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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-09
SATURDAY. MARCH 3. 1912.
SACRIFICE PREREQUISITE TO PLACE.

The Council Committee on Ordinance, Coun-
ell and Reform. has fixed $5,ooo a year the
compensation Ia b. drawn by the five men who
arc to b. elected in Richmond 10 take over the
Administrative affairs of the city.
We think that under the circumstances such
i salary Is sufficient for the posts in question.
certainly while the effect of the charter amend
meuts Is matter that must wait on experiment.
N II should be said, however. in this matter of
salary limit that no man should be elected 10
the administrative board whose business ex-
perience and executive ability does not make
him worth much more than five thousand dol
lars year to himself In this case the city
Is not distributing pluIns II Is asking for scr
rice II even asks for sacrifice The business
s.e,l Is great business nerds
best business intelligence It cannot get it It
The administrative board is filled with men TO
whom the salary is incentive.
The prime requisite in determining the
availability OF man TO nll OF these posi-
tions which 70 intimately concern every ciu-
rem will be--snce the salary has been fixed
whether the candidate needs the salary
We need 10 give 10 Richmond what the
amendments to the charter contemplate. To do
that II should have men 70 whom the salary
Involved will mean not personal benefit but a
financial loss, accepted for the good of the peo-
PIE 81 a whole
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-09

to three go competent builders. one selected
by the complainant. one by tn inspector, the
two selecting third.
Is not HIS power greater than this:
In New York city. the Appeal hoard ~
known as Surveyors" and Is composed OF the
superintendent of buildings. an architect APP
pointed by the New York Chapter of the Ameri-
can Institute of Architects. and an appotntee or
the persons interested, who snail
he practical builder architect II the ma
jority of this board determine that the ouild-
ing is unsafe dangerous, and the owner
declines 10 do directed the report Is put
In the hands of the corporation counsel and
the matter is placed before special term OF
the Supreme Court. where the case is tried
without adjournment.
Is not his power greater than this?
In Cincinnati, the Board OF Appeal OF the
Department of Buildings is composed of three
members architect one a structural
engineer and one builder The party taking
the appeals allowed the right to challenge for
sufficient cause any member of the board. and
If the mayor shall so determine, he may APP
point any other architect. structural engineer
or builder to replace the one so challenged
for sufficient cause for the occasion in queS-
ton only
Is not his power greater than thise
The writer las information as TO the
Washington Code.
This agitation is not intended to bring into
question the good faith or intended justice
OF Board OF Appeal. but since other cities
provide for an appeal of practical question
to a board of practical men, why. should Rich
mond continue it's Board of Appeal composed
OF an Able lawyer, competent engineer anu -
fearless fire fighter? Quicker action. more com
petent service and a cheaper procedure can be
obtained by assembling three 90 dislnterest-
ed men, whose line OF business fits them
pecially to determine the question at issue
1t is not believed that the police Justice. or
either OF the members Of tho Board Of Con-
troll would object to this change. II 80. this
paper should ascertain their reasons; also the
reasons OF the building inspector for object
ing. asking that he verify his statements rs to
provision made by other cities from their
codes, that no mistake be made.
\ large majority OF owners agents and
builders OF this city would prefer having thew
rights heard by practical men. and not
concerned with the feelings OF those familiar
with the workings of the inspectors Office.
]. A. CONNOLLY.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-09
TRIXIE FRIGANZA
TO MARRY AGAIN

NEW YORK, March Strike
F'riganza. the Coincidence. obtained =
marriage license in Brooklyn today to
wed Charles A. ioettler, a theatrical
manager. residing in East Orange, N.
j.
The couple will be married Sunday
by the Rev. Father Gardiner. at the
Bath Beach Catholic church, Of which
the actress is q member.
Miss Friganza gave her age as forty.
and her birthplace as Ireland. Her
maiden name. Catherine O'Callahan,
she had changed by a court order In
1905. Her first husband 10 dead.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-09
THOMAS EVENS
UP WITH NANCY

After being fined IS and costs by
Justice Maurice in Police Court, Part
ii, yesterday morning on charge
of assauIting Nancy Taylor. aged 6s
years, Thomas Cheatham Immediately
returned the compliment by making
complaint against the said Nancy
charging her with stealing one horse
blanket and a guitar of the value of
$40.
1t Is said that Cheatham. thinking
that Nancy had stolen the articles
from him. took the law In his own
hand by trying to punish Nancy for
the theft. Not liking the treatment
given her by Cheatham. she had him
arrested Thursday afternoon. which
resulted in her arrest in Third Po-
lice Station yesterday morning.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-09
A VANISHING RACE.

Every health report that is issued points
race will be extinct as the dodo as n bird.
Already the process CT increasing dispropor-
ton between white and colored races has pro-
ceeded to the point where the race problem"
has taken It's place in history. Against this
tendency neither education, nor sanitation,
nor instruction avails. Death has set its white
mark the black forehead. A race that ap-
parently needs simple conditions in which to
thrive is going down slowly but surely under
the complications of modern life.
The recent health report of the city or
Richmond shows conclusvely the truth of the
general statements made above which Is
shown in every analysis OF negro mortality.
With population 63 per cent. white and 81
per cent. colored. there were In Richmond last
year 1877 births among the white and 1871
among the colored people. Among whites the
birth rate exceeded the death rate by $50;
among the negroes there were 23S fewer births
than deaths. That the population of negroes
in gross in Richmond suffers no apparent
diminution from year to year means nothing
more than that Richmond Is doing what every
other large city ia doing draining the negroes
from the rural districts. only to plant in them
the seeds Of slow destruction.
If the negro is not indeed to be extermnated,
two things are necessary, to keep him in the
South and to provide him conditions in which
to live which shall 10 an extent parallel the
open life OF the country to which he is ac-
customed by nature. and without which he
cannot survive. The yearly exodus of negroes
to Northern cities means a constant drain upon
the physical and moral vitality OF the race.
Their inclusion in packed districts in even
Southern cities differs in harmfulness only
in extent. BY consumption and through the
artificial manner of life inseparabe from city
life. the negro is being slowly and surely
decimated. What would have been the result
could he have been guarded he was in
slavery, when he rapidly increased in numbers,
is question that Is now beside the mark.
Perhaps in the iullnesS of time the residuum
of educated negroes who have learned how to
adapt themselves to modern conditions may
call halt In what Is noly steady drift to.
ward oblivion. Despite the horror which
humanity must feel at the sight OF whole
race slowly dying before Its eyes. and despite
the economic loss which the South must ap.
parently suffer through the loss of what has
been its natural labor, the fate of the negro
as a race Is what always be expected when
a simple and unsophisticated body Of people
is forced to attempt the impossible task OF ac-
itself to conditions too complex !
for its experience or understanding.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-09
MISS MCCOY SAILS,
BUT NOT TO MARRY

NEW YORK, March S.--Miss Bes-
sic Mccoy. the dancer. win sail TO-
morrow for bermuda for a long rest.
but with no idea. she says, of getting
married.
1T is an old story" she said today.
in her apartments In the Hotel Rich
mond. but I'm not going to marry.
especially Mr. Richard Harding Davis.
the author. rs some people persist In
saying In the flrst place. Mr.. Davis
Is already married. 50 that ought 10
settle that question forever.
II am simply worn out after forty
weeks of hard work. and have been
under the care of physicians. With
my companion, Miss Frey. sail to-
morrow for a rest in Bermuda My
future plans are not determined"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-09

they cannot afford not 10, would have seen
a way out OF otherwise insolube difficulties. As
Il is. with the United States insisting on war
as a principle. even though It has no intention
of practicing II, other nations win continue TO
indulge In bloody reality that which we hold
dear as a nebulous superstition.
When the career OF Mr.. TAFT comes TO be cast
by history not the least OF his successes will be
summed up by the greatest of his failures.
Canadian reciprocity aud the peace treaties
were both matters In which virtue was its own
and its oaly-reward
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-09
ONLY THREE FILE
THEIR NOTICES
SOUTH RICHMOND CANDIDATES
DELAY PUTTING NAMES
BEFORE CLUB.

While at least eight candidates have
for election to the City Council from
South Richmond. Carter G. Jones. w.
W. Workman and r. L. Patram are
the only three that have filed their
applications with r.. P. Shifiett. sec
rotary of the Southside Democratic
Club. for the enforcement of the
club.
A resolution was passed at the
meeting of the Democratic Club last
Friday night requesting all candidates
wishing to compete for election to
the City Council to submit their
names to r. p. shifett. secretary of
the club, and the qualified voters and
members OF the club would select by
vote two of the men wishing to
run.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-09
LARGE DAIRY BARN III.
DESTROYED BY FIRE

Especial to Tho Richmond virginian.}
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES RIG. VA. March 3.
The large dairy barn OF Captain N.
y. Rowe. at Brompton. together with
two silos partly filled with ensilage
was completely destroyed by fire this
afternoon. The fire originated In tho
loft where a large quantity OF feed and
grain, Was stored. None Of the prize
stock was injured. Captain Rowe =
the pioneer datryman of this section
and for years had been adding to and
Improving the surroundings until he
had the most complete and up-to-data
dairy In this part Of the State. The
loss IL partially covered by insurance.
The dairy will be rebuilt at once.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-09
NEWS OF SOUTH RICHMOND
"ee.aess ~efs 80 ssss~
invited to Join the pastors Bible

invited to Join the pastors Bible
class.
The pastor, Rev. F. W. Long. will
conduct both services Sunday at Co
wardin Avenue Christian church. The
morning subject will be The He-
brew Hercules" and In the evening.
"Bramble Legislation Special mu-
sic will be rendered.
Mr. Clifton Miller will sing at Balm
bridge street church sunday night.
Rev. ]. w. Durham will preach at
both the morning and evening serr-
ices.
Al Oak Grove church Sunday the
pastor. Rev. ID. q. Lancaster. Will take
FOR his morning theme The Pros
pering church. and In the evening.
Almost But Lost" Everyone rs ex-
tended hearty welcome TO attend
these services.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-09
Church, Notices.

Rev. DR.. w. Asbury Christian. pre-
siding elder and a man OF rare gifts.
will preach at Central Methodist
church Sunday night. The sermon
promises to be one OF interest. and
the men of the community are espe-
cially invited to attend.
At Asbury Methodist Episcopal
church Sunday the pastor. Rev. J. r..
Eggleston. will preach In the morn
ing. taking for his themo Our Re-
fuge." and at night Rev. Mr.. Rider
will preach. There will be special
music at both services. The male
choir will sing at the evening serv-
Ice Come Unto Me-" and the lady
auartette will sing Take Time to Be
Holy" Epworth League at p. NJ.
led by Mr.. B. q. Harry. Tho male
choir will sing Welcome Wanderer.
Welcome"
At West End Methodist church the
pastor. Rev. Charles Tinsley Thrift.
will preach at both services. In tho
morning he will inaugurate = series
OF monthly services especially for the
children. His subject for Sunday
morning will be watch" and will
be devoted mostiy to the children.
At night he will speak on 'sRogen-
eraAion." Tho Epworth League meets
At 7:ls and the Sunday school ssrv-
ices will begin ct $40. All man are
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-09

though the prize would again go to the most
crcumstantial member of the Ananias Club
We no longer swallow our Hes raw. They must
he baited with red white. and blue flannel
streamers We may be hooked in the end, but
we have a pride in captors. II Doctor Cook
only knew it, he missed being great historical
feature when he attempted to feed gumdrops to
the world. In Il matter of bait, we hope the
Southpolers have been more circumspect and
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-09
lingo. JINGo. LINGO:

The defeat In the Senate OF the ratification
" rho proposed arbitration treaties with Eng
land and Franco liz nothing nor less
than q refusal on the part of this country TO
artitrate any matters in which the result would
Be- equivalent TO a loss OF by a htigant.
Simply stated, the treaties in question pro-
posed that all matters arising between the three
leadlng world powers should be the subject
OF arbitration save and except they were not
In nature iusticabie.
That Is 10 say that If upon the arising
Of a controversy either party considered that
the question at issue not properly open
10 arbitration then the preliminary question
or Justiciablity should be left TO Joint high
commission, after which, If found proper. arbi
tration should follow
Ii was about this clause that the controversy
In the Senate ragged. that body, as usual. con-
eidering that its rights were impinged upon In
that by The possibility OF matter OF dispute
going the usual course OF the established laws
between the nations concerned. its treaty max
ing powers would thereby be infringed. even
though /, had itself made the treaty. In de-
ferred TO, the Senate practically nullifies the ei
forts of the three countries concerned to estab-
fish high court to take cognzance Of their
dinhculties. 1t throws the three great powers OF
the world back upon the rule of common sense
whiea has for long kept them Out Of war.
1t keeps upon the shoulder of the United
States the chip which large element OF it's
/ ambitious politicians devoutly wish some. one.
or somebody to knock OFF.
The adoption of the Bacon amendment con
corning chiefly exemptions OF this country in
rights granted aliens is secondary to that af-
fecting the theory of the treaties. The
Germs Of aliens and States rights, and the Mon
roe doctrine. are clearly matters which are not
5nstieiable In their nature, On such things this
country would fight in any event, II IL became
necessary to fight. The residuum of the mat
ter Is that In defeating the treaties the Senate
has declared itself for court without jurisdc-
ton: and court without jurisdiction is not
court but umpire. or umpires without au-
thority in the enforcement OF decisions.
y Our regret at the failure of these treaties is
not remotely concerned with the advantages to
NJ gained. or the losses to be suffered. by the
Eni:ed States as such. For the arbitration OF
differences between the United States and either
France or England, there exists motive far
greater than that carried by any formal treaty.
The motive Of civilization. OF mutual interest.
N exchange Of credits. Of consanguinity. make
up tn either OF these cases thing 70 incredi-
m Is to justify it being called impossible.
I What does matter Is the example which might
s{Ase been set, and which was not set Had
zxhFes great nations abundantiy able to fight
(sidenced such decision BY positive and
tseottcai scheme Of arbitration. many nations
s1lh6t cannot afford to nght, but do noe nee how
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-09
(, QUESTION or BAIT.

Our first impression asato the South Pole
seems TO bake been. wrong, There 10 not To. be
that peace and accord which the first dispatches
indicated. Already there are the markings of
two positive claimants Although Captain Scott
has not been heard from we may rest assured
that his account Of his adventures viii narrate
his arrival at the goal The idea that Captain
Amundsen gave the credit to another sooner
gained currency than 1t was followed by denial
So far as anything tangible yet exists, II il
Captain Amundsen who has found It. We can
imagine what strange Norwegian oaths will fol-
low his discovery that anyone else claims to
have done the thing.
II we are to have another Cook Peary con-
troversy. the only comfort is that there are no
more poles. The elimination and recrmina-
ton in the former case seemed to substantiate
the claim that all men liars, when the scene
of the Operations lends itself to getting past
with the goods. yeracity is largely negative
matter depending upon the devices OF modern
science to support 1t. With the dctagraph as
a constant menace. speech loses the airy wings
that II once possessed. With geographical data
on hand at almost every bureau, most OF the
gamor and romance OF pioneering has disap
peared. There remained the poles. Where no
one could go, any one could go. II only he had
the nerve to get there. In some way Old Dr.
Cook neglected some OF the essentials to even
so bald statement: but Old Doctor Peary was
ON the Job with all the formulas.
About the South Pole. It begins to look a.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-09
TELEPHONE LINEMAN
is BADLY INJURED

Especial to The Richmond virginian.y
CAPE CHARLES. VA, March g.
While repairing wires near ASA.
woman. Va, yesterday. Frank Shew.
ard. % years old, a lineman. em-i
ployed by the Diamond State Tele.
phone Company. was seriously, II mot
fatally. injured.
Steward had assembled to the top OF
. s2-foot pole when It snapped In two
and he was thrown to the ground, the
pole failing across his body. He sus-
tanned dislocated shoulder. numer-
Gus body bruises and his left side 10
partially paralysed. He vas removed
to the Salisbury Hospital. His home
y ut Temperanceville. Va
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-09
FORUM
Building Inspector.

Building Inspector.
Editor OF The vlrginian:
Sir.--Building Inspector Beck is thus quoted
In the Evening Journal OF March Sth:
.He says that the Richmond ordinance
now comforting his present powers on him
does not 20 any farther than those apply
Ing to cities like Warrington, Baltimore,
New York and Cincinnati Indeed the laws
OF several cities are far more drastic than
that In effect here"
Facts: In Baltimore an appeal IL allowed
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-09
r. r. Mct'lelIan Dead.

3. +. Mcclellan, aged 81. died
Thursday night at his home near
Chesterfield Courthouse. He is sur
vived by five children--Mrs. J. A.
Clarke. Mrs. J. w. Hughie. Miss Mary.
Mcclellan. Dudley and Marion Nc
Clellan. He also leaves nineteen
grandchildren.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-09
Stricken nj Work.

T.. w. Holt. of 1906 McDonough
street. was taken i'll yesterday about
noon while at work at the American
Locomotive Works For a while his
condition was thought serious. and he
had to be taken to his home In South
Richmond in the city ambulance. He
was treated by DR.. Watts, Of the am
bulance corps.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-09

Mrs. Catherine Covington died
Thursday night at the home of her
daughter. Mrs. l.. J. Talbot, Fifth
and Marx streets. The body was sent
10 Milford. Va. where It will be
buried.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-06
CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN.

At Central Presbyterian church
the following service will be given
at 1O:45:
Organ Prelude-S. T. Bowlby.
Doxology, Invocation and the
Lords Prayer-Congregation.
Hymn, Creation" (Haydn)-
Choir and congregation.
Responsive Scripture and The
Gloria.
Hymn, Easter Hymn with Allie
luias'-Choir and congregation.
congregation.
The presentation of children for
baptism.
Organ, 1.-The Cradle Song"
Solo, THAT Sweet Story of Old"
(West) Mrs. E. G. Schurig, soprano.
Announcements, offering and con-
sccration prayer.
Solo, There's a Green Hill Far
Away" (Gounod)-J. G. Hazard,
bass.
Sermon, "Our Risen Lord or Civ
II Seal and the Divine Seal'-Rev.
Marion Humphreys, pastor.
Anthem, THE Magdelene" (War-
rem Choir.
Prayer.
Hymn. Il Know That My Redeem
err Liveth" acknowledgements.
Benediction.
The program for the evening is a
special Easter service and is as fol-
lows:
Organ Prelude.
Anthem, Christ Our Passover
| (Schilling) Choir.
Scripture Invocation.
Hymn. THE Life Everlasting
/ CUrbs ta)-ChOir and congrega
ton.
/ Scripture Reading.
Anthem, 80 Light That Breaks
from Yonder Sky" (Dressler)-
! Choir.
Prayer.
Anthem, "The Magdelene" (War
en)-Choir.
Announcements and Offering.
/ Duet-H. J. Dawson, tenor, and
G. Hazard. bass.
Sermon, IAN Easter Evening
Rev. Marion Humphreys.
Anthem, "Alleluia, Christ Is Ris
en-" (Shelley)-Choir.
Prayer.
Anthem, Lift Your Glad Voices il
. Triumph" Schneider Choir.
Benediction.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-06
SPENCER MEMORIAL METHODIST.

At the hour of morning worship the
Sunday school of Spencer Memorial
Methodist church will give the follow
ing program in the church auditorium:
Song-School.
Recitation-Hugo Meyer.
Song, Can a Little Child Like Me?'
Primary department.
Scripture reading - Superintendent
Earl Freeland.
Prayer-Rev. c. E. Hawkins.
Class exercise, "The Voice of the
Lily"-Fourteen girls.
Recitation-Marie Williams.
Song, The Triumphant King''-Pri-
mary department.
Exercise, Hail, the Easter Tide
Argyle Buckert, Elihu Root
Exercise, "Sunbeams and Raindrops''
Glass of girls from primary.
Exercise, What the Flowers Say
Ruth johnson and Bland Williams.
Song-Yolande Mahaffey and Joseph.
inc Hill.
Recitation-Ruth Hill.
Song. Hail to Our King"-Class OF
girls.
Recitation-Lillian Beatty.
Duet and chorus, The Easter Light
Ladies' chorus.
Address-Rev. c. E. Hawkins.
Easter collection.
Exercise-Class of girls.
Anthem-Choir.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-06

lowing is the program to be given:
Song, Good Morning Easter Day"
School.
Scripture Reading, Christ Trium-
plant"
Prayer-Rev. ]. NJ. Lloyd.
Song, Ring Ye Bells of Easter
School.
Exercise-Ten boys.
Song, Swing Snowy Lilies"
Scripture reading.
Recitation, He Rose Today
Ruth Gillespie.
Recitation, The Worlds Bright
Glory"-Amos Martin.
Duet, THE Clouds Have Rolled
Away"-Gwendolyn Connell and
June Nelson.
Recitation, Our Father Speaks to
Us"-Ruth Havener.
Exercise, THE Blossoms Mes
sage"-Clara Frantz and Minnie
Griswold.
election-Double quartet.
Address, THE Personal Side of the
Resurrection''-Rev J. NJ. Lloyd.
/ Song, Christ Arose"-Quartet-
Benediction.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-06
sorTB PARK PRESBYTERIAN.


The Young Peoples society will be
in charge of a sunrise service at the
South Park Presbyterian chapel tomor-
row morning. The Sunday school will
conduct a missionary service at 2:S0
p. m, The World Children for Jesus"
with readings and songs by the pupils.
At 6:45 DR.. w. S. Marquis of Broad
way church will lead the Young Peo-
pies meeting, and the subject will be
1.-The Kind of Life We Shall Wish We
Had Lived"
Beginning at 1870 the following pro-
gram will be given in the chapel:
Song, "'Tis Easter Time"-School.
Song-Male quartet.
Responsive scripture reading.
Vocal solo-Miss Florence Long.
Prayer.
Violin solo-Charles Olson.
Song, The Lily"-Miss Mary Her.
mann and children's chorus.
Anthem-Choir.
Offering.
Sermon-Rev. w. G. Oglevee.
Song, Christ and the Resurrection.
Benediction.