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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-16


AS Illustrating the value of agricultural c%-
pertinent stations statistics reported by the req
cral government and confirmed by the lndepeh-
dent statistics of the Illinois State board OF ag-
riculture show that the average per acre Yield
Of corn in that Commonwealth during the last
ten wears was six bushels higher than for Inc
twenty fve-year period preceding, before the
teachings of experiment stations had begun TO
exert an influence upon the agricultural prac-
tees of the State. a similar comparison re-
veals n three -bushel increase per acre in the
wheat yield Expressed in terms OF dollars ana
cents it Is figured that these increases mean
that the teachings of the experiment station
have put $4,000, 900 into the pockets or the
farmers of Illinois in one decade
The statistics are illuminating as indicating
the extent of the benefits which would accrue
to the agricultural interests of the country II
the money now wasted upon the free SEEDS gralt
were 10 be devoted to extnding and enlarglng
the work of the experiment stations. ana ne"
much greater still would be the benehcent re-
suits that would flow from expending Tor a SIM
liar purpose the hundreds of thousand OF doi-
lars now largely thrown away every year upon
the compilation and distribution of crops re
ports that serve but little, if any, useful pur-
pose. with the amount of money expended oy
The federal government in behalf OF agricul-
ture no fault ia to be found; the trouble is with
the manner in which and the purpose for when
# il spent No sum within reason devoted 10
promotion of the Country's agricultural inter-
ess Ia too large, provided it brings results any
sum is too big which is not meaSurably eHectlNe
Of the ends sought. 1t is to be hoped that the
new administration of the agricultural depart
ment will not be slow to urge reforms paseo
upon this manifestly sound prlnclple'-Vlr-
ginian- Pilot.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-16
MEET
AT DANvILLE IN APRIL

An educational conference will be
held at panviile on April 10th and
18th. The Danville Teachers asso-
citation has invited each school dis
trict association in the Fifth congress
sional district to send one delegate
to the conference. and 1t is hoped that
this invitation will be generally &C
cepted. While the program has nos
been completed. President Smith, OF
Washington and Lee university; Su-
perintendent Stearnes and Superin-
tendent Glass, of Lynchburg. have
agreed to be present and to deliver
addresses.
The conference will open on the
evening of April 10th with an ad-
dress by President Smith, and will
continue through April 18th, closing
with an address by Superintendent
Stearnes.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-16
With the State Press
WIN il Live?

wan re Roosevelt party live the four years to
the next presidential election? But four months
OF tho time have passed. Yet MIR. Munsey, one
Of Mr.. Hooseyelt's most trusted contributors
and affecti0nate associates, has devised and
promulgated plan for partnership between
the Republican reactionaries and the Roosevelt
Prugrcssyos. In West Virginia the Progress
sjVcs Of the State. legislature surrendered,
abandoned their candidate for the United
States senate and helped TO elect Judge Golf, old
line Republican. In New Jersey four Of the
most prominent Progressyes announce their
return 10 the Republicans these signs of break
ing Whit up already, the question is whether
the organization viii endure through three years
and eight months Of and tear and political
attritlon and the natural disorganizpg pro-
cesses of time
A crowd OF enthusiasts, dealists. theorists Of
the disa appointed, the rejected and dissatisfied,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-16
MOTHER-IN-LAW
by MICHAEL j. PORTER.

personal expenses, and didn't reply.
"In our talk / told you that Doro-
thy loved to go out to the theater and
other places, and here is what you
said in reply:
SO do /. and we will go some
where almost every evening. oh, do
not propose TO make a prisoner Of the
dear girl
These are your words. and how
many times have you been out since
your marriage ?"
Thousands. was the sulky reply.
Not on an average of one night
week. sir!''
But my salary
"Oh, la, la. Your smokes for day
would at least take you 10 a picture
/ show in the evening. Let's come down
to brass tacks. George. You are
bookkeeper If you should lose your
present job you'd find it hard TO get
another. suppose you had no trade or
profession? You might hunt for
months and not find work You know
that is so, and yet you marry young
girl who has had no experience in
housekeeping and then raise a rev
because she can't cook TO the kings
taste. Is it fair thing"
George began TO hitch around in an
uneasy way, and finally said;
Il guess IL would have been better
for me il ] hadn't married"
"Of course it would promptly
agreed the mother-in-law. You could
hire a hall bedroom, take your meals
at some third -class restaurant and be
out every night till midnight playing
pool and drinking beer Oh, yes, you
could who'd 1t up with the boys in
great shape"
That's sarcasm, Of course"
"Weii, my son, I'll give you some
! thing that isn't sarcasm, Dorothy alsa
guesses II would have ben better for
her not 10 have married. She has sac
rifced n far better home than this.
and she had five dollars to spend
where she has now five cents Don't
you forget there are two sides to this
question. She has three trials to bear
to your one. Il you are AT all dtsap-
pointed with matrimony she must ne
so twice over. You married for love,
didn't youG
Yes
/ II thought you did. Here Is par
/ tial list of the fond names you be-
slowed upon Dorothy Ia the short
{ space of u week while counting;
{ " Darling, dearest, honey, angel
/ pal. Venus, red rose, sweetbriar. chum
and Dorry.'
These are the names George, and
here a few months after marriage.
( you are calling her coffee Stops ana
/ her toast 'hen-feed" How do you men
/ reason things out. anyhow"
George didn't exactly know. and
therefore didn't say.
/ And here you are, playing the role
/ OF martyr and an injured man, and
! making out to yourself that all the
( blame lies elsewhere"
/ George turned his back on her.
/ "PoeHiittle boy Has coffee didn't
please his delicate little palate
George hitched TO the right.
/ And his toast didn't set right on his
little 'tummick!"
George hitched to the left
And well have TO make him some
catnip tea"
/ TO his surprise an arm went
around his neck and he got kiss on
the cheek.
Dor Dorothy" he stammered as he
! wheeled about. Dorothy, am
chump!"
And / am a chumpess, dear
I And / Kicked"
And ! can't cook--not yet
And week later the motheF-ln~
law was saying TO her husband
"Of course, George has made
I wonderful change in himself.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-16
FRIrI.s AND THE ESSENTIALS.

Is it more important that the average youth Of
Richmond, on leaving school. should have the
rudiments Of an education Of vocational nature
or that be should be able 10 read haltirgly few
tines Of Virgil2 Is it more important that he
should know something Of a trade Of his own
selection or that he should be able to appreciate
the beauties Of Shakespeare? Is the ability 10
solve an intricate problem in mathematics or the
ability 10 operate . typesetting machine the more
Important?
When We have answered these questions We
have decided what constitute the frilis and what
constitute the esseQ1ala Of our public school
system -s..-r
Or Chambers epjsrammatic statement that
the frils are the essentials and the essentials are
TIE frills sacrifices nothing o. truth TO phrase
rating It Is good thing for child to be able
10 spell down all his competitors; ii is a good
tlitng for hir1 70 be able 10 solve problem in
algebra, trigouometry or higher mathematics
II Is a good thing for him TO have appreciation
of literature, but it is a better thing that he
kncws trade and can start at work at wage
rGns 10 that older men are receiving IT IS a
hetter thing that he shall be able to make a
tiviag. II he has the other things with it, it is
better bur the other things are the frils.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-16
Three Good Stories
How He Saved Them.

Reference being made at recent banquet to
the wonderful inventions of children to escape
paternal punishment, Governor Marshall
minded of little Jimmy and his new skates.
The ckates, the governor said, were given
Jimmy at Christmas, but on account of the
safe condition of the ice he told not to at
tempt TO try them. The pressure however, soon
became too great for the youngster, and. hiding
the skates in his coat morning he hustled
for the pond. A half hour later he returned
dripping wet.
Where in the world have you been?" ex-
claimed mother catching sight of her satu-
rated child. Didn't tell you not to try those
skates until the ice was safe %
Don whip me, mamma exclaimed Jimmy.
II just saved three men and women from drown
ing"
You don't mean it!' was the wondering re-
Spouse of mother
Yes" returned the youngster. they were
just about TO go the ice when l broke
through" p Philadelphia Telegraph.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-16
GORDONSyILLE WANTS
y. NJ. G. a. BUILDING

GORDONSvILI.E, VA, March 15.
A meeting of all the men and boys
of the town who are interested in
forming a Y. NJ c. A. or some SINH
lar organization for better social adj
vantages, will be held Monday gwen
ing at o'clock at the National Bank
of Gordonsvilie building. The advis-
ability of proceeding further in this
matter win be considered and acted
upon at that time.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-16
King George, Va.
consistency, Thou Art Jewel"

Editor of The Virginian:
Sir,-Preacher Mcdaniel said he sends his
daughter to q school where she is required to
read the Bible. still he don't want other peo-
pies children taught the Scriptures. Il wonder
il he ever preached a missionary sermon, and
took up collection to send the Bible. to the
heather A ridiculous thing he wrote, minority
had as much right majority. i can't be-
lieye that the Roman Catholics object to read
ing the Bible because they have a verse from
Matthew written over the church door, corner
Eighth and Grace streets.
JOHN B. LADD,
Sunday School Scholar and Member of
Protestant Episcopal Church
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-16
Assistant Secretary Will
Hams

The Assistant Secretary of the Treasury:
The annointment of Mr. John SHELTON Will
liarils as assistant secretary of treasury is one
upon which not only the recipient of this high
honor but the administration and the country
a re 70 be congratulated. Mr.. Williams Is some
thing more than a banker; he is a profound stu
dent of the currency question, with a deep ana
extensive knowledge of the facts of finance, and
during a notable career as an active business
NAM has demonstrated the possession OF those
qualities of initiative breadth OF we" anu IN
doroitah,e energy which are essential to the sue
CessfuI conduct of large affairs. In hlIn Mr.
McAdoo will find an able lieutenant ana the
countrv faithful and efficient public servant
While his selection may be properly regarded as
n compliment to Richmond and the state II Is
the nation whole which van oe the sd'llei
thereby-Norfolk Virginian-Ptlot
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-16

Having turned aside a moment from the great
Willard Page combat those lndefatigable boost
ers of battle. the Washington correspondents,
State McAdoo and Chairman McCombs. of the
national Democratic executive committee. They
were forced to go back to the last campaign and
search out trivial cause Of conflict, but never
theless they are spreading industriously the
story of hostiliues If these industrious and
enterprising gentlemen of the press do not
succeed In organizing a real fight and causing
an actual split somewhere In the Democratic
party their failure will not be from any fault
of their imagination or failure of their energies.
They are doing their best to make mischief
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-16
Last Thing He Did.

There had been explosion in powder mill,
according to a story told by Congressman Ruck-
er, of Colorado and the proprietor who was
away a pleasure trip, hurried home TO make
a investigation.
How in the world did it happen?" he asked
the foreman Of the mill he viewed the wreck.
Who to blame?
We'll. you see, sir" replied the foreman, 'it
was this way: Bill went into the mixing-room.
probably thinking of something else, and struck
match in mistake He"
Struck a match" exclaimed the proprietor
in amazement Il should have thought that
would have been the last thing on earth he'd
do"
ut was, SIR the calm reJoinder OF the
foreman.--Los Angeles Herald
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-16
Mr.. Williams APPOINTMENT.


It is foolshness to consider the appointment ,t
of John shelton williams, of Richmond, to ne
6rst assistant secretary of the treasury as po-
litical or as the triumph of any facton OF our
Virginia politics. The salary is but $1,000 a
year and the duties of the office Will divert
Tnuch OF Mr. Williams attention from the large
ana important interests In which he is engaged
therefore his service probably VIII represent
r. him considerable pecuniary loss. lie never
has been active in politics, although IKE most
~ the leading business men or Richmond ne
s,nnorted Martin and Swanson, Tor the senate.
pmt he is bound to special element.
He and Mr. McAdoo, the secretary OF the
treasurv have been associated closely in bust
ness and intimately socially number Il years
T,hev worked together in the organization or
the seaboard Air Line railway and were side
Inv side in the fight first to hold II against mos
y Rvan and afterward to take IT from him.
Probably they have in mind some definite plan
for tho reorganization or reformation or our
har hiking and currency system and Mr. Williams
Was ready to have part in that vastly important
YORK for the country He has genius for sta
tistins and figures and for finding the meanings
~ them His capacity and appetite for labor are
endless He is brilliant ana resourceful man
~ business and financier and knows banking
and finance from every side he never has been
identified with 1.-The interests but. TO. the con-
rary has given them battle sturdily and usu-
aIly successfully He and Mr.. McAdoo always
have been builders and constructors
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-16
Rrrnn Ncrsns Martin.


The action of william Jennings Bryan in IN
trudiug himself inro senatorial affairs to the
extent Of pressing some and permitting other
senators to he weaned by promises, ana thus
retiring the Democratic leader. Senator Martin
Of Virginia from the leadership in the new
senate will not eudear him to Virgtnans-9-e%-
cept to those few who willing to see their
State close honors where personal ends or spite
are to be achieved. Senator Martin had prom
ises most of them voluntary, from enough SEN
ators to assure him of reelection to the lead
ership Enough weak spirits were found to un-
do this but it needed the personal pressure or
MIR. Bryan to accomplish the ugly result his
hatred to the Virginia senator, IT appears mas
led him 10 NEEDLE where he ought not and
presumably do things that all thought him too
high and honorable to stoop to- How are the
mighty fallen in the estimation of honorable
mem
We would never have believed this OF Mr.
Bryan and are yet hoping there will be some
satisfactory explanation We can but look FOR
ward in uneasiness to the success OF an ad~
ADMINISTRATION that promises to be dominated by
such vindictive autocracY as eXempIlheo mere
and in the spirit of Senator kern whe pears no
love for the South. Let us hope that PRESIDENT
Wilson will be found strong enough, brave
enough and firm enough in future to sit upon
such malevolent propensites, even should II
cause a repetition of ruptures la Iaft-Roose-
Xeit-Virginia Citizen.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-16

President Woodrow Wilson Is making goou
with his Appointments to the more important OF
the public officers under his administration f1ls
system may not appeal to the army OF once
seekers but it squares splendidly WIN tIle gen
new administration strong with the masses
Thus far the president has made few appoint
nents for political purposes only wherever II
ms been POSSIBLE to get a good, man who has
rendered service to the party, Mr. wilson mas
rewarded that service, and in that ne mas snow
ed his wisdom. xr-,,,,..
The appointment of John Shelton Williams
of Richmond for the treasury department, can
in no manner be construed a political appoint
wont Mr. williams Is a fnancier and has de-
voted his life to the field of business keeping
clear of the sphere of politics tie is aoty nttea
for the most which has been rendered hun and
his appointment reflects credit upon the new
administration and brings into the treasury de-
partment a man of long tralthhg IN ms VIE
ma ONE who has shown great ablity--Newport
News Press.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-16

Stan. V. Henkels, an auctioneer talking
about the wonderful Hale autographs which he
sold last month,
BENJAMIN Franklin's autographs" said Mr..
Henkels Showed him, always, shrewd and
witty. 1t was Franklin you know, who, reply
ing to a revolutionary letter. which said. The
cream of the English army is in the field
answered 81 suppose you mean the whipped
cream Washington Star.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-16

In the opinion of Life, President Wilson will
listen to advice but viii make his own decisions,
That is a guess which will not give Life claim
as prophet, not because it is not true, but be-
cause it is SO obviously the truth.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-16

Senator Martin demonstrates that he can come
tory as Amnesty Bill
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-16

getting together. shouting marching around
hall and singing Onward, Christian Soldiers
may start a formidable movement. IL cannot
hold together an organization that to be Ell
fective must be maintained at every precinct OF
thirty eight States Defeat. however brilliant
yet ia defeat Failure, however glorious yet
is failure. Defeat, failure and long waiting
must have their chilling effect. 1t is doubtful
whether "A party which can offer nothing but
abstract declarations and a ceaseless flow of
talk from a leader reduced to private citizen
ship be held together. Signs thus Tar lndl-
cate gradual desertion and dwindling. New
parties may be given life by music, oratory
frenzy and shouts. hut cannot be kept alive by
the echoes and memories of those Impressive
demonstrations. Wind may start ship saily
sailing; but when the wind dies down and a
long period of calm comes the ship not only
halts, but presently begins to fall to pieces
Roanoke Times.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-16

4 The -childnooa ri Mrs, Pankhurst--Headlin
Wouldn't believe she ever had one, would
yeus
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-16

None is called many come and few are chosen
Senator Martin demonstrate shat he can come
back.
The Ely miner., 1913-07-18
strawberries IN Literature.

DIR. William Butler, who died in 1921,
is credited with the origin of the re-
mark about the strawberry. THE Lord
might have made a better berry than
the strawberry, but he never did"
Thomas Fuller, the English divine and
historian, in his History Of the
Worthless of England" that has de-
lighted readers OF more than two CEN
turies, styled DR.. Butler the Aesculap-
ius OF his age. Izaak Walton in "The
Complete Angler said: 1--WE may say
of angling as DR.. Boteler said Of
strawberries, Doubtless God could
have made a better berry, but doubt
less God never did, and so if might
be Judge, God never did make more
calm, quiet, innocent recreation than
angling"
The Ely miner., 1913-07-18

ried in Chicago. that I've been telling
you about, that l saw last night at
the Mexican restaurant Why, she
can't deny it. She can't look at me
and say she doesn't know me-Junius
Carter, the man she married In the
Methodist chapel, seven years ago, in
Chicago. Bernice-"
He approached her and she shrank
back.
Keep away from me-" she cried
hoarsely, stretching out trembling
hand. Il don't know what you're talk
ing about You're crazy. Junius Car
ter's dead Chen suddenly earning
on Dominick with blazing look OF
fury-"It's you that have done this!
It's you, you snake! I'll be even
with you yeti"
She tore herself out Of the folds
of the portiere which she had clutched
to her and rushed into the hall and
into her own room. The banging of
the door behind her shook the house.
The two men stood as she had left
them, staring at each other, not know
ing what to say, speechless and
aghast.
The Ely miner., 1913-07-18

But the times were hard, money was
tight, and good jobs were not to be
had for the asking. One Of the worst
features of the case was that l hadn't
any regular line of work or profession.
The kind Of thing I'd hAen doing don't
fit a man for any kind of job. If
couldn't do my own kind Of stunt I'd
have to be just a general handy-man
or stevedore. and I'm not what you'd
call rugged.
1T was an awful summer! The
heat was fierce. Our little fiat was
like an oven and, after my long days
tramp after work, used to go home
just dead beat and lie on the lounge
and not say word. My wife was
worn out. She wasn't accustomed to
warm weather, and that and the wor-
ry and the hard work sort of wore on
her, and these were evenings when
she'd slash round so with her tongue
that I'd get up, half dead as l was,
and go out and sit on the doorstep till
she'd gone to bed. I'm not blaming
her. She had enough to try her.
Working at her machine all day in
that weather would wear anybody's
temper to frazzle. But she said
some things to me that bit pretty
deep. 1t seemed impossible it could
be the same woman I'd got to know
so well at Mrs. Heeney's. We were
both just about used up, thin as fiddle
strings, and like fiddle-strings ready
to snap at touch. Seems queer to
think that thirty-five dollars week
could make such difference! With
1t We were in Paradise; without it we
were as near the other place as people
can get, I guess.
well, it was too much for her. She
was one OF those women who can't
stand hardships and she couldn't make
out In the position she was in. Love
wasn't enough for her, there had to
De luxury and comfort, too. One day
l came home and she was gone. No."
IN answer to look of inquiry on Dom
ln1ck's face, there was no other man.
She wasn't that kind, always as
straight as string. No, she just
ctouu lut Siiuo lhy iOhSSA'
She left a letter in which she said
some pretty hard things to me, but
I've tried to forget and not bear mall
ice. 1t was woman half crazy with
heat and nerves and overwork that
wrote them. The gist of it was that
she'd gone back to California, to her
sisters who lived there, and she was
| not coming back. She didn't like it
marriage, or me, or Chicago. She was
| just going to throw the whole busi-
ness overheard. She told me if I fol
lowed her, or tried to hold her, she'd
disappear, hinted that she'd kill her
SELF That was enough for me. God
knows if she didn't want me I wasn't
going to force myself upon her. And,
anyway, she knew fast enough
| couldn't follow her. l hadn't money
to have my shoes patched, much less
buy ticket to California.
After that there were some dark
days for me. Deserted, with no mon