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The Washington herald., 1913-06-17
WHAT SUPREME COURT
DID YESTERDAY

Upheld the validity of the Missouri
maximum freight and 2-cent passenger
laws as to most of the important rail-
roads of that State: upheld similar laws
in Arkansas and held that the Oregon
freight rates and the West Virginia 2
cent law were valid and did not interior
with interstate commerce. The principle
of the right of the State to regulate
intrastate commerce, as laid down in the
Minnesota rate cases, was reafiirmed in
these decisions.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-17

Declared invalid the civil rights act Of
1876, giving the United States jurisdic-
ton in the Territories and on the high
seas, in the case of Mary F. Butts. of
Boston, against the Merchants and Min
ers' Line.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-17
Former Senator to Get once.

Former Senator Obadiah Gardner of
Maine, after conference with President
Wilson yesterday. stated that the Presi-
dent had told him finally that he would
be named for the post of collector at
Portland, Me-, concerning which there
has been much uncertainty.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-17

Decided in favor of Boise City, Idaho,
in its fight to compel the Boise Artesian
Hot and Cold Water Company to pay
streets.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-17

Ordered a mandate sent down imme-
diately in the case of the Curtis Tur-
bine Company against the Cramp Ship
building Company, both Of Philadelphia
The Washington herald., 1913-06-17

Upheld the right Of a private individ-
ual to bring suit to prevent the pollu-
ton of streams in the case of the Ari-
iona Copper Company against w. A.
Gillespie, Of Arizona
The Washington herald., 1913-06-17

ties for excess charges in the case OF
the Missouri Pacific against ]. w. Tucker
Of Cawker City, Kans.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-17

In five years only five trains out Of
more than 100000 operated suffered
wrecks which caused the death of any
of the passengers carried on them.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-17

Denied applications for rehearings o.
the cut-rate patent medicine and the
Denver water cases.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-17

To prevent the loss or overshoes a
Pennsylvania woman has patented mini
allure suspenders. which fasten the shoes
to an elastic band to be worn around the
ankle.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-17

Denied the right Of the city of Owens
boro, KY, to revoke the franchise of the
Cumberland Telegraph and Telephone
Company.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-17

Decided in favor of the Old Colony
Trust Company and the Omaha Electric
Power Company in their fight to pre-
vent the city of Omaha, Nebr., from re-
moving the poles Of the Omaha Electric
Company
The Washington herald., 1913-06-17
Every ye
edsat oneh md al
it wsao
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
81 Maroon Water Bottles, Csc

This is an excellent value; fine
grade rubber; 2-quart size; you
should buy one. even IL you have
no immediate need for il.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-17

Declared unconstitutional the Kansas
law fixing n minimum rate for the trans
portation Of oil and fixing severe penal
The Washington herald., 1913-06-17

Denied the writ of mandamus asked
for by Mrs. Elizabeth C. Seaman c'Nellie
Bly') to have the case Of the American
Steel Barrel Company restored to Judge
Chatfield. from whose court IT was re-
moved on the ground that he was preju-
diced.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-30
RELIEVE THE SUFFERERS.

AZ headquarters of the National Red Cross
money from all quarters Of the Union Tained in
ppon the officials under Miss Mabel r Board
maa, chairman OF the relief mittee-Wash-
ington Dispatch TO The Virginian.
The Virgtajon does not believe that Richmond
is willing to stand before the country as one of
the cities Of the Union which contributed but
little to the relief Of the sufferers of the Middle
West Richmond usually takes the lead in work
Of humanity, but in this instance she has not
done so. Yesterday morning The Fjrgintdn
called upon the people of the city to get together
and take action Lynchburg has done so. Other
cities in the State have followed suit Why
not Richmond?
II Mayor Afnslie would issue an appeal for
help. making suggestions as to the best course Of
action to he followed. events might be helped
forward. The Tirgintan would also suggest that
in the churches today, collections be taken for
the National Red Cross fund.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-30
CHESTERTON'S DOG
by TEMPLE BAILEY.

ly good OF YOU she said. but II
wouldn't do"
why not?'s
Edith wouldn't like to be left out
If You can get her. I'll go"
He called up Edith. He was sur
prised 10 find that he was feeling IL
ethinE of a bore to include Edith.
He wanted TO talk to Mary about
Buster-and Edith wouldn't UNDER
stand
Edith couldn't come and Mary,
somewhat reluctantly. consented to
accept the invitation
When she reached home Mary told
Edith about it. and. to her surprise.
Edith wasn't angry I'm glad you
kept him ont of the way she re-
joiced. Il went out with Reggie
O Nein"
Edith" said Mary. ARE you Sc
rieusly In love with Robbie Chester
TONI"
Edith laughed. was ever Sc
riously in love with anyone?"
Are YOU going to marry him7"
Mary insisted.
Edith shrugged her shoulders. II
like Reggie best, and he says II his
investments turn out AS he expects
he'll be millionaire"
obi" Mary's indignation famed.
After that Mary was nice to
loves Edith, how awful IL will be for
him." SHE pondered.
But Chesterton was wiser than the
world believed. He was beginning 20
find out Edith's hardness. He was
beginning to see that 1t was what he
could give her that held her to him.
He talked il over with Buster.
The other sister ia the one" he
said, and Buster prfeked up his cars.
We like Mary, don't we, Buster 20
Buster harked.
I'm afraid I've made an awful
mess Of IL" Chesterton went on. I'm
bound IN honor to marry Edith and
can't break 1t off ?"
But it was Edith who broke ii on.
and she delegated Mary to tell
Botbic.
She's going To marry Reggie
O'Neill" Mary announced, when
Chesterton called that night. I'm so
sorry--oh. I'm so sorry for YOU.
Chesterton drew a long. breath or
relief You ask Buster whether I'm
sorry" he said. hes fallen In love
with you, and we'll. it's too soon TO
talk about ii, but some day I want to
tell You what his master thinks"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-30
Some Precedents
Wilson Has Smashed

President wilson has so far broken the fol-
lowing precedents:
''Flrst-Came the downfall of the inaugural
ball. with its money changers turkey trots.
'Second-The favorite barber. President
Wilson shaves himself.
'erhird-(The blow that killed father') The
antiquated custom Of parading offceseekers at
the White House. No pie-hunters are admitted
'Four-The president is going to run the gov
eminent Politicians may make suggestions.
but need not expect to see them carried out I'M
less, perhaps, they coincide with the White
House views.
"Fifth-The president goes TO church to wor-
ship, not to be seen. Crowds may gather about
the presidents church door but If he sees them
first they will not see him.
"sXth--The gold braid and lace business has
been eliminated: Major Rhoades. military aide,
inherited from President Taft, dresses like an
ordinary citizen when he goes out with the
president.
"seyeuth-Tho khar-clothed motor bicycle
policemen who used to follow tire White House
automobile have been given other employment;
the president rides without bicycle escorts.
"Eighth-The ancient custom of draping the
presidents box the theater and playing the
national anthem when the president arrives has
been put into the discard
"Ninth-Old 1t is said has disappeared from
the White House news and instead it appear
the president said
"Tenth-That was said in a cabinet meeting
and cannot be made public is of the past; what
transpires at cabinet meeting is public prop
erty.
"EIeventh--The bf-weeky cabinet meetings
are under the ban. The cabinet will meet when
there is something to be done
"Twelfth--PromisCuoGs use Of the executive
order has been stopped. Miss Salone Tarr,
barred by the civil service regulations from the
White House stenographers corps could have
gone IN by special appointment II the presi-
dent, but the president refused TO exercise the
power in her behalf
'"Thirteenth--President Wilson rests the sew
enth day. He puts the bars of the White House
up Saturday night at u O'Clock and let's them
stay up until Monday.
"Fourtenth-Cold auppers are 10 be the rule
at the White House Sunday evening; the old
Presbyterian rule viii prevail.
"Fifteenth-The president declined an invi-
tatiou to the Chevy Chase club
"SiXteenth-John Bareycorn and all other
sorts Of intoxicating drinks have been tabooned
at the White House. Chicago Record Herald,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-30
Progress in Farming

Farming as an industry seems to have re-
ceved a great imputus in county this year
and we are sincerely glad that such is the case.
The Irish potato seems to be the most popular
crop, but doubtless once our people have found
the profit possible TO be "ealized by intelligent
endeavors.
Agriculturasts have told us from time to
time that the soil here was equally as well suited
for potatoes that of Eastern Shore. Virginia,
where they have been raised to such tremendous
profit and should the yield be satisfactory and
year to compete upon equal terms in the mar
kets with potatoes from other trucking sections,
their statements will be verified to the satisfac-
ton Of all. oven the habitual croakers. The
price though Of course very vital Considera-
ton to these who planting this year land
the number Is large: a rough estimate being
that more than 5000 barrels Will be planted
in the county, will have nothing TO do with
proving the adaptability Of our soil for pota-
toes.
We have often argued through the columns
OF The Journal that it both advisable and
farming The oyster business has not been sat
isfaCtory for a long time and the fishing indus
try ia very uncertain. We therefore most de-
Votedly trust that their number may increase
each year. Along this line we would suggest
to the farmers that some organization for the
mutual instruction and advantage would be a
benefit For instance. farmers association
holding regular meetings at which could be dis
cussed the best methods of working and mar
<eting their crops, The value of cooperation
in all business affairs is great and might be OF
infinite service especially to those not familiar
with trucking We trust that some of our prom
inent farmers will take up and agitate this sug-
gestion or, better still, few of them get to-
gether and cau meeting for that purpose -
Mathews Journal
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-30
As Others See 1t
indicating the Law in Virginia.

The shooting up of the courthouse at Hills
VILE, Va, by the Aliens the killing Of Judge
Thornton L. Massie; the commemorative Al
torney w. NJ Foster; Sheriff Lew Webb and
Jurvman Fowler, constituted exhibition of
outlawry that shocked the entire country. GOV
ernor Mann hss good ground Tor termlng II
the greatest crime in the history of Virginia
The Aliens did not maintain their reputa~
refuge In mountain Businesses Posses and
blood hounds kept to the trail for days and
weeks before the fugttives were captured. TWO
escaped to Iowa. thinking themselves safe under
disguise and assumed names. Courage was
required to try these defendants, who were
feared by almost every witness and every man
who might be drawn on a jury. But the prose
cutIon pressed vigorously the Judge, who
ruled as If he were sitting In Richmond itself
The Aliens attorneys were lawyers of ability
and brought forward all the pleas that could
he rallied in their defense, including the ingen~
ious theory that the officers fired first and the
Aliens were defending Themselves
Governor Mann has given the defendants
every opportunity. All kinds of pleas have been
presented for clemency Numerous attempts
have been made to excite his sympathy as when
the young woman to whom Claude Allen was
engaged to be married offered to stay in the
death cell hostage TO enable Claude to
make a personal plea to the Governor. A mis-
sionary who has labored among the noun
taineers besought the governor to commute the
sentences the ground that owing to environ
ment and lack of Christian training the noun
tafneers not to be judged by the same
standard those who have had better oppor-
tunties: that execution would anger the noun
taineers. while clemency would make them rea-
lie the power and justice of the law and its
mercy" Within the last few days letter from
Virginia to The Sun asserted thar the Aliens
had been "Faiiroaded' to the electric chair
March IA. 1912. The Aliens have had en-
tire year, in which TO make up their defense
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-30
WILL CIRCULATE
REPORT ON MONEY

WASHINGTON. March as.---An offer
by Samuel Untermyer, formerly at
torHey for the house money trust ia
vestigating committee. TO apply his
$4,000 counsel fee to aid In the cir
cuiatton of the committees report to
combat what he says lis an organized
attempt by the Morgan interests To
create public sentiment against reform
legislation. viii probably not be ac~
cepted by the committee Untermyerso
letter was received here today.
None of the members of the money
trust committee ara In the city. bat
other Legislators insisted today that
plans had already been made to pass
a resolution early in the special session
calling for the printing of additional
could be circulated under the congress
sional frank. and said that the house
would decline Untermyer's offer,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-30

There was increased exports from the Philip
pine islands in 1912 of all its Ieadig products
except sugar. Under the fostering which
the government of the United States has given
them the islands have prospered materially and
gained in-the things which make for tranquility
and happiness. Education has made vast progress
The generation which is growing up will have
had practical training which will fit the pop
ulation to stand alone if the good influence is
not withdrawn. 1t means more than dollars To
the people of the Philippines that their import
and export trade is increasing by millions of
dollars every year The fact bespeaks not only
increased industrial and commercial develop
ment. but the greater mental activity and
strength inseparable from it. There is an
awakening of the Philippine people in the light
and if the light is not withdrawn the future of
the inhabitants of these island dominions will
be all that their sincerest well-wshers could
desire for any peope.-Pittsburg Gazette
Times.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-30
THE BELn is RINGING.

According to the census Of the United States
Atlanta had T. population Of 10000 people In
1910.
According to the same authority the city Of
Richmond had a population Of $4,000 in 1910
Yet In 1910 Richmond had as large n popu-
ration az Atlanta. There were as many people
making their living In Richmond and spending
their money in Richmond as there were people
similarly situated in Atlanta. In 1910 there were
fully 10000 people identified with Richmond in
almost every way that the 10000 people emu,
rerated in the census we're identified with It,
They worked in Richmond: they purchased their
supplies in Richmond; their homes were designed
BY Richmond architects and built by Richmond
contractors and Richmond laborers, with
money made in Richmond's industries. Many
of them attended Richmond churches and sent
their children to Richmond schools, Abroad
they called Richmond home Yet In name they
we're not a part of Richmond and could not be
counted as such IN the federal census because
they lived across an imaginary line.
Atlanta. therefore. became known to tho coun-
try as city larger than Richmond. Birming-
ham became known as city larger than Rich
mond The same was true and stilI is true Of
Dayton, Ohio. San Antonio, Texas; Kansas City,
Nashville and several others really smaller than
Richmond but having the reputation of being
larger.
Here is the reason: Richmond has an area of
eleven square miles Those others named have
areas more than double. For example.
Atlanta has twenty-six square miles; Dallas
has twenty: Dayton has sixteen; Nashville TWEEN
ty-two: Omaha twenty.four: San Antonio thirty
six; Worcester. Massachusetts. thirtyeigft
within twentysix square miles Atlanta had
10000 people Within an equal area Rich
1nond had an equal number. The world re
CARDS Atlanta as tt city with twenty FIVE pei
cent greater population than. Richmond. Il re
CARDS Worcester as a city with thirty per cen
larger population. 1t regards New Haven ana
Omaha and Nashville as larger cities.
This is not fair to Richmond but 1t is Rich
mond's fault. When annexation became neces
sary those other cities more progressive ant
more farseeing in this particular than we, pro
caeded to annex. We continued TO cramp our
selves and to see more and more or our poopI
credited to Henrico and Chesterfield counties
Between the decade Of 19001910 we awoke sufh
ciently to annex the most thickly settled portions
around the city: otherwise We would not hav
been counted in the class with Atlanta aut
Nashville and Memphis. II Is time that wer
turning over In our sleep again Tile risinl
bell is ringing.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-30
COMMENT
The Surgeons Peril.

The death of DR.. A. T. Brstow from blood
poisoning developed from the prick of In
strument while operating, adds to the
list of distinguished surgeons who have laid
down their lives as an incident to their prac-
fiCe. The Times printed recently an anonymous
letter from the chief surgeon of OF this
city,s- hospitals, describing the poison eentani-
mating the surgeons knife or scissors blades
and needles being "yirulent, nearly so, as
rattlesnake venom" He added;
Amy surgeon Of wide experience will tell
you that this Is not overdrawn. And the risk
of his own death from accidental wounding OF
the finger with such an instrument is at least
great that OF being seriously wounded or
killed outright by a bullet If fighting in the
front ranks of one of the great battles be-
tween the North and South in country
war"
Surgery is indeed. reckoned one OF the short
est-lived and most-honored and glorious of pro-
feSsions. The wealthy who cavil at the fees OF
surgeons know little of their risk and devotion.
And they are as ready to do service for the very
poor, without compensation, for the rich
New York Times.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-30
SETTLE COMPLAINTS
ABOUT TELEPHONES

Councilman vondeiehr will en-
deavor next Wednesday night to dis
pose of his resolution concerning the
service of the local telephone COM
pany. This resolution was intro-
duced at meeting of the street COM
mittee more than a month ago. A
subcommittee was named to consider
the proposition. and all complaining
citizens were invited to appear be-
fore the committee. None appeared,
however, and now Mr.. NondeIehr
wishes 70 dispose of the resolutions
finally. He asks all interested per-
sons to attend the meeting on We'd
nesday night.
Other committee scheduled for the
week are: Tuesday night at o'clock,
utilities; Thursday night at 8 o'clock,
ordinances.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-30
worsrLEy. LEE AND GRANT.

Prejudices die hard and for that reason Ger
tain people i'm the North could not wait for the
body Of Lord wolseley to grow cold before say
ing bitter things against him, all because the
English soldier so warmly praised Robert j..
Les and spoke more ooldly Of General Grant
Lord wolseley did not disparage Grant in any
way, but I'm contrasting him with Lee was com
PEELED By truth TO do SO to the djscred Of the lat
ter All of which is now being revived and calls
forth from correspondent Of the New York Tri-
bane d communication in which the English gen
eral is charged with the deadly crime Of having
made an .ungracious fling" at General Grant.
81. The sungractoua fling was as follows, con
tanned in a letter from Wolseey to q lady in
Mobile. Alabama:
~ believe that when time has. Gained down
the angry passions 81 TIE North General Lee
aeafl he accepted tn the United states az the
xraateat general yo9 nave ever Rad aud second
& ID II patriot only to Washington himself stone
wall Jackson ! only know slightly Ills name
Maf Hive forever also in American history when
that or Mfr. e. s. Grant has boon long forgotten
This statement is. Of course true. in that
jackson was a greater soldier than Grant. and IS
ri ad3uaged by unbiased critics. Of which Lord
wolsoloy was one. but there arc some IN the
North who find themselves unable 10 appreciate
L tho greatness Of Walseiey because he gave utter.
ancc to IT. He could correctly appraise Wash
sington. who wrested from England her fairest
possessions, but some o. his Northern detractora
cannot even forgive him for saying a Kind word
shout Lee and jackson aud telling the truth
about Grant.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-30

Chicago may think it has waited long for its
just need of praise but 1t surely cannot think
it has waited in vain.
Chicago is the pioneer in civic and moral
uplift" says Congressman Richmond =. Hob
son to Chicago audience Allowing for the
cavalier spirit of the Southern naval hero in
the presence of his host this still must thrill
Chicago's heart, particularly since it comes
now as the city is entering upon Its new We
VIII" campaign of regeneration.
So long Chicago has endured the calamity of
false accusation; so long it has been reviled as
the modern Sodom and Gomorrah, that in this
fresh burst of honest praise 1t must feel, in
deed, that virtue is its own reward. And its
experience in waiting might inspire patience
and perseverance in other cities also
unjustly distinguished for their unrighteo1sness.
Omaha Bee.