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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-16
SENTIMENT VS.. REASON.

The Norfolk TtrontanPiIot pulls this little
classic:
"Catania. like Messina. has been time and
again practically wiped out by volcanic erup-
tons and accompanying earth tremors, but on
each and every occasion the surviving in
habtants have been prolspt to return to rebuild
their wrecked homes and otherwise restore the
devastation wrought And so II will be again
Attachment to the soil is one OF the strongest
forces in nature floods cannot wash 1t away
Tor volcanic fires consume It quite"
True, bud, but you willing TO admit that
sentiment frequently overcomes reason and
further. that II you happened to be Catanian
or a Messinan you would have moved bag and
baggage from your home spot long ago and
wandered afeld In search of a place where you
were not liable to be walked up in the night
choking with molten lava from volcano The
authorities Of Catana and Messina should move
those towns out into the suburbs away from
imminent danger. The lesson of Pompeii was
forceful enough TO have taught all nations and
all generations for all time to come and we do
not feel like sparing even orc tear when we hear
occasionally that a volcano has gone on toot
and destroyed lot OF people nesting in its
bosom.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-16
THE RABBIT AS A GARDENER.

The Ti-ginian desires to call to the attention
Of the truck gardeners Of this secton-though It
does not endorse II in any way-the scheme OF
New York State trucker who uses rabbits to
aid him in his labors The recital goes on to
state that that this man. by training, has taught
the rabbits TO destroy the useless weeds in his
garden and let the valuable plants alone They
are taught TO understand that they only to
eat the weeds and ever after the gardener has
only to click gutteral notes at the cottontails in
order To have his garden successfully weeded."
The rabbits, so trained, the story goes on to say,
retain their burrowing habits and where they
cannot destroy the weeds by eating them up, they
burrow underneath them, uprooting and destroy.
ing them and In the process turn up the soil for
the gardener IN good shape, saving him the
trouble of hoeng his crops
Can you beat II for labor saving device9 The
astute gardener might go further and teach the
rabbits to burrow under the rows where the
vegetables grow after the crops are gathered and
thus save the time and labor of blowing so all
that the gardener would have to do will be to
sow the seed and loaf contentedly enjoying him
self as best he may until 1T Is time to gather the
crops or course, he would have to como around
now and then to click those "gutteral notes -
which might be difficult for a farmer with q tenor
voice. but he could manage that somehow. The
experiment might be worth trying-stve the
long despised cottontail show; II we can use
him al q truck gardener shall certainly re-
fran from eating him any more.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-16
With the State Press
Accept, If Possible.

The Hampton Phoebus Retail association has
invited the State tax commission to take testi-
mony from the people OF that section on the
subject Of tax reforn.-Ia view of the fact that
she Tidewater section has member on the
commission II would be graceful TO comply with
the request to sit Old Point and give the
people of that section opportunity to he
heard in the way they desire. OF course, the
commission treat that section fairly with
out sitting within 1t, but the would be re-
garded at least friendly.
We find in the Newport News Daily Pres.
this surprising news:
1T Is indicated in n circular letter passed
around in this community that the commission
ers have II in mind to grind more taxes OUT
/ of the T1dewater section But our people have
| a different view. We are willing to bear our
part Of the burden Of taxation, and we are
actually bearing more than our share
Just why there should he belief that the
tax commission have It in mind to grind more
taxes out of the Tdewater people il Is hard
to conceive, It is not good way to begin with
an accusation foolish. and are glad that
the Press gives assurance that the people in
that section have a different view Of the mat
ter 1t Is quite certain that the commission
Is just now more concerned about the facts In
the case than they are about the views of any
section especially If these letters which i'm
pnen the motives and purposes of the COM
miss charlottesville Progress
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-16
Efficiency Ret,ngnilcd Abroad

We note with interest and pleasure that Hon,
W. Mcdonald Lee until recently fish commits
stoner of Virginia. has been honored by cleo.
ton TO the presidency of the National Assoc
citation Of She1-fsh comm ssoners, which has
Just closed its sessions at Atlantic City y I
commodore Lee, this popular and useful
Nlrg1nian Is known among his friends made
an enviahle record during his term as State
commissioner in fostering and conserving our
shel-f wealth and in charging the mark q.
for the product What he has accomplished
Will stimulate others to continue this work
and enhance the profits Of an industry thai
aHords employment tn thousands and from
which many more thousa nds derive whole
some and appetizng food.
Although Mr.. Lee has retired from puhlie
office. 1t Is gratifying to observe that he still
maintains his interest in the industry to which
he has devoted much time and thought and
conscientious effort. Likewise 1t is pleasing
to note that his service and his efficiency are an.
preciated by the men of other States interest ed
IN this industry.--Danvle Register.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-16
pANyIrL.E AN ORDERLY TOWN.

We cannot refrain from extending our con-
gratulations 10 Danville. which has become so
orderly according TO the Bee, that 1t no longer
needs patrol wagon. The number OF prisoners
arrested is So small that the revenues from the
use OF the wagon do not meet the expense of
the keep Of the horse which draws It. The
council, therefore. has decided to do away with
the expense Of maintaining the patrol wagon. and
when, In case OF an occasional arrest, the officer
who makes 1t may phone to a garage for an
automobile TO take his prisoner TO the station
house. Az a consequence there Is horse, a
wagon and driver out OF job at fell swoop
and the city Of Danville would probably be will
Ing to part with the horse and wagon on very
reasonable terms; it might even farm out the
driver
The Bee insists that this is no idle boast about
the good order Of Danville; that 1t Is backed by
facts and figures. We are sincerely glad to hear
OF 1t; IT is certainly not bad advertisement for
Danyille and that city should make the most of
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-16
REBELS BRING ORDER
OUT Of TAMP|C0

WASHINGTON May 1.-THE dispo.
siton OF the constitutionalists in con-
troll OF Tamplco to restore the normal
business conditions OF the vicinity in
Guiding particularly those of the oil
fields and to create favorable i'm
preston on the United States and other
foreign countries was indicated to-
night In despatch from Admiral
Mayo detailing their activities.
Under the direction of the leaders
OF the victorious rebel army prepara-
tons are being rushed to establish
regular train service through TO Mon
terev, primarily for the benefit of the
foreign shippers OF oil from the fields
In the vicinity OF Tampico who have
heen greatly puzzled n and an outlet
for the overproduction OF oil, caused
by the inability OF the owners to
operate the wells.
A telegraph line to the United States
has been opened by General Con
gales, Admiral Mayo reported tonight
1t Is not known Just how communi-
cation has been effected, but Admiral
MAYO presumes the lines north to the
United States border. II IA expressly
stated by General Gonzales. Admiral
Mayo reported, that tn tele, raph line
Ia for the conduct of public business
and in no sense a military sommuni.
ct!tn for the convenien q OF himself
and his command.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-16
Negroes Ask 4 Chance.

To the Editor OF The Nirginian:
Sir,--I do not know that any negro fas oh
truded himself into the columns of your paper
upon the saloon question in residential sections.
I. therefore, ask to be allowed to break the
monotony.
I to call special attention to Captain
Sowells testimony printed In your paper to-
day. II was refreshing to know that there Is
cne police officer who is unwilling to put upon
others that which he would not have upon
himself have heard a great many testify
and not has put forth such doctrine. They
believe that wherever a saloon Is located in
Jackson ward it is a suitable. convenient and
appropriate place.
They have regard for the people who live
near the saloon They have given every saloon
In Jackson ward a clean bill. The w-abidiflz,
self respecting tax-paying negroes are asking
10 have decent place to reside. There are
some who unwilling 70 concede this but the
better class OF white people are asking that
the better class OF negroes be given the same
protection Of the law that they enjoy.
This matter has come up at an opportune
time it demonstrate that the door Of hope
shall not he closed against the negro.
He is not seeking special favors but asks to
he given fair chance in life's pathway. and,
II he falls to measure mp to the responsibility,
lei him suffer the consequences.
Yours truly
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-16
BANKERS PROGRAM
IS NOT ADOPTED
COMMITTEE ADJOURNS UNTIL
NEXT THURSDAY AFTER
NOON.

After half hours conference In
the Chamber of Commerce auditorium
yesterday afternoon the local COM
mittee arranging entertainment for
the convention next October of the
American Bankers association, ad-
journed without adopting a program
until next Thursday afternoon at 5
D clock.
The committee heard read tenta
tive program covering entertainment
for the five days the association will
he in session here and a resolution
was adopted that the members give
the paper several days consideration
that ii might be improved upon il
possible, A copy was furnished each
member, and a new draft will prob
ably be made when the next meeting
is held.
The convention Of the American
! Bankers association will be held in
Richmond October 1lth-15 th.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-16
HOIST By THEIR OWN PETARp.

One Of the strongest arguments in behalf OF
prohibition that we have heard in come time was
delivered by Mr. Joseph C. Taylor in his speech
at the antiprohibitlon uass-meettng Thursday
night
Mr. TAYLOR said that time was when Richmond
business men would leave their Offices during
Business hours and 90 cat aud take half-dozen
drinks, but that custom has been abandoned. "be-
cause they realize that II Is bad habit and in.
furious to their health and business" Travelling
men he asserted 800, had been. as a class known
ss drinking men. but comparatively few of them
drink now because they realize that 1t impairs
.heir efficiency; reduces their earning capacity
and renders them less able to cope with the
difficulties Of life"
This III q stirring arraignment Of the evils Of
NE liquor traffic coming from q man who or.
poses prohibition from public platform. If
liquor is injurious to d mans health and bust.
ness. iuppairs his efficiency; reduces his earn
ing capacity, enc, as this and.prohibtion speaker
sava II toes-and no sane man viii dispute the
tacts-then Why should these gentlemen inter
sa;ed in this movement engage in a fight to re.
TAIN The saloons7
"You can't make men abstain by Law" he said.
tanv more than you can make them religious by
law True. but you can remove these tempta.
,iona from the younger generation. The fathers
save seen the evil effects Of it and admit IT, they
-ealize that It is injurious 10 health and bust
ness, but their sons may not be as strong moral.
II as The fathers were f.they grow Zip without
he environment of the saloon there will be no
-aslfor them to indulge in the sins of the fathers
sTen tenperate1ythe taste will be unknown,
nrHs therefore. thsy cannot cultivate the habit.
The saloorless generation. too. will spell a
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-16
Is Money the Motive?
n" 4NVftNF
Editor Efrginiau;

EDITOR Nfrginian:
sr,--1t is being published that the good class
Of business and professional men of Richmond
are organizing to defeat Statewide prohibition.
What be the motive or the reason?
It is not taught in Richmond college, the
churches, the Sunday schools, or the great
public schools of Richmond that liquor is a good
thing, and that the efforts which are being
put forth by many good men and women in
the State should be defeated in the September
election.
Why. then, the 'best class Of business and
professional of Richmond Cd trying to
defeat Statewide prohibition when the great
education and religious institutions of their city
which they support teaching that liquor is a
great evil? Can 1t be that this good class of
business and professional men consider only the
financial Side of the question, and are willing
20 see Statewide prohibition defeated In order
that Richmond may thrive and prosper on
money that takes bread out OF the mouths IF
tier during severe blizzard the writer's atten-
months old baby i'm her lap. and two little
children by her side. The last stick of wood
had been put into the stove. There was Moth
ing in the house to eat. The woman crying
on account OF her destitution. The drunken
husband the opposite side Of the stove.
Probably the liquor this man drank was
shipped from Richmond Do you good business
and professional men OF Richmond want to see
your city thrive and grow greater money
that should buy bread and clothing for poor
women and children? If it is true that the
bankers lawyers doctors, and business men
Of Richmond trying to defeat Statewide pro-
hbition. 1t must be true that they have other
motive except to see the money Of the poor
working men that live in dry well IN
wet territory flow into the Golfers OF the
liquor dealers
A COUNTRYMAN
nAIy Sy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-16
The Demon Rum.

E4dftor NirEinlan.
Sr,-~ln reading an article concerning the tenn
perance question now before the public, this
caught my eye, Richmond stands for law and
order" Indeed, believe she does, and neither
do l wish TO beiittle her in any way. She has
many qualities Of which larger cities might be
proud, Rut am now referring to the demon
rum What about Broad street Saturday
night? ANY other night it is as decorous as
The most righteous may desire. but on Saturday
night it is not orderly and many unlawful things
occur mostly due to the demon rum. Its case
OF DRINKS to the right of us. DRINKS 10 the
left of us DRINKS all around us. especially
the wrong SIDE. and sometimes some of us
compelled 10 travel on the wrong side, and after
all what makes II the wrong side? Answer that
my friends. Aren't the saloons there? Isn't
that what carried many there? What are the
temperance people fighting If net fer law
and order? No matter If few peoples feel
ings are hurt, it's in good cause. and Virginia,
as the mother OF her children, should take
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-16
THOUSANDS GATHER
TO HONOR PUll|AM

PULASKI. VA. May 15.--Several
thousand people gathered at the sta
ton this evening to meet the train
on which arrived the body OF Henry
Pulliam. the young American sailor.
who lost his life at Vera Cruz, and
whose remains, after making the long
journey from the Mexican city, have
at last reached his home, and will on
Sunday afternoon be laid to rest in
the soil OF his native county. An es-
cort of honor composed of ten from
Company F.. OF Roanoke. commanded
by Lieutenant Specie accompanied
the body A detachment from Com.
pany l.. Pulaski, commanded by Cap
tain Eskridge, received the casket at
the station and took charge OF the
remains.
The casket was placed upon a cais-
son that had seen service in the War
Between the States and. draped with
flags. conveyed to the local armory.
There 1t will be cared for nnder mill
tary guard until tomorrow afternoon,
when it will be taken to the COURT
house, where the body will lie In
state and be viewed by thousands Of
interested citizens. Funeral exercises
will take place on Sunday afternoon
at o'clock. at which time will b
carried out the most elaborate cere-
monies that have ever been witnessed
In Pulaski
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-16
PEOPLES FORUM

bosom.

Editor Nrginian:
Sir,---I sending you a clipping from the
editorial columns of the Norfolk Nlrgnan Pt-
lot. This clipping is in the paper Of May l4th
The meeting spoken of in this editorial
seems 10 be rather a peculiar one being COM
posed OF the leading citizens representing every
profession and walk of life except the profess
sion of liquor dealers? This mass-meetnG oro-
poses to organize TO champion the n4.nocratlc
priciples IF local option against that form Of
prohibition which deprives the several counties
and towns in the State of the prerogatlve Of
seif-government. | have been little puz-
zied TO know why the above mass meeting
should exclude from It's councils The saloon
people and liquor dealers Probably yeu can
answer this question; If so. would be glad to
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-16

her stand with the best assert her authority,
and say, regardless Of all opposition. my chill
dren shall obey me. I stand for law and order,
and / order the saloons closed all my
dominion, OF which reign supreme. 1t be
done and 1t shall be done When / child
my mother never answered the question Why?
She acted; explanations came later. Suppose two
men stood before you applying for respon-
sble position, which concerned the handling OF
much money. One side, Il am an expert ac-
countant, having medals and diploma to prove
same. but | am slave of the demon rum.
The ther man. not quite expert in his
complshments, but sober, law abiding citizen.
which would you choose? Why. the who
was master of himself. and not the one the
slave of drink. Would you (K you knew ~
place your life in the hands of man who
drunkard? Could you feel safe to allow that
man. under the name of surgeon, use the knife
on your body? Wouldn't you feel his very
touch to be contaminous? Yes you would. You
would rather die of disease than to trust the
trembling hands that held the burning cup to
his lips. When the sorrow. the misery.
the untold agony of what intemperance can do,
1t makes one shudder TO think there is one word
In it's favor: it has everything against 1t and
nothing for 1t. Why, have heard physicians say
time and again they never prescribe II. Why?
Because they know tn ecurs eof it. In one Of my
tours of our country l was asked il | wished to
20 Summing. Who asked that ques-
ton that did not tremble with delight. Why
the very word reeks with mystery. &. I
everyone has heard of Suicide Hail. In dis
tant city. | never believed such vice could exist
In n civilized country Our guide, detective,
told us twenty-three women had committed sui
eide in that place In week. Lost to all
that was good and pure they sought release in
DEATH and their downfall due to the same
cause, rum. On the Pacific coast ] either
fortunate unfortunate enough young
girls still with the bloom Of youth their
cheeks, and the sparkle of life in their slnok
ing dope. I was told they had Just been drunk
ards before they dope fiends, and Of
them yet in their teens.
Did YOU ever hear the story Of Tom Grey
who lay on the bal room floor. He had drunk
much he could drink more, and had that
wonderful dream about riding a hell bound
train. Well, my friends, It's worth reading; the
train by the devil himself and as he
is no sanity person to come in contact with, his
victims got all that coming them and
then some"
To me this Is burning question. MY life has
been ruined by fntemperance, my home broken
up. and my health destroyed, yet no one in
my family drinks I i'll once, and became
the victim OF Incorporate surgeon, SO a.
we feel we speak. ] am not fanatic. don't
belong to the temperance league, but I am a
worker for good. and will he long az life
lasts. JUST ONE VICTIM
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-16
e-rATT OFFICE TRosT1TtTFr FOR GAIN
or CHIEF CITRk.

TIE revelations made in today'7 Virginia" of
The lrsproper and unwarranted use Of the Office
~ t1e secretary Of tha Commonwealth for the
rr,vate benefit Of the Grief clerk viii be re-
reved by tire reo7,ic Of t1es STATE with b9'h sur
prise and humiliation
raoeiriles of the letter and return envelope
,sed b~ Chief Clerk Hayes, without the knoW'-
espe Of The secretary. are printed on the ''FS'
gs ~ .odav,s tsste Of The Fir0tn'dH and Sho"
.,a, the lists Of voters were requested from
~or4s.rars IN the name Of the secretary OF the
f-o.v,roonuealth. and over his signature though
raves admits that both the signature OF the
secretary and the stationery of the Office were
nsed without the knowledge Of that official.
Colonel James also diseains having taken
any steo whatever 10 procure the lists
Fer whose were these iiwts Of registered
voters with their postofiee addresses desired by
Clerk Hayes? He refuses to deny that they
were gotten for use by or in the interest of the
liquor people, though he admits that he has
"many friends among the members of the Local
seif-Governnent association, body composed Of
men of good position. Who are being useA to ad-
vance the interests Of the saloon.
H7as4 right hAt Hayes 10 71sa TIRE ONCE OF the
secretary ri the Commonwealth. an important
State department. to procure Information to be
sold to the liquor people or to any other interest
for his personal gain?
What right had Hayes TO use the Office sta
tionery and sign the name OF the secretary of
the Commonwealth 10 letters to registrars cali
ing for information which he might barter for
money?
What right had Hayes to call on regis
frars in the name OF the secretary Of the
Commonwealth for lists cent In az though for
official records but really designed for sale by
the secretary's chief clerk?
or course. Hayes had no right 10 do any OF
these things. His use of one of tho high Offices
Of the State for his private gain cannot be tusti
fed 1t is discredirable to the Office In which he
Ii employed and ed. and no such misuse OF
any position in the State service should be toll
Grated.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-16

better, bgger.brained, more aggressive set OF
business men for every community.
It is encouraging 10 note that the business men
IN this movement are ready TO admit the evils
Of intemperance, and II Is to be hoped that most
Of them. all OF them. will decide before the
time comes to vote that they cannot lower their
dignity by hghting side by side In the ranks with
the salooukeeper and the liquor interests for the
retention Of the saloon. The saloon is the issue
and 1t is the liquor interests who are waging this
desperate battle for life.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-16
Should OFFER Reward.

EDITOR Nirgtnlan
Sir,--Has the governor ~ the State OF yir-
gnia- or the Commonwealth attorney of Hem
rico county, or any one else, offered reward
for the capture of that black beast who at
tackled that Young woman near Richmond last
Saturday night? Is the State of Virginia so
poor--or her officials so indifrerent---or her peo-
pie so insenSbie that foul deed like this Is
not TO be arranged Coo forbid,
a liberal reward for the capture of this fend
VIII very probably make some friend who
knows too much open his lips. II you will
start A subscription for such a purpose mine
Will be the first check to reach you.
SCHOOL TEACHER