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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-24

In n comment upon the disclosures made at
the recent investigation Of the Industrial Home
for Girls at Bon Air, in Chesterfield county.
the Petersburg Index Appeal touches the gist
of the problems of that and similar institutions
when it directs attention to the fact that most
Iof these derelicts and detectives, physically.
mentally and morally are the product OF unnt
marriages-marrages that should be prevented
by law. The State conference of charities and
corrections Is urging legislation to limit sucn
unions and the reproduction of those fore
doomed to be a burden upon society. and its
annual reports afford food rs rthought There
is a hope that beginning will be made in legis-
lation along this line at the prospective ses-
sion of the general assembly.
The Index Appeal says in its comment on the
Bon Air inquiry:
THE State should not expend one dollar more
than Is being expended for the reclamations OF
these unfortunate girls at Bon Air until steps
are taken to prevent the imposition upon the
State of the burden of caring for them One
investigator of the Bon Air institution stated
that in practically every case a girl commit
ted to the home was OF weakened mentality.
There Is no reasonable doubt that in the vast
majority of cases this weak intellect was the re-
suit Of mating OF parents of weak mind. or OF
those suffering from physical ailments la
BILE to produce mental weakness in the offspring,
yet, the law does not seek to prevent such
unions 1t has not been so long ago since two
imbecile inmates Of the Richmond almhouse
or of the almshouse of a county near that city.
procured license and were married 1t is as
certain anything can be that the progeny
will be imbecile and public charges
Until the States does something to prevent
such unions and the reproduction of girls such
as the majority of those in the Bon Air home
are said to be, 1t is senseess to spend money
in caring for the direct result of our foolish
policy"
1t Is hopeful sign and assurance of prog
ress and of the crystalzation of sentiment in
favor OF reforms when influential newspapers
thus came out boldly for these reforms. Our
contemporary might have mentioned the de-
fective and derelict and delinquent boys as
we'll girls when it urged the limitation of
such marriages This is another phase of the
eugenic problem and the discussion OF it by
the press indicates the growth of sentiment
/ in favor of such sane and feasible reforms
Danville Register.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-24
C0LOREO PEOPLE
OBJECT TO PARK
TELL MAYOR AINsLIE THEY
/ WOULD PREFER POLICEMEN
AND STREETS.

A delegation of leading eolored
people. headed by Rev: william
Stokes. of Ebenezer Baptist church,
called upon the mayor yesterday TO
protest against the institution OF
park for colored people.
The committee on utilities or the
city council has subcommittee now
considering the proposition. Alderman
Mitchell is chairman of that committee
He and several other members OF the
utilities committee favor park at the
home. They feel that park In the
colored section might be OF value TO
the people of that section.
| Rev Stokes and his associates.
among them several other coiored
preachers, object to park on the
grounds that il leads to Incidence and
shiftlessness. They prefer having the
money which II may cost to establish
a park used for further police protec-
! ton or better streets
| The real negro has no time TO go
into the parks" said Rev. Stokes. III
we had park designed exclusively for
policemen to look out for 1t. The
better class OF colored people do not
patronize the parks. They have other
things to do
Mayor Ainslie patiently heard all the
delegation had to say. The white
people have parks" he said. and 1t
| is not found To be of disadvantage 10
them. There are shiftless whites as
we'll as blacks park is place for
recreation. You. who have studied this
particular situation. may know more
about 1t than those who are advocat-
ing the park. l am sure ii would please
the citizens of Richmond to hear full
discussion of the question, and / am
sure council will give you full hear
ing on the proposition"
The colored people will consider the
| matter. 1t was stated that Mayor
Ainslie would be asked to address the
colored. people on the subject, the time
to be fxed for one night next week.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-24
CAMPAIGN AT LEAST TEPID.

The present political campaign is one rather
heretofore, ever since the advent of the primary
system for nominations have been kept inter
ested in the furousness OF personal campaigns
within party lines. In the present instance, re-
markable to relate, these has been left but fort
night In which to pull off the proyerbal hot
times, which we are not' altogether certain will
come and which are but family limited at by the
night on the moonlit hills of Lynchburg A
hesitancy in saying that not altogether
sure It will be followed up In fast and furious"
style is bred of the belief that the pair OF the
triumvirate who are vieng with another
for the attorney-generaship who met In debate
on Tuesday night IN not likely to meet again
in joint discussion. The decision in this mat
ter may be left entirely to Mr.. Pollard. Owing
to the unequal terms prescribed to Mr.. Cum
ming and the additional fact that 1t Mr..
Pollards meeting-both of which are recognized
by even the Richmond candidates friends-the
latter had the advantage of the brilliant young
Peninsula barrister That Mr.. Cumming will rest
content with the Iynchburg meeting bis not
believed by those who know him. Naturally he
will ask for another meet and for the terms
to be- reversed. and this can hardly be denied
him in fairness by Mr. Pollard.
From all accounts the debate was free from
disagreeable personalities. and this should be SO
whether jointed or separated in the short
vass yet left them. AS The Virgnian has pointed
out, we think issues should be discussed and the
sovereigns know what the whom they may
support stands for and what may be expected Of
him.
This paper has no candidate for attorney
general. and that there may be no mistake as
to its position poll would show that Mr.. Pol
lard, being Richmond man, has large num-
Der OF friends within its roster of staff and
officials: Judge Williams also quite a number,
while we doubt that Mr.. Cumming has more
than one. Now. don't some friendly contem-
iporary jump up and say "house divided
against itself" The Vty0inidn is straight
Democratic paper. and when the best man wins
as he undoubtedly will-we all for him.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-24
HEAR KRAMER CASE
IN HENRICO COURT

The appealed case OF John r.
Kramer charged with selling infoxi-
cants without license, will be heard
tomorrow in Henrico Circuit court.
When arraigned before Magistrate
Thomas j. Puryear in Henrioo court
house two months ago he was fined
5000 and given six months in jail.
He noted an appeal and has en-
ployed Louis o. Wendenburg and
Harry NJ. Smith to defend him in
the upper court. Kramer was re-
Gently convicted In Gonchland county
on a similar charge. and fined $50
and given sixty days In Jail. The fine
was paid. but has never served the
term in Jail.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-24
PEOPLES FORUM
Are There Any Others?

Editor of The Virginian:
Sir,-Your somewhat overwrought and ex-
plosive correspondent Mr.. Land seems to know
good deal about lobbying after all. 1t Is my
impression that he started out to deny the
lobby charge, but since he admits 1t and gives
details in the of the Ave little organs"
Is ii too much to ask the gentleman II he knows
of any other lobbying performed by anybody
during the last session of the general assembly ?
Will Mr.. Land say that the just cited con-
stituted the whole batch---so far he knows?
l have antipathes In this controversy.
do not know Mr.. Land the Ave little
Bryans" but 1t occurs to me that, by pur-
suing the investigation little further. we might
stumble on another Mulhali and do some real
business along the line referred to.
Strength to Mr. Lands arm! He has come
forward and told on one set of individuals. Let
lus hops that he will go the whole hog and tell
others, If such there be.
Yours very truly,
HOWARD C. MILLER.
Norton. Va.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-24
NAMES DELEGATES !
TO Conventions.
GOVERNOR MANN APPOTyT6
REPRESENTATIVES, TO BIG
CONFERENCES.

Governor Mann yesterday appointed
delegates to represent Virginia TO two
national conventions. The following
were named to represent the State at
the meeting OF the International Dry
Farming congress to be held in Tulsa,
Oklahoma, October a2d: Captain r. C.
Vance. Fredericksburg, Va; Dr. J. NJ,
Massey, Post Oak. Va: Henry War
den. Fredericksburg, Va; w. y. VIII
liams, Saluda, Va: Fl. L. Marchant.
Nohead, Va: p. A. Slaughter,
Mitchels. Va: George s. Nichols,
Bedford City. Va: F. II. Brocken-
borough. Lynchburg, Va: c. w Alb.
bott, BellvCe, Va; NJ. II. West,
waverly, Va; John Balm. Wakefield.
Va; c. r. Blue. Charlottesville. Va;
Murray Bocock, Keswick. Va; J. d.
Moritz. Cismont. Va: P. B. Camp.
Franklin. Va: II. G. Crowgey. wythe-
Vile. Va: J. N. Terry, News Ferry.
Va; Dan Owen, Black Walnut. Va. 3
DIR. r. Fl. Stuart, Montross, Va: John
Beale Hague, Va; r. r. Broaddust
Highland Springs. Va; Julian Rufini
Highland Springs, Va: c. c. Carter
Sabot. Va: w. D. Dilles. Hopside. va.s
ner. Hollins, Va; J. M. Gish. Roa-,
noke. r. F. ID. No. 2. Va; J. A..
Hardy, Blackstone. Va: Charles A.
Joubert. Amherst, Va: John T. Lewis
Clarksville, Va: T.. G. Bagley. Isham.
Va: ]. r. Oliver, Ailenslevel, Va: T.
NJ. Arrest. Hague. Va.
The governor also issued commis@
sions to tho following named to rep
resent Virginia at the International,
Conference of Agricultural Colleges
and Experiment Stations to be held
at Tulsa, Okla. on the same date:
Dean H. l.. Price. Blacksburg. Vas
DR.. &. w. Fletcher, Blacksburg. vAs
Or. J. d. Eggleston. Blacksburg, Va:
r. o. Sandy, Burkeville. Va: r. 8.
F'arrar, Jetersville, Va: Westmore-
land Davis, Leesburg. Va; Professor
T. c. johnson. Norfolk. Va: William
A. Pratt, Staunton. Va; walter
iWhately. >Crozet.. II. Val b. Morgan
Shepherd. Richmond, Va: Or. J. 8.
Gates, care Southern Planter. Rich
mond, va; d. NJ. Gannaway. Guinea.
Mills. Va: A. r. Thornhill. Bent
Creek. Va: Hon. ]. Thompson Brown.
Evington. Va; DR.. Lyman Carrier.
Blacksburg. Va; T. B. Hutcheson,
Blacksburg, Va.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-24

minister declares that in these days David
In the church, making this point in proof of his
contention that the world Is growing better.
David and Moses were righteous men by COM
parison with those Of his day. and the minister,
of course, did not attempt to speak evil of either
of the two men. His point, however, is well
taken and furnishes food for thought for those
who are continually giving expression to the
absurd view that the world is worse, rather
than better, than in earlier days.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-24
BAD ADVICE.

+ The Washington Post, which would be de-
lighted to see the Underwood Simmons tariff
bill defeated finds crumb of comfort in the
declaration OF Senator Chamberlain that the ac-
ton of the Democratic caucus does not bind him
to the extent of voting against the interests of
his own State and proceeds to make the most
of it In this wise:
The tariff bin It stands a. ten TO one
shot until Senator Chamberlain made his brief
statement Now the ODDS nave peen reduced
considerably.
The Post is welcome to all the satisfaction it
can get out Of this alleged brief statement by
Senator Chamberlain, who If he said anything
probably meant that he was not bound to vote
with his party on all the schedules. That he
meant he will not vote for the bill a whole
when it comes up for final passage we do not
believe for a moment Just now, however, there
Is something more of interest in the Post ed
toral than its search for rainbow coiors. 1t is
this little piece of soliloquy the caucus
methods of the Democrats:
II was inevitable that there should be some
doubt about bill which was assured of only
a majority OF one or two votes at best, and
upon which the Democratic leaders hesitated
TO base binding caucus resolution. There was
but one way to prevent the present condition
of doubt Had every difference been compro-
missed in caucus had every dissenting Democrat
been granted what he asked the party could
have presented a united front to the common
enemy on the floor of the senate. But diff
ferent course was followed. and the present ele-
ment Of doubt is the logical result
Suppose every dissenting Democrat had been
granted What he asked what kind of bill would
the senate have reported and how many Demo
cratic senators would have supported #? The
Iouisianians wanted protection on sugar as did
the senators from the beet growing States of
the West Others. wanted protection on wool
Others protection on cattle. Others protection
on this that the other and many wanted
high protection. BY giving each OF them what
he wanted by process of trading such as
the Post advocates and such as has characterized
every Republican tariff bin ever enacted bill
would have been drawn eminently satisfactory
to the Republicans ana few Democrats. but
equally unsatisfactory to the house, most of the
Democratic senators. the president and the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-24
THE PoLIARD.CUMMuNG DEBATE.

in which they conducted that joint debate in
Lynchburg Tuesday night While few per.
sonalities were INDUCED in this was inevitable
and they were few and comparatively inoffen.
sve. The crowd enthusiastically cheered its
friends and applauded the frequent thrusts, but
cannot see that any evil effects followed the
debate and are not sure that the results were
not to be desired.
At any rate, the two combatants conducted
themselves as Virginia gentlemen, as was to
be expected, and parted, to all appearances,
without any hard feelings toward each other,
as result of the meeting.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-24

the Moore article, Is that It fails to allow
sufficient funds for new buildinss and for bet
terments for State institutions, educational and
eleemosynary. OF course. no auditor nor other
individual knows what the needs of the insti-
tutions VIII be in any one year or series OF
more buildings and more equipment must con-
tinue TO grow year by year An allowance
for running expenses will not suffice in budget
intended to cover the expenditures Of the Com
monwealth
Naturally. the localities will desire to know
at once how, the new plan would affect them.
This is not the best viewpoint for the good OF
the whole State is or should be the first con-
sderation From that standpoint alone The
Daily News-Record proposes to discuss the stua-
ton.
But for purposes OF information and as show
ing the present inequalities as they have grown
up here and there, with the difference in rail-
roads. have selected few counties and
cities TO see how the segregation system would
affect local public revenues. 1t Is to be re-
membered that the counties and cities would
give their taxes on railroads and other public
service corporations and on banks to the state,
and in return the State would release to the
localities all the taxes on real and personal
property other than that covered in the cor
porations
Rockingham county under the Moore plan,
would. at the present valuation, gain $2s,o7l72:
But the truth is. Rockingham county is assessed
through the State in proportion, to its value.
that 1t would gain under any fair ana eqhai
characterization or equalization. NOBODY
can tell what would be the gain under equali-
zation.
with the Moore plan in operation shenan-
doah county would gain $s.s92s3; Frederick
would gain s10,074.31; Page would lose $767.lo
warren would lose ss.332.7s; Clarke would
gain s4627.01 the city OF eWfnchester would
gain $2,49s.55; the city Of Staunton would lose
S5904.s4: Augusta county would gain Sls 46s. IL )
Highland would gain s9,0S5.40; Rockoridge
would lose s4,975.4s. The city of Richmond
would lose sse.s2s,s4. while the city Of Nor
folk would gain $62.7S1.s1. The county making
the biggest gain would be Henrico. with W.T.
1882: while the county losing the most would
be Campbell, with s21,s72 .35.-Harrdsonour
Record.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-24
Fl. E. JORDAN
University of Virginia, July 21st
Dragged in the NIire.

Truth is. the papers fail to give Jack John
son credit for the good he has achieved in
America. In just few years, he has dragged
prize fighting to the depth of the mre so that
never again will it command the attention
given TO worlds championship contests in the
past. He has done invaluable service demon
strating the folly Of glorifcation of mere brute
fvrce.--Harrisonb burg News Record.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-24
BENEDICTINE CHAPEL
HOLD AEE-DArPfe

An all-day picnic will be given to.
day In the grove near the intersec.
ton of Stuart avenue and Roseneath
road. stop No. s. on the Westhamp-
ton car line, by the Benedictine col
lege chapel. j A dance will be given
tonight and refreshments will ba
served during the. entire day. Sup.
per will be served on the grounds.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-24
Asks to Set Verdict Aside.

Arguments to set aside the verdict
OF the suit OF Parker's administra-
tor against the Chesapeake and Ohio
railway company was heard yesterl
day by Judge r. Carter In Hen.ico
court. He took tho case under Sd
visement Hunsdon Carey and Edwin
p. Cox argued for the plaintiff. while
p. II. Leake represented the defsns,
dxnts.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-24
Let the Virginian F ollow You

If you are going away. either 10 the sea-
shore, the mountains or the country, let
%T77f NlRGTNfAN follow you.
aeHfTnfsNr there viii be extra charge
ana You will be able keep up with tho
happenings I'm yonr home town. All Won
nave To do Is to call phone Medison 115S
aho tf1I us where won are going. and your
paper VIII ne there by the time you arc.
DO 1T NOW.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-24

In justice to Professor III. E. Jordan, of the
University of Virginia, reproduce the fol-
lowing from the Charlottesville Progress:
Editor Progress VIII you kindly say for me
in your columns that trust the people OF Char
lottesvie knew me better than to believe that
could advocate intermarriage OF whites and
negroes( or muattoes) as stated in the extract
from the Petersburg Index-Appeal In Saturday
nights Progress. This is maifciousy garbed
excerpt from scientific paper, and wholly mis-
represents the facts. spirit and motive of the
original article.
Very truly yours
II. E. JORDAN.
University OF Virginia. July 21st.
Yet are bound to say that explanation
published in the Lynehburg News, apparently In
behalf of Professor Jordan. of what his paper
did mean Is not in any respect satisfactory. We
are bound to accept the statements of Profess
sor Jordan and his friends regarding his inten-
tons and his disclaimer OF all purposes to ad
vocate mixture Of the races: but certainly his
use OF words is most ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Times.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-24
MOONLIGHT.

A moonlight excursion will be run
to Dutch Gap this evening by the
Young Mems Society OF Bethlehem
Lutheran church.
The indications are that a large
crowd will be carried down. and the
committee in charge has made ex-
tensive arrangements to entertain
their party with plenty OF music and
refreshments.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-24

country. The Post cannot resist giving bad ad-
vice to the Democrats even after 1t has become
too late for that advice to be considered, even
though there was any chance that 1t ever
would have been considered.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-24

Destruction OF the French wine crop does not
mean any diminution In the amount of imported
champagne to be consumed in this country next
year. California is still on the job
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-24
With the State Press
Budget Insufficient

Publication OF the tax segregation plan Of
Auditor c. Lee Moore is the Invest topic for
editorial comment in Virginia Almost with
out exception the newspapers Of the State COM
mend Mr.. More for his public services AS
the Richmond News Leader says he has made
good with vengeance"
So far one defect pointed out, and which
must have become apparent to every reader OF
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-24
Threatened His wife.

NJ. s. Odds was arrested yesterday
in Henrico county on a charge OF
threatening the life OF his wife. He
was bailed for his appearance in Hen
rico courthouse.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-24

We may congratulate those London boobies
who caught Mrs. Pankhurst for their energy
and detective abilities, but the less said about
their Judgment the better
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-04-09
TO lay CHARGE
BEFORE BRYAN
Part Ambassador Wilson
Played in Mexican Revolu-
ton to be Told Him.

FL Paso. Tex. April o.-"I am
going to Washington and give Secre-
tary Bryan proofs Of the part taken
by Ambassador Wilson in the Mexico
City revolt" declared Rogue Con-
zalez Cara. former member Of the
Madero chamber of deputies. and
now agent in the United States Of the
constitutionallsts revolution. Senior
Cara arrived here today from San
Antonio. where he has headquarters.
Charges against Wilson made by
my colleague. Deputy Luis Manuel
Rojas in a document sent Secretary
Bryan. will be substantiated with ac-
tual proofs" continued Cara, who
was one Of the early organizers Of tho
Madero revolution and brother Of
Francisco Gonzalez Cara. Madero
cabinet member and governor of the
federal district.
There are twelve distinct charges
which will show. when proved. that
Wilson acted against the Madero gov.
ernment."
The constitutionalist party. If sue
cessful in overthrowing the Huerta
government, will not be responsible
for debts Of the present party in pow
er. according to Senor Cara. In this
announcement he speaks by authoriza.
tion Of Governor Carranza Of Goa
hula. military head Of the revolution.
IF Huerta borrows money we will
not accept the debt" he said. "This
is in keeping with President Wilson'S
recent stand against dollar diplo.
macy as referring to Iatin-American
countries which have no constitution
al government. In this we count on
the sympathy of all Americans who
assisted by their moral support tho
Madero revolution. which was exact-
ly similar to the present movement
against unconstitutional military au.
thority."
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-04-09
BRIGHTEN WOMEN
Wine. Cigars and "Rocky Stories" te
Keep Them From Jeflersonian
Banauct.

Spokane, WASH. April s.-women
will not attend the Jeffersonian ban
quet here April Is. at which Governor
Lister Is to be guest of honor, because.
according to the women, they have
been told by DIR. NC. Newman. presi-
dent of the Thomas JEFFERSON society.
thate+While, they are not barred and
are invited. they are not expected to
attend on account Of the fact that wine
and cigars will be served and rocky
stories" will be told.
Mrs. Mary G. Jackman. chairman of
the league. wrote today that the wom-
en- would not force themselves where
they were not wanted. especially at a
banquet at which "rocky stories" are
to be told. She wrote the women are
sure tnat Governor Lister will not par
ticipate in the banquet in any way.