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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-06

aides to the god Of love were-quiet evenings or
music with only Secretary McAdoo and Miss
Wilson present informal dinners and lunch
cons and long rides.
or course, we can register no just complaint
now that the matter is all settled. and we feel
assured that our Miss Eleanor viii, get good
husband, but the question is such methods
reprehensible? The end in this particular In
stance probably justified the means. but is 1t
not a dangerous game TO play? We shall TO
look further into the matter before feel COM
petent to render an official opinion and in the
meantime we ask the aid of thoughtful people
in framing decision that will stand through
the ages.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-06

gresham Jones was the only one OF the nine
Democratic congressman from Virginia who OPP
posed President Wilson and voted with Re-
publican Congressman Slemp against the repeal
Of the canal tolls ia amusing. What have the
views Of The FirGinidn any vote Mr.. Jones, or
any other congressman may cast 70 do with the
prohibition. Men are for prohibition be-
cause Of the great moral question in.
VOWED and because 1t will in their opinion be
for the best interests OF the people OF the State
Men are invited in that fight who differ widely
on other questions. The fact that The Virginiaa
is staunch advocate of prohibition and believes
thoroughly in the good work being done by the
Anti-Saloon league does not imply that 1t has no
views on other public questions. 1t gives its
hearty support to prohibition In Virginia. hopes
to see the State go dry. and is exerting its best
efforts looking toNthat end, but 1t also takes an
interest and proposes. when occasion demands. to
give expression to Its opinion in other matters
that effect the welfare OF the people of the State
and nation. We felt that the position Of Con.
gresham Jones in the canal tolls matter justified
our comment And we do not feel that any
friend OF the Anti-Saloon league should in any
way hold that organization responsible for our
views
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-06
NEWSPAPER DEVELOPMENTS.

There other interesting developments
within the past week in the newspaper field
besides the probable taking over of the Rich.
mond TtmcSDispatch by Richmond and New
York capitalists, which was announced exclu-
svely In The EirgiHian, For instance. Walter
T. Clark. who was territorial governor of
Charleston. W. Va. Daily Mail. Also comes to
our exchange table the first issue OF the Dallas,
Texas, EUenirg journal, which was born April
LIST A. H. Belo Co. the publishers of this
competitor Of the NeYs, and attractive an
nouncements of the birth Of the baby" are
being nailed out to publishers. The new
paper is bright. sprightiy publication which
has The rrginions best wishes.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-06
A Clever Chinese Trick.

Special to the Southern Missionary
News Bureau. Kashing, China:
The Chekiang province was de-
clared neutral during the revolt of
1918. A large number of extra SOL
diers were enlisted from the ranks
of the unemployed to prevent them
from joining the so-cailed rebellion.
When Picking finally secured control,
the problem OF disbanding the no
longer needed extra militia was solved
here In a characteristic Chinese way.
The commanding officer ordered
regulars and recruits all fully armed
to march out OF the city for inspec-
ton and parade, After maneuvers,
the troops were photographed, IN or
der to do SO, a part Of the troops
were asked to stack arms and march
to an open space around an angle of
the city walls.
While they were posing. the trusted
loyal soldiers collected the stacked
guns, carried them into the city and
closed the gates. The undesired mi
litia thus found themselves disarmed
and boats ready TO carry them else
where. Each man was paid a
months wages and exhorted TO be
quiet or be shot.
They dispersed some TO seek work.
others to form robber bands or pi-
rates. This seemed very clever at
the time. but soon a Japanese launch
train was held up and robbed the in
demnity will probably cost the Chi
nese government more than the pay
of the militia for year.
REV. W. H. HUDSON,
Field Evangelist. Mid-China Mission
Southern Presbyterian Church.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-06
ABor1sHES 51QUoR ~ 4Fs NAVY.

TIE aroceiar order issued Yesterday by
Eecreary BARRELS absolutely prohibiting the in
sroducton cr Use on any naval vessel or Al any
CITATION Of any alcoholic beverages SIS Tine most
dist4nct advance "a national reform SINCE the
aoollshraenr Of he army osnteon. Ia fact it is
.n many wars more ;raportau1
Tnere IS q law Ia The old nave biue hook which
rroh.nits Che carving Fl any Intoxicating liquors
asoard var vessel excer. such as may he need
sul In TIE neascal a.speasary. THIS law has
been srepy apd grossly violated. Every snip IN
The nary IS fitted with its wine cellars" and
rerrigerators those being located in the officers
quarters. From this stock the officers may cali
for almost aoy drink they desire. while the en-
listed men are served with bottled beer during
the mess hours. paytaent fer this service is by
q ticset SYSTEM operated through the master-at-
ar4ns department Of the ship
BY a. Daniels order tbe old navy regulation
II to be re9es4 and enforced. Further. the
sysscr prohibits ose.e living at naval stations
froaa baytas H7po~ ia tAair homes
secre.ary 1aeia,s in explanation Of his order,
declares. "if tAere 20 one profession more than
another which calls for a clear head and steady
band II is tne na1a. profession" Well said The
count4ys honor may I've often vested in the he
haytor Of single ship and incidentally there
VIII he al s;s at tbe same time the lives of the
men al carr}ea st6a befaaaied with liquor could
rot he reasonably cspeeted 10 give good ac-
eoant &, themselves under trying circumstances.
thereeora a. away with the liquor and re-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-06
Richmond Wins.

Virginia is to be congratulated that Richmond
llas been made of the twelve reserve centers
under the new federal banking law. Baltimore
and Washington somewhat peeved to think
THAT they will have to do business through Rich
imond, but in the end they will find the Rich
lmond bank an institution they can well afford
TO stick to.
The idea Of making Richmond a reserve center
EhnStead of Washington largely the same
that led TO the enactment of the law--preventing
that concentration of banking capital that would
enable "A few New York bankers and their friends
20 manipulate the money market according to
their own sweet will, When little group Of
men are strong financially that they can
establish a morfpoly the rest of the world
simply has 10 set by and them do 1t. There
IS nothing else that be done. Imagine whit
would happen If half dozen men could fix the
price of wheat for the world; imagine what
would happen If little group Of men could get
together and fix the price of corn.
Even worse than this are the things that might
happen with a little ceterie of able to fix
the price of money. The law was framed for
the purpose of preventing such things-for the
purpose of scattering the control OF the money
Of the country into many hands for II to be
monopotzed.
< The selection of Richmond was made with a.
view to furthering this policy WASHINGTON is
so close to Wall Street in the matter of It's bank
fng interests that placing a regional bank there
would have been almost the equivalent of
placing two of them in New York That Is why
the national capital not chosen. The peo-
,ple of the valley will rejoice to a man. that
Richmond won-Harrisonburg News Record
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-06
Richmond Lands Reserve Bank.

Alexandria rejoices with her sister Virginia
city in winning in this contest The people of
the capital city have worked IN season, out of
Season for the reserve bank and they now
enjoy the fruits of their labors. Other cities in
fhs section Of the country also worked assid-
housy in the hope of receiving this plum. but
the Old Dominion city kept in the lead all the
time.
Washington paper which has for years been
enjoying considerable Virginia patronage, says:
Washington has lost its fight for regional
bank. The federal bank through which the
national capital must transact its financial bust
ness is to he located at Richmond. Va, once the
capital Of the Confederacy."
This appeal to the few persons now in The
land of the living who prefer to wear bloody
shirts throughout and make them their winding
sheets when they shall be no more. is calculated
20 dampen the ardor of those who working
towards memorial structures which are TO
stretch across Mason and Dixons line and elm.
nate all sectional Observation-Disclosures Gazette.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-06
Richmond's Great Fight.

We extend our sincere CONGRATULATIONS to the
city of Richmond upon its victory in the fight
for a federal reserve bank. While are
pleased at the announcement that Richmond was
ibne of the twelve cities selected, confess We
are not surprised Richmond is naturally situated
and fitted for the location of one of the banks,
Eand it Is getting no more than 1t Is justly en-
tltled to, but we might say here in passing, that
tGn this day of strenuous civic competition and
cooperative municipal interest. CITY, what
ever its natural advantages in the way OF loca-
non ana ether important things, would have
obtained one of the banks without putting up a
tight. And this Richmond did Never before
haze we seen ouch splendid cooperation among
the business men a:.d citizens of a community
Such a splendid concrete effort the part of a
city. such spirit OF municipal interest.
Richmond got the bank, and Richmond de-
Served 1t, both naturally and on account Of the
splendid fight it made -Fredericksbu1g Journal
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-06
Christianity and Woman.


From many sources come indica.
tions Of the advancement of woman
to her rightful position in new. Chris-
tan laws. Wherever the Christ story
is told and wherever people accept
Christ and live by his precepts there
woman is lifted and her burdens are
lightened.
A plan Ia now on foot for a great
women's college for east central Chi
ma and in Japan. also. efforts are
being made to establish a first class
college for women.
In China, especially, women are
beginning to take part in public life.
In the Canton province they have
| been admitted to the franchise and
to the provincial assembly. Chinese
| lady physicians and trained nurses
are everywhere in demand. The con-
tinuation committee national confer
ence recognized with concern that
the walls which guarded the young
girl are being demolished rapidly.
and the spiritual walls which can pro-
tect her purity and peace are rising
slowly" The changing OF customs
and the coming of Chinese women
INTO public life are regarded as a
challenge to Christian women to
wider work in their field of service,
the result of which would be to In
crease points of contact between
Christians and non-ChrIstianA
In view of the misconceptions that
prevail as to 'womans freedom and
power" is seemed we'll to the con-
ference to take conservative atti-
tude as to the position and privileges
OF woman and to impress upon her
that the elevation of the home is the
true goal of all social service
In India the proportion OF girls I'M
der instruction has risen during the
last decade from 3 per cent to S
per cent OF the total population OF
girls of going -to-school age. A quex-
ton Of pressing Importance liz stated
to be the provision of a curriculum
for girls schools adapted to the con-
ditions of Indian life. Proposals OF
great Importance have been made for
the esta hlishment OF women's colleges
under Christian management in the
Madras and Bombay presidencies. and
are receiving tho attention of the
missionary bodies.
In 1907 the government Of India
estimated that only about seven out OF
every 1000 women were able to read
However, much advance has been
made since then through the gov
eminent educational work Tho
whole social system of India tells
against any education OF women
which goes beyond the mere rudf-
ments. The intellect OF woman ha.
hardly been recognized as having any
rights or claims. and the domestic
ideal which Is all-prevaIent in India
has been held to exclude the deveI-
opment OF any part OF her nature
other than the emotional and prac-
teal. The custom OF early marriage
removes the child from school just
ut the age when an independent in
teilectud life is awakening This
early marriage is the greatest OBJ
stacle to the progress OF the education
OF girls.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-06
A DISCOURAGTSG TASK.

The Ftrgimian is inclined to agree with the
Washington Herald that the effort to "upift
the Chinaman is rather risky business The
latest warning comes from st. Louis. where
a Christianized. but Jealous Chinese woman
hacked her husband to pieces because he show
ed her letter from the wife of a Presbyterian
pastor. The letter an invitation to the
Cinnamon to deliver a lecture. In British
Columbia young Chinese is under arrest, ac.
cused Of numbering bis employers wife and
burning her body In furnace. A few years
ago the whole country shocked by more
terrible tragedy in New. York, where an
American girl was the victim of an "uplifted"
Chfnaman.
DUST few days ago a Chinaman was ar
rested in Richmond for trying 10 firt with an
American woman II western civilization is
thus to pervert the Celestial 1t were best to
leave him alone.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-06
The Reserve Banks.

The banks of Norfolk advocated the location
at Richmond OF the reserve bank, and the State
pital also had the general support of this city
1t is generally regarded that the location of
this bank in Virginia will be of benefit
to all parts of the State. In the rediscounting
Of commercial paper, and in the general use or
money it would seem natural that the location
OF the hank at Richmond would be advantage
Gus to all OF the State well North Carolina
Certainly many cities put up spirited contests
for these banks, and the fact that Richmond Hon
is subject of congratulation. and the fact that
Norfolk acted in harmony, and really contributed
to the result is source OF Satisfaction to this
|city.-Norfo1k Ledger Dispatch.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-06
The South Is Going Dry.

Lay the jest about the julep In this
camphor balls at last.
For the miracle has happened and the
olden days are past:
That which makes Milwaukee thirsty
does not foam in Tennessee
And the lid in old Missouri is as tight
locked as can be.
Oh. the comic paper colonel and his
cronies well may sigh.
For the mint is waving gaily. for
the South Is going dry.
by the Stilisde on the hillside IN
Kentucky all Is still.
For the only damp refreshment must
be dipped up from the rill:
Moth Ca'lina's stately ruler gives his
soda glass a shove
And discusses local option with the
South Ca'lina gov.
II IS useless at the fountain to be
winkful of the eye,
For the cocktail glass Is dusty, for
the South is going dry.
1t Is water. water everywhere, and
not a drop to drink.
We no longer hear the music of tho
mellow crystal clink.
When the colonel and the major ana
the gen'l and the jedge
Meet to nave a little nip to give their
appetites an edge.
For the eggnog now fs nog1ess and
this rye has gone awry.
And the punchbowl holds carnations,
for the South Is going dry.
For the nightcaps now have tasselA
and are worn upon the head.
Not the nightcaps that were taken
when nobody went to bed:
And the breeze above the bluegrass
is az solemn as Is death.
For 1t bears no pungent clove-tang
on it's odoriflc breath.
And each man can walk chaIkfine
when the stars are in the sky.
For a fizz glass now Is fizzless. for
the South is going dry.
Lay the jest above the julep meath
the chestnut tree at last.
For there's but one kind OF moon
shine and the olden days are
past.
For the waterwagon rumbles through
the Southland on its trip,
And II helps no one to drop off to
pick up the drivers whip.
For the minthed makes pasture, and
the corkscrew hangeth high
All Is still along the stillside. FOR the
South is going dry.
--~Anpryn0us
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-06
Richmond Wins.

Richmond was chosen by the reserve COM
mittee because it met all requirements. After
studying the field and taking into consideration
ithe claims of various cities and territories the
committee realized that yirgtnlas capital in
situation and in other essential conditions offered
advantages which none of its rivals could meet.
It's decision we believe will have the hearty ap-
prevail not only of Virginia people, but of prac-
tically all people who live within the confines of
Richmond's regional district. At first there NAV
be n little grumbling here and there few
complaints from those who disappointed
but in little while, when the system is worx-
Ing smoothly, the wisdom OF the committee will
he abundanty manifest that even the
srumblers will be convinced.-Roanoke World
News
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-06
on. FOR 4 GUN.
the ages

Drat these spring poets. 1t makes fellow
feel like he owned gating gun, two or
three gatling guns. Hearken to this from the
otherwise conservative West Point Nccs:
Backward, turn backward, OH time in your
flight give me July again Just for tonight, soften
the ground where the frost king has lain, oh, let
hme hear mosquito again. | weary Of
SNOW drifts ard ice, weary of paving the coal
trust its price: weary, weary, of frost itten
pie. give slice of the Fourth of July. Back
3ward, swing backward. on. season of snow
1merCury fifteen twenty below--turn the
heat of the tropical zone: roast me until am
cooked TO the bone; weary OF freezing
4my nose. weary of chiIblains and frost bitten
toes turn the heat, mister turn the heat "
Isn't that enough to try the patience of Job?
And why should this petitioner insist upon
Father Time turning the universe Backward
we are nearer July as We are hurting than we
would be If had to go the whole thing
again--why not ask him not to put any
stumbling blocks in the way OF going forward?
But what's the use of trying TO instil anything
practical into the head Of poet-mor.
especially spring poet?
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-06
DISSATISFACTION AND UNREST
THROUGHOUT MOSLEM WORLD
Missionary Schools and Colleges In Turkey Never So Full
Manifestation Of Christ's Spirit Through Red Cross
Work Has Tremendous Influence.
ny I'D
ny IDA CLYDE CLARKE.

Highest authorities are OF the opin-
ION that deep spirit of dissatisfac-
ton and of inquiry in manifesting it
self not only in Turkey, but through
out the Moslem world and this has
led In many places to the opening
OF new doors to missionary effort.
Reports from the Turkish empire
show that in spite of the unsettle-
ment of the war, missionary schools
and colleges have never been so full.
DIR. j. II. Oldham says: "On the
other hand, the war has aroused
throughout the Moslem world a feel
ing of intense bitterness and indig-
nation and a desire to unite all fol-
lowers of the prophet in resistance
20 the aggressions of Christendom.
The participation in ministering to
the needs of the wounded and refu-
gees has been Ia manifestation of
Christian spirit that has not been
without its influence on many indi-
vidual Moslems. But these efforts
have been too isolated to modify IN
any considerable degree the broad
impression left on the mind of the
Moslem world. The events and cur
rents of the past year are a fresh and
bitter reminder that Christendom
has placed a veil between Christ and
the Moslem peoples. and that the
church has done but little to take
away the reproach.
The American board Is making
strenuous effort to meet the oppor-
tunity in both European and Asiatic
Turkey, and has issued an appeal
for the support OF twenty new mis-
sionaries to be sent out this year.
In spite of disturbed conditions in
Persia, missionary work has been
carried on as usual. THE disintegra-
ton of Islam and the growth of I'M
belief among the educated classes
are proceeding at an accelerated rate,
and are likely to increase with the
growth OF foreign influence" says DR..
Oldham.
In Egypt. the Cairo language
school promises to develop into a
most important center for the train
ing of missionaries TO Moslems.
The attitude of the government OF
Morocco toward Protestant missions
is still uncertain 1t appears that
the government will not permit the
opening of new spheres Of work. Ac-
cording to recent official returns the
population of Morocco is estimated at
100000, less than half the number
usually supposed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-06
Richmond's Victory
Richmond HonolVd.

The selection OF Richmond as the location for
one of the federal reserve banks is an honor TO
that city and to Virginia. But it is empty
honor. by any II viii add greatly to the
prestige of Richmond as a financial center and
the benefit viii be to the entire State
Newport News cordially supported Richmond
In her candidacy and rejoices with her in the
successful issue of the campaign. Richmond
put up a splendid fight, and aptly and forcefrlly
illustrated the enterprise and abilities of her
leading citizens, well her qualification fer
the pos.tion.-Newport News Times Herald.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-06
May VOTE ON MUNICIPAL
LIGHT AMI WATER PLANT

WILMINGTON. N, c.. April g.
Official sanction has been given by
the city council on the plan of council
man Wood that the citizens OF the
city exercise the initiative provided
in the new city charter to pass upon
the question OF establishing a md
tnicipal lighting plant and the sinking
of a battery of deep wells The neces-
sary petitions will be prepared at once
and pat In circulation for the re-
|quired number OF signatures to call an
election. 1t will take 600 or TOO sig
man Wood is OF the opinion that these
can be easily secured. s.ss~ ~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-06
Is~pr THIS GAME DANGEROUS?

The secret has leaked out-the engagement
between Miss Eleanor Wilson and Secretary
McAdoo was the result Of deliberate effort on
the part Of "mateh-makers" According to a
Washington dispatch to New York paper Mr.,
and Mrs J. Borden Hartman were the guilty
parties who conpived with cupid in bringing
about the romance. The metho1s used by these
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-06

An exchange asks, What makes boy so
mischievous?" That isn't the proposition at all.
The Question is why is a boy boy?" and it
will go down the ages without an answer We
don't want it answered; not those of us who
own a boy--now do We?
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-06
Liquor Traffic in Africa.

Recent reports show that in Brit
!sh West Africa. the importation OF
spirits has swollen from 4,706.s7S
gallons in 1905 to 6.s55.tsS gallons
In 1911 In French West Africa there
has been an increase from 100000
litres In 1903 to 7,303.215 litres In
1912. However. new regulation of
the Belgium government came into
form in the Congo at the beginning
of the year. prohibiting entirely the
sale of distilled alcoholic liquors of
all kinds to the natives. and the sala
and manufacture of spirits has like
wise been prohibited by Portugal IN
the Congo district of Angola The du-
ties on spirits In West Africa has been
Increased by Great Britain. In Brit
lsh West Africa local distilltng ppa-
ratus has been prohibited, and in
southern Nigeria it has been decided
to substitute silver currency for the
pernicious currency Of gin.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-06

ds to be congratulated. Virginia is showing up
in the center of the spot light these days. and
the Virginians who are now making history arc
worthy opponents of the State.-Lynchburg Ad-
vance
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-06

them. Our missionaries want me to
look into the situation. and I am
therefore planning to take thiS long
and difficult journey with a mission
airy as guide"