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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-31
America and War
Richmond, Va.

Senator Lewis says the United States has
never been prepared for war but once That
once was in the dispute with Great Britain about
Venezuela I'VE were prepared then"
Does the Illinois statesman refer to our &C
some quarters at the time that Great Britain
could not risk a with us for fear her enc
mics in Europe would improve the occasion to
attack herr
There were two opinions in America about
that Not everybody saw peril to Great Brit
ain in Europe Some Republicans and many
Democrats thought Europe might sympathize
with Great Britain in such struggle The
great powers on the continent have never &C
copied the Monroe doctrine. Forty-ood years
ago France challenged 1t in her Mexican ven
Iture and Bismarck held II in scorn to the day
Of his death.
Mr. Lewis may have information to support
his declaration. but II 80 II runs counter to a
strong feeling entertained in this country when
war with Great Britain was threatened. when
was that not prepared, and would be
overwhelmed the
Had war come the administration would have
been supported by both parties, though with
out full agreement existing In either as to the
character OF the American contention. War did
not come: and of Lord Salsbury's greatest
contributions to history his adjustment of
a situation which. had IT been permitted to lead
Ito war, would have weakened the influence OF
the English speaking nations on the AFFAIRS OF
the world. For. whichever had conquered
Great Britain or America-both would have
emerged from the struggle badly battered, and
with less power than formerly to enforce their
views matter of world policy.
Our difficulty in the business Of getting and
keeping In condition for public defense is rooted
in certain agitatons here at home. There are
men who profess to see In the demand for a
larger army and larger navy purpose to
swagger and provoke war. Hence the oppo-
sition they offer whenever the subject of pre-
paredness for is introduced either in con-
gress out. Their policy Is to keep the army
small and deny further growth to the navy, and
thus make war impossible on our part.
This liz excellent time to discuss this sub
iect, and both senators and representatives
should give It place in their thoughts along
with the tariff and the currency-Washington
Star.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-31

It IN ground and drilled into fhe average Anglo
Saxon man and his kindred that nothing
can Justify or eacuee striking a woman, 1t is
instinct, tradition and teaching mat. matter
how gross the insult or violent the provoca-
ton the man shall not strike In the old days
of the South. when points of honor were consid-
cred very carefully. there good deal OF
puzzing and discussion; FOR. even then. repre-
sentatives OF the higher sex sometimes devel-
cped tempers ard tendencies toward active
methods and physical demonstrations. Gentle
saen In their moments Of tdleness and relaxa-
ton held moot courts and debated with ANNA
tion concerning gentemans duty when as
sailed in sny wise by "a feminine enemy. One
editor. who had reputation In his day both
for fierce writing and for readiness TO back
with his person tho productions Of his intellect.
hit upon a decisive plan Assaulted in a public
street with q cowhide by an irato female rea-
tiva OF he had assailed VINO was too III
or too hashfu g. resent for himself. the editor
got hold of the ladys whip hand. held It nrmly.
drew her 10 him and kissed her squarely on
her mouth-and she was not very cookbook
ing woman. either This dccorous attention and
decentralization paral4zed- lhat~Gnnan.- SAa~had-
not been struck There was no clement of trag-
edy or appeal. She had simply been overpow-
cred and kissed, before the onlookers. against
her VIII. She was the victim OF physical su-
periarity. of Difference TO her sex, compliment
and salute-possbly not entirely unwelcome
Other women, perhaps more accustomed TO be
ing kissed, laughed at her and congratulated her
ironically. Men grinned vilely and acclaimed
their fellow.man for heroism and expressed free
ly their own dstaste for the task he had as
sumed- The woman was laughed politely oat
OF the community and disappeared and the ed
itor was more popular and reverenced than ever
ss one who had solved satisfactorily difficult
problem.
Prime Minister Asqulth. OF the British govern
ment. evidently has not heard o. this climax Of
American ingenuity and enterprise We are told
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-31
Mothers and
Dress Reform

Congressman Helm. whose speech here on
Labor Day is being looked forward to by people
OF this city. does not agree with tho head Of
the National Jewelry Merchants association on
questions OF dress. The merchant 10 quoted as
saying that moro jewels and less clothes fought
to be worn. If their husbands are willing to
foot the bills for more trinkets It Is doubtless
possible for the amount of Jewels to be In
creased. 1t puzzles US, however. how some wo-
men, respectable In every other way, can wear
fewer clothes--and still wear clothes
II would paraphrase the Scriptures" said
Representative Helm, by their fruits We shall
know Them and say by their dress lack OF
dress we shall know them. The evil genius of
lustful fashion through immodest dress Is play
ing havoc with a certain class Of women in this
country and setting a bad example for others
Thank God. the good mothers have begun
crusade against this evil" ne exclaimed. Mil
lions Of our women need nothing but their In
nate modesty and inbred sense Of propriety to
tell what to wear and what not to wear. To
this class Of women. the home, the State and
the nation must look for its strength and In
SEPARATION in all the years to come
II the mothers of the so-called higher Glasses
will pay more attention to their responsibilities
as mothers and less to equal suffrage or bridge
and thus do deliberately what mothers of other
classes" must do. we may hope for another
generation OF real mothers. The tendency Is
against a generation Of that sort now.--Lynch-
burg Advance
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-31
MANASSAS

MANASSAS, VA, Aug. S0.-Mrs.
B. A. Elliott returned this week from
the Loudoun camp meeting, where
she spent a week.
Manton Mee.xe. OF Rectortown, Va,
visited his brother, Hon. c. ]. Meetze,
here this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Smart and
son. OF Washington. are guests at
the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. w. N.
Merchant this week.
A. n. Davis, OF Clarendon, for
mer Manassas citizen, was In town
greeting friends this week.
Mrs. y. p. Coleman and two daugh-
ters. Misses Virginia and Joe. visit
ed relatives In Manassas this week
en- route from New York to their
home at Orange.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lowell Wilcoxen. OF
Alexandria, are the guests OF friends
and relatives in town this week.
r. e. Ransdell. c. e. Nash. Coun-
ty Treasurer j. p Leachman and
Hon. T. II. Lion returned this week
from a visit to Old Point Comfort.
Miss Marianne walker returned
wednesday from a trip to points in
Canada. Niagara Falkland Pfttsburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thompson. Of Dur
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-31
BUMPER OYSTER CROP.

The oyster strike" IN Virginia waters this
season promises 10 be the largest in many years,
If not in the lifetime of any now engaged In the
industry. Dispatches from Tidewater Virginia
to this effect are supplemented by the statement
of Newport News owner of oyster grounds
made to the newspapers of that city The Press
comments as follows upon the outlook:
George W Burcher, OF this city. who has
oyster grounds at Blunt Point on the James
river exhibited in this office yesterday a sample
of the strike" in the river this season: He had
taken out of the water the frame OF an old
lantern which in great part covered by
young oysters all in prime condition. Mr..
Burcher has had lifelong experience on the
river and he says that the strike this year is
the largest he has ever known.
Surely we greatly blessed this year on
the lower Peninsula. The crops in the field are
about as good the lands could produce under
the present method of cultivation and this Ia to
be foilowd by abundant crop OF oysters
"A bumper crop OF oysters" says the Press,
"means good times for the oyster tongers and
the oyster planters and Ill Of " In this section
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-31
PEOPLES FORUM

September Morn"
In cool September morning,
In Natures fair adjoining,
Sweet Phyllis sought the stream,
Where scenery enhancing
Made Phyllis more enhancing
Than any poets dream.
An artist saw her beauty
End. mov'd by sense of duty,
On canvas he unfurfd
His brilliant inspiration
From Natures best creation,
And gave It to the world
Yet justice Ia denied 1t
And vulgar souls deride II
And drag 1t through the mrs
OF foul imagination.
Where beauty OF creation
Is lost in lone desire.
''The Greek Slave" so appealing
To men OF taste and feeling,
When first the vulgar saw it,
Although the best creation
In sculpture of the nation,
They would forsooth outlaw it.
But "fttest have survival"
1t stands Without a rival
or purely nude in art.
Yet not one foul desire
Or spark Of lawless fire
1t kindles in the heart
Just so September Morning
win soon be found adjoining
All galleries of art,
Where students as a duty,
In search of Natures beauty,
VIII come from ev'ry part.
DllVAL PORTER.
A. W.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-31
NO CAUSE FOR EXCITEMENT.

There is no reason for fear on the part of
depositors and stockholders in the Common
wealth Bank that their savings and investments
viii be wiped out by the closing of the doors of
the bank by State Examiner Barksdale There
la even reason to believe that every cent of out
standing obligations will be met and that de-
positors will receive dollar for dollar
Until more complete examination is made
the examiner cannot state definitely the financial
condition of the bank. but the investigation
which influenced him to close the bank tempo
rarily was not of such nature as 10 cause him to
believe that crash would result If prompt action
were taken The closing of the bank was In the
nature OF precaution against sucn a crash and
the application for receivershp is chiefly for the
purpose of enabling the bank to realize on it's
securities.
President Walters of the bank Is optimistic
and State Bank Examiner Barksdale expresses
the belief that all obligations will be met
The Vtrgintun hopes that these beliefs will be
realized and that no one will be the loser through
the closing Of the bank. In the meantime de
postors should not be unduly frightened.
The Tir0tntGn believes II speak more
positively regarding the situation in the city at
large. The other banks are not affected In any
way, none OF them having any connection with
the Commonwealth and all of them being in a
sound condition. The fact that the State ex-
aminer has investigated the AFFAIRS OF but one
bank and has found that one not to be on the
verge OF ruin. Is evidence of this. His action
shows him 10 have been vtgiiant and vet cautious
and conservative, These things are evidence that
were there any whatever for fearing a
failure Of any other bank that bank would have
been investigated before this Financially, The
Vtrgtntdn ia assured by men In a position to
know, Richmond Is as strong today as at any
time, The difficulties OF the Commonwealth
furnish exception to the rule
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-31
DIR. LULY'S FAREWELL
SERMON TO BE TODAY
Pastor Of Grace Church Will Leave Tomorrow Afternoon With
Family for Nashville. Tenn. Where He Becomes Field
Secretary Of Laymens Missionary Movement in South

Rev. d. Clay Lilly. who, after being
pastor of the GraceStreet Presbyte-
rian church for three and half years.
sewers his connection with the church
to become field secretary of the Lay
mems Missionary Movement for the
Southern States VIII preach his fare
well sermon In Grace-Street church
this morning. DR.. Lilly. accompanied
by Mrs. Lilly and family. will leave
Richmond tomorrow afternoon at
O'Clock for Nashville, Tenn, where
they will make their future home.
DIR. Lilly has chosen as his theme
in his final sermon to the Grace Street
congregation The Standardization of
the World" which. as it's title indi-
Gates. Is missionary sermon.
His last sremon IN Richmond will
be preached this afternoon at
O'Clock at the Home for Incurables.
Is Fitted for Field.
The new field which DIR. Lilly enters
Is one for which he Is eminently fitted
by his years Of study and his expert
ence along lines OF missionary en-
deavor. During his stay In Richmond
he mas entered in the spirit OF the
work with an energy that has charac-
teriyed his career. While here he
took prominent part in the activities
Of the Ministerial association of this
city, an interdenominational organixa-
ton whose membership embraces
pastors of churches Of the Protestant
denominations.
He is at this time the retiring presi-
dent OF the association. and mem
Der OF the Presbyterian general assem-
biy's committee on publication and
Sunday school work.
The church Of which he has been
pastor for the last three and hall
years has made splendid progress I'M
der his direction. Its membership hay-
ing stood with him and given It's
hearty cooperation in the several
movements for the advancement OF the
church.
Successful Passionate Here.
While the number of members who
have withdrawn from. Grace Street
church to go to the West End has
been a serious drain on the church
mem bersf1ip, the total number of
members has been held at about the
figure that marked the congregation
when Mr.. Lilly came to Richmond.
The membership of the church Is
about 52b.
The church Is to go to the West
End some time within the next two
years, according to present plans, the
building and land of the church ,hav-
ing been sold some time ago for $685.
900, which, with other money TO ne
secured, according to present plans.
IL to be used in the building OF a
handsome place of worship.
These plans may be changed In the
near future. however. by committees
from Grace and from Westminster
churches, which are in conference on
the matter of consolidating the two
churches in the West End. Should
the churches agree to unite there will
be built one Of the largest and hand
soonest churches in the South.
church having probably the largest
congregation in the city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-31
ABSENTEE CONGRESSMAN.


Majority Leader Underwood's denunciation-
for II was little else-of those members OF con-
gress who absent themselves from attendance on
caucus deliberations during the consideration OF
important measures, should have it's effect The
currency bill. Mr.. Underwood. thinks, would nave
been reported several days ago had not the
Democrats who favored the measure been absent
from their seats, thus breaking quorum and
necessitatng adjournment whenever the IN
surgents" saw fit to raise the point
Occasional absence on important business or
for sickness is legitimate and no protest Will be
made against absence for even less important
reasons when such absence does not block or
delay legislation, but members are expected to
be- in their seats when their presence and votes
are needed Congressman arc elected to perform
certain duties and are paid therefor. They have
no right to accept place and the honors and
emoluments attached thereto unless they are
prepared to give proper return.
1t is to be hoped that the Democratic mem
bers at least will heed Mr. Underwood's request
for a full attendance when the currency bill Is
reported to the house Tuesday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-31

Few of us have personal interest In the sug-
gestion OF some OF the Republican senators that
taxes on incomes of 100000 a year be Increased
to 10 per cent Therefore we can consider the
proposition with dispassionate philosophy. From
outside observation 1t looks to be rather silly.
transparent and cheap political play to the gal
leries an attempt by Republicans to pose them
selves as the foes Of accumulated wealth and the
friends and guardians of the afflicted small tax
payer.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-31

Mrs. E. T. Lamb. sf Norfolk i. WIS.,
iting her parents. Captain and Mrs. l..
w. Lane.
Miss Margaret Wolfe has returned
home after a delightful visit to her
sister. Mfs. r. q. Joynes. Tn Norfolk.
Mrs L. s. Foster and Miss Lucille
Foster have returned from a visit Of
several days to friends In Lexington
Mrs w. r Jones and children have
returned from a visit to friends and
relatives In New Kent county.
Miss Mary Henley Spencer has re-
turned from visit OF several weeks
In Tappahannock.
LrtIebery and Dixon Foster are
visiting their parents, DIR. and Mrs
l.. 8. Foster.
Mr. and Mrs Carpenter. OF Rich
mond. are guests OF Mr. and Mrs. III.
N Bucktrout
Miss Jetta Thorpe ID home from a
visit OF several months to relatives In
Wisconsin.
Mrs r. L. Spencer IL In Charlottes-
Vile to visit her brother, Mr.. Peter
Cowles.
Mrs. Ida Jacques. Of New York
city. is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs Fl. Mouquin.
Misses Dorothy ana Coakley
Graves. Of Richmond. are Visiting
Mrs. W. p Graves
Mrs Hunter wynne. Of Tcano, Is
the guest Of her sister. Mrs. T. Fl.
Geddy.
w. r. Luck has returned from his
vacation spent with relatives in Chi
cago.
Miss Sue Hundley is the suest Of
Miss May Stubbs In Gloucester coun-
ty.
Mrs. Julia Hundley leaves next
week. to spend the winter In New
Orleans and other points South
Mrs W. r. Luck and daughter.
Miss Rena, spent Tuesday and Wed
nesday with relatives In Norfolk.
Mrs Preston Cooke and little son
have returned from q visit OF several
weeks to relatives In Essex county.
DR.. and Mrs. c. H. Davis and lit
tie daughter. Nancy. have returned
from a visit to Mr.. Davis parents at
Blanton. Va.
Mrs Johnston and daughter, Miss
Moan Johnston. OF Birmingham. Ala.
are visiting their relatives Mr.. and
Mrs. M. H. Barnes.
Mrs M. r. shipman ana daughter.
who have been spending several
weeks with relatives in Campbell
county. have returned home.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Sweeney. who
have been visiting relatives here for
some time. have returned to their
home In Cape Charles
Mr.. and Mrs. r. r. Armistead ana
Miss Julia Armistead- were weekend
visitors to DR.. and Mrs. Ieaeer at
Temple farm. Yorktown.
Misses Gilbert Moncure. Katherine
Geddy, Mary Ware Gait. Emily Hall
and Professor r. d. Goodwin are at
tending q house party at the home Of
Mrs. Nourse in Fauquier county.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph v. Morris have
gone to New Jersey TO VISIT Mfy. NOT
ris' relatives for several weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Slater. Jr.. who
have been spending a couple OF weeks
here with their parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
J. l. Slater. have returned to their
home In New York city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-31

ham. n c.. were the guests OF Mrs.
Thompson's sister, Mrs. H. L. VIII
lis, for several days
Mrs Lundsford Lindsey Lomax.
widow Of General Lomax. of War
renton, visited her sister. Miss MyrtA
Payne, for a few days this week.
DIR. II. Y. Roop and daughter, Miss
Margaret. were Washington visitors
this week.
Mrs c. r. Baskervtll and little
daughter. Latham. who have been
spending several weeks here with the
formers parents DR.. and Mrs II. L.
Quarles. left Friday. for Tennessee.
where she will be Joined by her hus-
band. DIR. Baskervill of the Untver-
s.ty Of Chicago faculty.
w. J. Adamson. OF Princeton. w.
Va, arrived in town wednesday for
n two weeks visit with his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Adamson.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-31

Senator Tillman could have more fun by going
10 England to make dash at the sufffaEettes
with his pitchfork. The harity Of "the move
ment'' might be increased If he we're 20 80 over
and chew the rag with the arsonettes. In hts
country the equal rights women have submitted
the question to American intellect sans senti-
ment, sans prejudice. sans hysteria, sans vio-
Observation-Disclosures Star.
Not without sentiment brother. we hope.
Sentiment is as much needed In politics as else
where and those who would settle the question Of
suffrage without reference to sentiment are likely
to settle It wrong. Prejudice, hysteria and VIC
lence should be eschewed by suffragists and
antisuffragists, but please leave the sentiment.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-31
Cascade. Va.
he Majesty or Insanity Of Iaw-Which9

Majesty ENfW-WHCH8
Editor Of The Virgnian:
Sjr2The other day while riding down Broad
street on a car the suddenly stopped near
Fourth street. woman lying in the street,
having been knocked down accidentally by a
man on a motorcycle. who had paid a license
to ride his machine through the streets OF Rich
mond.
one or two uniformed officers came up and
promptly put the motorcycle man under arrest
and ne was hailed to court to answer the charge
Of running woman down in the street.
Another case: We walking down the
street and what was the remains Of man
shivernE and shaking under the effects Of whis-
key. An imported foreigner. perhaps, had Sc
cured license to run saloon in the city and to
deal out destruction In the shape OF strong
drink. He had succeeded In knocking down the
the motorcycle man had done TO the woman
But tho fellow who was knocked down was lia-
Bile to arrest and confinement In the prison.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-31

will share in the general prosperity" Ali Of us
in every section will share indirectly In the
general prosperity of T1dewater Virginia and
all of us rejoice with those more directly In
terested Moreover. the palates OF us all will
be tickled with the delicious bivalve more fire.
quently and at cheaper rate per tickle than
for some years past
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-31

What kind of women attended the trial of
Diggs and Caminetti in San Francisco to hear
sordid testimony which would shock the
modesty of the most brazen woman still able
to hang onto the fringes of respectable society
in this part Of the world? Surely they are not
typical of the womanhood of the great state OF
California
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-31
Woundn't Suit

horse owner was trying to sell a wind
broken horse and was trotting with him around
for inspection. The owner stroked the horses
back and remarked to the prospective buyer:
Hasn't he lovely coat?"
But the other noticed that the horse was
painting and answered:
"Ah, like his coat all right but don't like
his pants."-New York Globe.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-31

while the licensed foreigner could knock others
down and complainsat the ss-buttoned officers
unless he was taken up out OF the way!
Isn't II time for someone to arise and tell
where the majesty and insanity Of the law sep
arate7
c. H. GooTEE.
Richmond Va
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-31
No Wonder.

Dr. Lyman Abbott at luncheon at the Colony
club in New York, was good humoredly arguing
the suffrage question with q prominent suffra-
gette.
Now. doctor" said the suffragette. there's
one thing you must admit woman doesn't
grow warped and hidebound 20 quickly ~ =
man. Her mind keeps younger. fresher."
well, no WONDER DR.. Abbott rstorted
Traveller. z~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-31

Mexican government silent.
But silence that Is not golden.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-31

What Is governors conference with Blcase
left out?