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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-27
PEOPLES FORUM


Editor of The virginian:
The house of representatives voted unani-
mously today for the passage Of the Kenyon
bin, which aims to abolish the red light" dis
trct of the District of Columbia
This bill provides that any citizen shall have
the right to ask the court for an injunction
against any house of i'll fame, and that its only
evidence necessary shall be the general repu-
quifed to give bond. and If the injunction shall
be issued 1t operates against the owner or
eupant Of a house used for immoral purposes.
The bill also provides that a tax of $500 shall
be imposed on the building attached by the bill,
on tho principle that such houses are a nuisance.
and nuisance can be taxed out OF existence.
The bill introduced by Senator Kenyon
Of Iowa, and is modelled after the Iowa law.
which has been found to be very effective. 1t
goes to the president for his signature,
and by the end Of the week 1t is predicted
that it will be law, and that within thirty days
every immoral house in Washington will be
closed
Some voices were raised In the house TO in
quire what would become of the three hundred
women In the houses. and the reply was very
properly made. that while their pitiable,
as is the case Of all sinners yet II was the
duty of the State to look out for her boys who
are drawn by thousands to these houses
The time has come to abolish the red Light
district in our Virginia towns and cities The
policy OF segregation is miserable failure. 1t
does not minimize the evil in any way. 1t ad-
vertses the fact that while the law declares
adultery and fornication to be a crime. yet there
is a section Of the town city where men and
women congregate and violate the law with
out fear of arrest from the officers And to
their section young men and also young women
turn and are ruined physically and morally. and
the men go back to their homes only morally
degraded but diseased in body and bring dis
ease and death to their wives and their future
children.
Men declare that this evil has existed since
the world began, and that 1t cannot be abated
But this fact, If 1t were fact. does not Justify
the State in making light of It and rendering
it easy for men 10 violate the law of God and
~ bill has been introduced in the general
assembly of Virginia upon this subject and
it should receive the support of all work ers
for social uplift. The writer has not yet seen
copy of the bill. but if it is drawn along the
lines of the Kenyon bill he is heartily in favor
it, and trusts that the general assembly will
pass it promptly and thus put the Old Do
n1inion in line with the capital city The
Kenyon law Will send many of these wretched
women across the river into our State Let
us work together to abate their nuisance
Senator Kenyon is making record for con-
structive reform legislation He was the Joint
author of the Webb Kenyon liquor shipping law,
and now his name stands as the author of this
law. God be praised for such men in our legis-
lative halls.
JAMES CANNON, JR
Richmond. Va Jan. 26. 1914.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-27
We're Still Prosperous.

No matter how much the pessimists may kick
and how often the calamity howlers knock this
country is in most prosperous condition. as
facts and figures viii show, There not many
PEOPLE that know that the total wealth of the
nited States is 81 20, 600. 900 900, while he wealth
Of England is $4,000, 600, 600; France $50, 000-
900 900; Germany ssob00.o00, 900
The wealth per capita in this country is ap-
proximately s1,4l5
The amount of money in the United States Is
$4,000. 600, 900; United Kingdom. 81 600, 000-
000s Germany $500 900, 600.
The railroad mileage in this country is 246-
573. In Great Britain they have 23,4l7 miles;
in France, 1881, and in Germany, 3S747
During 1919 agricultural products alone
amounted $4,000, 100000 and over. Twenty
per cent Of this amount was fed 10 animals on
the farms and the balance. per cent was
sold,
In mineral alone produced s1,91s,32S,-
253
our international trade closed the fiscal year
with s635,00o.0 600 in favor,
This does not look like the United States IL
going backward. The people of the United
States are happy and prosperous Birmingham
Age Herald.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-27
DEALT MUTE HAS
A NARROW ESCAPE

HAMPTON. VA. Jan. 2s.-George
Watts. of York county. deaf mute.
came very near being the victim of
serious accident Saturday night at
the hands OF the 1910 Boulevard car
in charge Of Conductor w. II. Couch
and Motorman l.. c. Dix. The acct
dent occurred at the corner of Brown
and Lovett streets, while the east
bound car was on her last trip. Mr..
Watts had been to the moving picture
show and was returning to the home
Of his brother, Officer Thomas Watts,
OF the Hampton police force. when In
stepping from the sidewalk to cross
the street he stepped almost in front
of the swiftly moving car. Fortunate
ly, Conductor Couch was on the front
platform OF the car and had the pres
ence of mind to reach well out and
push Mr.. Watts back, the tender of
the car striking him at the same time
and knocking him down. The car
was Immediately stopped and the in
jured man placed aboard and hurried
to the residence OF DIR. Howard An
examination by that physician re-
vealed only slight wounds, and Mr.
Watts was conveyed to the home OF
his brother.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-27
PLAN THAT VIRGINIA
MAY CEDE BACK LAND


Especial to The Richmond virginian.l
WASHINGTON. d. c.. Jan. 2s.---
Congressman Smith. OF Michigan. to-
day reintroduced his resolution pro-
viding for the appointment Of accom-
mission to devise q plan whereby vir-
ginia will cede back to the District
Of Columbia Aboct thirty square miles
Of land lying on the v.sc3aia side Of
the Potomac.
The Smith bill provides that Z conn
mission OF six. to be appointed by the
president and the governor OF vir-
ginia. shall report what legislation IN
requisite ITO secure the restoration to
the District Of Columbia OF 80 much
of Alexandria county. Va. az may b.
essential to the proper development
and maintenance Of the capitol Of thu
United States" -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-27
RELICS GIVEN TO
RICHMOND GRAYS
PICKETT CAMP TURNS OVER vALU-
ABLE WAR FLAGS AND
OTHER ARTICLES.

Valuable war flags and other relics
of historical value of the War Between
the States which are at present In the
possession of Pickett Camp of Confed-
crate Veterans, will decorate the walls
of the First Virginia Regiment asso-
citation rooms.
Realizing that it's members are pass
ing away rapidly. the camp last night
proposed the plan to the association
and the offer was unanimously ac-
cepted There are a large number OF
flags and valuable relics held by the
old soldiers Hereafter members of the
camp will meet in the Veterans room
in the First Virginia Regiment build
ing.
officers for the ensuing year were
elected as follows by the Grays asso-
ciation.
c. A. Crawford. president; c. f..
Loehr. vice president; r. B. Loving,
secretary. L.. T. Christian, treasurer;
John c. Weckert, press committee;
comrades j. S. l.. Owen, George w.
Johnson. w. l.. Waring. r. II. Wrenn
and E c Garrison, executive commit
tee.
elected: Lieutenant William P. Nor
folk, Lieutenant George N Wilson, Ser
geant Arthur Levy. Charles II. Kinder
water and e. NJ. Long.
Major Lawrence Price reported that
the new building would be ready for
occupancy in q few weeks. but that
formal opening would DO held about
April LIST. as the furniture wouid. have
to be installed and other finishing
touches made.
1t was unanimously decided to put
on a big minstrel show at the City
auditorium March 27th and 2sth to aid
the gray uniform fund of the active
battalion.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-27
Ono Way II Settle

There seems 10 be clear way Of ending
the present trouble in Mexico. II would be
costly but Infinitely less costly than interview
ton and wholly humane The idea is suggested
by the eagerness with which the inhabitants
Of Ojnaga have taken advantage of the hospi-
tally accorded to refugees by this country and
have crossed the Rio Grande in their thousands
for the sake of square meal at the expense
Of Uncle Sam. All that is required Isl an ex-
tension of this plan. On the United States side
OF the Mexican border erect huge out-of- door
Kitchens prepared to cook a New England
boiled dinner on a gigantic scale. Then wait
for a faYoring breeze before starting up the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-27
500 Per Man.


Philander r. Claxton, federal commissioner OF
education. the other day told the house educa-
ton committee that the education of the 5000,
GOO adult iiiiterates in this country would add
$500 900. 900 to the estmable wealth OF the
United States
DR. Claxton's estimate errs on the side Of
conservatism. Educating the 100000 adult
illiterates in this country should add every bit
of a billion dollars. II not more, to the wealth
of the nation. The sum of 500 is too low,
as an appraisal of the difference between hteracy
and ihteracy. If il be urged that that amount
merely strikes average the answer Is that
within the 100000 ilterates are sure to be
many potential mliionares, other lesser cap
tains of industry, not to mention students and
inventors the general sum of whose efforts
would tremendously lift the average placed by
the commissioner.
OF course 1t is Impossible to reach and trans
form this army of iterates 1t is not easy
to induce adults to remedy such defects. We
can force children to go to school, but the same
process will not work with their parents And
the exigencies of making living would also
initiate against coercve measures
But we can, and must, work to the end that
the next generation shall witness radical
elimination in the volume of iiiiteracy. To think
that a nation with the wealth and enterprise
of ours, harbors large number of men
and women who cannot read is appalling. 1t
places us at a disadvantage in domestic. and.
even decisvely. foreign progress
i is here that the activities of the federal
outlets and most urgent obligations. If money
now wasted in pork barrels for personal poll
tical revenue diverted to education. and If
States did their individual duty the disgrace of
Glliteracy would he lifted from this ma
ton.
Congress and the State legislatures well
give heed to the situation. We are doing much
for common school education But not
doing enough. In the interests of so-called
economy practicing what is really the
of anse-~an8 that - plot
ting against future generations and their pros
perity.--Atlanta Constitution,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-27
MEXICAN CUNBOAT
AIDS LAND FORCES

MEXICO CITY. Jan. 2s.--Heavy
lighting Is in progress at Santiago,
Ixcuintla- where the rebels are being
constantly re-enforced. The gunboat
Morelos, with forces from Mazatlan,
attacked the railway station at Mo-
desto. which is very close to the sea.
The gunboat came close in shore
and began Smelling the place. Tho
sheels exploded large quantity of
dynamite which the rebels had placed
on the railway. Federal troops are
advancing overland to Modesto.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-27

The gentleman named Chase. who can probably
paint dead FISH 80 that IL will look like live
ore better than anyone else In America has risen
10 point of personal privilege In order that ne
may, heap obloQuy on the Cuhists. We had not
heard either Cubist or Futurist mentioned for
months and had almost forgotten that such
things existed However. 1t Is a safe bet that
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-27
JUB|LATE SERVICES
IN FIRST BAPTIST
TWENTY-FIVE Anniversary
OF MISSIONARY UNION CEIiE-
RRATED TO-DAY.

After untrtng efforts on the part Of
the committee In charge. an elabo-
rate program has been arranged for
the celebration OF the twenty NTH an
niversary OF the organization Of the
Woman's Missionary Union auxiliary.
which will be held today In First Bap-
list church.
Three understanding. afternoon
and evening-will be held In the
church. Similar celebrations will b4
held in Baptist churches throughout
the South.
One Of the principal speakers today
will be Professor r. w. Ii. president
of the Boys academy. Of Canton,
China. He is also president OF the
foreign board for Kwang Tung pro-
vince.
Other speakers OF note will Be Mis-
Fannie E. s. Hook. Miss Matte Nor
ris. of Bowdon. Ga; Miss Saliie
Priest. Mrs. w. J. Neal. OF GeorxiA;
Mrs A. L. Etratford. Mrs Julian r.
Thomas. Miss Kathleen Mallory, Miss
Elizabeth Savage, and Mrs. W. G.
Jamea Other interesting numbers
are on the program.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-27

great move and the legislators should do all in
their power to help the movement along.
Let legislators hear DR.. Peters. Learn what
has happened In other States. Hear what Or
W F. Drewry, OF the Petersburg asylum, has
to say. Then let them vote for the measure
for the knowledge OF conditions is almost certain
to carry the measure through.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-27
Mr. Chases yanking them back to memory ant
publicity pleased the Cubists immensely

In spite OF the fact that Kansas farmers
haven't had real crop in six years they still
have hope and according to implement authori-
ties are ordering machinery for farming as
gamely as ever We admire the gameness Of the
Kansans. and believe we would be game our
selves. only we have crops in Virginia with
regularity.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-27

The Power Of the People
1t was John Marshall who said that the
supreme and irresistible power reside in the
whole body of the people and not in any sub
division of them.
II is this fact which has done so much to
change the whole course of our national his
tory. 1t is the sentiment of the people which
has compelled the Democratic party to practi-
caly abandon its time-honored tradition
to state sovereignty. When the people de-
termined that 1t was necessary for the strong
arm of the government to protect them from
the imposition of monopolistic corporations and
the encroachment of the money power. well
agafnss the evils which threatened public
health and morals, the doctrine of State rights
was swept away. The results have been
satisfactory that apparently there is to be
limit to the things which government do
Every demand of the present day is toward
larger exercise of federal power. For instance,
the States could, and should. decide for them
selves whether women should vote. but the
suffragsts do not waste time by appealing to
State legislatures. They wisely went to con-
gress and likely to be successful. 1t is true
that the final verdict as to ratification or re-
lection will rest with the States but If the
suffragists induce congress to agree to sub
NIT the amendment the States, the battle Is
three quarters
No one nowadays would think of suggesting
constitutional amendment limiting federal
authority. On the contrary, every one of the
amendments proposed in recent years
pending before congress would give the national
government increased Jurisdiction matters
that ought to belong to the States. There is
persistent agitation for a uniform marriage and
divorce law, for federal liquor law, and for
uniform hours Of labor. If there is an
satisfactory condition anywhere the first sug-
gestion is that the government. not the State,
should rectify it. More and more We are doing
things along the Hamiltonian line and departing
from the Jefersonian idea.-Washington Herald.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-27

The very latest futter in the way of fashion
in New York is to have bird OF paradise painted
on the cheek Of the Broadway damsels. We
think it is a good idea. Heretofore there has
been no design-just paint,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-27

fires The delicate aroma OF the cooking waited
over the border to the nostrils OF the starving
combatants will prove Irresistible. They will
abandon the blood lust. rush for the Rio Grande
and unite in love feast the guests of Uncle
Sam. This pac.ac nostrum is offered gratis to
the consideration of the secretary of state. with
the added suggestion that Mr.. Andrew Carnegie
be prevailed upon to finance the boiled dinner
New York Sun.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-02
PYTHIANS ATTENDING
 THE SUPREMELODGE

Past Grand Chancellors Herman H. Beck, Alex c. Garber. B. Clay Jones and T. D. Sanford have gone to attend the convention of the supreme lodge, Knights of Pythias which meets Tuesday at Win nipeg, Canada. The session of the su- preme lodge will last 10 days and marks the golden jubilee of the order, which will be duly celebrated. Another interest L. ing feature is that it is the second time in the history of the order that the su- preme lodge has met outside of the United States.
 Among the important measures that will be acted upon at this convention is the proposition to reduce the age limit for membership from 21 to IS years of age The order brides itself on being a young mans order and many of the grand do- mains have been urging the change for a number of years. Definite action was taken at the last session of the supreme body and the matter was sent to the grand lodges for their consideration. The vote has been taken but it is so close as to be in doubt.
 Another matter that will be given se- rious consideration by the supreme lodge is the extension of the order into for eign countries. While it is purely an American institution, bred and fostered in the United States, it is universal in its teachings and precepts and could be carried out in any Christian land
 The delegates from Alabama all are well known figures in Pythian circles and stand high in the annals of the order
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-02
ATLANTA POLICE
 TO RELEASE WHITE

Ernest White of Woodlawn refuses to come back to Birmingham from Atlanta without requisition papers and therefore, according to the local police authorities, he will gain his freedom.
 Several days ago it is alleged that Ern- est White entered a residence at Wood lawn and secured about $50 in clothes and money. He then disappeared and was ar rested in Atlanta two days later The Atlanta police notified the local depart ment and requested instructions
 After an investigation it was discovered by the police that the state of Alabama was too poor to pay the expenses of an officer to go after White, and that the man whose house was robbed did not care to pay the expenses. The idea of prosecution was then dropped and the Atlanta police will release White al though part of the stolen clothes are said to have been recovered from him when he was arrested NE
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-02
FIX XAMINERS WORK
 ON COUNTY BOOKS

State examiners of public accounts having completed the examination of the books of the sheriff, the clerk of the criminal court and the clerk of the criminal court of Bessemer, will tegin Monday on the books of the county treasurer.
 Thereafter the books of the other officials will be examined until the entire job is completed. Examiners will also examine the books of the excise commission and the city commission of Birmingham. It Is understood that Ex- sminer Foster. who has been in Bir- rcingham for five weeks. will be aided in completing the work in Jefferson county by Examiners German and Will kinson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-02
WAR DEVELOPMENTS OVERSHADOWING ALL
 ELSE IN WASHINGTON
tcontinued from Page One,

official dispatches suggested that the mili- tary measures taken by some of the pow CTS were precautionary and not definitely indicative of an intention actually to en- gage in hostilities
 The gravity of the situation was admit ted in all the telegrams
 News that Germany had declared war on Russia came unofficially while Presi dent Wilson and Secretary Bryan were In conference. Later MT. Bryan hurried to the state department and sent several long cablegrams abroad
 To prevent paralysis in commerce, Pres ident Wilson and congressional leaders today agreed on legislation which would permit foreign ships to come under Amer ican registry in case of general war.
 No proclamation of neutrality will be issued by the United States until the situ- ation develops more clearly. Government officials generally were busy preparing for emergencies. Secretary Bryan post poned his vacation trip to Asheville N. c.
 Postmaster General Burleson announced that thus far there had been no interrup- tion or delay to mails service from the United States. Although German steam CTS sailing have been cancelled, Ameri- can mail for Europe has been sent by other lines. Postmasters have been noti- fled not to sell international postage money orders for unusually large sums.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-02
With the Lodges of the Birn1nghan District
 CHARLIE HAND

King Solomon lodge No. 460. A. F.. ana A. M.. will be host for the six teenth semi annual Masonic conference of Jefferson county to be held at the Masonic temple, August 1s 19, 20. In the county with the announcement of the conference with a request for a reply in order that the local lodge might determine the number of delegates that will be present From the number of replies that have been received by the secretary the indications point to a larger attendance at this conference than at any previous one.
 M M Ullman, worshipful master of King Solomon lodge and also worship ful master of the conference, states that the lodge is prepared to entertain the delegates while the conference Is in session. The programme for the three days session Is as follows;
 Tuesday. August 1S--10 a m., confer ence opened by officers of conference; invocation, Rev. A. F. Dickinson; well come address. M. M. Ullman response. Charles R. West; appointment of spe- cial instructors for the day; general Instructions on opening and closing by |. A. Hewitt, district lecturer; 12:3O D. m., conference called off to l:3O ?. m; 30 D. m., conference called on; 1: 40 p. m., drill by class in the three lessons; D. m, exemplification of the E. A degree and lecture; p. m.. in siruction on balloting, minutes and or der of business by w.. J. Whitaker. .fxk. rIr. E.9 conference called off to p. m; p. m., conference called on; 7:15 p. m., ex- republication +. c. degree; p. m., mu- sic, S:10 D. m., address, Masonry and It's Relation to Civil Government" Dr.. F. P. Hogan; D. m., music by King Solomon lodge orchestra: 9:15 p. m., Our Masonic Home.' Past Grand Mas ter Ben M Jacobs; 9:30 p. m, music; '9:45 D. m, conference called off.
 Wednesday. August 19--9 a. m., con- ference called on; appointment special instructors for day; 9:15 a. m., ex- republication of M. M. degree and lee tGse; 10 a. m., optional work; 12:30 D. m, conference called off to :30 D. m. :; 30 D. m., conference called on; 1:45 D. m.. competitive drill from represen- tatives of each lodge of conference; 8 p. m., exenlplification of opening and closing in the three degrees; p. m.. complication of F. c. lecture; 4:30 P. m., to 5:30 p. m., good of the or der; 5:30 D. m.. conference called off to 7:30 D. m: 6 m., barbecue; 7:30 D. rl., conference called on; music by con- ference orchestra; D. m. address, Ma sorry and It's Relation to Public Edu- cation" Prof. c. B. Glenn, assistant su- perintendent Birmingham public schools; p. m., music; 9:15 p. mad dress Grand Master H. Clanton MfI- Ter; 9:45 D. m., music; 10 D. m., con- ference called off to 9:So a m., Thurs day
 Thursday, August 2o.-9:30 a. m, con-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-02
CONCERTS TODAYAT
 EAST LAKE PARK

The following programme will be rendered at East Lake park this aft ernoon at o'clock and tonight at g o'clock by J. L. Browns band:
 March. "Tri Mountain, Weekman
 Overture. Morning. Noon and Night, SUppc.
 Selection, "Sari," Kalman.
 Trombone solo, 'The Signal, Brooks. e. Hebbeln).
 Med. overture, "Remicks Hits No. IA. Iampe.
 Suite, "Peer Gynt." Greig.
 Xylophone solo. selected, E. Ran
 Descriptive galop, "Storming of Fl Clancy, Alexander.