The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-12-12


Confederate veterans who talk about
THE Civil Wax as though 1t had just
ended the other day. and Of innu-
lmerab1e patriotic sociaties. and OF
customs and prejudices that have
been carefully cherished for many
generations. There Is also q. new
South, somewhat less known to
fame. whore q young generation 4
pursuing the almighty dollar with
tremendous energy and determine
tior. In Richmond both Of these
phases Of southern life touch elbows
on ever street in startling and incon-
Egruous contrast Richmond !. Is a
Epaunchad and bearded veteran try
ing to turkey trot, a Colonial dame
turning handsprIlgs.
They VIII proudly tell you that
Richmond like Rome, Is built upon
seven hills. hut if you try to walk
about much you will think Il is bniitt
on 2 hundred hills. The highest OF
these Is sedateIy occupied by the cap
itcl Of the state Of virginia-a build
ling OF classical pillars and capitals
and: Of most solemn and dignifedl
aspect. The surrounding grounds
are decorated with great messy trees,
ana in one corner there: Is a queer
little stone structure that was used
to house ammunition during the
Civil war. The adjoining squares
are occupied by houses that have
been standing a century or So. in
Guiding the quaint little ofiice Of the
newspaper that during the sixties
announced to Richmonders the
names Of their dead.
But In. the evening the artistic
unity Of this scene Is rudely SKATER
ed; for all about the ancient capitol
nash great electric signs impertf-
nently suggesting in red and yellow
nre that you smoke certain ind
or cigaret or chew particular twist
OF Virginia Leaf tobacco.
Approaching Richmond from one
side you see beautiful city of parks
and mansions caught In the curve OF
q wide silver rivera sight that
VIII delight your love Of the roman
tic and stir your agitation. But II
you come from another direction,
you will see nothing but dingy fac
tories upon whose smoke grimed
walls are painted the names Of every
kind Of tobacco you ever heard Of.
The contrast between historical
tradition and modern industrialism Is
perhaps best illustrated by the pill
grimage which the people Of Rich
mond annually make to the. site or
jamestown. the first white settle
ment in Virginia. These excursions
are always conducted by local busi-
ness men in honor of some OF the
numerous commercial organizations
that are always holding conventions
there, such as the Amalgamated AS
ISOLATION OF Shoe-button Manufac-
Fturers. A steamer is chartered for
the occasion, a bar established in the
hold, and the visitors crowded on
board. From the deck of the ship
they are shown the home OF John
Randolph. the place where Poca-
hontas saved the life of Captain
John Smith. and other historical
spots, while walters distribute the
drinks and forty-nine kinds Of tobac-
CO made In Richmond" At last!
they reach the beautiful village at
the mouth Of the James river, where
American civilization was born. They
line up before the ruins Of the church
and are told of the great events
which TRANSFERRED there, everyone Isl
uplifted and enthused; and the visit
usually ends with the Amalgamatedl
Association of Shoe-button Manufac-I
turers standing bareheaded upon that
sacred soil and bawling at the tops
If their voices, my country tits OF
thee!" After which they return to-
the boat and the discussion Of shoe
buttons