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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-20
AN EvER-PREsENT NUISANCE.

The question of child labor the Staunton Daily
NetoS thinks is sadly muddled and quite num-
Der OF humble but assiduous retainers are ter
ribly concerned over ii.
The children of Fall River. Mass, the Ne,os
points out. live In the slums with their parents
and the Southern children also live with their
parents, though not III the stun1s, but In whole.
some. attractive mill villages with environments
distinctly superior to anything to which they
have been accustomed before. The mill men In
The Piedmont Valley have never employed for
eigners but have taken their employees from the
Southern hills and by the same token released
the latter's wives. and children from the tram.
mels Of life of poverty and unsanitary cond-
tons. These mill men. all over the South, are
building clean, attractive, sanitary villages
around their establishments, and giving their
operatives an environment of advanced civil
ization that they never knew before, There are
clean cottages, pleasant garden spots, flowers
schools and churches.
Nevertheless" says the News. 1.-THE opponents
Of child labor go on in their old besotted way
The standard is the Rail River condition and
ton. The busybodies have agents who want 10
earn their salaries and so the propaganda OF
false representation and transformation pros
pers But the fact is that the Southern cotton
n1ills have introduced their operatives to a
regime of intelligence and welfare and pros
perity. The latter are infinitely better Off in
cry substantial way than when they lived In for
lorn mountain huts and the youngsters who
work in the mills are only learning TO be
pert operatives and growing roses in their
cheeks the while. We often wonder when this
stream of lies and scandal will be checked"
And we make nnswer-not until these short
haired women and long.haired men, who are
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-20
LET US HAVE LIGHT.

The Vtr0tnion hopes that the counsel can see
its way clear to appropriate the necessary amount
recommended by the utilities committee for the
ornamental lighting Of the down town business
section. The committees plans contemplate the
lighting OF Grace street from Fifth to Ninth;
Franklin, from Fifth to Ninth; Main, from Fifth
to Eighteenth; Fifth, from Broad to Main; Sixth,
from Broad to Main: Seventh. from Broad to
Byrd-Street station; Eighth and Ninth, from
Broad to Main; Fourteenth, from Main to the
Southern Railway station, and for placing lamps
on the gateway to the Capitol Square, at Ninth
and Bank streets, The lighting would be done
with new luminous arc lamps, which would rem
der the streets indicated as bright as day
There Is no better advertisement for a city
than brilliantly lighted streets They make a
lasting impression upon the visitor from afar,
and, too. brilliantly lighted streets are safe
guards against crime, for evil cannot bear the
light. 1t may be that the city authorities may
find IL impractcable at this time to expend the
amount needed for this purpose, but If It is
possible to spare it. the money will be we'll spent
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-20
TEMPERANCE FORCES IN EARNEST.

It Is quite evident from the reports made at
the annual convention Of the State Anti-Saloon
League, now In session at Roanoke, that the
sentiment for the passage Of an enabling act
and Statewide prohibition has made rapid
strides in the past twelve months. and 1t is be-
ueved that the temperance forces OF the State
will succeed in securing the passage of bill in
the general assembly of 1914 which shall give
the good people the privilege Of voting on the
cuestion Of licensing the sale Of liquor In Vir-
gimia-
There is no gsinsaying the fact that the mill
sant temperance forces. representing the flower
OF the manhood and womanhood Of Virginia. are
terribly In earnest. as the enthusiasm of the If
teen hundred IN attendance the Roanoke con-
vention shows That q new and important chap
ter is to be written into Virginia history in the
near future marking the progress Of this great
moral force, is evident
In the report OF the legislative committee
adopted yesterday with enthusiasm, emphasis is
nut On the fact that in the opinion of the mem
bers of the committee those senators who voted
against the enabling act and thus effected its de-
feat failed to reflect the sentiment Of a ma
1ority of the voters Of their respective districts.
Appeal Is made to all those citizens who favor
the enabling act to use their influence to secure
the nomination and election of such persons
for governor. lieutenant governor and members
OF the general assembly will favor and work
for the enactment OF such a law. The right Of
the people to settle this great question at the
polls apart from any other question is also
pressed
The legislative report and the temper of the
convention show determined purpose to secure
for the people the recognition Of their right to
be allowed to settle this great moral issue spe-
cial effort is to be made to convince the senators
who opposed the enabling act that their con-
stituents desire the enactment of the law.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-20
THE DEMOCRACY OF FRANCE.

Without more than the simplest sort Of an
AIphonso and CASTOR ceremony, Raymond Poin-
caire Tuesday became president of France. The
retiring president Fallieres. said: 81 transfer to
you the powers Of State" And Poineaire replied
'I consecrate myself to the service of the Re.
public" That was all No inaugural parade, no
music, no scrambling of crowds. nor official balls
or receptions. What strange contrast to the
riotous scenes of revelry. which we look forward
to on March 4th--the footing of myriad bands !;
the crush and jam OF parading thousands.
whether the weather be fair foul; receptions,
balls, noise, pomp and vanity and show-all
show
And yet France once knew the firils and fur
bellows OF royalty and we have never had taste
of it! The French adapitihility to Democracy
furnishes an object lesson for the rest Of the
world and particularly the United States We
cannot help but believe, however, that II Wood
row Wilson had his way about 1t his Inaugural
ton would be as simple and as unostentauous
as was Poincaire's.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-20
BEAu11FY1NG TIE HrcHWAYs

The New York State highway commission.
which has charge Of the extensive systcm Of road
uilding in that State. has purchased thousands
Of red oak and poplar seedlings for planting
along the roads. Ii is the intention OF the COM
mission to plant every road in the State eyentu-
ally. The trees viii not only add to the beauty
Of the highways, but they win lessen tho de-
structiye effect Of storms and provide an event
ual source Of timber supply that will become I'M.
pertant
What New York is doing could and should
HI done In every state as part or the good
Dads work which all Of them moro or less
extensively planning. Practically every road
las right OF way sufficient to admit Of fringe
CT lees In France and Germany 1t is com
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-20
Building Permits Issued.

Building Inspector Butler yesterday
issued the following permits:
To w J. Gilman, 10 build a de-
tached two-story brick dwelling No.
402 Allen avenue, to cost $4,000.
To A. krengie, to, build a two-story
brick dwelling, No. 426 South Pine
street. to cost $4,000.
To J. E. Rupert, to repair brick
store, No. 2331 East Main street, to
cost $500.
To w p. West, to repair brick
warehouse, on Seventeenth street. be-
tween Broad and Marshall, to cost
$3.50
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-20
REFORM OF THE TAX LAWS.

With the chamber Of commerce, the State
Bankers Association and the Richmond Real
Estate Exchange cooperating In an effort to re-
form certain of the tax laws of thS State. there
ts more than a reasonable assurance that some
thing will be accomplished at the next session
of the general assembly In the line of reform,
With the further cooperation Of all the business
organizations Of the State. which the Richmond
commercial bodies propose to enlist. It will be
hard shedding for the legislative aspirants who
decline to pledge themselves to tax reform, and
IL should be.
At the conference Tuesday night the directors
of the chamber decided that 1t would be unwise
tf attempt a revision and revanptng Of all the
tax laws on the statute books at one session of
the general assembly, and therefore selected
two-the tax on bank deposits and the mortgage
tax, perhaps working the greatest evil to the
greatest number. upon which to concentrate their
efforts. Proper laws to replace those at pres
ent on the statute books will be framed by a
joint special committee and these VIII be licked
into shape at the big gathering of representa-
tiyes OF the comuercial organizations of the
State. Whatever bills these representatives APP
prove will be presented to the general assembly
Of 1914 for action, Further. the special COM
udttees will be continued permanent insti-
buttons, and will have a long start In their work
OF framing new tax laws to replace other anti
guated measures for presentation TO the gen.
eral assembly of 1916
There will be many who win chafe at any
movement which does not contemplate a COM
plete and sweeping revision of the tax laws
the next session OF the law-making body
who are Inpatient Tor reform at one fell swoop,
tpt The members Of the chamber Of commerce
ard the bankers and the real estate men have
given tho matter much careful thought and
this position they have taken Of securing the
needed reforms by degrees IS undoubtedly the
viso one,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-20
GENERAL G. w. CUsITs LEE,

Another OF the great Lee family-which has
contributed so largely TO Virginia's fame in the
annals of history-has been gathered to his
fathers. George Washington Gusts Lee, eldest
son OF the immortal Robert e, Lee and president
emeritus of Washington and Lee University. has
answered the last roll call, full of years and hon.
ors. General Gusts Lee graduate OF West
Point and served his country brilliantly as a
soldier until the outbreak of the Civil War. Then
he promptly resigned and cast his fortunes with
his native State, giving the best four years of
his life and military knowledge TO the service or
the Confederacy. and when the war ended was a
major general In Its army, having won his rank
by distinguished service. At the close of the war
he made professor Of civil and military en-
cheering at the Virginia Military institute. a
chair he held until 1871, and upon the death of
his distinguished father he was chosen president
of Washington and Lee, serving the institution
actively until few years ago when his health
compelled his retirement and he was honored
with the title of president-emeritus He will be
buried In the Lee Mausoleum at Washington and
Lee, in which other members of his family rest
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-20

President Taft Is holding up the Webb bill
until he can secure an opinion from the attorney
general of the United States as to It's consti-
tutionalty We cannot see the necessity for this
delay In signing the measure The men who
framed the proposed law are able lawyers and
there is no apparent reason for believing that 1t
Is unconstitutional If it is unconstitutional the
Supreme court will be quick enough TO say SO.
In the meantime let's have the law in order that
the interested States may derive its benefits.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-20
Theatrical Notes

Frances Starr, the youngest, prettiest
and most charming of David Belasco's
STAIRS. has, according to the New York
critics, achieved the artistic triumph
of her career in Edward Iockes new
play THE Case of Becky" in which
she has just closed season of twelve
weeks at Mr.. Balascos own theatre in
New York city. 1t is announced that
Miss Starr win be seen in her new play
Mt the Academy theatcr on Tuesday
and Wednesday evenings, and We'd
nesday matinee. coming direct from
New York with supporting company
and production intact In this play
Miss Starr enacts the role OF young
girl possessed of a double personality,
much In the nature of Stevenson S
famous creation, "Dr. Jekyll and Mr.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-20

10: -: 1--WE have a law, and by our law he
ought to die" Notice it their law. and
not the law of Jesus, the Christ. If 1t had been
christ would have said to his disciples and
followers after this manner: My beloved, see
TO 1t when am delivered up and cruciied (nnur-
dered) that not one escape your vengeance, for
he that sheddeth mans blood by man shall
ms blood be she'd" But did he say that? No,
ne prayed; Father, forgive them"
Where is the with the spirit of Christ
in him who can plead for the death sentence 2
II man shed my brothers blood or murder
MN, must murder him VIII not be guilty
In spite OF all our man-made law in the sight Of
Jesus the Christ? L plead with all who may
read what / have written for him whom Jesus
dled to save. Vengeance is mine will repay,
saith the Lord (Deut go: a5)
Respectfully yours,
E. T. MOODY.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-20

A very enjoyable entertainment will
be given Friday evening at Leigh
street church by the Richmond College
Glee Club, under the auspices OF the
Woman's Missionary and the Ladies'
Aid societies OF that church. Home
made candies and rec cream will be
sold, and a silver offering will be taken
at the door. The Glee Club LIS special
favorite on the hill. and numbers will
no doubt avail themselves Of this OPP
portunity to enjoy them.
The Mizpah Circle Of Union Station
will hold a rummage sale Friday and
Saturday OF this week at 1911 East
Main street. Contributions of rum
mage may be sent to Mrs. Clifford
Dowdy. 406 North Twenty fourth. or
Mrs. Edwin Phaup. 1912 East Broad
street This circle devotes all of its
money to charitable work. two
orphans at the Methodist Orphanage
being their special protegees.
AT the meeting OF the Chimborazo
Mothers Club this afternoon, Miss
Gulley, district nurse, will give talk
and Mrs. w. a. Burrows, president
of the Federation of Mothers Clubs.
will also speak to the mothers. Every
member is urged 10 come and bring a
friend,
The Sunbeams of Broadus Memorial
will give a musical and literary en-
tertainment at the church. Friday
evening. All friends of these earnest
little workers are invited.
Mrs Elizabeth Hare is very i'll in
the home OF her son, Mr.. Fl. A. Hare,
1901 East Broad street and grave
fears are entertained for her recovery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Robinson who
have been spending some time with
the latters parents in King William
county, have returned 10 their home
on North Twenty seventh street. Mr..
Robinson's health is much improved.
Mrs William Brown, of Lester
Manor, Va, who has been the guest of
her daughter, Mrs. William Fleming,
of East Clay street, has returned
home.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-20
Snitx Edwards at The Biiou.

Snitz Edwards. 'In The Man Who
stood Still" Is to serve as the attrsc-
ton at the Bijou theatre next week.
The piece comes to US with an un-
usually good augury. In 1t Snitz Ed
wards is said TO be able to display his
really creditahle powers of character
acting, and the novelty or his appear
ance in a play of this nature will no
doubt lend additional interest to his
coming. The piece deals with certain
phase OF New York east side life, and
while a comedy yet contains moments
of tragic interests. The entire stage
production will be brought along and
an adequate cast is promised.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-20
Pleases Everybody,

One thing to be said 70 rthe Webb antf-liTmor
bill is that it seems to please everybody The
prohibtionists satisfied with IL: the more
scientific and capable booze fighters in dry
territory see no objection TO it. The lfouor in
terests say it does not trouble them The mem
bers or congress who voted for 1t are pleased
tnat they saIVed their consciences and soothed
they cannot be held responsible prevents the
measure from going into operation and carries
II over 10 the next congress Doubtless the
courts are contented, also. that they will nor
have to tackle 1t for while at least-Roanoke
News ''N0
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-20
Beach, Va,
Hiding Behind a Tree.

Editor Richmond Virginan:
Standardization is great tree. It's leaves
nave been for the healing of the nations. ] had
never thought that its trunk was intended for
man 10 hide behind and shoot at another who
STANDS IN the open, II your correspondent, who
assalled me in Wednesdays paper, under the
signature "A Methodist" wished to discuss the
question of the States Control of Religion and
VIII come out in the open and let the public
know who he is, ] will see that he is accom-
modated In the meantime. do not hold the
Methodist denomination responsible for the H.
logical and untenable position Of the man be-
hind the tree" Thoughtful people will think
better of them than that.
GEO. w MDANIE1A
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-20
Mayberry. Va, February nth.


Editor of The Nirginan:
Sir,--Wll you kindly grant space to say Il
few words this subject? Many nave written
the subject of capital punishment-for 1t
and against it-but very little light has been
given One writer says Scripture has been
found 10 prove that the death penalty was not
Gods law. He quoted Gen o. g. rYynosoever
sheddeth mans blood by man, shall his blood
be she'd Now, sir God did not approve or IT.:
it is not Gods law, and no man is excused I'M
der any consideration for shedding the others
blood Sir repeating the text, you will see
It meant continuation of shedding blood
Now let us consider. Cod knowing the yenge-
full nature of man. suffered It, but did not APP
prove. Vengeance is mine: will repay saith
the Lord and the Lord shall return his blood
upon his head who fell upon two men more
righteous and better than he (Joshua 3: 32)
And again Jesus came not to destroy the law
but to fulfill Matt s: 17), Now let us see
what Jesus says about it: I'VE have heard that
1t hath been said, An eye for eye and a tooth
for tooth. but say unto you Resist; but
whosoever smite thee the one cheek turn
to him the other (Matt 8: 35-39)
Again you have heard Thou shan love thy
neighbor and hate thine enemy, but / say unto
YOU Love your enemies; bless them that curse
you. DO good to them that hate YOU pray for
them which despitefully use you" Read (Matt
AZ: 4s): Vengeance does not belong to man.
but to God" And again of the law est. John,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-20

mon TO beautify the sides of the highways in
this manner. with results that are charming and
useful. There is hardly a locality In which
young trees for the purpose cannot be had at low
cost and with the proper selection of trees good
results could be had in few years. The labor
involved in a mere bagatelle when compared
with the end achieved.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-20
school Inspection In Orange,

Reports received today at the State
board of health indicate that the lnedi-
cal inspection of the Orange county
public schools. which has been in
progress for two weeks, is RAPIDLY
being concluded, Most OF the schools
have been visited and q few more DAYS
will suffice to inspect those which have
not yet been reached.
The results of this inspection. which
are being awaited with. much interest,
will be prepared in statistical form
and will be issued by the United STATES
bureau of education for the inferma-
ton of school authorities throughout
the country.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-20

With President Madero and the members OF
his cabinet prisoners In the capital palace; Cen
eral Diaz in command of the army, and General
Huerta in charge of the Republic of Mexico as
provisional president it is to be hoped that the
present revolution in Mexico is at an end The
country at large is sincerely weary of the con-
tinual instructions and chickering's In Mexico
and welcomes cessation of 1t. There will prob
ably be no such good luck as continuation OF
the era Of quietude however. Somebody else
will rise against Diaz or Huerta and then the
revolutonists and the federalists viii De at 1t
again It would seem that the average Mexican
is not happy unless he is fighting his neighbor
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-20

thropists and infcting their so-called 'investi-
cations upon the South. are checked or the
funds of the aforesaid misguided philanthropists
give out There should be some method of
squelching these fretting nuisances. Perhaps
the Ne1cs can offer solution.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-20

The directors of the Young Mems Christian
Association. of Winston-Salen, N. c. have ruled
out the pool tables and the young men who are
members of the institution will hereafter be de-
MED the privilege Of indulgfng In this innocent
amusement 1t occurs to us that these directors
have resorted to extremes which are not iusti-
fed unless Influenced by reasons not made pub
lie Pool, under proper environments. is a fas-
cinating game and beneficial exercise, with
good training for the eye and the mental facul-
ties. as clean as tennis or basketball or any other
legitimate sport Why 1t should be tabooed it
tr not quite clear
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-20

BY virtue of deed OF bargain and
Samuel Waddilrs Office. Henrico Cir
cult court, Langbourne NJ, Williams
conveyed piece of property. compris-
ing six acres in the Intersection of
Hermitage and Bellevue avenues TO.
Anna a. williams. The consideration
Was S26 900
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-20

Hyde" except that in the part played
by Miss Starr the criminal element Is
missing. MIR. Beiasco has given the
new play one OF those superb pro-
ductions for which he is noted and has
surrounded Miss Starr with very
strong company including such artists
as Charles Dalton. Albert Bruning.
Eugene o'Brien, Harry q. Browne,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-20
FOR RENT

22 acres on Seven Pines line at Stop 3d. with good
house. all necessary outbuildings plenty of fine fruit
land in highest state of cultivation Possession March
1sts Rent, $4,000 per
A. CONNOLLY & CO.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-20
CHURCH HILL NEWS

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The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1913-10-03
UNA NOTES.

Mr.. Robert Foster, ST., who had
been Ill for several months, departed
this life September 26th at his home
on the Hamilton road. He had been
an active member of Solomon Chapel
A. M. E. Church for twenty-three
years, a steward, class leader and
trustee. While his death was not UNI
expected 1t was quite a shock to the
community at large, for he was widely
known by both colored and white He
is survived by wife, four sons, two
daughters and several grandchildren,
one brother, one sister. The funeral
was largely attended at Solomon
Chapel A. M. E. Church by Rev. T.
]. Eatherly, pastor, assisted by Revs.
G. H. Simmons, ]. A. Miller and J.
H. Harding and Thos. Fancy. The
remains were inferred at the Richard
son Burial Ground, the Benevolent
Order No. 81 having charge of the &C.
remonies. Rev. T. j. Eatherly preach
ed an excellent sermon. Rev. ]. II.
Harding will baptize on Sunday, Oc-
tober 5th. The B. O. No. LOT had
their sermon at Solomon Chapel A.
M. u. Cpurcn on last sunday by Rev.
J. L. Webb, Of Adams Chapel A. NJ.
r. Church, of Flat Rock. Rev. T. J.
Eatherly will wind up business at
Solomon Chapel A. M. e. Church on
Sunday, October -, for the conference
year, at which time he will also bap-
tie the candidates. Mr.. Jas. Chris
tia has now moved to the city. Mrs.
,As
Mr.. Geo Buchanan was called to West
Nashville last week on account of
the death of his father, Mr. Alex
Buchanan. There will be an enter
tainment at Solomon Chapel on Satur-
day night, October II. Mr.. and Mrs
Edmund Afford have moved to their
daughters, Mrs. Jennie Burnett Mrs.
Villa B. Cartwright called to see her
mother Mrs. w. B.. Lusk, who is
sick