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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-13
RISKS OF ADVENTURES.

II is. OF course, anything but pleasant 10 know
that an American citizen engaged in what is
supposed to be open warfare has been executed
rs a felon. This seems to be the accurate
statement of what happened TO the American.
Fountain. at the hands OF Mexican rebels. The
action was that of an unciyilized people. II
casts discredit Of the gTavest sort upon the
animus and the aims Of the who are con-
tending for the control of the Mexican govern
government to do with It. what right has it as
Nation to mako protest?
Citizenship carries certain rights. But it Is
invested with no cloud of glory, no aura of In
fallbiitv. The citizen has the right. wherever.
he goes. TO assume that his Government Is be-
hind him in the protection of his privileges. in
the maintenance of his liberty. These things
follow every treaty which one country has with
another, ingress and egress for the citizens Of
both, and their safety and peace while in the
territory Of either OF the contracting parties.
But every citizen owes both himself and his
country the duty OF remembering that these
things are rights which are in his own keeping
away. He Is the sole arbiter OF his own action
When he forgets that his own immunity from
Interference is based upon his own correlative
duty not TO interfere he forfets the saving robe
OF citizenship which his own act has denied
1t is gratifying TO know that President Taft
sometime ago warned the species American ad-
venturer that his participation in the Mexican
| nothing less than the commonest form OF com.
mon justice. We think that 1t epitomizes the
always difficult matter of International law.
bringing It within the limits of a sound reason.
An American citizen" Is no more than his
country. He has no extra-territoral rights of
outlawry or rebellion. He comes under the laws
of the land to which he goes II he rebel
against those laws. he must meet them M a cit
zen: otherwise every country would spawn Its
criminals on another with war as the price oil
Furnishing their transgressions.
| . It would have been better had Mr. Taft taken
the same cold and hardy view of Nicaragua
that he now takes OF the more difficult Mexico
The killing-or murder--of Fountain, who is moi
to be avenged. is much more untustnable than
the execution of Cannon and Groce, American
spies whose putting away afforded the excuse fol-
this country's armed intervention and opel
sympathy with Nicaraguan rebellion. Let III
, hope that the Ncaraguan incident was the las
of its sort. Gentle-adventurers are very prett,
characters In their way. but when they under
take to play the game 1t Is at least due thei
country that they accept the assumption of rsl
. and do not expect succor in case OF loss. T,
man adventurer is welcher, instead of sport
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-13

The cast of the play. The Scien-
tiflc Country School, recently given
in the Chimhorazo school auditorium,
was delightfully."- entertained by the
Home Mission Society Of st. James
church at a social on Monday even
ing. An ENJOYABLE evening was
spent, music and the serving of re-
ereshments being special features.
The play, which was such a success.
will be repeated in the near future.
An enjoyable social evening was
spent Wednesday by the Santa Claus
club In tina hoHe. az Misses Ivy and
Myrtle Sparks. These social even
lngs are given to keep UP the interest
Of the club who expect to do even
greater work this Coming winter than
formerly.
The Ladies' Aid society Of Union
Station church, will hold n sale OF
aprons. jabots and fancy articles. and
home made candy Monday. April Is
at J. w. Wiseman's. 2414 East Broad
street. Friends are asked to accord
them a liberal patronage. ....-
The Reading Circle OF st. James
church was delightfully."- entertained
In the homo Of Mrs. Linda Cosby's.
on East Marshall street. Tuesday at
ternoon. The next meeting will be
with Mrs w. w. Smith. OF North
Twenty-sixth street.
Quite a number OF Church Hill girls
enjoyed a picnic with other high
school pupils at Lakeside. Easter
Monday. They were -chaperoned by
Mrs. Smither, OF West Main street.
and delightful day was spent.
Cards received by friends from Mr..
and Mrs. George Walford. state that
they are enjoying their stay at ATTAIN
tic City very much. and that Mr..
Walford II Improving.
Mrs. White, Mrs. Rudolph Hubert.
and little daughter, and Miss Willie
White. OF Saint Mary's, Georgia. are
the guests OF the formers daughter,
Mrs. Fred Wilson. Of Libby Hill park.
Miss Alice Reed. Of Blackstone, is
the guest Of her sister. Mrs. s. J.
Battin, at the St James parsonage.
Mr. Benjamin Stamper. Of North
Twenty-third street. spent the holi-
days In Washington and Alexandria
Mrs. Lubbock and daughter, Of
Blackstone. who have been the guests
Of Mrs. w. w. Grasswitt, Of East
Grace street. left Wednesday for
Warrington. where they will spend
some time.
John A. Hawkins. Jr., ct DAnville,
WAS III. recent guest of relatives IN
East Grace street.
Miss Ethel Lee Wells. Of Peters,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-13
CURRENT COMMENT
A Birthday Party.

Nothing published in The Roanoke Times
pleases the editorial department much as
the simple stereotyped accounts of the social
about patries given here and there and the
delicious refreshments and games played and
music and recitatons. All these indicate that
the people are enjoying life and that some Of
them, at least. have some surplus to spend
in decorations and fancy candies and ice cream
and other Injuries.
Especially did we enjoy the account OF Mrs.
Eatons birthday party at Bane, Giles county.
Mrs. Taton Is forty years old and evidently
proud of 1t and her husband Is proud of II. That
Is the age at which women usually begin to
be sensitive and retcent. Hazarding r. guess,
we surmise that Mrs. Eaton Is trim, well pre-
served. good looking woman with sense In her
head and Just little of the personal vanity
every woman ought to have and that her hus-
band is just q bit afarid of her, every good
married man should be of his wife, and firmly
persuaded that in the matrimonial lottery he
drew the capital prize.
| So many women are old and ashamed at forty
tho time when really they ought to be In the
very zenith and glory of their womanhood and
power and beauty and fullness-and so many
misguided and miserable men weary OF
their wives at forty. the time when they al
their best as helpmeets and lovers and asso-
man and lady OF Giles joyfully celebrating the
ladys fortieth birthday There Is dignity and
meaning and beauty about such q party And
prosperity to Mrs. and Mr. Eaton. May the
lady continue until her hair Ii entirely white
/ to be the queen OF her household, loved and
obeyed: and may the husband live to enjoy
a sturdy and ripe age. always remembering his
wifes birthday and willing and able to give
a party in honor Of 1t. well up into the nineties
Roanoke Times. .
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-13
NEED FOR DIPLOMACY.

Party politics are mixed that the dark
horse" is more than possibility. In the Demo.
cratic convention, with It's two-thirds rule, 1t
didates In the field can be nominated. In the
Republican convention. with Its majority as the
decisive factor. all the indications point to the
nomination of Mr.. Taft. despite the spasmodic
successes Of the Insurgent movement, which has
been appropriated by Mr. Roosevelt
1t being conceded that the next President will
be Democrat. who is the Democrat to name?
Such a concession. based on present political
reason, might we'll be negatived II the choice
be not wise one Is there dark horse. who.
In the hour of continued indecision. can bring to
pass that harmony which would insure success =?
In this connection. Mayor Gaynor is not to be
overlooked. He has that most popular Of all
qualities, the gift of pregnant speech and writ
ing. Audacity is his delight. He takes the DIFF.
ferent view, while maintaining a certain sanity
that is not always apparent In the man whose
desire Ia to say the striking thing. He has Ger
tain enemies who are assets. The party, as far
as the election is concerned might 90 farther
ard rare worse Our rear as to the GaynOr
candidacy is in the temperament which would
so to make great President at the expense of
great party
The example OF Mr. Cleveland should be borne
Ia mind. Mr. Cleveland. after his death aud for
a while before it. won back with time what he
had lost because OF his honesty He was too ag-
excessively honest So is Gaynor. Gaynor might
win an election; it is to be doubted whether he
could hold a capricious people. There is q point
where things that ought to be known become
thing that ought not to be said. Honesty IL the
best policy. but it sometimes happens that 1t is
neither wise nor expedient to advertise 1t. 1t is
this that Mayor Gaynor would do, blatantly and
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-13
THE MIRACLE OF RTRNHARDT.

Sarah Bernhard is a continuing miracle.
Men sedate and middle aged recall the time
when us youths they went to see her farewell
appearances OF generation ago Today. Sarah,
unable TO speak English. Is electrifying London
with "a personifcauon Of EngIands spinster
queen, Touching the skirts OF seventy years,
this woman without compromise throttles youth
and holds it.
When Sarah was in this country last year. ap-
pearing for the most part in L'Aiglon, 1t looked
as though the tragedy of age had overtaken its
most distinguished opponent. The golden voice
had apparently gone too often to the foun-
tain. The divine fire seemed to sputter The
youthful carriage creaked. In the part OF the
young man Of noonshne ambition, the old
woman was painfully evident. One and all. we
said goodbye to the Sarah whom We had all
concluded would have an eternity of coming
back
Now she has come back. Before London audi.
encos. in the very heart of England. she under
takes to portray Elizabeth and succeeds. Ac.
counts are unanimous to the effect that she
leaves nothing to be desired, There are in her
representation all the elements that go to make
ur one of the worlds strangest and most force
full characters; the brain of the strong man, the
caprice of the wilfu woman. the serpent like
diplomacy of the great statesman. the cruelty of
the warrior above and beyond all. the heart Of
the woman!
This Bernhard sets forth to the satisfac-
ton Of the most critical of audiences. the most
unsparing OF critics. In the ever-youthful flush
OF her art, she projects herself at will through
the centuries to give living picture Of far gone
times In modern setting. And Bernhard is a
woman who confesses to sixty-nine years. who
has known life in all its phases, from dregs to
sprangles. who survives as an incompatible hui
man attraction at time when other grand
mothers are folding transparent hands in their
laps or YEARLY turning their faces to the ques.
ton OF the hereafter.
The whole story is that Bernhardt is more of
human document than she is an artist. Her
interest consists not in the fact that she finds 1t
possible ms an old, old woman to rake over the
Goals OF youth. but rather that she is an exam.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-13
pie Of splrit Routing ne aesh. what she has

pie Of spirit routing the Assh. What she has
done. it lies with Tom. Dick. and Harry-with
you and me-to do There are times when the
best OF US get tired" When the sight Of the
ever recurring treadmill is like nausea When
the things to which are chained are OF a
deadly monotony. In one way Bernhardts life
story ia not inspiring. In another way 1t is the
epic of effort not yet finished. 1t reaches the
good. virile story OF hard work. 1t is tonic
10 the will. that will to which both suffering and
the more insiduous ennat are both familiars to
be slapped in the face. Bernhard as a successful
actress at seventy is marvel. But the real
miracle is not in what Bernhard is capable Of
doing today as an actress; 1t Is in the con-
querors spirit by which she has been driven the
lash to action to which her whole life has been
the response.
II would be well II every man who feels that
he has missed that square deal to which he
thinks himself entitled: who has worked with
out result; who has known plans to miscarry
and hopes to wither. could stop in the moment
OF encouragement and think on this woman. and
know that where the spark OF manhood fingers
there is both hope and possibility. II 1t so happen
that there be brought to their development the
will TO do, the readiness to suffer.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-13

time again. as time and time again It has arisen
wherever whiskey is made and sold. II would
be the lesson OF a century II. at whatever cos,
OF scandal and humiliation. the Government
should proceed to an honest attempt to make
the whiskey business honest
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-13
GUARD SHOT BY
INSANE CONVICT
PRISONER WHO DID KILLING
HIMSELF SHOT IN TRYING
TO MAKE ESCAPE.

Especial to Tho Rlcnmond XirEsnian.e
WARRENTON. VA. April ia
When In charge Of a convict camp
near Warrenton today. a guard nau-
ed Benton. from Fauquier county.
was shot and killed by q negro
convict. who made his escape. but
was afterwards caught.
There were no witnesses to the
tragedy. but It appears that the con-
Wet, who was trusty. was laying
In wait for the guard. overoowerad
hina.by a blow on thu. head enA then
taking the guards gun. fired three
shots, one entering the young mans
stomach and killing him instantly.
The trusty 10 supposed to have
been momentartiy insane. He was
shot In trying to escape by another
guard. and 10 in a critical condition.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-13
MAGISTRATE FINES
MAN WHO SHOT DOG

CHARGED with shooting dog within
400 yards Of q public highway In Han
rico county. Gei1er NARROW was fnea
20 and costs yesterday by Magistrate
Ira Watson.
Attorney James Lewis. representing
the defendant noted an appeal. The
case will be heard in the nAxt tsr,.
Of the Henrico Circuit Court.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-13

trenchantly. az President What no would pro-
baby leave Of the Democratic party II he should
be placed In the White House could be carried
OF BY any one Of the few garbage carts that con-
tinued on duty when he made and carried his
point as to the power Of 4 city to contract &C
cording to its own regulations.
One thing that the Baltimore convention
should not overlook in making its choice Is the
necessity Of getting as a President man who Is
at least on speaking terms with gentle decep-
items of diplomacy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-13
CHURCH HILL NEWS
N~y. intended for As column b left il p~so" ~ cA~
Hia Bank or phoned 10 Modson 1885.

burg. il spending some time as the
guest of friends and relatives on tao
Liu
Mr.. John Simpson. who was oper-'
ated on at tho Grace Street Hospital ,
agairs
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-13

The order stopping free transportation OF pos
tai inspectors except while on duty might be
called an interstate anti-joy-ride regulation.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-13
Her PROPOSAL.

Miss Ethel Barrymore. apropos of Leap
Yeav told a story at the Colony Club in New
York
IA girl" she said, 'looked calmly at caller
one evening and remarked:
George. 1t Is Leap Year
THE caller turned pale.
LAS It is Leap Year she continued. and
you have been calling regularly now four
nights a week for long. long time, George,
propose
I'm not in a position to marry on my
salary Geirge broke in hurriedy.
IT know that WELL George the girl pur-
sud. and SO. as 1t is Leap Year thought I'd
propose that you lay off and give some Of the
more eligible boys a chance New York
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-13

Mr. Taft sends a message asking for $1.000,0 900
for inspection Of hog meat Stiu there is no
message to ask an expenditure to keep healthy
the children of the country.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-13

Action against the coffee trust promises an
advance in lunch counter prices.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-13

As is usual, the saving effected in the appro-
priation bill by the House was stricken out by
the Senate. Thus again does the House get its
pork and save its face at the same time.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-13

The old proposal to stop the sending abroad
of millionaire diplomats by providing adequate
salaries and proper quarters is doomed to fail
ure so long as there are any milionaires left.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-13

THE majesty and marvel OF these souls
Who walk beside US in the common day
or hail US like cry from out OF the night.
could We but scan these souls as we look deem
Into the chalice Of white hyacinths.
Drawing the perfume from their hidden hearts;
Could We but read these mystic wells of sense
That hang before the temples occult shrine
And know the Word made flesh the shaft OF
light
That makes grotesqSeIy, In, this, usaa Eeria
dream,
More folish than night visions in the day.
Dear God. could We remember how to hate7
Alice r. ives in Harper's Weekly
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-13
Honnely Joys.

Homely Joys.
Is there more joy In your favorite old speck.
led hen bringing of full hatch, or In seeing
the first sprouting Of the new potato crop come
peeping through the ground?-Sumter Herald
Morris tribune., 1912-10-18
Announcement of Geo. w. Beise
CANDIDATE FOR COUNTY At
TORNEY.

Having received the nomination for
the office of County Attorney of Ste-
vens county, beg to submit my
candidacy to the voters of the county !.
I have no promise to make. except
this Since / have been county at
torney have endeavored to perform
the duties of the Office to the best
of my ability, having in MIND not only
that justice should be done but also
that injustice should not be done to
any one; and if 4 am reelected for
another term. I shall continue this
policy.
respectfully solicit the vote and
support of every voter OF the county
at the general election to be held on
Nov 4mber 9Th, 1912.
Geo. w. Beise.
Morris tribune., 1912-10-18

investments in the internal improve
ment land fund. or that may here
after accrue to said fund, and shall
also include all funds accruing TO
any state road and bridge fund.-
however provided.
1.-THE legislature is authorized to
add to such fund. for the purpose
of constructing or improving roads
and bridges of this state, by provid-
ing, in its discretion, for any an
nual tax levy upon the property OF
this state of not to exceed In any
year one mill on all the taxable
property within the state Provided
that no county shall receive in any
year more than three (3) per cent
or less than one-half (A) of one
Cd per cent of the total fund thus
provided and expended during such
year"
PURPOSE AND EFFECT. The aPpFO~
val OF this amendment will authorize
the Legislature to levy, I'm Its discre-
ton, "a one mill tax upon all the prop
erty OF this state for the benefit Oh the
roads and bridges therelng and will
repeal certain Limitations as to tine
amount which may be paid by the state
for such roads and bridges.
The present constitution authorizes
the Legislature to add to the road and
bridge fund by providing, I'm it's discre-
ton for an annual tax levy upon the
property of this state NOT to exceed one
fourth CD of one % mill, while the
amendment permits the Legislature I'm
it's discretion, to provide for an annual
tax levy of one % mill ON all taxable
property within the state.
The present constitution provides that
An case shall more than One-half
(A) of the cost of constructing or
improving any road OF bridge be paid
by the state from such fund. The
amendment proposes to remove the linn
itatIOn which now exists I'm the COnstf-
tuition as to the amount which the state
may pay for such fund towards the
cost OF constructing or repairing any
road or bridge and leaves the whole
management of such fund to be prOVtd-
ed for by law, az the Legislature shall
deem wise.
Morris tribune., 1912-10-18
For Representative.

Having been nominated as one of
the Republican candidates for Repre-
sentative for the 57th district, wish
to thank all my friends for past favors
and once more solicit your support at
the general election Nov. 9Th, 1912.
And. if elected. I will regard the
Office as public trust and not as a
chance for self-advancement and pro-
fit.
C. P. Carlson.
Morris tribune., 1912-10-18
AMENDMENT NO. vi.
State Senate ~
Section Of Article 4 q the Copatf

Section 2 Of Article OF the Conatf.
tuition now reads as follows s-.s.,.,-,s,
section 2. The number OF men, /
berS who c0mp0SeBbhe senate, and
house of representatives shall BE- 5
prescribed by law, but the repre-
sentatton in the senatesshall never
exceed one member TOR every Ave
:, thousand Inhabitants, and in the
i house of representatives one menu.
Der for every two thousand inhabi-,
, tants. The representation in both
houses shalf be apportioned equally
throughout the different sections Of
the state. in proportion to the pop
not taxable under the provisions of
It il prcposed' to susstItute tAerer0
~ Section :. Number of members
The senate shall be composed OF
sixty three (S3) members. and the
house Of representatives shall be-
composed of such number OF mem
bers as may be prescribed by law.
The representation in both houses
shall. be. appor tfoned as nearly squat
Is esreTt sectons of the sine fae diff
i proportion to the population there's
of, exclusive OF Indians mot tax
able, under the provisions of law.
Y crowded, however, that a county
may tbe divided intOsseNeEalt legis-
latfve' Districts but no countWsSor
any of the parts thereof shall ever
constitute or be part OF more
than seven (T) senatorial districts
and not more than seven senators
shall ever be apportioned to any
one county. fe
PURPOSE AND Reflect. TAe pur
pose and object Of this amendment 4
to limit the state senate to slxty-tAro
(eS) members and to prevent any ON
county hav1ng wOFc tEan seven (Yl sen
mG~Kws
Years respectfully,
LYNDON A. SMITH.
Attorney General