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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-08-04
A SUFFRAGIST ROAST OF MRS.
STUYVESANT FISH

new YORK. Aug, g. MOCn6r
Goose was an appropriate character
for Mrs. StuyVesant Fish to take at
her lavish costume ball which lasted
until daybreak, if it is true she gave
the ball as protest against the wo-
man suffrage movement She should
have named herself president of the
Mother Geese"
This was the reply tonight to the
declaration of Mrs. Fish that she gave
her spectacular Mother Goose and
fairy garden party at Newport as a
protest against the eternal, tiresome
topic of sex and suffrage" Miss
Martha Klatschken, field agent for
the New York Suffrage party, an
sWered Mrs. Fish's protest"
Mrs. Fish says she is tired of this
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-14
FARMING IN VIRGINIA.

More than Is per cent of the area OF Virginia
is in farm lands. the average value of which is
S2024 per acre, according to the report Of the
census bureau, recently issued at Washington.
Seventyfour counties have from 60 to 80 per
cent of their territory in farms. while in eleven
counties more than ninetenths of the total land
area is cultivated. The Newport News Times
Herald thus summarizes portion of the report
Between 1900 and 1910 there was an increase
of 1912 or 6 per cent. in the number of farms
in Virginia. but the total farm acreage and the
improved acreage decreased over per cent
This due, no doubt. to the decreased sup
ply of farm labor. This is further indicated in
the fact that the average size OF the virginia
farm decreased from lis acres in 1900 TO Iva
acres in 1910. In 1870, the average farm was
PAST acres. Since that time most of the plan
tatons have been divided up into small farms
The number of farms and farm operators is
1S401S and 1864 owners, while 4S,7Z9
are tenants. In 1900 the number Of farm owners
THE number of native white owners is se,362;
of foreign white born. 1879; OF coIored owners
one Of the best exhibits is the decrease in
farm debts The average debt of mortEaged
farms has decreased in twenty years from Sl,3os
To SSS7. or 32.2 per cent The average value or
such farms however, increased from S2,'4t to
$3.5S3, or 30.4 per cent. Thus the owners equity
rose from $1,439 in 1890 TO $2696 III l9lV, or
81.4 per cent.
065 600, an increase of 93.2 per cent, of which
85I per cent is represented by land and build
ings, per cent by live stock and ~ per cent
nv implements and machinery. The total value
OF farm property increased during the last ten
years by 1901, $40 600, or SO per cent. or this
total increase $260,4S0,000 represents the in
crease in land value and buildings, SS2,S65, 600
the increase in the value of live stock, and S.
20b 0 90 the increase in the value of implem ents
and machinery"
In truth, that is a good exhibit for Virginia,
for the wealth of any people is based upon the
wealth of their natural RESOURCES Virginia how
ever, do better. The soil of this State is still
p.ore productive than these figures would indi-
cate and all that is needed is a more enlightened
system of agriculture in some sections of the
State
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-14

ties 10 sever his connections with numerous
financial and industrial institutions, many of
which have been built up by his own abilities.
The work in which he has been interested since
boyhood will have to be laid aside and onerous
labors whose accomplishment brings no reward
save sense Of duty wellperformed will have
to be taken up, but he gives little thought to
that
Mr. Williams will take to his first public
office intimate knowledge Of affairs that will
be extremely serviceable to his chief and will
stand him in good stead in the discharge of his
duties. He has almost national reputation
for knowledge of finance. His mind has grasp
Of the details of the work of which few men
can boast. He is acquainted with the prac
teal and theoretical side of the work he will
undertake and will be invaluable in the Office
The Vhgtnian congratulates Mr.. Williams and
the treasury department
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-14
THE REWARD OF DEVOTION TO PRIN-
(TPIE,

The FirginiGn does not take kindly TO the self
laudation to which some of the natives of the
Southern States are sometimes given and from
which fault We of Virginia are not altogether
free. but it thinks it permissible TO rejoice at
this time in the pre-emnence to which this States
sons have attained in this year OF grace, 1913.
For quarter Of a century more Virginia
along with her sister States, who have remained
true to Democracy. have been In outer darkness
We have been reproached with not having in
Huencc in The balls of the national congress, and
at least one candidate for the presidency has
tainted us with the fact urging US TO forsake
cur principles that we might again have honor
and place In view of all this. few facts re
garding the position the Old Dominion now holds
in congress and other branches Of the national
administration can come with good grace.
In the old days there were John Randolph
Tucker, father of Harry St George Tucker, who
is worthy to fill place of honor and trust. and
who may yet do so; Henry D. Wise, John Goode,
that grand old man of Virginia politics; Charles
T. OFerral1 and others were known throughout
the country. Since that time, twenty-five or
thirty years ago, the old State has not given of
ber pest 10 lle nation OF, II given, LHey were
lacking in influence. because out of sympathy
with the politics of the leaders in government.
Overnight almost this condition is changed. and
once more Virginia takes her place among the
leader in the national counsels.
First and chief is Woodrow Wilson, presi-
dent of these United States. born in staunton,
within sight almost of the home Of the elder
Tucker. He left Virginia, but he is a virginian
born and received great part OF his education
in this State. In the cabinet are five men either
born in Virginia or of Virginia parentage The
vice president Is a grandson of this State, while
the leader OF his party in the senate is OF Vir-
ginia blood and maintains home in this State
Martin and Swanson, the senators from this
State. are among the leaders and will have i'm
portant committee assignments
1t is in the house of representatives however,
that Virginians will make themselves felt espe-
cay Upon the shoulders of Virginians will
fall the most important work, upon theirs and
those of Alabamians. Oscar W. Underwood, of
Alabama, is chairman of the ways and means
committee, the most important in the house. but
next in rank comes the banking and currency
committee. considered by many of equal i'm
portance, At the head of this win be Carter
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-14
DIR. PORTER ATTRACTS by Flo
QIESCE AND Personal
MAGNETISM.
HAS TWELVE CONVERTS
MANY OTHERS HAVE ASKED THAI
PRAY ERS M SAID FOR TIfEN--
SERMON LAST NIGHT IN
SPRING ONE.

Revival services at the First Ban
tist church are growing in interest
and are marked by large conrreea-
tons and intense earnestness twice
daily. Or. Henry Afford Porter. of
Louisville. meets with greater favor
with each sermon and the large at
tendance is due to the attractiveness
of his personality, religious fervor
and brilliant eloquence.
Assisted by DR.. Mcdaniel he CON
Quoted two services yesterday, the
third day of his presence in Rich
mond. His subject last night was "A
Fatal Blunder,". based on the twenty
nth verse of the twenty fourth chap
ter of the Acts of the Apostles-read-
ing: GO they way for this time
When l have a convenient season
will call for thee"
In very tender. yet mastery man
uer. the evangelist made plain tina
way and ability OF anyone TO become
the child of God II he will and inter
preted the meaning OF his text and
developed his subject in clear, force
ful expressions.
lnese meetings are marked by their
spirituality. Up to this time there
have been twelve conversions and a
great many others have expressed an
interest in their souls salvation. Tho
magnetism of Or. Porter's person.
atty and the simple, Yet plain mes
sage or the gospel which he breaches
affect ali who hear him and cause
those who receive reports OF hla
meetings to avail themselves of the
opportunity.
A large and well-trained choir il
rendering a valuable service with its
splendid music. The services will con-
tinue for the next two weeks, meet.
ings being held in the afternoon al
4 O'Clock and in the evening at
O'clock,
Tomorrow afternoon at O'Clock
there will be a special meeting for tina
children. all of whom are especially
invited to attend
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-14
THE ELECTION OF MIR. EGcrEsToN.

By a unanimous vote the board of trustees has
elected Joseph D. Eggleston, former superin-
tendent of public instruction, president of the
Virginia Polytechnic Institute The board acted
after surveying the field and after giving care
full consideration to the question and not a
vote was cast against the man who was chosen.
In view of these facts those who opposed Mr..
Eggleston's election should unite with those who
have supported him because of a belief in his
fitness to uphold his hands and, so far as it
il possible for them to do so, help him make a
success of his work.
As superintendent Of the schools of Virginia
AFR Eggleston did effective work. He builded
them up and increased their efficiency to a re-
markable degree and it was due largely to HIS
efforts that the public school system of Virginia
showed such improvement during his tenure Of
Office This work of Mr.. Eggleston's was APP
preciated by the people of Virginia and its eX,
ceTence was recognized by educational author.
iies at Washington Mr.. Eggleston was selected
as one of a committee to go to Switzerland 10
inspect the schools of that country, but was
prevented from accepting the offer by the laws
Of the State He was then selected for rural
school work by the United States bureau of edu.
cation and now holds that position
His duties at v p I. will not be wholly new
to him and If he brings to their performance the
energy, knowledge and abilities that he has
shown in the other posts Of honor he has held
he should make the institution of the best
presidents of its history.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-14

Glass, of Virginia, who will have charge Of the
new currency bill. Mr.. Glass will also be called
upon to take charge of the money trust investi
cation begun by Congressman Puio, of Louisiana,
who has retired, and whose place as chairman
of the committee will be filed by Mr. Glass
Congressman william A. Jones, of Virginia has
the Philippine problem to settle He is chair
man Of the insuar affairs committee. and now
has pending in congress a Philippine independ
ence bill, this being one of the problems put up
to the Wilson administration by the Democratic
platform. Henry D. Flood, of Virginia, is chair
man Of the committee on foreign affairs, and
such win have charge in the house OF the prob
lens growing out of the troubles in Mexico and
Central America. James Hay, OF Virginia, heads
the committee on military affairs, of the
most important committees Of the house, w,.lth
will have to deal with many important problems
affecting the army,
Thus 1t is seen that four of the most important
committees-the four most important but one
will be headed by representatives from this State
when the extra session of congress is called TO
meet on April 1st The other congressman from
Virginia will have chairmanships, but most
Of them will be on important committee, and
in all probability all OF them will fare exceed
ingly well Congressman Carlin will be on the
judiciary committee, Congressman Saunders on
the appropriations committee, and Congressman
Slemp on the committee on mines and mining
Congressman Montague is slated for a place on
the merchant marine committee Congressman
Holland for naval affairs or rivers and harbors
and Congressman Watson for postofFices and post
roads or agriculture. All of these are among the
twelve most important committees, membership
on one of which means ineigibility for any other
committee In the house, according to the agree
ment reached between the old and new members
In caucus.
No State in the Union will fare so well as
this 1t is probable that no other State will have
even the majority of its members on one Of the
twelve most important committees and no State
will have as many as four important chairman
ships The South is in the saddle. indeed but
virginias is the guiding hand.
This Is the reply Virginia and the South makes
to the cynical suggestion that they sell their
brthright for a mess of pottage, This is the
reply she makes to those who would have had
her surrender her principles TO secure q few
paltry places The satisfaction is the greater
that honor and place come now as a reward for
devotion to principle rather than a paltry
thirty pieces Of silver tossed political Judas
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-14

other kind OF advertisements no issue can be
taken with us. Certainly no criticism Of what
may be left out or left unsaid can justly be made
therefore, the only tangible criticism will be with
reference to what We may print and what we
may say Words unspoken affect no one So
much for the social and moral plane.
PoLGncs,-As to politics. The Tir0tnian viii
seek nenceforth to be known as a straight Demo
cratic paperf It's Democracy win be Of the tenets
Of the fathers, and. to be more specific, as ex-
pounded BY the constituted party authorities in
the city, State and nation.
II II becomes necessary, we shall not hesitate
to criucise Mayor Ainslie and the city govern
ment Governor Mann and the State government,
President Wilson and the national government,
hut our criticisms shall be sympathetic and when
not necessary each and all OF the constituted
officers Of our government and policies of our
party will find IN us a faithful ally
Respectfully,
w MCDONALD LEE,
President Richmond Virglnian Co. Inc
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-14
REVIVAL MEETINGS
STILL DRAW PEOPI F
REV. CHILLY" WILLIAMS GOES OFT
INTO HIGHWAYS AND HEDGES
FOR HEARERS.
GETS THEM TO COME
pURsuEs METHODS or HIS OWN
AND AFTER THEY COME TO
NEAR THEY REMAIN TO
SING AND PRAY.

Seven new converts were made by
Rev. BILLY" Williams at the meet
ing held last night at Broad Street
Methodist Episcopal church. The
church was crowded as usual and
great interest was shown in the ser
mon and in the singing by a large
chorus choir.
He held two other meetings during
the day. one being at the Richmond
Cedar Works at the noon hour. when
he was heard by 40 men and boys.
and the other being in Broad Street
church at 4 o'clock In the afternoon.
Whiskey was his particular target at
the Cedar Works meeting, while his
subject at the church was Anger"
Mr.. Williams will speak today at a
O'Clock on the same subject He win
hold no meetings Saturday
The evangelist does not ask the
church or the Y. NJ. c. a. TO do any
thing to increase interest In The meet
ings that he will not do himself He
puts out window cards, invites people
TO his meetings personally and gives
out invitation cards on the streets
When he gets on the street cars he
passes from one end to the other and
gives card to every passenger He
calls at the newspaper Offices and
gives them news OF his meetings. lie
says that the way to reach the masses
is to go after them and he does just
az he did when he was "on the road -
His sermon yesterday afternoon was
based on Ephesians 1 &c, his subject
being Anger" The old law" he
said, was an eye for an eye. tooth
for a tooth but the new law is If
your enemy hunger feed him Fury
takes away the power of self-controL
Then a man is like an unbridled horse
running down crowded street He
is like a ship at sea, without a rud-
der. the throttle of the engine pulled
wide open and no one on the box
Anger" he said, is not wrong in
itself but only when used IN the
wrong directions. Holy anger is love
that is indignant against all that ia
against the home. the church and the
State
His subject at the night service
was Jacobs Ladder" This ladder
is no fire escape" he said FOR God
will not accept a service of fear"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-14
AnFSERXED HONOR.
caring

The people Of Virginia, irrespective of party
and party factions, and the people of Richmond
particularly. viii receive with approval and with
some little State and local pride the news OF the
appointment Of John SHELTON Williams of Rich
mond as assistant secretary of the treasury.
Their pleasure will be increased by know
ledge Of the fact that President Wilson mas
selected a man eminently well qualified for the
position and that Secretary McAdoo will have
as counselor and helper close personal fir end
and man experienced in financial affairs
Mr. Williams makes great sacrifices to accept
tits position Of trust under the government.
but mindful Of his public duties and possessing
that sense Of proper pride in being selected
to perform public duty without any solicita-
item on his part he does not count the cost. To
himself lie will be compelled by the proprio.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-14
WEST 11RG1N1A,s BLACK EYE.

Governor Hatfield, Of West Virginia delivered
an inaugural address which we have perused
with some attention. He discusses a variety of
subjects and makes many promises, but he does
not allude to West Virgnia's debt to the Virginia
bondholders and the probability of being forced
to pay It. That is subject never mentioned
III polite political society in West Virginia. Like
an unexplained black eye man carries into a
club. 1t is on eyerybodys mind but nobody's
tongue.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-14
FRENCH EXQUISITE
RETURNS TO PARIS

NEW YORK, March 1s.-~On board
the French line steamship Touraine
which departed today for Havre, was
Andre de Fouquieres, the Partisan ex-
quisite, who has been in this country
delivering lectures on The Art OF
Dressing" a subject on which he is
an authority During his brief stay
In New York he appeared on different
occasions before leading society folk,
and gave his views on matters of
dress He is returning to France TO
serve his allotted time in the reserve
force OF the French army, of which
he is a lieutenant He Will return
and make a lecture tour of the prin-
cipai cities of the United States next
December.
M de Fouquierrs said today that
he was delighted to find American
women so dignifled and beautiful, and
so tasteful in matters OF dress
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-14
DR.. MORRIS WILL
LECTURE ON MEXICO

Tonight at Sis in the Sunday
school room of Monumental church
DR.. Morris will give a lecture on
Mexico" illustrated by stereopticon
views. This Is the last of the series
of free missionary lectures to be given
on the Friday nights during Lent. The
public Is invited.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-14
Richmond is Honored

and the South is gratifed by the APP
pointment yesterday of one of our
most useful citizens to a high posi-
ton in the affairs of the nation.
The fact is a credit to the entire
banking world of Richmond, and
to the good judgment of the officials
in choosing their man, for so long
as the affairs of our government
rest with men of such character
and ability, we need have no con-
Germ for the future prosperity and
development of our country. In
this belief and in these congratu-
lations every Richmond banker
joins with the
American National Bank
Of Richmond, Virginia.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-14
ANNOUNCEMENT.

srtandu If THE Vsr1iulgu and the public Kenpr.
.uv have has, exca,sab1y curious to know by
vhop, II vrsi1 he coBfucta5 and on what lines OF
valley.
Af.x.er,fr~r- Attertion ia called 10 the names
tho to If this column today as those now head
,r0 -bs editorial and business STAFF Of The Viz
,.n4or
7, ;s rot bsrsuse oar rr{ncfpa1 contributing
ss,tor "a rtt1a ,rsovgp throughout The land that
va n,bl,sb bis nortraft today but because SO
,ranv tho,,sars. ~ our rural readers have never
.oer hin, Az he fe n get near 10 their hearts
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-14

Marriage licenses were issued yes
terday in the Hastings court to Will
liam Thornton and Leila /. Senabugh.
Rite Fraley. OF Castlewood. Va, and
Maggie Musick.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-12-04
SAID TO HAVE
VIOLATED ITS RULES

New York. Dec. 4.-While the finaI
standing Of Hannes Kolehmainen. the
greatest distance runner of the day. IL
not of any day, is still in doubt. there
is a general agreement here that the
registration committee of the Metro
politan Association of the Amateur
Athletic union has treated him n
fairly, and has, in fact. violated its
own rules by the recent "star cham-
Der" proceedings.
a study of the rules book leads to
the belief that the committee not only
morally were guilty Of injustice, but
also broke section 10 of article II Of
the constitution of the A. A. U.
The rule first provides for investi.
CATION after charges have been IN.
tered. and then goes on to state that
suspicious circumstances alone may
be the basis of investigation.
Friends of Kolehmainen say that in
the notice he received from the regis.
tration committee no charges were
made and there was no recital Of any
circumstances leading to a reasonable
doubt as to his amateur status a
called for in the rule.