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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-11
N. F. SMITH, Prominent
Contractor of Bcrryvilie,
Clarke County, Opposes
Prohibition:

because Statewide prohibition WI!
cause great quantity of Virglnla's
money to be sent out of the State
for liquor when it might be spent IN
the State and Virginia's money KEPT
in virginia.
Because Statewide prohibition Will
cut down the revenue of the State
and cause this loss to be made up by
raising taxes on the necessities OF
life.
because Statewide prohibition wills
rot prohibit the sale Of liquor Ill the
State, but will cause It to be sold IL
legally, and IN a manner ana III
places which make it impossible to
regulate and control"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-11

Farmers. Business and Professional Men State for Pub
licaton Their Reasons for Opposing Statewide
tion of Only Few@of the Hundreds Of
Letters from Every County in the State
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-11

C. M. McCLAIN, Lawyer,
Justice of the Peace and
Farmer, Greenfield, Mel
son County, Is Opposed to
Proh; ition for These
ReaSuls:
"First, because think it would De
an invasion upon the fundamental
principles of Local Self-Government.
Second, because l think the liquor
traffic would be carried on more eH-
tensively and illicitly than under the
present temperance laws, and by a
rude class of citizens, which would
cause trouble distress and disturbance
in communities where peace and mar
mony now exist.
"Third, because l believe it to be
undemocratical in the extreme"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-08
DON'T FORGET THESE FOLK.

While Virginia Is rejoicing that the reserve
bank is 10 be within her borders. and Richmond
city particularly is showing gratitude here and
there to all who helped along the cause, we
should not forget the good and unselhsh work
done by our brethren OF the faraway Rappahan-
noek and Northern Neck sections. STYLED the
outside row" by noted statesman of long ago,
this people, while bone OF our bone and flesh
Of our flesh" have since colonial times been tied
20 Baltimore through commercial and blood re-
lations Their banking aud other business ia to-
day done with the great city Of Maryland. Yet,
when Richmond called, the banks of that section
threw aside the thought Of sordd gain and raj
lied to the call in almost solid phaanz. Patriot
ism, the honor Of Virginia. was first:
How many OF US. knowing that almost the life
Of orr little pile" depended upon throwing our
influence in another dircction--in no sense dis
honorable would have responded In such fash
ion?
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-08

Nayor taf'er HARRISON o. Nh'caSo' mas never
oahn toHsea as hN'D'Fi7t 80 LAT a. we Know
nas ~ got aii some stun at banquet 'endered III
ms honeT recently "h''h CLASSES hl'a Win marx
IVAN. ae mayor was receiving ''hsFa'0ia
aaahs ~ }4e n'hneF on MS ordnance proh'Ol'lhs
4 ehaaheafs rom moving 0aeH hoFhs IN tue
sfeNdea business streets o. 'ne c'F' ana inc
eaeS8tsf 'ooN occasion 10 say 'na' IL hao come
70 'he point where chaahears thlhk iheS heeo
onig bioN 'he'f HofhS ana pedestrians VIII leap
#oaf q isse way forgetting en'lrey the 1aet 'na'
tie peafsfTia@s fleft OF way Is supreme II
sofhetl -n2 '9i done soon inc mayor Is oil the
opinion fRas tAa eaanheHfs' III fheif arrogance
VII p se'itg ip Fo7e OIL slghaiF Iof peaeStrlahs
Y ifsfa and obey. aud ne Suggests taat h"'H
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-08
More Education Wanted.

Virginia has local option in the matter OF
sending children to school and centralized
form of government I'm the determination of the
meet when they get to the school house. In
other words the parents have very little to do
with selecting the teachers and the school con-
ditions and methods; but they can do they
please about sending the children to school.
This is about the worst situation for maintaining
high average attendance and high educational
efficiency that can he produced, When parents
are dissatisfied with the schools they can do
nothing to remedy the unsatisfactory conditions
except beg for improvements AS Virginians
are not naturally beggars. many of them prefer
to withdraw their children from school
But 1t is possible for each county. by vote to
put into effect compulsory education law.
Under il many will he forced to send their
children to the public schools. whittier good OF
bad Indeed. nearly all who will be forced to
send their children TO school will be obliged 70
send them to the public schools.
Alexandria county will probably he called
to vote on this question at early election,
either in September November. Even under
the unfavorabie conditions suggested it is wise
to vote for compulsory education The battle
for compulsory education has been fought and
won; most States have 1t.
Moreover the more children are forced TO
attend the public schools the sooner the people
viii recover local control of the schools strict
~ Democratic condtion.--Rosslyn Common
wealth.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-08
piling Pelion Upon Ossa-

Many have been the comments upon the fail
ure of Congressman Jones to stand by the presi-
dent In his plea for the repeal of the tolls
emption law, and some papers have assumed TO
ascrihe reasons therefor for instance. the Peters
burg fndeS-Appeai says
We observe that every Democratic member
OF congress of Virginia, with the exemption of
Represen tative Jones' from the First district will
vote for the repeal It's n pity President Will
could not have his way clear to give
Mr.. Jones even modicum of federal patronage"
Now that editor might have written several
columns without having said anything quite as
mean that. Who would inpute motive so
sordid to the vote OF a statesman
What is little thing like political patronage
when the great throbbing questions Of the Cay
weighed In the calm and judicial mind Of
the representative Of the sovereign fishermen Of
the Chesapeake and its tributaries7
BE fair to Mr.. Jones, there is more patronage
to come. fWt ii will not be influencing factor
with his votes-Norfolk Ledger Dispatch
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-08
Branch Reserve Banks.

The cities that seem much disappointed at
not being named for Of the reserve banks
may not grieve without hope for there Seems to
be no limit to the number OF branch banks that
may be established.
The organization committee not author
lied by law to provide for any but the reserve
banks. but the new currency law specifically
states that branch banks shall he established.
and this will doubtless be done by the federal
reserve board, when the president shall have ap-
pointed it,
Baltimore appears to be deeply hurt that
Richmond should be chosen the claims that
4 made. but the Monumental city may find some
balm In the branch bank proposition, as il
doubtless would be granted of them.
The selection Of Richmond was based upon a
lust recognition of its financial growth. for
within the past ten years its banking capital has
increased from s6s73.700 to s17966,eo0, gain
Of 1sl per cent In the same time her bank de-
posts have increased from s22.0To,So0 to s47-
$4,000, a gain Of 1f5 per cent
The region of which Richmond is made the
banking center covers an area Of 1883 square
miles with population Of s.519,313 The num-
her Of national banks included Is AIS, with
capital stock and surplus of sf05.0e4.483. At 6
per cent this will give subscription to the stock
of the federal reserve bank of Sc, s03.4S3.-Nor-
folk Ledger Dispatch
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-08
Case OF Brother Jones.

What is to be done in the of Brother
Jones; poor Brother W. A. Jones, of the First
congress district of this State Brother Jones Is
the enterprsing gentleman who thought he was
running against the Hon. Thomas Staples Martin
for the United States senate In 1911 He was
fierce anti-machine man. an original Wilson man
md wore with much glory the glitterng halo of
perfect political holiness. Now he has took and
gone and voted against the president on the
peal Of the canal tolls billthe Democratic
member of the Virginia delegation who did.
So, what to do with Brother Jones?
Presumably he voted he did because he
thought he was right, but what has that got to
do with II? As understand the law, as pro-
mulgated by some Virginia contem poraries,
have no right to think until know how the
president thinks. then our duty is TO think with
him and If he reverses his opinions to do the
intellectual tango and with him. So
what VIII these children of the sanctuary do
that Brother Jones and Brother Wilson have
parted company, on big issue? We think
can guess. Brother Jones has few or no APP
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Times.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-08
JERSEY DEMOCRATS LOSE \ POINT

Despite President Wilson's warm letter of en-
dorsement, James J. OByrne. the Democratic
candidate in the Seventh New Jersey district
ran poor second yesterdays Dow H. Drukker,
the Republican candidate, VIII succeed to the un-
expired term in the house Of Robert G. Bremner,
the stalwart young Democratic representative,
whose career cut short by death in February
We do not believe that there ia any special sgn-
9canee In the election. nor that it means that the
professor Is losing his grip on his home State.
1t appears, at this distance, to have been one OF
those unaccountable things which, like the
fortunes OF war, are to be found from day to day
In politics. 1t Is to be regretted that a man
with a name uneuphonious should have been
picked to answer a congressional roll call. but
the Jersey Democrats will no doubt remedy that
at the regular election.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-08
Richmond Victory
Richmond Wins

Every citizen of Virginia will be greatly re-
mated Of the twelve regional reserve
bank cities and that Of these great banks
will be located in the pitai of the Old Domin-
ion. Richmond made splendid. uphill fight
for the distinction, which has been conferred on
her by the committee in charge Of locating these
banks and In this fight her business men again
demonstrated the fact that they possess that
activity and progressivenees with spells pros
perity for any city. The selection of Richmo nd
has naturally left disagreeahle taste in the
mouth of Baltimore and Washington. which the
Sun demonstrates by saying that Baltimore is
Inundated by the decision. There Is reason
why either city should complain. In view of the
fact that Boston, New York and Philadel phia
were selected it could hardly have been expect
ed that additional bank would have been
located in such close proximity TO these three,
and II any other reason Is wanted II is sufficient
TO saw that Richmond Is in much closer relation
With the territory included in this district than
either Baltimore Washington. Except Mary
land and part of West Virginia and all of the
rest of the territory mentioned desired Rich
Washington is the seat of the federal govern
ment and this should suffice, Baltimore will
lose nothing by the selection Of Richmond. hut
on the contrary can win additional business
friendship for herself in Virginia and the Caro-
lnas by accepting the decision against her in
friendly NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Free Lance.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-08
National Prohibition.

Secretary Daniels has taken the first step In
national prohibition by issuing an order which
absolutely prohibits the Introduction of
alcoholic liquor upon any vessel of the navy
within the confines Of any navy yard station.
This order Will be issued to the service at
and will become effective July /. 1914
The order is follows THE use or intro
duotion for drinking purposes of alcoholic
liquors board any naval vessel within any
yard station Is strictly prohibited and COM
handing officers will be held directly RESPONSE
BILE for the enforcement of this order"
The secretary says that prohibition for the
men should he prohibition for the officers and
that it is poor rule which takes LIQUOR from
in the other.
1t is SAID that aside from aboishing what IL
known as the officers wine mess board SIM.
and the sale of liquor at the officers clubs on
shore, the order lis 80 sweeping practically to
enforce total abstinence upon naval officers for
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-08
COMMISSION MEN
WILL ORGANIZE
MEET OVER ExCEIIEN DIN
NER--PRESENT SILVER TO
MIR. JENKINS.

The wholesale commission mer-
chants and fruit dealers of Richmond
held a very enthusiastic meeting at
Stump's hotel last night. and laid the
foundation for organizing along
broad and conservative lines. This
attendance was large and the deepest
interest was manifested.
An elegant dinner was served ir
such an excellent manner that a COM
mittee was especially appointed to
express the appreciation OF the com
mission and fruit men, Mr.. William
Jenkins was elected temporary chair
man, and Mr.. Overton. secretary A
very brief report was made by a com
mittee selected some weeks ago, rec
ommending that an org an ization be
effected. This was adopted and com
mittees on constitution and bylaws
and on nomination of officers were
appointed.
Messrs, Evans. Frost. Carpenter
McMinn, Brinkley and others made
brief talks on the benefits to be de-
rived from proper sort of organiza-
ton. and all breathed the hope that
the bonds among those engaged in
the business may become closer ana
stronger. The meeting was such a
pleasant affair that there was very
general desire expressed that there
may be several such gatherings eac.a
year.
A happy incident of the very pleas
ant evening was the presentation of a
chest OF silver to Mr.. Jenkins as an
expression of the esteem OF his fell
low commissioner, and an evidence
OF their appreciation of the excellent
and effective service rendered by him
as chairman of the committee. which
opposed and effected the defeat OF
hostile and unjust legislation of the
recent session of the general assem-
bly, Mr.. Barney Bowman was very
felicitious in his brief presentation
address, and the response of Mr.. Jen-
kins was feeling and apprectHttve. He
took occasion to discIaim any special
credit and said his associates on the
committee and others not on the COM
mittee rendered Invaluable assist.
ance.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-08
MIR. JONES AND THE PRESS

Before sealing the chapter on Corsressman
Zones the lone Democrat from Virginia who op-
posed the presidents policy the tolls matter, It
@may be well 10 say that nearly all Of the strong
papers in Virginia have criticized MIR. Jones as
has done the Richmond Firoinioa Barring the
Newport News Press We have not seen line that
would uphold him III his support Of the subsidy
AZ free tolls. That should be answer enough that
The yirgiwtan was correct in It's criticism OF the
Virginia representative. In passing. repro
d0ce an editorial from the Williamsburg gazette,
~1ich is friendly TO the FIRST district congress
nan. huf the vail does not seem to help the
Gsic+gvss % Mr Jones;
So William A, Jones complains that he has
hNen given the rawest kind Of deal by the
administration. In that he has been deprived of
ro1ase. notsl Dug The tAet thaa It MAJ
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-08
WOMEN FAIL IN CHICAGO.

The women can extract no ray of comfort from
the Chicago elections yesterday, for not one OF
the eight candidates for alderman elected.
The trouble seems to have been the failure of the
fair sex 10 stand together early reports of the
election indicating that they were divided about
on the same lines as the men have divided In
previous campaigns, 1t was the first election in
Illinois In which the women have had an OPP
portunity to vote. and the result was therefore
awaited with great interest It is unnecessary
to add that the outcome is a disappointment to
those who had expected more from the mar
shaling Of their strength and influence at the
ballot box
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-08

mond, will spend the spring months
at the Henry Clay Inn.
Mrs. James ID. Hunter has returned
from a visit to Mrs. Charles Weisiser.
in Washington. ID. c.
Miss Marie McCullen, OF Raleigh,
who has been the guest Of the Misses
Hoofnagie, IS now visiting friends In
Richmond.
Lydeli Rice. of Scranton. Pa. will
spend the Easter holidays with his
sister, Mrs. W. c. Blanton.
Mrs. Bryan McCuilen and Miss
Elizabeth McCuilen. of Raleigh. N. G..
are the guests OF Mrs. ID. r. Midyette
Miss Katherine Kent will spend
Easter with relatives at Charlotte
Courthouse.
Mrs. Merritt Motley has returned to
Afon. after visit To her sister, Mrs.
Clyde Barnes.
Mrs. Fisher Ragland, who has been
teaching In Halifax county, will return
to her home here this week
Mrs. S. &. Hatcher is visiting
friends In Lexington.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-08
MORAL FORCES WIN \ VICTORY.

The moral forces Won signal victory In the
carrying Ingham county, in which Lansing. the
State capital, Is located AS the result of the
election Michigan now has thrty-four dry coun-
ties and forty nine in which liquor is still sold
1t Is encouraging to note that all Of the counties
which elected themselves to that column two
years ago. elected to remain dry. The prohibit.
tionists gained county, but that was the most
important county in the State. and reflects the
trend of sentiment.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-08

II not confronted by another condition
by the action Of the interstate commerce COM
mission in putting into effect service cuts in
express rates, we could have gone along all
right"
Even go And II the United States and the
other express ompantes had been content with
reasonable profits and had not persisted through
long years in extortioning upon the public. II
Is probable. to the point of certainty, that they
would not today have to face either competition
in the shape of parcel post. reduction In
rates ordered by interstate commerce COM
mission, IT liz their Unsuitable greed which
has brought them where they are--Norfok
Nirginian- Pilot.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-08

long periods of time. II will be henceforth a
violation of this order for any officer guest
upon any naval vessel TO have in his possession
any alcoholic beverage.
It Is further stated that officers living on shore
Will be prohibited from having any liquor in
their private homes, IL their duties require their
residence on naval reservations. Wives OF officers
so situated will be prohibited from serving
punches or any other form of liquor at their
social functions
Commanding officers by the terms OF the order
are made personally responsible for its enforce
ment and II is Secretary Daniels determination
that ii shall be rigidly observed.
IT is now up to the officers of the navy to be
a bstemlous or retire from the service. That Is
one case at least, where prohibition will prohibit
Newport News Times Herald.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-08
ASHLAND

ASHLAND. VA. April THE Third
Congressional Teachers association
will meet in Ashland Friday April
9th. in the College chapel. beginning
at 10 A. NJ, and continuing till Satur-
day afternoon. From hundred to
two hundred members are expected.
and large number of prominent edu-
Gators and speakers will be present.
Any resident who Is willing II enter
tain one or more visitors to the as
ISOLATION will notify l.. E. w. Meyberg
or Elmer Givens, principal Of Ashland
High school.
Miss Clarke Hoofnagle Ii entertain
ing the Junior Literary club this after
noon. Miss Elise CardweH will give
a resume of one of Bernard Shaw's
plays. and Miss Martha Hughes will
lead the discussion OF current events.
DIR. Charles Rice, Of Denver. Colo
rAdo. II the guest Of his sister. Mrs.
Cherries Blakey.
NJ. And Mrs.. ]. b. R1ddiclx, d Rich
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-08
Automobile Fatalities.

Two persons were killed by automobiles in
Richmond during the last two days of last week
Henry j. Holzgreve, a retired merchant, was
struck Friday Just he stepped from a curb
TO the roadway and terribly mangled His body
carried fifty feet by the speeding car be-
fore the chauffeur could bring it to stop.
joseph Ross, thirteen year old coored boy
had his life crushed out by a motor car used
by the police Saturday afternoon.
The words of Mother Symptoms prophecy were
often quoted after the advent Of steam cars
They seem TO bear more. literally upon autom J.
hiles.
Carriages without horses shall go
And accidents fill the world with woe.
Alexandria Gazette News
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-08
CONDITION OF MIR. BAKER
CONTINUES FAVORABLE

The condition OF Frederick W.
Baker. who suffered stroke OF
paralysis in his home Sunday, tust
as he was about to leave for the morn
ing service at his church, was re-
ported last night as being about the
same.
Mr. Baker is seventy five years old.
is the business manager Of the South
ern Churchman. and lives at 9l2
West Grace street. He was standing
in the middle of the floor when he
suffered the stroke. falling to the
floor unconscious. His wife. who was
in the next room heard the thud and
rushed to his assistance.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-08

his Influence that kept Virginia In the progress
sive column. In making recent appointments.
Senators Martin and Swanson and the Virginia
organization were given all the pluns, One APP
pointnent only went to the antt~naehine folks
and that was made out of Difference to Mr.. Glass
and not because his man progressive. II
has 20 be made alone In Virginia without the
assistance of .he administration"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-08
VIII Attack Richmond.

Unless they cool down some of the cities dis
appointed In their efforts to secure a regional
reserve bank are likely 40 appeal to the reserve
board to revoke the order to give Richmond a
resbrVe bank. They angry all the way
through. But have apprehension they
will succeed In dislodging Richmond. We admit
1t a severe blow to Baltimore but we never
once thought Baltimore would get bank being
too near Philadelphia. and New York. Baltimore
did not lose on her wealth, but on her proximity
to greater centers,-Staunton Leader.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-08
Fits In Spasnas.

Every time any reference is made to the
Aliens, of Carroll county, the Richmond Times
Dispatch throws At. Our contemporary ap-
pears to be self-appointed guard to see to It
that not an Allen leaves the penitentiary until
their terms expire. and yet it made no protest
when four attorneys reached into the State
treasury and pulled out $4,000 for rendering a
service they stated in court volunteered In
this connection 1t Is proper to say that the
last fit the Times-Dispatch had was not justi-
fed by the facts-Cifton Forge Review.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-08

The president and board OF managers OF the
Virginia Home for 1ncurables announce that they
have fixed upon April 18th as Bell Day for that
institution. This is one OF Richmonds worthiest
charities and the public will bear In mind that
the smallest contribution will go to swell fund
which will bring cheer and creature comforts TO
many who are denied the blessing of health.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-08
The Allen.

Every time any reference is made to the Aliens
OF Carroll county, the Richmond Times Dispatch
throws fit. Our contemporary appears to he
"A self-appointed guard to see to 1t that not an
Allen leaves the pente ntiary until their terms
expire, and Vet II makes protest when four
attorneys reached into the State treasury and
pulled out s14000 for rendering service they
stated In court WAS volunteered. In this con-
nection IL rs proper to say that the last fit the
Times III spatch had not justified by the
facts.-Clften Forge Review.