwide prominence Will adj
dress the teachers on special subjects and
numerous conferences between those who are
doing things in education in Virginia will en-
large the point of view of the teachers and
workers, and will teach them what can be
done by showing them what has been done.
| Richmond will welcome to the city this
great army of noble men and women. who
are working for the State at salaries not OF
! themselves large enough to attract Teachers
and officials are doing great work and may
they learn during their stay In Richmond to
dc that work better during the coming year
and may they find also some OF that recrea-
ton and enjoyment which they need.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-25
Shall News Be Sup
pressed?

1t is a pity that there are some journals
but they are not numerous-that are - y.l-
low as to Justify President Poteat's rather
weeping criticism OF modern journalism in
IN address at Petersburg yesterday. He is
luoted as saying:
Playing up the names of crime in type an
nch high giving vicious details OF court pro-
,eedings from which courts have excluded boys.
md carrying those details into the home. =
The modern newspaper drains the sewers of
civilization and poisons the fountains of mo-
-ality; and you hold your nose, but make no
protest" ,--..----
This criticism Is rather sweeping IL stood
alone, but Mr. Poteat doubt Disseminated
IN his address between the offending journals
and the many that are not amenable to such
criticism. There are few modern newspa-
pers that drain the sewers" and poison the
fountains Of morality" but where there is one
such offending journal there are a dozen that
are doing exactly the opposite thing
There are three theories of the duty OF a
newspaper in publishing the
/. The first and real duty is to print the
news, giving prominence to the news that more
vitality touches the public or interests them.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-25

4 tional honor and dignity that he afterward
loses the right possessed by every private citt-
gen TO lend his name to money-makng enter
prses, The people should. therefore. relieve
him from any need or temptation to do so.
The nation has had in the not very remote past
a well-nigh tragic experience OF the use of. an
ex-presidents name In shady business ven
lures.
THE circumstances of that case suggest a
third consideration-to-wit. that the absorp~
ton of generous mind in large public and
in personal affairs tends TO unfit man for
the successful prosecution of private business
uuder the conditions that now exist. Some
Gay. In due process OF ethical evolution. 1t may
be possible to close the moral gap between
public and private business. Meanwhile Euro
pean nations have found 1t reasonable and ex-
pedient to provide literally for the retirement
their diplomatic service or other highly special
lied public work.
That Mr.. Carnegie's pension should be &C
cepted by any ex-president is unthinkable. For
cur ex-presdents to become the benehciaries
Of one who has grown rich through govern
mental favors and by virtue of the operation
Of false economic conditions would earn for
hem the loss of the respect of the who
people II there are to be pensions for ex-
presidents they should be paid by the govern
ment. Possibly 1t was to hasten legislation to
this end that Mr.. Carnegie made his offer.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-25
WOODSTOCK

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
We9pSTGGK, Y A., Nov. 2+.-~Mrs.
II.ll, has returned to her home in
New York city, after a visit to her
friend. Mrs. E. +. Stickley. on Muh-
lenberg street.
Mrs. Alice Shawl OF Reno. New.
Is visiting her sister, Mrs. Ella
Sno"l
MIR. Clarence Bushong. of Pulaski.
Is spending this week with friends
in this rlace.
Mrs. Mac Richardson has returned
to her home in Front Royal, after n
visit to her sister. Mrs. Clyde Wal
ton, at her home on South Main
street.
Captain Perry L, Boyer. of the
medical corps OF the L. s. A. of
West Point. y. Y. is visiting his
parents. Mr.. ana Mrs, w NJ. Boyer.
of Muhlenburg street.
DIR. and Ms. Herbert l.. Kneisley
and little daughter have returned to
their home in Hagerstown. after a
visit to Mrs. L. c. Kneisley and fam
lily.
Mr. and Mrs. NJ. F. Fisher, of Phil
adelphia, are visiting relatives In this
place.
Rev. j. r. Van Horn and daughter
Miss Sadie. have arrived from Gift
ton Forge for visit to Mr.. Van
Horns daughter. Mrs. J. NJ. Bauser
man.
Mrs. w. NJ, Calvert is visiting her
cousin, Miss Dick Rhoads, OF Harri-
sonburg.
Mrs. Joseph Kelley and son. of
Brunswick, Md, are visiting reia-
tives In this place.