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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-03

DAY that there now is deposit in his county
about $4,000 on certificate, drawing per cent.
His argument that If this money were
forced to pay its share of taxation 1t would
ne invested in farm mortgages at per cent.
He alluded to the difficulty farmers of his ac-
quaintance encountered In getting money for
farm improvements although the security Of
Tered Is the best in the world.
Personally. we cannot the wisdom of keep
ing money on deposit at small per cent when
IT Is possible to invest 1t in farm mortgages at
per cent. But we do not believe law tax
Ing out of existence the certificate of dep osit
business would drive this money into farm mort
cages to a great extent. Men with money to
lend strongly oppose being forced to lend H.
They choose their own investments.
The injustice of the tax is so apparent that
the legislature should lose time in getting
rid of it. The banks of Petersburg pay per
cent on money deposited certificate In all
the other cities of the State, we believe the
rate is per cent The Industrious man who
accumulates 500 and draws his 81 year
thereon. under the present system must take
out OF that 81 the sum of s175 and pay tt to the
city and State
The law ought to be repealed in the interest
Of Justice and fairness; In the interest of b1:si
ness in the interest Of good morals. 1t is not
to he expecte dthat the with few hun
dred dollars earning him rery low interest
State.-Petersburg Index IA ppeal.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-03
Northern Snobberv

The attitude of the Philadelphia newspapers
toward the secretary of the navy because he
nominated the Norfolk maynard for the big
dock finds its counterpart In the attitude of
the New York Tribune, the Boston Transcript
and other Northern newspapers toward the
nomination of John Shelton Williams TO be
comptroller of the currency and ex-oeicio mem
Der of the federal reserve board.
The Boston Transcript Is shocked at the men
ton Of such a thing. Surely" says that pious
paper, the administration does not intend 20
make the powerful board a storehouse
for the inefficient in the executive departments
or the lame ducks from the world of business
or politics. -
We should like to know the personality of
the writer this Boston newspaper who dares
to call John Shelton Williams a lame duck ;"
We should like to know what caliber of man
he is. what he has done in the world of bust
ness or politics and how his record compares
with that of Mr.. Williams.
John Shelton Williams was born and reared
in Virginia, and what he is he has made HIM
self, although he comes from distinguished
family, He has never been politician and
has never asked for political honors. His mind
does not run that way. He has a beautiful,
home In Richmond and ample means He is
not seeking political fame. but Is honestly en-
deavoring to serve his country, that he has
accumulated competency.
He has been eminently successful in his BUSH
ness ventures and has been of the Lead
ing men IN southern development. His SER
vices to the government are invaluable, and the
administration Is fortunate in securing them.
We have no personal interest in Mr. Will
lams, beyond the fact that he is a Richmond
man. but this sneering at him on the part of
snobbish newspapers at the North arouses the
sense of Indignation. These chaps also sneered
at Norfolk because it is a Southern town, and
sneered at Joe Daniels, because he is a South
ern Now they sneering at williams
for the same reason, and for other. It is
the same old spirit of sectonalism, which we
hoped had passed out But John Shelton Will
liams cannot be belitted, and the newspaper
scribbler who undertakes it only makes himself
ridiculous.-Newport News Times Herald.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-03
TIL C1T-1rS uEAITH.

While everybody Is Dragging about how good
s8S year that has Just oHded has been. regard
aoss OF the degree Of prosperity It brought them
aAere Is something to think about in the state
neat of tho Richmond health department that
the death rate for Tie city Of Richmond has
\ again been lowered,
a year $50 splendid work was done by Or
II 81 Levy and has staff, The death rate was
N sonsiderabiy eat largely because Of the efforts
Il II sna inspectors who so out from the Office
RIDER the direction Of nr Levy. 10 see that sani
AIRY conditions such that the spread OF
-oftasioAz diseases Is well nigh impossible, and
n eorres such conditions might become a
4 menace 10 the health OF the city's people,
Comparison OF the work Of 1913 with that Of
.asl2 Ehowa that the work Of the health de.
g,Arfnaas IN 1919 was far ahead of that of the
sxrseedInx year
NJ Aokas number ofsfcaths IN 1913 was smaller
n "A 1879 I'll spite ot The fact that
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-03
.NfEk- BRYCE.

Granting q title to James Bryce. one-tfme
ambassador to the United States. pays no honor
to Mr.. Bryce. IT enobies his name, but not him.
IT makes him vSscount, but he already a
princa-
Americans have always felt kindly disposed
toward Mir. Bryce, and that kindly disposition
was Increased by his stay with They always
admired ham, and that admiration was increased
BY him while in this country. He was Mr.. Bryce
when he came TO US, and Mr.. Bryce when he
left. They have made him Il viscouut now. and
WE are ali glad OF it, for it Is the accepted way
d III Great Britain Of IGNORING man. but 10 us
Il lie VIII always Dc Mr.. Bryce.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-03

On Tuesday afternoon. Miss Louise
Spain. of Chlmborazo boulevard. de-
lightfuliy entertained her music pu-
pills from to s. After musical
program there was much merrv-mak-
ing, al sGrts of games and contests
being enjoyed Refreshments and
decorations were typical of the yule-
tide. and the affair was in every way
delightful The following program
was rendered:
Just a Bunch OF Flowers, Miss Eliz-
abeth Stuart.
Airy Fairies, Miss virgie Gentry.
June, Miss Cathleen Carter.
May Pole Dance. Miss Marian Ok
enham.
Nightfall Miss Hester Stuart.
Majurka. Miss Margaret Carter.
La Fiesta. Miss Eugenia Long.
Romance. Miss Annie Goddln.
; Glad Hours. Miss Elma Ashton.
My Little Valentine. Miss jose
phine Talley.
La Chatelaine. Miss Mary Stuart.
Trio. Misses Mary. Hester and Eliz-
abeth Stuart.
Miss Spain was assisted in receiv-
ing by Miss Hazel Fiippen.
Others present were Misses Re-
becca Zines, Gladys Gary, Julia Ash
ton and Binford Stuart.
A very attractive party of the holi-
day season was the one given by Mel
son and Miss Nirgie Parker in their
home on East Grace street little Mics
Celeste Ferguson. of Baltimore. be-
Ing their honor guest. Christmas
decorations made the home attrac-
tive. and games and music were fea-
lures Of the evenings enjoyment
Dainty refreshments were served
Among those present were: Misses
Puth Spain. Helen Gill, Naomi Fow
Ter Katherine Melton. Grace Bradley.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-03
volt Nrrl1Rs NEEDED NOW,

Those having in charge the campaign n have
Richmond named az the center Of one OF the
regional reserve districts to be constituted under
the operations Of the new currcncy system have
taken hold tn a way that will make for success,
II success be possible. Organization was COM
pieted IN rapid order, Secretary McAdoo was
notified Of Richnlond's claims without loss Of
time ana with the movement bat a few days old
great strides have been already made
The plans Of the Bankers association as out.
lined at the meeting yesterday afternoon In head.
quarters In the rooms Of the Business Mems club
provide for campaign Of wide extept covering
Virginia and the CaroIinas with especial
: fheralighnoss. These plans, however. require
men for execution. Plans paper make a
splendid preliminary. if the plans be good, but
accomplish nothing if not put into effect. Many
!. bankers and other business In Richmond
have already enlisted in the cause, but many
more are needed The plans prepared call for
hard work by numbers Of energetic men. but
those plans are not of greater scope than neces-
sary. Nothing less will do, They must be car.
ried out to the full if Richmond is to win out In
tfs efforts fer the establishment here OF regional
reserve bank. and they cannot be carried out
.Snless there he an increase in tho number Of
those who are willing to make some personal
sacrifice to that end.
Energetic. aggressive, wel-nforrned men are
needed by Richmond today Men with sufficient
rsvFr pride and with enough love for Richmond
to make sacrifices for her Richmond must have
men of ability. who are willing to neglect their
own private business for little to help their
city Volunteers who will give their time and
iabore though it means loss of money to them,
are called for by Richmond
The men who have undertaken to help Rich.
mond by working for the establishment here Of
d regional reserve bank are working for them
SELVES. They are broad-minded and possessed of
sufficient enlightened selhshness to see that what
helps Richmond helps them. They are confident
that others win see the Importance of success in
the present undertaking as clearly as they see It
and have proceeded on that assumption,
viii the response he commensurate with the
needs? Are there enough such men in Rich
mond?
The Tirgisliaa believes they arr here. It be-
'ieves that they win come forward. 1t would
point out, however. the pressing necessity of
immediate action
Tho volunteers must come forward now--to.
day.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-03

Virginia Talley. Margaret Reed. Aus
drey Gin. Cecil Traylor. Edith Shaw.
and Lizzie Gill: Messrs- Bradley An
derson, Leslie Spain. Emmett Win
der. Howard en-. Desport Fowler,
Temple Winder. Frank Melton, Car.
rington Carney, Edw. Parker. George
Whitworth, Wesley Tignor. Miss
Laura Parker. Mrs b. p. Womble.
Mrs F. H. Rowe and Mrs. Joseph
FERGUSON chaperoned the party.
Miss Irma Bates, OF Chimbora1o
her young friends on Tuesday even
ing. The home was prettily deco
rated In Christmas greens and rcd.
Music and games were much enjoyed.
ard refreshments. suggestive OF the
season. were served.
Misses Alise and Elva Bates were
hostesses at a 'watch-party" Wednes-
day evening, given in their home. 537
North Thirtysecond street. Yule-
tide decorations prevailed. and . very
enjoyable evening was spent. Music,
games. and the serving of dainty re-
freshments were features Of . de-
l.gbtful evening.
Miss Ethel Hare. who has been the
guest of relatives in OklAhoma, for
several months. has returned to her
home on East Broad street.
Miss Mary Williams, Of Norfolk,
was the guest Of friends on the hull
Wednesday. en- route from her home
where she spent the holidays. to RAN
delphi Macon. Lynchburg.
Miss Christine Phaup. Of Emporia,
Is spending the holidays with rela.
tiyes on tho hill.
Miss Nellie Phaup. OF Chimbora1o
Park, has returned from ChArlottes-
vile. where she spent several days
with her aunt, Mrs. Frank Robert
SErl
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-03
ALL IN~FAvOR SAY Il"

Ali in favor of eliminating the blues from the
world. say 81"
All in favor of doing their best during 1914,
say Il"
All in favor of having confidence in yourself.
say az"
All in favor of having confidence in his neigh.
Dor, say IT.
All in favor OF cooperation, say 81"
All in favor of having confidence In your city,
your State and your nation, say az"
All in favor of not hearing those who criticise
with an idle and ignorant tongue. say az"
All in favor of having confidence In your
president. say 81"
All in favor of having confidence In your senate
Of the United States say AZ
All in favor of having confidence In your con-
gress Of the United States. say IT"
All In favor Of having confidence in the new
governor, who will take his seat In few weeks.
say II"
All IN favor of having confidence In your news,
paper, say "I'
All in favor of having confidence In your
railroads. your banks your grocers, your
merchants, your business man and in the future,
say 81"
All who believe in aiding the bad citizen to
become a better one say 81"
All in favor of the slit skirt. say 81"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-03
With the State Press
Its Attraction.

That physical contact is the real attraction of
the Tango and other new dances is proved
by recent occurrence at Columbia college New
York. The Chi Omega Sorority gave ball and
the faculty ordered that the dancers sh ould keep
their bodies six inches apart, sending four
matrons to enforce the rule. The affair was
declared to be a fiat failure and male students
and co-eds united in procairnng that there
should be no more attempts at dancing in like
circumstances. Time was, in the days OF fine
minuet, when well bred people considered that
the touching of hands at arms length was
enough Now 1t seems that people who
send their daughters to institutions where the
Tango is allowed are paying chiefly to have
them educated in the art and science OF being
Systematically and more or less violently Rugged
Times.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-03
SeIf-Appointe1 Spokesman

President Wilson is not the first of our chief
executives to suffer the loss of the good opinion
Of persons who take 1t for granted that every
man who claims to represent the views of
the president speaks the truth or that every
man who holds important place under the pres-
dent represents the views of his chief In all
that he may say on public questions This
view is most unfair to President Wilson, as 1t
has been to many presidents who preceded him
in office. 1t is inevitable that there should be
among those claiming friendship to the pres-
dent and the policies of his administration the
usual number of self-advertisers who, lackin.
in themselves any qualities worth considerins,
continue to try to exploit themselves by en-
ploying agents to continually assert that they
are the representatives Of the president in all
they do or say
OF course. the president cannot he expected
to continually deny that he Is the personal
aid and comfort of every Democratic politician
who Is attempting to create the impression that
anyone and everyone who does not recognizes
him the only real thing in his particular
sphere Is not royal follower or Presiden,
Wilson. We are sure, however. that the presi-
dent must be growing very weary of some o.
the self-exploiters who continue, for personal
gain, to try to create the impression that Wood
row Wilson would not have been heard of, or
that he would have been failure as president
If they had not discovered him or II they did
not continually look after him down at WASH
Observation-Disclosures Record.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-03
ak ON Bank Deposits

We believe there win be very general APP
prevail OF the unanimous decision Of the finance
committee OF the Virginia senate to recon-
mend the passage of law reducing the tax
on bank deposits to cents on the 800. There
is escaping the fact that these represent prop
erty, which already has Borne its full share Of
taxation. The nominal tax OF cents would
supply the recognition of the demand Of ths
constitution that all property be taxed. and at
the same time 1t would afford relief TO con-
dition that il intolerable.
OF course, there IL another side. A friend
nj ours IN ons 81 she cenntts4 Md ~ the other
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-03
CURRENT COMMENT


/ About this time expect predictions of Diff
Guilty in raising money for campaign purposes.
Where is it to come from? Look at the pub
licity law. Look at the law against collecting
from corporations. Note the developments in
the pursuit of the bagmen in New York VIII
not all this chill the spirit both of asking and
giving?
Well, of course. The thing is not as open
and easy 1t used be. There is some
thing in the sigh that "the good old days have
departed Frying fat manufacturers has, per-
force, become lost-at least forbidden--art
possible. Putting up and knocking down,
patronage at secret auction may not have en-
trely ceased. but returns cannot now be large
Still, there are cakes and ale. There must
be. A big sum Is necessary to conduct cam
palgn either for the presidency The control
of congress The country Is large Certain
forms of canvassing not only popular but
necessary. Stumpers in demand Mtera-
ture Is essential. Clubs and music, and halls
for meeting places are indispensable items
There Is much party pride and spirit left
on both sides, and there are many legitimate
sources of collections for legitimate party pur
poses. Men of means and position should sub
scribe and will subscribe and there will be moth
ing improper in their interest activity. Demo-
Gratis want another congress because of a de-
sire to see the partys program completed. Re-
pubcans want to recapture that body in order
to stop policies which they think are detr-
mental to the public welfare. And the bull
moosers want a look-n as part Of their pro
gram for returning Mr.. Roosevelt to the White
lHouse.-Washington Star.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-03

had their first opportunity to, cast ballots in
twenty-three towns the question OF wet or
dry. The returns show that the women voted
four to one, for putting the saloons out of bust
ness The majority of the towns heretofore
wet Will be hereafter dry. The towns heretofore
dry were carried by big vote. Jacksonville
the largest town in debate. with population of
10000, where Secretary Bryan and his wife
went to college, went dry by, 2,404. The vote
was: Men. wet, 1875; dry. 1912 women. wet.
$50; dry. 1881. Jacksonville dry by only
few hundred the last election. The women
carried Jerseyville. which wet Petersburg,
formerly wet was made dry by the women
Religious Herald.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-03

the population of the city had shown a normal
increase.
The first sign of appearance OF contagious
disease has been warning to the health depart
ment and that the warning has been well taken
Is evident in the figures showing deaths were
fewer in the city during the year.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-03
BAD Language.

Mrs. Brown--Our language Is full OF mis-
pomers. For instance. met once who
was perfect bear and they call him a civil
engineer. Then. have friend who is called
criminal lawyer. but could never that he
was any more criminal than other lawyers.
Mrs. Smith--Yes. but that's not ridiculous
as the man they call teller in bank. He
won't tell you anything. asked one the other
day how much money my husband had de-
post, and he laughed at me.-Washington Star.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-03
Women's Votes and the saloon.

a 1t has frequently been repeated that the
saloons are soiidly opposed to giving the ballot
to women. Some light az to their opposition
and fears may be found in the following state
ments from one OF our religious exchanges con-
corning the results in the recent election In
State where women have been given the ballot.
Something OF how women would deal with
tho liquor question II they could generally vote
upon the license problem may be judged by the
recsnt elections II ulinois. where wemen voters
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-03

The schools and colleges always come CRYING
Give, Give "-Danville Register
1t would be well for Danvile IL the schools
of that city would always come crying Give
Give" and well for Banville II they should re-
ceive It, The percentage of illiteracy in Danville
is higher than in any city in the State The
horseleechs two daughters could hardly crv
give. give" too much were they crying for the
needs of the Danvlle public schools
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-03
A Popular City Manager.

Staunton was the first city to adopt the BUSH
ness manager plan, and the success of the opera
ton was largely due to Charles e. Ashburner
manager. Mr.. Ashburner has done so well that
he has been called to Springfield, O., to take a
similar position there
He has agreed to let the municipal COM
mission fix his salary after he has Demon
strated his ability
Mr.. Ashburner helped to formulate the city
manager form of government adopted by sum
ter, s. C.. and later copied by other Cities
Newport News Times Herald
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-03
Income Tax Law.

The advice to members of the National wo-
man Suffrage association that they resist the
payment of the income tax is not good.
No citizen, male or female, is justified In
violating the laws of the land Any one who
beilseve dhrlus now is the time for all the go
one has the privilege of testing 1t before this
proper tribunal There should not, however. be
a deliberate violation of any law The notorious
conduct of the English militants. has done their
cause harm. without doubt, American women
should not initiate them in any way.
The women of this country receive protection
for themselves and their property from the
government The income tax is intended to aid
in defraying a portion of the cost of running
the government. The suffragists should be will
ing to pay for the protection they receive. even
though they yet unable to vots1-Norfolk
Ledger Dispatch.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-03
To Annex Richmond.

The West Point News is valiant in fighting
for it's town and its short but bold and easy
river This is the right mettie--loyalty and
boosting. That virile paper however, is not
boosting without good cause West Point is
an ideal location, and it's river. the York
we'll there is little more that could be desired
to say nothing of the towns being fanked by
the Mattaponi and Pamunkey and their SPLEEN
did territory. We have long wondered why
Richmonders did not in West Point their
deep water port, 1t will come, in the future.
and then West Point will annex Richmond. -
Virginia Citizen.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-03

Great and true success in a congressman, or
In any man, must come not from time serving
or from trimming convictions to suit the mo-
ment's fancies but from "a desire help the
world and TO make every opportunity a means
Of lifting the people nearer to the mark OF grace
and truth,-Roanoke WorldNews.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-03

Exchange says Colonel Roosevelt is at home In
South America now that the Latin-Americans
have got him into an argument Have got him
into argument" is good
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-03

The Asheville Citizen says folks buy stamps
by the hundred down there, writing home for
money with which to get away
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-03

Anyway, the men who are worrying about the
income tax do not have to worry about the In.
come
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-03

Have you broken 'em yeti
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-03
CHURCH HILL NEWS

Hill Ss.n or rE:.s H.A.s. 7sa = - = =
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-03

Water wagons lighter today.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-03
Women s Hose

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