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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-26
SHIFTING SUCCESS.

ne character Of warfare has been radically
changed Hours are no longer the terms of
battle time Days do not even express the
divisions Weeks elapse and then the struggle
snnears merely to have shifted direction and
point
The first great battle lasted seven days. The
sresent socalled battle has lasted even longer,
ard the end is not yet. General French says
The battle is a seige. This change is typical
.. the completely altered nature OF modern con-
ssct. What the >day and the morrow will bring
firth no man knows. What day sege will
b. rout and what day rout will be an end,
nc man can tell.
The wsr has followed certain fairly we'll de-
6ned lines Beginning with German invasion,
turned. and are,now defending strong position
In the path of. advancement. Pausing longer
tian was thought would be necessary to re-
move this opposition, the German horde pushed
into France Here sheer weight pushed them
i, the very eates OF Paris. fighting every step
ana defeated in strategy. Failure Of their first
attack resulted In change OF point and on
iris ensued the first great battle from which
the kaiser's men fell back slowly.
Arrived at favorable position the Germans
fnrned. and is now defending strong position
asainst the allied attack The allies In turn
have attempted the same tactics adopted by
he Germans before Paris, that of enveloping
son Gluck's army. Upon the success Of this
engagement depends the success OF the campaign.
Defeated at this point practical necessity viii
tprce the kaiser 10 withdraw into his own ter
kettory. ana The end Is then merely matter
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-26
WHERE ARE THE NAyIES:
But let MS have peace.

Again the mysterious napies seem on the
verge of conflict The reported sighting Of a
great feet at the entrance to the Baltic Is GER
tainly mysterious Would an unpiloted British
fleet dare attempt the passage? Is the German
feet retiring from the North sea? Have the
English removed the mines Is the secret or
their long absence to be found in some ui'
known exploit similar to the transportation Oh
Russian troops across great wastes of sea and
land? Who can tell?
Certainly the British, smartjng under the
disaster of three cruisers lost to one submarine
nav be expected to seek speedy revenge Yet
what are they up 10 and where are they driving
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-26
"LET Us HAVE pEACE."

The Richmond Erentng Journal says: I'VE
agree with the Ne1cs in not wanting another
liquor fight. but we base our desire on n very
earnest desire for peace. Let us have peace"
The TirGinidn commends this utterance of the
journal. The FirginiGn is glad to find one
thing in The Journal 1t commend. We are
not surprised that the journal should asks for
peace We are not surprised that paper that
conducted so aggressive and determined fight
for the saloon should ask for anything that
will bring relief to its friend. 1t is char
acteristic of men and of armies that when
lady beaten they should sue for peace.
But why this desire? If the saloons cause
was righteous cause why should its defeat
be occasion for itseaesertion? If it was a
reward aad not cause for which the fight
was made was not the reward sufficiently at
tractive 10 Justify the fight again even If the
cause was not righteous enough to justify its
repetition
But let us have peace,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-26

of time. Should the allied attack fail there
remains for the kaiser choice between resting
on his arms and advancing again to Paris. in
which event the conflict will be less swiftly ter
minated
In the west the Russian advance has met with
great success While apparently held In
check by the German forces. the Russian troops
have practically shattered Austria's power. Here
Hes Russias great contribution.
On the seas, despite the disaster of the U
submarines destruction OF three cruisers, Great
I'ritain still holds sway. Could she succeed
in bringing on decisive conflict, 1t Is probable
that German sea power would be practically
ruined. So long as marauding expeditions alone
are attempted the chances are even for either
side
All In all the whole miserable business Is on
a fair way to certain end provided the allied
forces continue their present force and agrees
siveness. Should German reaction set in, the
end will probably be further removed. For
that reason alone We trust that swift action
will be taken.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-26
WHAT THE SOUTHERN PRESS
THINKS OF COTTON PROBLEM
Buy Cotton: Get Rich.

Men who are in position to know what they
are talking about declare in substance that to
buy a bale of cotton now at the rate or ten
cents a pound is as good an investment IS
buying a gold bone. and better in that the
close of the present war win see worldwide
demand for American cotton. In the dark
DAYS of our War Between the States says an
exchange, England starved for lack OF our
2Atton and tie little that could be smnggled
beyond the borders of tho Confederacy on swift
blockade runners brought bonanza prices When
tie cotton rzl.lls of England reopen the de-
r.and for the feccy staple will be moro 1nss-
teri even than in war days the Worid 5
stock Of manufactured cotton goods Will be eN-
hauyted The tattered peoples of Europe VIII
have To be clad anew. Despite the great IN
crease in the number Of American spindles that
will certainly have occurred, the English mills
win be forced to work to their fun capacity ana
the demand for American cotton will send It's
Price far above the sf0-a- bale now fixed
The conditions prevailing at the time OF the
War between the States must occur again on an
infinitely larger scale among the nations or
Europe. The individual organization VINO
buys bale of cotton, more has no reason
lie think that such action is of n charitable ma
ture 1t is purely matter of business and
good business at that, for he or they will find
themselves making most gratifying proft
when the ultimate demand for the southern
product is heard around the world -
IF buying cotton is not good business, Is
it likely that such concerns as Montgomery
Ward & Go. would invest 100000 in 10000
bales 1t lis not stretch of imagination to
say that in year or from now this firm will
pull down" a profit Of 100000 more, and
in like proportion will smeler purchasers
profit The South needs help, it is true. but
| while accepting temporary aid 1t is opening up a
golden field of investment for all who have he
courage to hack their judgment with cold cash
BUY a bale of cotton" and get rich--Asheville
| Citizen
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-26
GUILTY CONSCIENCE
TRAPS MURDERER
WALTER CIlEMONS, ARRESTED
FOR SMALL OFFENSE, con-
FsESSES CRIME IN
VIRGINIA.

Governor Stuart yesterday after
noon issued a requisition ON Cover
nor Cox. of Ohio for the return to
Virginia of negro wanted in this
State for murder. The prisoner, who
Is in jail in Cleveland is Walter
Clemens, who has confessed to the
crime Of numbering Charles +. Smith
in buchanan county in 1912.
Clemens, after evading capture for
1.-TWO years, found himself unable to
get away from the guilty conscience
which has now landed him in the
clutches of the law He was living
in Cleveland, apparently peaceably and
honestly. In some little matter he
appears to have slipped" for. about
a week ago. he was placed under
arrest by a Cleveland officer. The
charge against him was some minor
CffenSe.
Clemens, however, did not know
it. and when he was locked up he
broke down and confessed that he
had killed Charles F. Smith in Buch-
anan county in 1919. The Cleveland
police notified the Buchanan authOri-
ties, and yesterday Sheriff G. W. Nc
koy came to Richmond to get the
rcquisition papers.
1t appears that no one In Buchanan
county had suspected Clemens Of the
crime. and had he not been under mis-
apprehension as to the cause OF his
arrest and confessed, II Is probable
that he would have paid fine for the
misdemeanor dn Cleveland and been
freed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-26
viii Enforce the Law.

Editor Vireinian;
sr,-~I wish to express TO you my appreciation
and gratitude for the noble work you have
done through your columns in the good cause
of Kidding the Commonwealth, the old Mother
State, OF of the greatest evils known 10
mankind, ""The Licensed Saloon" / have notn-
ing to say that can be detrimental to the men
who have made a business of selling whiskey
under the old laws of the State. heartily
wish them all great success in some other voca-
ton of life, but the noble cause which was es-
poused in yesterday is certainly gong 10 result
In the upbuilding of the greatest good to the
greatest number of young men and young
women, l am proud that 1t was my privilege
To cast my vote in favor of Statewide prohibit
ton. And as / look around me and see some1
of our leading business men who voted on the
opposing side of this greet issue--some OF them
holding positions of honor and men of great
influence, whom I believe to be CONSCIENTIOUS
and who voted their honest convictions. be-
iieve thew too, will soon be convinced mat We
can live honorable and prosperous ME WITH
out whiskey revenue-whch the whskey eie~
ment says will bankrupt the state am glad
we have chance of making a test case. They
say we will have blind tigers" If We do we
have the right kind Of officers, men VINO have
never shirked their duty. no matter what the
environments were. Hon Richard II. Mann.
our district attorney; Hon. W. r. mcksnny
Hon Robert Gillian Jr., our legislators, our
police force will see that the law is carried out
to the letter and When this law goes into
effect all the good citizens on both sides VIII
unite and put their shoulders to the wheel. and
We will have a great revolution In Old PETERS
burg Where we see the saloons today, after
prohibition goes into effect9 We will soc other
enterprises employing hundreds of clerks,
bookkeepers, stenographers and others to fill
| t4rr--v-tr-o7rs- positions created by new enter
prises
Too muo*n praise cannot be given for the
good and effective work you have Waged in
the great contest just closed
And with best wishes always for your sue
cess, / am
Yours very truly,
r. A. THRIFT.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-26
GOVERNOR STUART To
Be At SCHOOL FAIR.
sa8
GOES TO DINWIDDIE TO-DAY AMI
WILL ATTEND SEVERAL
FAIRS DURING NEXT
WEEK.

Governor Stuart, who yesterday ar
ternoon returned from Gloucester
Courthouse. where he attended the
Gloucester county fair Thursday, will
leave Richmond this morning at 8
o'clock for Dinwiddie Courthouse,
where he will attend the Dinwiddio
county school fair. He will return
to Richmond tonight.
Governor Stuart viii attend the fair
in Fauquier county Monday. and on
Wednesday he win attend the Meek
lenburg county fair at Chase City. He
will be accompanied to Chase City
by several members of his staff. There
he will meet Governor Craig, OF North
Carolina, md members of his stan.
Eoth governors will make addresses at
the Mecklenburg fair. There will be
a big military parade. and dinner will
be served both governors and their.
colonels by the fair officials.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-26
PEOPLES FORUM
r6 whom Honor is Due.

Editor Eirsinian;
Sir.--I want to endorse every word you wrote
in your article ITO Whom Honor is Due.
AS one who has known DR.. Cannon well for
twenty years, | can testify that you could have
said more and then have been fully in the
bounds of truth. Would that we had such
men James Cannon. but the Lord did not
make many such men.
am thankful that there are great many
who labored we'll and accomplished a great
deal in This great fight. but what could we
have done without the great leader?
feel that we are honored in having him
to again reside at Blackstone.
Yours cordially
II. II. SEAY.
Blackstone, Va, Sept. IS.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-26
TIFF. STATE FAIR MANAGERS
SHOULD ABANDON THE SALE

SHOULD ABANDON THE SALE OF LIQUOR.
The Virginia state Fair has become an estab'
lished institution. 1t has done much good for
Virginia and for Richmond 1t has annually
drawn to the capital city thousands Of interested
citizens from every section of the State. 1t has
provided opportunity for attractive display
OF the varied resources OF our prosperous and
progressive Commonwealth.
As an exhibition of the resources and pro
eress Of Virginia, the fair has been great
success and of great benefit AS attraction
for the people It has served its purpose well.
The one serious mistake made By the manage
uaent of the fair has been In allowing the sale
of liquor on the grounds. This ought never
to have been permitted We sympathize with
tle.earnest desire of the fair directors to make
the annual exhibition fnanciale success as
well as a success in the point of exhibits and
educational influence. We appreciate the natural
sollcitude which they have felt lest the ordi-
nary receipts of the fair should not prove sufii-
Gent to cradle the management to make the
fair as biz as complete and as attractive as
they were ambitious for it TO be and still pay
all expenses.
We xesHrmxin the belief, however that the
fir could be made and would pay expenses with
ont the revenue derived from having liquor sold
on fh1rrounds Whether it did pay expenses
OF not It ia1,ot right that liquor should be sold
on fairgrounds. sand it should not be sold there.
Manyrpeopie themselves from the fair
two 9earssngotrather than countenance the sale
81 liquors. Andsthis number was largely in
tests madeeby church organizations and lead
fng Christians men. who. while deeply interested
in the fair. felt that they could not sanction
Nv their presence an institution engaged in or
permitting the sale Of liquor.
While the court over the protests of earnest
Christian men and women. granted license
for The sale of liquor at the fair this year we
hope the fair directors will respect public sen
4imcnt and not avail themselves OF this priv
Jege There is no doubt about the sentiment
of the people of Virginia on the question Of
Nhe sale .. liquor. They have just spoken, and
/ er-;th a yoice.that not even the State fair man
eeement cans afford to ignore.
The success OF the State fair depends upon
che confidence .and support Of the people Of the
State This support and this confidence will be
sreatlyslessenedaif the management persists in
seilinxs li1uor in tthe face of public sentiment
~ the eaatrary Neither the State fair, nor
thA. city Of Richmond afford to have liquor
sold on the fair grounds next month. And VIC
none there will be none sold
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-26

Editor Virginian:
Sir,--Isy ali means there should be, at suit
able time Il monster street parade and mass
meeting In Richmond to celebrate the glorious
victory achieved by the temperance, people on
September - Our grand Anti-Saloon league,
reinforced by the Womens organizations. the
churches Sunday schools, wives and mothers,
and public schools of the State ought to be in
evidence on the occasion.
Sincerely,
r. L. PARHAM.
King George Va, Sept %, 1914.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-26
Rfiyinc a Bale.

'Ruyin~ a bale' is becoming an American
habit. The east is falling in line Baltimore
is doing herself proud. 1t looks as IL the move
ment there will result in the purchase of co.
900 to $4,000 bales.
The Southern Society OF New York has de-
termined to each buy a bale. One trust
rany has bought thousand bales Others are
tuyng in significant quantities. Business houses
having southern connections are in the move
lnent, buying at each of their Southern agen-
,les Public men buying a bale each. Mer-
chants in the South are purchasing. The Wes-
tern farmers are planning to prove their fellow
feeling for the Southern farmers by buying
bale. There is no huy-a bale organization, and
it cannot be surfnsed how general the move
ment will become.
An interesting story of the bale bought by
The president is given In the Houston Chronicle,
which paper made the transaction for iMr.
Wilson The cotton placed on exhibition in
the lobby oe the Rice hotel. labeled, president
Wilson's Bale. on the bale is also shown the
telegraphic order for the cotton as follows:
THE White House. Washington, D. G.
September s. 1914.
ITO the Houston Chronicle, Houston, Tex
please enter mo as a subscriber for bale
CT cotton.
(signed) WOODROW WILSON"
As the Houston Chronicle says President
Wilson has set patriotic example to the peo-
pie. of this country and is now the owner OF
several bales of cotton located at various points
the Chronicle, however, was his first under the
buy-a bale plan. The bale will be kept in Hous
ton for year unless the president should ask
that it be sscnt to Washington to be placed on
exhibition in the White House.
President Wilson's bate attracted considerable
attention. The fact that the first man in the
land" was the owner Of the big bale of Texas
cotton added special interest to the unusual
sight in the lobby.
Hundreds OF persons stopped to read the telc-
gram President Wilson had sent the Chronicle
ordcsing that bale be bought for him. Sew
e.ral Northern visitors bale of cotton at
close sight for the first time in their lives, and
more than ono guest of the hotel took a small.
sample as a souvenir--Auglsta Chronicle.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-26
No saloon At Fair.
Editor Nirginian:

Editor N1Fginlan:
Sir,-While your heavy guns are unlimbered
and ammunition plenty, please fire YolleY INTO
the saloon on the estate Fair grounds, and let
il be the ssgnal for an assault all along the
lines.
OF course the other Richmond papers will
oppose this move, but that will make 1T more
popular.
The people of Virginia have spoken. and they
have said 'the saloon must CO. Now let it
go from the state Fair grounds, at once, or
let the people remain away from the fair.
Yours truly,
TEMPERANCE.
Chester. Va. Sept. %, 1914.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-26

Editor Virrinian:
Sir congratulate you and your noble assoc
ciates in the great victory of yesterday for
temperance.
What a faithful part your paper-The Ntr-
ginian--took IN the fight. How truly it stood
for the right, and how faithfully 1t condemned
.he wrong II has immortalized itself. o.
Again conGratuating you and yours. am
most cordially yours,
w j. SHIPNAN.
Enrk eYlle. Va Sept. %. 1919.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-26

Keep the Records Straight

Editor Nirginian:
Sr--Desring that shall have a true and
accurate statistical report to the good or
bad of our citizens votes of yesterday write
to offer a suggestion at the same time asking
to be corrected If / am in error.
If all the unfortunate DRINKS are not now
carried farther than the station houses to
Der why not? No that ! know wishes to
work any hardships on these unfortunates that
are to be pitied, but don't you think that after
November /, 1915. they may be In on the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-26

Virginia VIII BE Free.
Editor Virgnian:
observation-disclosures! The battle Is over.
The victory won Virginia will be free! But 1t
never could have been done but for the valiant
fight made by you. You are very modest In
your claims to share in the victory, but all
thinking people" know it was through the
influence OF The Virginian That the victory was
won Long may you live and prosper
J. s. BANCOM.
2601 West Broad Street. Richmond, Va.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-26

records while now they do not appear?
VIII you that our records So kept. so
far you can your influence, so that others
can get the truth?
/ am sending a copy to each paper and the
mayor and the Anti-Saloon league headquarters
Yours truly,
NOVICE.
Richmond Va Sept. 20.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-26

A correspondent queries: Where is the
T rumpeter" We can only reply that when
last heard from the Trumpeter was being borne
across the border to Ohio to re-enter the lists
there. We understand its name has been
changed TO the MufEer. and its favorlte tune is
"T he Virginia Dirge'
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-26
JOY GO WITH HIM.

The removal of men like A. Rustem Bay can
not be too soon accomplished. If the gentleman
thought he would insult the United States into
hostilities. he was very much mistaken. He
has merely insulted himself out OF job and
the United States out of an offensive Turk. 1t
Is passing strange how these little Johnny-jump-
ups get chip on their shoulders about once
year and after strutting around for couple
OF weeks 6nd themselves reduced from very
big personages In very little world, to very
tiny grease spots on a boundless frying pan
Mr. Bay seems to have been a typical Turk.
Instead of being unspeakable he is unpardon'
able We are glad he has his hat, and we don't
even ask what's his hurry,
RI is gratifying that few of our own foreign
diplomats have stepped the bounds Of
propriety The only instance OF such conduct
we now have in mind was of certain gentle
man who criticized too freely his own rather
than a foreign administration. We are equally
frank with our own as with foreign ambassa-
dorial servants.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-26

I'm never speak to you again. Carran2a said
to Villa.
80. yes, you WILL" the answer came, 'the
editor must fill er"
Don't ever to play again. cried villa
TO Carranza
Not til tomorrow. anyway. they'll want an
other stanZa,"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-26

Mr. McAdoo says the bankers have too much
money. We thought somebody had share,
and we sewed up the last hole in our bachelors
pocket, too.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-26

The colonel was woefuly wrong. We dislike
to Cook him. but the River of Doubt doesn't
rise in South America it rises in Europe, and
waters the war press bulletins.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-26

The aaGdest thing about the great victory
by The Richmond Virginan is that its prin-
cIples absolutely prohibit it from celebrating
Columbia State.
Not since Bryan's dinner party.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-26

Bale the farmer out.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-26
Stood for the Right.

Chester. Va. sept "a, 1914.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-26
Virginia VIII BE Free.

Richmond. Va, Sept 20.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-26
Should Have Celebration.

Eurkeville, Va, Sept %. 1914.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-22

ACREAGE bought and sold. Bargains
in vacant property. John Z. Rowland,
11l7 Fourth National Bank Building
Main 3217
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-22
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
REAL VALUES.

WE have a dandy 2o-room apartment
house within The hair mile circle and
on corner lot paying II per cent.
owner will trade for up-to-datc North
side home valued at from 500 TO
$4,000.
BETWE EN the Peachtrees. ON Twelfth
street, We have a beautiful bungalow
WIN al latest cOuvenences for So, 500
Easy terms This is forced sale
NEAR Ponce DeLeon and between. the
very best streets in the Druid Hills
section, we have a lew home Of eight
rooms. sleeping porcn, for $500 Terms.
on CURRlER STrEET. near Piedmont
avenue. We no We five houses on 10:
so by $50. Rented wen now, but with
little improvement could be made a
dandy investment Price $4,000 Terms.
on WEST PEACHTREE PLACE. close
in. have a good hve-rcom cottage for
$500. Easy terms.
IN EAST ATLANTA. have a now five
room bungalow on lot 46 by ti6 for
$1,000. $3.50 cash, balance monthly.
On BEDNLES STREET, a good cherted
street we have siN-rogm cottage.
corner lot 60 feet 'front.' for $3.50.
Terms.
on NORTH DARGAN STREET in
West End, have a siS-room bungalow.
ON lot 80 by 800 for $500 $3.50 cash,
balance easy
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-22

NJ. L. PETTY, 1875 North Pryor street
City and farrl land. Southwest Geor-
gia farms a speciality. Phone Ivy 1885.