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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-27
PEOPLES FORUM
Apology and Catechisrn.
Editor NirYintau.

I Editor Nirgfntan:
/ sir.--A man of my aget1fty-nve, plus)--
/ feels like apologizing to the men OF his own
generation for seriously proposing TO discuss
with them this living issue'-this burning
question NOW agitating the public mind
Statewide prohibitions loon saloon. He
does not like to seem to suggest the possibility
OF a lack of information Of failure to have
studied and settled simple and plain and
easy a mater--aH eyes and having been
wide open for half a century There is really
question" here for the intelligent. thought
full. weI-informed. We have but simple
proposition to which absolutely all of the
( arguments are one side. But there many
younger men whose opportunities may not have
been 50 rge-opportunties, that is. for inform
ing themselves and coming to a mature 1udg-
rnent in the matter
What is the saloon? An open door into all
of the bells think of-whcther in the
here in the hereafter What ia the saloon :?
destroyer of health and home, ana happi-
ness. and hope, and pit beside the pathway
to heaven. What ia the saloon? A Destroyer
never, in any worthy sense, "a producer a
necessary agent--feeding and shetering and
clothing only small per cent of the people,
many Of these being most excellent men and
women whose splendid powers shopld be bet
ter employed whose support should be secured
without the faint of such cost to the rest Of the
community.
What is the license system? The State
protecting and fostering this consumer. The
State deceiving herself with the idea that she
is Fronting by this destroyer! AT the very best
a mother eating the flesh of her weaker sons
and daughters that she may. perchance-per-
chance--somewhat more abundantly provide for
some of the of them!
What is this olcal self-goyernment shib
boleth? delusion and snare false
mooking. misleading echo Of the traditions OF
the time when every county little king
dom. every plantation a miniature province. and
every landowner pseudo lord. A bald
anachronisrn-possibly not meant to deceive, but
subtly effective In deceivng. Even they who
most eloquently and earnestly and conscen-
tiously appeal to II would not dare to follow
the logic of Its manifest Implications
What is the measure of each citizens obliya-
ton as to this issue First, his franehise-his
vote, Let him be sure to cast ii against the
saloon~-against licensing the sale of intoxicat ting
beverages, Second his ability to educate and
persuade other voters to cast the same ballot
By these means let every do his utmost in
the work Of delivering our Commonwealth from
the attitude In which we have SO long stood
tfis attitude of partnership In and responsi biltv
Tor this enormous sin against ourselves, against
humanity and against heaven.
E. w wINFREY
Culpeper, Va, July "a.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-27
Stuart. va.
Gets No E.nsourageme

Following is copy of another letter which
Secretary owen has recently received:
Mr.. Ben L. Owen,
Richmond. Va
Dear Sif,--ln reply TO yours OF the 18th
am glad 10 that I cannot give any infor-
nation encouraging TO you from my precinct
tRallsville) We expect three dry votes for
every one wet cast here You address me as a
LEGAL option man" Is ii because you are so full
- at you believe every other man is full too :?
am just full of the dry cause" as Won are
OF the wet and will do all L to dry" YOU
out.
You seem to have a great fondness fer mag
nifying everything on the side. and detract-
ing from the dry-"250,0 900 aualife d voters in
virginia. When did that number cast a vote :?
Less than 10000 petitioned to the governor
Tor the election" Why should you estimate
less than $4,000 when you have every; reason
10 beheve that $4,000 names signed and
nearly 10000 were sent to the governor in ac-
cordance with the law l sorry TO see from
your list, so many good men who are not willing
t" deny themselves the of whisllev for the
good of the poor weak ones, who have nor the
VIII power to resist the temptation OF strong
crink and are ruined by 1t: but most of all we
should all try and remove the temptation from
cur young men and boys!
Are YOU not knowingly putting a stumbtrg
MOCK in MS way when you vote wet?
am not only for Statewide, but for world
VIDE prohibition. but We will have to work for
1t. We can't get all the good things at once
prohibit, and that is because the officers az the
law Will not do what they have sworn to do
nphoid and enforce the law. but such men can
DE turned out and good. fearless honest man
put IN their places. Then old Virginia will rise
up and let the world she stands for what
is pure and honest
II half you say about Georgia Ia trne do mot
compare Virginia with her
tf majority of the officers are M, ION,
abiding men. / believe majority of the peo-
pie are, and on the ED of September will vote
out the greatest we have In the State
and believe, and hope we have enough true
men to enforce the laws of dear old State
Every intelligent knows that alcohol Is
the cause OF a great deal of crime and sim
and good citizens ought we not to do all in
power to make the world better for our
having lived In II.
j have never home made happier by
the Of strong drink; I've never seen q young
man made more useful in the world by having
used It have seen families made poor and
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-27

miserable by the use OF liquor; I have seen
bright young men ruined and disgrace to
their dear old mothers by the use OF it; have
never seen any good come from its You
ask me for any 'suggestions' / may make. l
would like to suggest that all of your good
men make 1t a subject of prayer from now
until the 22d Of September ask the Lord to
guide and direct this great battle, that IL may
be decided wisely
We ought not to engage in any work unless
We are willing. to ask his blessing it. and
how far. what extent, am | responsible
for my brother? l would suggest that half Of
the money you all are spending in this
pagn be given 20 try and relieve the poor wives
and children in Richmond who suffering
today because of the saloons In your city. and
the other to help educate some of the poor
bright boys that they may grow to be blessing
IL their dear old mothers and give our grand
old State the place she should take in the tenn
perance world.
Oh. that every man would realize to what
extent he is personally responsible for what hap
pens in Virginia We are proud OF the history
Of our State, and may the day soon come when
may he proud of her tenn perance qualitiesl
Will certainly be active" and give all the time
I talking to my reighbors and explaining
the issue to them. | want every one of them
vote for Statewide" on September %, and
then do all in their power to the law en-
forced If Richmond well as in Powhatan.
We want to make Richmond great city,
cut out everything that is calculated to put a
bot her fair name.
let her DO noted a city that will furnish
everything to make a man purer and better,
rothng to degrade him then she may be able
to help Atlanta and other cities
You have my views as fully as l have
time to express them this morning.
Hoping that the ED of September we
may cover you SO deep with dry votes you will
never get wet again.
Yours truly,
s B. HURT
Ballsvi1le, Va
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-27
now NOM :

II really iooks thai for oaoe the usually astute
pa.tor of -ae Roanoke Times aas pulled a hornets
lea, us,on his head and we profess some
fur,osit, % sc aor he shall escape with any
Night at al
II will b. recalled that Colonel Williams en-
|terea suit Tor slaadar against Rev, p Lacy Aose'
|eas,or Of Sturgeon Memorial eaurrs Norfolk
nnee3nz tAat the minister. IN the course OF a
|,ern,an on the 3t instant, said that he Colonel
Mtllans, was merely paid representative OIL
HE lfqnor Interests who aid not mind ialsifylng
{xhe facts 80 long as he made the case out good
n nigh glee the colonel rushed TO Norfolk
Esngaged counsel and announced that he would
|pnter suit MOI for the sake Of monetary damages
|but 10 viadicate his character For two weeks
|he has been proddfng br. Hose, in ~ideY
|advertised campaign, To agree to traai OF Inc
|Ssuit@ at the July term Of court
Dr.. Hoge returned to Norfolk yesterday and
[coloael Williams Impotence was rewarded he
Has drawn Gre.
The minister int4matos In the first place that
|xhe editor went off at halfcock in fling notice
! ~ suit without making inquiry Of him as TO
|whether he maze sucn remark, and In the
|kourse Of his letter hands the editor this hot
saot.
IN view Of the very remarkable manner in
5rrhsch voal have sought 10 give the widest pub
Fficaty "a the alleged Islander and Of your m
eti.utang suit before learning the full facts,
n,n he'd 10 the irresistible conclusion that the
xshis,f motive which has actuated you was not
4 Il desire to yindicate your own character or 20
4 Ket the truth, bat vain hope that by
n RnocEing down the straw you had get up
b you could in some WAY aid the cause OF the
4 licensed saloon In the coming election.
Fer r71ls reason. ! do not feel that you are
entisIed To any special courtesy or considcfa-
Sstson ut my hands However, If you VIII aus
naiss the suit you have SO haily instituted, and
- widely advertised and will then approach
me In a proper manner, viii furnish you
with n correct statement Of my exact language,
4 which was IN writing and cannot be contto-
Serted.
You may then take such action against me
- YOU deem proper. t4~~rrter receiving my
s#etateuent you are advised to again institute
rutt / will take pleasure in expediting the trial
IN every reasonable way. Az your attorneys
raw fit to give their letter to me- to The press
tbefore delivering II to think It proper my
sheply should take the same course
Very truly.
3. LACY HOGE.
The minister Is tart and to the point and
krtses like he has the goods"
We rather believe the colonel would be glad
sSaght now 10 step from under with as little fuss
3 vs. possible
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-27
\ WORLD ACHIEVEMENT.

We are so accustomed to recounting the
achievements OF this great country Of ours that
we are coming to regard them as matters Of
course Few newspapers had time, for example
to comment upon this announcement the other
day:
The Panama canal will be open for
rneree to vessels needing more than thirty
teet Of water, and after August Is. 1914.
The official opening Of the canal. as hereto
fore announced will be In the month Of March,
1915. An appropriate announcement will be
trade when a greater depth of water than thirty
feet has been assured
On the 18th OF AUGUST. Colonel Cioethals will
inaugurate the comm ercial service by sending
ii government boat through the canal There
VIII be no ceremony incident to the occs sion
bat American newspapers who NAV desire 10
have representatives present will be determined
laf
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-27
IINDLEY NJ. GARRISON,
Secretary OF War.

Think OF 1t. the greatest and most glorious
engineering accomplishment of centuries is TO
be thrown open TO the worlds commerce with
OF: formaitty No other nation on earth could
resist such temptation to pomp and display,
ne has dug the big canal and turned 1t over to
the service Of the world, he IL very busy with
other problems. And In mentioning this epoch
making event let's not forget the intrepid
Goethas. Hats OF to this great public servant,
who did the lions share In making the under.
taking possible.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-27
Martinsvllle, Va, July 25.
The Bartender's Veto.

Following is a cory Of letter mailed TO
Secretary Ben T. Owen. Jr. of the Local Self
Government league:
Ben r Owen. .Ir..
Richmond, va.
Dear Sir-Your favor received. 7 have too
much respect for those members Of the Local
Seff-Government league whom ! know not to
feel assured that they are sincere N their ex-
pressed belief. but am surprised that the fact
has escaped them that there is no such thing
as local self government under the laws they
champion, long as a Richmond barkeeper
can veto the will OF the people of any county
in the State, solemnly expressed at the polls
by shipping his liquor into a territory which
has been declared dry by majority of its
voters, rs
Respectfully.
SAMUEL r. WOODS
charlottesville. Va July 20
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-27
THE NOISE NUISANCE,

The Vfrgtnsan is in hearty sympathy with the
efforts Of Richmond citizens to abate the un,
necessary noise nuisance. Major Werner has
put ban the hurdy-gurdy outfits after 3
2. NJ. and win be asked to prohibit them from
plying their trade before A. NJ also The
ordinances should bar these itinerant musicians"
entirely from the citys portals.
The petition which Ia to be presented coun
ell asking general ordinance along this line
should not be allowed TO gather moss The
blatant huckster. the 1oud-mouthed newsie. the
dairy wagon bell. are, 1t seems. taking advantage
Of lack OF law enforcement or no law at all 10
impose upon good nature Sleep Is hard enough
a. best TO WOO these hot nights goodness knows
and the citizen-the business man-who gets
enough OF the turmoil and tumult at his work
should be protected from this early morning
chorus Of Internal din.
The newsboys are the greatest offenders on
Sundays. and we suggest limit OF 10 A.. NJ be
fixed for them and that milk wagon bells be
abolished altogether
We trust the council Will not overlook this
opportunity TO enact needed legislation
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-27
Cause and Eject

II isn't just a mere coincidence that
insect pests in this country are in
creastng. while the number Of insec-
tivorous birds is decreasing. On the
contrary. 1t Is directly and largely a
case of cause and effect. If the farm
ers haven't generally come to realize
that the little members Of the feathery
tribe are his very good friends, all
most worth their weight in gold to
the tillers of the soil and SO worthy
of the most careful protection, surely
1t is high time they were beginning
to wake up to this highly important
fact and to act accordinGly.- Norfolk
Virginian-Pilot.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-27

We think Richmond is 10 be congratulated on
re~eiecttng MesArs Mccarthy and Hirschberg to
The administrative board Also The Richmond
NTgluian, which favored their reelection 1t
" rather unfortunate for the two papers-the
Times tspat Oh and the News Leader, who
foaght one or both The canddates--that the
result went 50 Overwhelmingly as it did 1t is
pretty bad taste in these papers to show their
chagrn hy crying machine" but that is their
~ay when losing out. AZ they nearly always
do~-Iringtor Citizen
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-27

1t would be good idea for the judges and
lawyers in the Caillaux trial to 20 out In the
court yard and fight those duels now. While
they are shooting holes through the ether we
will have .bit of a rest OF that scandal slush
In the meantime. with your kind attention. the
lady in the case VIII do another fainting fit
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-27

Wed by mail, she asks aiimony now-Head-
line
Have to use parcels post this time
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-27

One thing the state tax commission should
not overlook is tax on bachelors
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-27

New York has 1.04S skyscrapera
one Of more than fifty stories.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-27

Here's cory of another letter recently mailed
the secretary of the Self-Government league:
Mr. Ben Z. Owen. Jr,
Va
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-27

Charlottesville. Va. July 20
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-27

Following is copy OF another letter which
secretary owen has recently received:
Mr., Ben l. Owen,
Richmond VA
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-28

Word has been received here Of
the death at Green Bay. Wis, Of Mrs.
Charles Thinker, formerly Miss So
phia Rettinger of this place. Mrs.
Thinker is survived by her husband
and one daughter, also two sisters
Miss Mile Rittenger of New Carlisle
and Mrs. Kittie Zeitler of South Bend
and one brother. John Rittenger 81
Laporte.
Mrs. August Blomgren was pleas
antly surprised Monday evening by
SO OF her friends. who came with
well-filledd baskets. Besides the
spread. games and music were en-
joyed.
Mrs. Everett Field was hostess
Tuesday afternoon TO the members Of
the Merry -Go-Round club.
Mrs. John MOrehOuse was a guest
over the weekend of Mr.. and Mrs.
Bert Morehouse of South Bend.
Mrs. Denver Galbreath of Laporte
is a guest of her sister. Mrs. Wade
Haines.
Mrs. John Hay and little daughter
of Chicago are guests of Mrs. Charles
Carney and Mrs. G. w Tyler.
The NJ. E. Ladies' Aid society met
Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. f. G.
Sager, hostess.
Mrs. Charles Trowbridge will en-
terrain the Homer Charity circle with
s o'clock dinner Wednesday after
noon.
The Home Charity circle will meet
for work Thursday with Mrs. James
Rodgers
Grover Stowe has returned to his
home in Baroda, Mich.
Charles Bear was able to resume
mis- work at Cunningham & Ordung'S
| Monday after a long illness.
! Mrs. c. G. Miller Of Laporte is E
guest of Mrs. ]. G. Ordung.
Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Ordung OF
South Bend spent the weekend here
Mrs. Sarah McKain has returned
| from an extended visit with relative!
| at Kalamazoo, Mich.
Mrs. Sarah Dudley is home from
/ Coldwater, Mich, where she visited
her neice.
Mrs. Denver Galbreath Of Laportt
was a guest at dinner Tuesday o.
| Mrs. Henry Dudley
The penny social to be held by the
NJ. z. Foreign Missionary society a
/ Mrs. j. G. Ordung's the first FTida!
| in February. has been postponed L
the second Friday.
Mr.. ard Mrs.aJ J.. M. Graves O
| Knosha. Wis, returned home Tues
| day morning after visiting Mr.. anC
Mrs. r. G. Barton.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-28
KINGSRURY.

The Baptist Ladies' Aid society met
last Thursday for their annual meet
ing with Mrs. Geo. Goldman.
John Solday and John Kneisley
spent last Wednesday in Michigan
City. returning home Thursday.
The Helping Hand, which was to
have an oyster supper and speaking
Friday night in the NJ. 2. church, was
postponed on account of the rain un-
til Monday evening.
The mothers department which
met with Mrs. Trask last Friday was
well attended. 1t will meet four
weeks from Friday again.
Mrs. Dan Hensell went to Val
paraiso Saturday.
The Temperance Union will meet
again Thursday afternoon at the Bap-
fist church.
The Methodist Ladies' Aid society
will meet with Mrs. Noah Travis
Wednesday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-28

recently at an oyster supper Of Mr..
and Mrs Henry Holland.
]. House and family of Walnut
Grove were recent guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs Lawrence House.
Eli Bear and Miss Rose Bear were
in South Bend Monday.
s Mrs James Deditch Of Brandywine.
Mich, was a recent guest OF her
daughter, Mrs. James Gamble.
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Witter visited
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence House re-
Gently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Marble OF
South Bend are staying with Holmes
Marble during his mothers visit in
Iowa.
Ralph Redding and Miss Goldie
Grippe were in South Bend Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Holland were
guests Sunday of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed.
Varier of Sumption Prairie.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Gamble and
children were guests Sunday OF Mr..
and Mrs. James Deditch of Brandy
wine, Mich.
George Helper who has al attack
OF the grip, is improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence House and
children and Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. My
Ter were guests Sunday of s. +. Red
ding and family
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-28

From your druggist get hall ounce OF
Globe Pine Compound concentrated
Pine and Two ounces Of Glycerine. Take
these two Ingredients home and put them
into a half pint Of good whiSkey; shake
we'll and use iu doses OF one to two tea
spOonfuls after each meal and at bedtime"
Smaller doses - children according TO
age But be sure 20 get only the genuine
Globe Pine Compound Concentrated
Pinel. Each half ounce bottle comes I'm "A
sealed tin screwtOp ease. If yoUI druggist
does not have IL he vii quickly get it.
This formula comes from a reliable doctor
and Il certain. This was first published
here six years ago and druggists say il
has been H. constant demand Published
by the Globe Pharmaceutical laboratories
Of Chicago.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-28

her sister, Mrs. VIM. Brown. at St
Joe last week.
Miss Mabel Hawblitzel of South
Bend spent the weekend with rela-
tives at this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Solomon Rhoades
were in Kalamazoo over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Percival Rough enc
tertained about so guests Saturday
evening in honor OF their goth we'd
ding anniversary. A number of pres
ents were received.
Miss Elba Best was a guest of her
sister, Mrs. j. E. Rough, over Sun
day.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-28
COTTAGE HILL.

The Cleaners will meet at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. James Huston the
first Friday in February. The losers
I'm the contest for gaining new mem
bers will banquet the winners and
new members at this meeting.
Mrs Vernie Marple Is visiting with
relatives at Garrison, Ia She ac-
companied her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Robertson, who had been her
guests for some time.
The Sunday school will meet at the
school house Wednesday evening TO
practice singing and learn new songs.
Everybody is invited to come.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Perry, Mr..
and Mrs. William Drummer and Mr..
and Mrs. Marvin Frame were guests
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-28
TERRE COUPFE.

Mr. and Mrs. Ward Barnes of Port
age Prairie spent Monday among
friends here.
Mr. and Mrs. j. w. Cauffman and
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Smith were guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Job Smith Tuesday.
DIVA zimmerman OF Niles and
Charles Burden of Chicago We're
guests Of relatives here over the
Weekend
Charles Bates entertained j. w.
Cauffman and J. r. Paulin at dinner
Monday.
The oyster supper held at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. August Storms Satur-
day evening for the benefit of the
Hamilton NJ Z. church was we'll pat
ronized, over Zoe being present
Clarence Paulin of Laporte spent
Sunday with his parents here.
Mrs. John Hauser and daughter,
Genevieve, Of Chicago spent Tuesday
with b G. Jettner
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-28
WYATT

The Farmers Institute for Madison
township will be held at Wyatt There
Will be a two days session on wednesday,
and Thursday Jan. 26-29 Wednesday even
ing there viii be another session Besides
the various farm topics which will be dis
cussed, will be literary and musical pro-
gram.
Ephrafm FetterS. one of Madison Town
SHIPS old residents, died aturday D. m
Jan "A. Burial took place Monday after
noon at the Woodland cemetery and con
Quoted by Rev. Mr. Willie Of Woodland
Mr. Fetters was So years old.
William Hummel residing about one
mile east Of Wyatt, died at his home Mon
day forenoon at about s o'clock of a com
piicatiOn of disea Ses. Burial will take
place Thursday forenoon at the Woodland
cemetery. Services 10 be conducted by
Rev. Mr. Willie
Several from here attended the Box so
cial at No. Saturday evening
The revival services which have been
continuing for some time at the Dutchland
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-28
Muslin Underwear and Linen Sale On

for few days visit with her aunt Mrs.
Charlotte LOyeland.
Lenora Dennis went TO Kalamazoo sat-
urday for two weeks visit with AIRS.
Cora DaSher.
Stanley Kelly has resumed his dutics nc
Elkhart after a weeks illness with tom
silitis.
Blenn Van Antwerp left Saturday for
Winston Salem y g, where she has a,-
cepted a position.
Emery Hosterman and wife Of Adams
Vile spent Sunday with Lewis Walters
and wife.
Earl Dibble Of Niles. came Monday for
a visit with his sister Mrs. l.. s Claire
Horace Dibble and wife, who have been
visiting In MiShawaka. have returned
home.
Mrs Eva Lamphe Of Detroit is here Wis
iting her parents Mr.. and Mrs. Jonas sos
81 man
Walter Smith Of Elkhart is here spend
ing a few weeks with his mother Mrs Iu-
dith Smith.