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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-14
ALCOHOL

The following letter was sent by F. H.
f.aBaume to wholesale liquor dealer who had
sent him a catalogue:
am aware that there is prejudice against
any man engaged in the manufacture or sale
IF whlskey | believe that from the time 1t
issues from the cooled and poisonous worm in
the distiilery until ii empties into the hell OF
death. dishonnr aud crime. it demoralizes every
thing that touches it from It's source to its end.
do not believe that anyone can contemplate
the object without prejudice against the liquor
crime All We have to do is to think Of the
wrecks on either bank of the stream Of death,
Of the suicides. Of the insanity, of the poverty
Of the ignorance of the restitution, Of the little
children Juggling at the faded and wlthered
breasts Of weeping and despairng mothers, of
wives asking for bread, of men of genius it has
wrecked, the men struggling with imaginary
serpents.
I believe every thoughtful man is prejudiced
against this damned stuff that is called alcohol
Incompetence cuts down youth in its vgor,
manhood in It's strength and age in It's weakness.
1t breaks the fathers heart, bereaves the doting
mother extineuishes natural affection grasses
coniugal love blots out flial attachments,
bghts parental hope and brings down mourn
ing age in sorrow to the grave. 1t produces
weakness, not strength; sickness, not health;
death not life. II makes wives widows, children
orphans fathers fends and all of them paupers
and beggars. 1t feeds rheumatism, nurses govt,
Invites cholera. imports pestience and embraces
consumption. 1t covers the land with ldIeness,
misery and crime. 1t fills jalls, almshouses
and asyiums
+ 1t cngenders controversy, fosters quarrels and
cherishes riots 1t crowds penitenuaries
and furnishes victims for the scaffold. 1t Is the
life blood of the gambler, the element of the
burglar. the prop Of the highwayman and the
support of the midnight incendiary.
/ II countenanees the liar respects the thief,
csteems the blasphemer, II violates obiga-
tons reverences fraud. and honors infamy. IT
defames benevoience. hates love, scorns virtue
and ISLANDERS innocence.
1 1t incites the father to butcher his helpless
offspring, helps the husband to massacre his
wife and the children to grind the parrictdal axe
Ii burns M men. CONSUMES WorneI- delests Lie
curses God, and despses heaven.
1t suborns witnesses. nurses perjury, dehles
the jury box. and strains the judicial ermine.
4 1t degrades the citizen debases the legislator
dishonors the statesman, and disarms the patriot
It brings shame not honor; terror, not safety
despair. not hope; misery, not happiness; ant
+, with the malevolence of fiend IL calmy sur
veys its frightful desolation and unsatiatec
with havoc it polsons felicity Kills peace, RUM
morals -hllghts confidence, Stays reputation ant
wipes out national honor--then curses the worlt
and laughs at its ruin.
1t does all this and more 1t murders the soul
It is the sum Of all yiluanies, the father Of al
crimes the mother of all denominations. th'
devils best friend and Gods worst enemy.
r. G. l.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-14
Virginia 9 Murder Rate


According to statistics compiled there We're
,344 homicides in thirty large cities Of this con-
try in I9l2, "a rate Of 81 per 100000 of popu-
laton.
similar records for 1911 were S.4 per 100 600,
There is q corresponding decrease in the relative
number of suicides, equivalent 70 0.S per l00,-
000, or Al per cent. The highest homicide
record reported occurred in 1907 when the rate
was SIS per 100 600, and the lowest rates We're
in 1891 and 1897. when IL per 100000 was the
record
OF the large American cities, Memphis Tenn,
with SS homtcides shows a rate of 643 per
100, 600. an increase over 1871 Of ll.6.
Regarding the murders In Virginia during the
period above alluded to. the State AOard of health
says in it's current bulletin;
"A study of the distribution Of the PAS hom-
cides of the State shows that in thirty nine of the
90 counties, no murders occurred during the
year. These counties were scattered almost
uniformly the state from Tazewell, Bland,
Giles, Wythe. Carroll and GraYson in the South
west to Princess Anne, Isle OF Wight, James
city Mathews. Northumberland, Richmond, Es-
sex and King and Queen in the East; and from
Ioudoun, Clark, Warren Shenandoah. Kappa
hammock and Culpeper in the North. to Bruins
wick and Mecklenburg in the South
I'm slxty-one other counties there were only
one or two homicdes for each county leaving
but twenty-five counties in the state in which
the number of homicdes during the year was
three or over This makes plain that many
homicides occur in the cities where crowded
the worst elements Of the coiored population.
Two cities reported aggregate of forty-eight
homicides, almost twenty per cent of the
total number reported for the state. The high
homicide rate is not due to excessive lawless-
ness among all classes, but can he traced to con-
gestion or specific local conditions that will be
readily understood upon analysis"
Undoubtedly Of the most fruitful causes
Of murder is the failure to punish the guilty
ones as they should be punished. 1t Is a fav-
orite dodge to try to prove that every murderer
is insane and that all of his ancestors were crazy
as March hares. Most of the iures fooled
by the so-caled evidence and the result is ac-
uuttal or inadequate punishment.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-14
NO SETBACK IN MARYLAND.


The Baltimore Nethoasst takes an emInently
sane y5ea Of The Maryland elections of November
4th. into which the prohibition question was IN
5ecied and which was regarded as something Of
81 issue Blair Lee, the Democratic candidate
for the United states senate and opponent
Of state option was elected by an overwhelming
plurality over his Republican and Progressive
opponents
The liquor forces of Maryland have protested
70 regard his election as a setback for the pro-
hibitionists Of the State but the Mettodist takes
another aud, to our mind, more sensible view
OF the matter I'VE do not think" 1t says that
the results OF the election indicate that the tenn
perance sentiment is waning in this State. or
furnish any reason for the noble army of tenn
perance workers 10 be discouraged" 1t then
proceeds to point out that attention was focused
almost exclusively upon the national issues and
that MANI temperance ami prohibitonists
notably Secretary Of State Bryan, fought hard
for Lee on those issues regardless Of their views
as to prohibition The Democrats Of Maryland
needed The appeal 10 stand ny Wilson and many
who are NOT Democrats did likewise, seeking
There were many other issues in the political
campaign Of rIts year, wntch were nod up by
W J Bryan and other temperance men as be
ing Of supreme importance to our national vel
fare, that won the votes Of many temperance
men one Of the strongest Of which that made
an irresistible appeal to the supporters Of Mr.
Wilson was that tbs election of the men whom
~ 44,@ a, roo
ment OF his administration and would give him
additional support IN carrying out his policies
Every great cause must have It's leaders and
followers. too, who see nothing bat the triumph
of that cause. Their eyes are fixed upon the
ultimate goal and all other causes are left out
OF their calculation Many temperance people in
Maryland were Of this type. They regard tbs
abolition Of the saloon In Maryland and tho
whole country as Of paramount Importance and
though well wishers Of President Wilson arc
ready to sacrifice his temporary gain TO th'
advancement Of that great purpose The ciec
ton in Maryland shows merely that these mer
are not In the majority, and does not show thai
the prohibtionlsts have lost ground. 1t shows
that many OF them regarded the strengthening
OF the Wilson administration as OF more i'm
portance than a step forward for prohibition
but it does not show that ON a clean-cut issue
they Will line mp with the saloon forces The
Methodist realizes this and is by no means dis
couraged by the results Of the campaign. Bryan
and Wilson are clean, strong Christian states
men and are pronouncedly temperance men, il
says, and can be counted upon to throw their
influence to the cause Of temperance, In the
meanwhile let lis keep up the battle"
Yes keep It up. The election no setback
When the Issue of saloon against anti-saloon i;
Joined. all temperance people hope to see the
triumph Of the forces Of fight
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-14
AN INTERESTING POSSIBILITY.

James NJ. Quicke, Jr.. OF Petersburg, who is a
candidate before the Legislature to succeed Judge
Mullen. Of the Hastings court. wishes their re-
spectiye candidates. to be passed upon by the
electorate He would have the city committee
call primary to determine whom the people
want and expects the citys representatives in the
general assembly to nominate the one securing
the largest number of votes. Objection is made
that the city committee has no authority to call
such primary That objection appears puerilo
to us. There is no law prohibiting the issuance
Of the call and, though the result would be
binding upon no one. the committee would be
well within its rights in holding it, On the
other hand 1t would be we'll within its rights in
refusing to hold it, but reason for not doing so
does not rest in lack of authority. Other and
good reasons may be found for refusing Mr..
Quickes request, and the city committee does
not even have to give any reason, but the one
urged is than none at all
The affair is Petersbures however. but 1t
VIII be watched with interest If the primary be
held for. If the result be accepted by Senator
Drewry and Delegate Price. Petersburg will have
selected its Judge indirectly by popular vote
something that cannot be done directly in this
state,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-14
THE MONEY IN NEEDED NOW.

Five years ago the citizens OF Richmond gen
erously subscribed $lOo. 600 toward Greater Rich
mond college. Of which amount $4,000 has been
paid, leaving $4,000 still due OF the total
promised the college $4,000 Ia yet unpaid.
OF the amount to be raised by December 31st.
therefore. if the $4,000 offered by the general
education board Of New York is to be secured.
nearly one-half is due from the people Of
Richmond
This money has been pledged and. Of course,
those making the pledges have every intention
Of fulfilling them some time. But some time
viii not do The general education board off
cred $4,000 on condition that certain sum
was raised by popular subscription and unless
that sum is raised before the first Of the year
1914, the college VIII lose the $4,000 promised
conditonally. There is every reason, therefore.
why the subscribers in Richmond should pay
now the $4,000 still owed and that the other
subscribers should do likewise
1hc Ttrgntan believes that it is only necessary
TO impress the subscribers with the knowledge
of the urgent necessity of prompt payment
in order to induce them to make IT,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-14

600. while the Western group showed 1913 and
the central group SO per 1907 600. All these
ten years
OF special interest In the fluctuations is the
inclusion Of record kept by the Chicago
Tribune, of the causes of homicides from 1908
to 1912. According to this. 1879 per cent OF the
whole number caused by quarres. while
unknown causes were responsible for 14.1 per
cent Liquor is given as-the cause of 96 per
cent of the total, while murders by highwaymen
caused S.5 per cent Of the deaths Jealousy,
incidentally responsible for the same per-
centage.
But in the Southern cities have the race
question to deal with. We have a large number
of unframed negroes. who drink whskey and go
armed and sometimes there are clashes between
the whites and blacks. The Virginia board OF
health promises 10 exhibit the figures in
detail, and when this is done shall all be
in better situation to draw conclusions to the
cause Of the large number Of homicides in the
cities Of Firginia.-Newport News Times Herald.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-14

spending $500, 600 for the new colleges, as was
originally contcmp plated, have already spent
this amount, and win Immediately spend another
half million to complete the buildings and equip
ment We giving Richmond twice as much
a promised, and at the present are asking
only that we shall have the 100000 pledged
in November, 1908. II is confidently expected
that the new colleges will open in the fall OF
1914 II this desirable result is TO be accom-
plishcd, must complete our fund within the
next fifty days. December 3lgt is the time limit
set bv the general education board on their
conditional pledge Of $4,000.
F. w. cartwright.
Richmond College.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-14
PEOPLES FORUM


EdU0r q The N.reiniaa:
S.r-My grateful thanks to II. H. seay and
also 90 YOU, Mr.. Editor, for the helpful letter
yla. published IN the Peoples Forum The
%eeds of Richmond College"
IL is well for Richmond to be reminded OF
the great educatenal enterprise now develop
ing So quietly in her western suburbs. Five
years ago Richmond college asked the city to
give 500 600 towards $500,0 600 TO build new
Redmond college which should consist Of d
college for men and a coordinate college for
women The 500 600 promptly subscribed,
and about $4,000 OF it has been paid. We
atiG lack 1872 500 Of completing the total $780,
600 and OF this lacking $4,000 a little over
So 1000 is due on subscriptions Of cislzens of
Richmond Mr. Seay's letter was written
Grely without my knowledge. but suppose he
knew these facts about unpaid subscriptions.
Tor he is a well-informed friend Of the college,
Something Of the need for money may be
realized when one understands that instead OF
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-14
The Third Degree.

A correspondent of the Index-Appeel writes
to that newspaper to say that he will appeal
to Petersburg's representative III the next gem
eral assembly to offer bill to abolish the
third degree in Virginia. 1t Is probable that
the practice aimed at is not often resorted to
in this State. but, the less. it would be no
mistake to put it under the ban of law. The
third degree Is barharous and inhuman saw
oring more Of the dark ages and the Spanish
inquistion than OF the enlightened civilization of
the twentieth century. 1t has proper place
among modern police methods and. s guaran-
tee that 1t will not be resorted to- should be
placed under statutory prohibition.-Norfolk
Virginian- Pilot.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-14
The Homicide Record.

The report Of the State board Of health shows
that out of PAS homicdes in Virginia last year,
most Of them were in the cities where the pop
ulation is congested.
Compilations recently made by "The Spec
tator" Of New York, show 344 homicides in
thirty OF the large cities of the United States,
or at the rate of s., per 100000 Of population,
against a rate of ga for the previous year.
There was a corresponding decrease in the
number of suicides.
1t is humiliatng to read that the highest
rate was in the cities of the South Memphis
takes the lead with SO homicdes or 6s.3 per
100. 000.
OF the thirty cities cited, those of the South
en- group reported All homcides an increase of
As in its rate Of 20.2 per 100000. The Eastern
cities had the lowest rate. 416, or 40 per 1907
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-14
With the State Press
virginia's Goyernor-Flect.

The selection Of Hon Henry c. Stuart OF
Russell county, to be governor of Virginia prac-
tically without opposition either for the nomi-
nation or for election is unique and dstin-
guished tribute to that gentleman and it marks
abatement of that spirit of bitter facionalism
which has initiated against party harmony and
good government in this State for a decade.
Mr. Stuart is a of fine intelligence. large
and successful business experience and high
character. He has for years been farmer and
cattle raiser and his administration is expected
to develop keen interest in the promotion OF these
important industries.
Mr. Stuart first attained State prominence
when he appointed by Governor Montague
in 1902 TO be member of the first State cor
poration commission. In his discharge OF the
duties OF that office he won CONNIE ndation for
Of defining the possibilities of the commission,
Though appointed by a representative of one
of the Democratic factions. Mr.. Stuart has not
not yet been noteworthy or aggressive in his
parisanship, with the result that his
aspiration to the FoYernorship comma nded the
approval Of the dominant element in the party.
Three years ago Mr. Stuart was nominated for
congress in the Ninth district of Virginia In n
determined effort to overthrow Republican DOM
nation therein. and in his canvass he was
given the cordial support OF all factions of his
party and failed Of election by slender plurality
for his opponent.
The new governor. who assumes office on
February LIST next will enter upon his duties
with fine opportunities fer usefulness, having
the support Of an overwhelming majority in the
general assembly and being free from the bitter
press and factional antagonsms which have
initiated somewhat against the success of
E other administrations. II Is 10 be hoped that
four years Of such government will obilterate
ctionaltsm--Danville Bee.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-14
Henry G.. stuart.

The top Of the morning to Governor Elect
Stuart. 1t must be very bright morning for
him; very happy morning; very proud and
solemn time In his itfe-this 9th day of No
vember. in the year of our Lord 1913 For
Henry Stuart has tust been honored OF his
people He has just been called to the highest
station Of public trust that his people can bestow
upon any man. And he has been called there
with one accord-wth voice Rarely II
ever. has lofty tribute been paid by the
voters of this Commonwealth to one of their
fellow citizens And when standing in the
fun light and blaze of the unique distinction
it experiences emotions of a sort which may
not he translated into words. Certainly the big
splendid fact must appeal very gratefully to him.
and give added strength, If added strength were
( needed to every noble resolve now animating
the great interests shortly to be committed to
his care.
We have the faith that Henry stuart's ad-
ministration Will rebound TO the lasting benefit
Of the State. He is a strong man. He has
wrought successfully with lfe's problems He
has the big vision TO see great things; the vrile
purpose to undertake great tasks; the unquaii-
ing courage to combat with great difficulties
/ and grappe with great responsibilities Hence
he may be expected to succeed brilliantly in
administering the affairs of Virginia.
our congratulations to you, Mr.. stuart and our
best wishes, for administration of which you
and all your friends and all Virginans will have
reason TO be proud--these things and our con-
fident belief that you Will prove a great COVER
nor, truly governor of this ancient and hon
ored Commonw notwithstanding News.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-14
BI .ACkWELL FINED;
MOVES TO SET ASIDE

Thomas Blackwell was fined 800 In
Hastings court yesterday on the charge
of having received stolen goods--a lot
Of cigars ana cigarettes. His counsel.
l.. o. Wendenburg and Gilbert K Pol
lock, moved the verdict be set aside.
Judge Richardson fixed next Tuesday
as the date for hearing argument on
the motion.
In this court Edward Jennings.
chauffeur for II. S. Wallerstoin, charg-
ed with speeding, was acquitted.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-14

OGorman and Reed have decided to yield to
the inevitable and Hitchcock is beginning to
waycr. There is good chance for the passage of
the currency bill at the present session of
congress yet.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-14

the charge of homicide by Justice
Griggs yesterday In Police court
Thomas Phillips. colored. was struck
by Mr.. Jones automobile a few days
ago. and later died as the result OF
injuries. Mr.. Jones was exonerated
from any blame.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-14
Hcrbig---Blackwell.

A marriage license was issued by
Clerk Walter Christian yesterday to
William J. Herbig and Sadie l.. Black
well. the marriage to take place Mo-
vember 18th.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-14

Richmond has few chances to see big" foot
ball games. but there is no lack of interesting
ones and that Saturday VIII again prove that
the Richmond public likes good football
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-14

Acquitted Of Serious Charge.
Archer c. Jones was dismissed OF
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-17
Ferns and Perry in Grand Condition for Big Bout
Scrappers Wind Up Training and Await the Gong

We'll, l hope he is. have fought
the toughest in the world and still
am alive to tell the tale. l have
been offered several bouts on the
coast, and realize that a victory
over Perry will boost my stock
some Yes. you can look for vie
tory for Ferns" After these few
words, the Kansas City boy left TO
partake OF a hearty meal.
HENRY NORTON. who is pro-
L noting the show, has COM
pleted the rest Of his card Kid
Young will again make his APP
pearance before an Atlanta au-
dience. this time facing Kid I'm
derwood. the Nashville lad, Tn
derwood is fresh from his victory
over Sam Bernstein, a week ago.
Young will have a decided advan-
tage In weight. as he is to come in
at catohweights. while Underwood
is forced to scale in at 100 pounds.
Billy Hines. a boy who has
shown much promise around here.
win go six rounds with Spider
Britt. Both boys have trained hard
for the go and are in great shape.
In the other match of the even
ing Kid Duke and Mayer Prizes are
scheduled to exchange blows in a
four round bout.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-17
20 GAMES ON SCHEDULE
OF MISSISSIPPI A. AND M.

AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE, MISS.
March 1.-THE baseball schedule OF
the Mississippi Agricultural and Me-
chanical College team has just been
announced as follows:
University Of Illinois, campus, Marca
Fl, %.
Marion Military Institute, campus.
March 81 April /, 2.
Columbus Cotton States, al Co.
lumbus, April T. 8,
Tulane University, campus. April
rs
University Of Alabama at Tuscaloosa.
April II, u.
MiIssps College, campus. April "a,
Is.
Mississippi College. campus, April
Is, 10.
Millsaps College at Jackson, Miss.
April 81
Louisiana State University, Baton
Rouge. April %, 20, "A.
Tulane University at New Orleans.
April %, 26
University OF Alabama at Columbus,
Miss, May l.
University of Alabama. campus, May
2, 3.
Kentucky State University, campus.
MAY 6. Z.
Vanderbilt University, Nashville,
Tenn, May Is, 16. II.