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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-15
PEOPLES FORUM
The Times Dispatch and the Enabling Act

Editor Richmond Vrginian:
Sir,-Thus dscourses your morning contem-
porary on the enabling act:
cot the enabling act shall not speak. Upor
this issue majority of the people Of taf
State have expressed their opinion in prattica
instructions to their representatives That Issue
is precipitated; its outcome ia, perhaps, already
determined Argument and exhortafion, crit
cism or encouragement will not affect the re-
suit Yet, they cast their votes. trust
the members of the assembly VIII not forget
that the passage of the enabling act may mean
lbitter controversy, long agitation and genera
| assault upon the maintenance of law Surely
every man must walk carefully as he seeks to
determine the OF Virginia Of this ques-
ton"
Are we to understand that when the "vas
majority Of the people have expressed their
opinion in practical instructions TO their repre-.
sentatives' on a question that lis, perhaps al
ready determined" and the result of which vii
not be affected by argument and exhortation
criticism encoura cement, that the viii OF
the people should be ignored by their chosen
representatives because of predicted .hittet
controversy, long agitation and general as
sault upon the maintenance Of law" In good
truth what kind of an assault is this upon
the very foundational structure of Law! Advice
to go slow practically TO disregard) in exc
cutting the expressed will of the people in the
way and manner constitutonally provided for
the statutory embodiment of that will! There
Is reaction and retrogression of a strenuous
nature, indeed!
Defeated absolutely in the realm Of debate
with all their sophistries exploded. the wet
forces fail back upon baby plea in keeping
with the pronouncement Of your contemporary
hat the passage of the enabling act will result
IN turmoil and internal dssention that will be
inmcal to the dignifed, peaceful and loving
brotherly attitude of Nirgnians TO the manner
born, And has such a catacysm followed the
enactment Of the Mann law and the many local
option campaigns that have resulted In driving
the saloons out of the rural districts and halt
Of the CTt1tg. Ur those campaigns in the cities
which by the vets? Cannot Virgin
ians be trusted to settle their affairs In
their own way without social upheaval?
And why should ii be esteemed occasion
for "a general assault upon the maintenance of
law for the majority Of Virginass citizens II
lave their will embodied in law in conformity
with law?
Again, isn't it plain that the popular desire
for the enabling act and it's expected result Is
rooted and grounded in a heart longing for the
removal of the prime and occasion of the
social and domestic troubles the State expert
encesi
Your contemporary, methinks, erstwhile was
not at all complimentary TO the motives and
acts of our legislative body and thereby created
some disturbance not noted for rose-water
campaign spirit Without impugning the integ-
rity of its motives, the advice II gives our
statesmen is in itself ill-adviscd.
w. NJ. BICkERS.
Richmond Va, Jan a. 1914.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-15
THE GOVERNORS MESSAGE.

In an admirable message TO the general az
seuably, enbodying many recommendations Of
value and showing conclusively that the prog
ross Of Virginia in all lines has been great
Governor Mann rightly lays stress on the i'm.
portant question of tax reform. without pass
Ing judgment on his recommendation that equal
ization rather than segregation of taxes be adopt
ed as the policy Of the State and without ap-
proving or taking issue with any of his pro.
posals every can agree with him that tax
reform is one of the most pressing needs of
the day
Governor Mann goes deeply into the question,
advancing clear cut views and thoughtful sug-
gestions. indicating that he has devoted much
time and study to the question. Whatever NAV
De the ultimate decision OF the general assem-
bly, the recommendations OF the retiring governor
must be considered carefully and the informa-
ton presented by him must be utilized to the
fullest extent In arriving at that decision The
vu9intan has already expressed its views upon
tae manner or reformation, believing that an
extra session of the legislature is absolutely
necessary, II has not suggested any particular
line OF action. and does not intend to do SO at
this time, bat it is confident that no insistence
from any quarter Is necessary to induce the gem
eral assembly to take heed of the information
supplied by the governor and to consider care
fifty the recommendations made by him.
Governor Mann's message IL not confined to
the tax question. 1t Is not even the greater
part of it that is devoted to this question The
message covers wide range of subjects and
contains numerous recommendations of value to
the state. The various items will be discussed
by The Firgtntqn as occasion arises. but Just
now 1t wishes to voice the appreciation it knows
the general assembly and the people of Virginia
feel at the exhaustive study and exhausting
labor that the governor has devoted TO the
state OF the Commonwealth aud to the many
questions of great Importance to its interests
which face US at this time. Governor Mann
retires from office within few weeks after
having served the State for four years. This
message, read in both branches OF the general
assembly yesterday. is one of his last acts and
Is an act of real service. Governor Mann de-
serves the thanks Of Virginia for it.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-15
THE NEW SECRETARY.

The appointment of Alexander Forward a
former well known Richmond newspaper man,
as private secretary TO Governor Stuart is an
honor wcllbestowed Mr.. Forward has had
large experience political reporter, and is
thoroughly familiar with the political situation
in the State. Moreover, he is thoroughly ia.
miliar with men and measures, and possessing
pleasing personality and fund OF necessary
information and store Of knowledge he will be
able 10 discharge the duties Gf bis office with
satisfaction to governor and the public
The rsr0iatan begs leave to congratulate Mr..
.EaI wasd- and GoreFaes- fsieet Stuart
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-15
STONEWALL AEkIE
4 lNSTALLS OFFICERS

Stonewall Jackson Aerie OF Eagles
last night installed officers for the
coming term. The officers Of the order
are:
Russell Dowdy, past worthy presi-
dent. J. w. Bass. worthy president:
George G. Ely. vice-president: Stanley
E. Kahn. chaplain: George b. Blank
enship, secretary; John q. Saunders,
treasurer; Hugh T.. Waymack. outside
guard: ]. f. Sampson, inside guard:
j. f.. Burton, conductor. G. l. p0ttit.
r. l., Saunders and Charles ]. Yardly.
trustees: DR. T, g. Shelton. physician.
Tomorrow night Stonewall Jackson
aerie will give it's annual banquet In
Masonic temple, Cowardin avenue and
Hull street
The principal speakers of the even-
ing will be: r.. r.. Fuller. M, A. Powers.
y. C.>Redford and j NJ. Allen. John
W. Moore, worthy State president. will
be toastmaster OF the occasion
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-15
|SOuTHS|DE BANK.
| TO HAVE new HOME
BUILDING WILL BE ERECTED All
ELEVENTH AND HULL
STREETS.

The recent growth of South Rich
mond has meant much to Manchester
National bank. and the officers are
now making plans to erect new
home.
The building. which will he modern
in every respect. VIII stand on the site
now occupied by Abhots store locat-
cd on the southwest corner of Eleventh
and Hull streets.
officers of the bank have been con-
tempIating constructing new home
for some months and at the annual
meeting plans were completed
Manchester National bank has beer
located at Tenth and Hull streets for
number OF years
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-15
ERECT LARGE PLANT
IN SOUTH RICHMOND

Plans are being made for the ercc-
ton of a large paper box factory on
the Southwest corner of Third street,
by A. l.. Kratz
Mr.. kratz conducts a similar bust
ness at Second and Decatur streets,
but owing to the enormous increase
in business he is forced to seek much
larger quarters.
The new plant will cover more than
one half of a block. Six brick houses
and one frame dwelling on the west
side OF the street have been secured
and are soon to be RACED.
Plans and specifications are being
made and bids on the new building
will be received shortly.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-15
A pen-picture of Lincoln.

And Abraham Lincoln from his
seat stretched his long. bony limbs upward
ms If TO get them into working order. and stood
like some solitary pine on a lonely summit. very
TALL very dark very gaunt and very rugged
his swarthy features stamped WITH sad
serenity. and the instant he began to speak the
ungainly mouth lost its heaviness thep half-list-
less eyes attained a wondrous power, and the
people stood bewildered and breathless under
the natural magic OF the strangest, most orig
inai personality known to the English speak
ing world since Robert Burns.--Francis Grier-
son In THE Valley of Shadows"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-15
SOUTHSIDE CITIZENS
HONOR 3. L. TONEY

ID. Lafayette Toney, one OF the fivs
representatives from the Richmond
district in the house Of delegates, was
honored yesterday by the citizens Oh
South Richmond When he took his
seat Ia the house yesterday he found
that someone had preceded him and
left = large bouquet Of flowers for him,
The flowers were presented to him
by his friends on the Southside ID
appreciation OF his past services while
member OF this body. Mr.. Toney
says that his appreciation for the re-
membrance IL inexprcesable, and he
thanks his friends for It.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-15

Some years ago Woodrow Wilson penned this
word portrait of George Washington:
Though he sought a prudent course he had
no mind to be timed; though he asked advice
he meant to be his master. The oath
OF office once taken he no longer sim pie
citizen; the dignity Of the government had
come into his keeping with the office. Hence
forth he would pay more calls, accept no
invitation = He would invite persons of
official rank marked distinction to his table
at suitable intervals. There should be pre-
tense of seclusion parade of inaccessibility.
The president should be a republican officer,
the servant Of the people. But he would not
be common. 1t should be known that his office
and authority the first in the land
II seems to us that this Is pretty accurate
description of President Woodrow WILSON,
Winchester Star
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-15
DEMOCRATIC CLUB
MEETS MOMORROW

The South Richmond Democratic
club will hold its regular monthly
meeting Friday night In Fraternal hall.
President Carter e. Jones desires every
member Of the organization to be
present because of the fact that sew
eral matters Of importance are to be
taken up.
Reports from the committees on bet
ter street car service and the Southern
railway station will be heard. Why
the Southside Is not getting better
service from the Virginia Railway and
Power company viii be one of the
chief subjects Of discussion.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-15
SOUTH AFRICAN
STRIKERS WARNED

JOHANNESBURG, Jan. l4.-Ds-
Tense Minister Slnuts in an address
to the committee OF public safety to-
day. issued warning to the strikers
to the effect that II they attack props
erty the Bnrgheers will shoot to kill,
and will not show the restraint Of tho
imperial troops who refrained from
firing when they were attacked BY
mobs last July.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-15

Of its cause, rejoices at the prospect of the will
81 the people being needed
The duty OF the legislature is plain: Pass
the enabling act and then the people will say
Tor themselves whether or not there shall he
Statewide prohibition in Virginia
Let the people say
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-15
win submit ReDort.

the people OF Manchester district on
the subject of annexation will be TO-
day submitted to Chesterfield board
of supervisors by the annexation COM
mtttce.
At this meeting the board OF super
visors is expected to take definite ac-
ton with reference to the lines which
should be taken into the city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-15
FGNHs. DISPATCH ADMITS PEOPLE WANT
BIT Should NOT HAVE IN&BLING ACT


But Should NOT HAVE ENABLING ACT
ssOf the enabling act we shall not speak Upon
thss issue a Wei majority of nc pe9pie % 'ne
stare have expressed shelf opinion in pTacf;cA
a1straef.oas To shelr repraso natives Iha- issue
H pree5 plated ts outcurne ls, perhaps aFFa'S
determined. Argument and cNhefia'loh. crit
ieaesn or announcement ~.u not affect The re-
salt Yet az they their votes we trust
tbs members Of t}t assembly ~At not forget
n fhat TIE massage bf she enabling act may mean
4 bfsfer controversy, long agitation and genera
I, aasaialt mppu the ma3ntenanee Of Jaw surely
every man must walk carefully as he seeks to
aefervnsne tie answer 81 virginia Of this ques-
tion-.
In the words quoted above The 74paesDi8pateh
admits That tho enabling act is wanted by the
vast majority OF the people Of Virginia who
have spoken their minds in no uncertain terms
and yet st stlr insists that the general assembly
Of Virginia, representative Of the people Of
Virginia. should remember and consider all the
objections ia the act and, ngerentiaIly, vote
against II Il they personally prefer that it should
not pass the people want IT. That much is
I admitted. bat the people should not have it,
says tbs Ttmes,DtspatcA II a majority Of the
melnbefs Of the senate a majority Of the mem
beers 81 the house prefer t6at they should not
have H. prohibition election would cause
nstterness says this enemy eff prohibition; there
lore TIE admitted will Of the people should be
ignored.
D ailis is q surprising position for newspaper
CLAIMING 10 DO democratic to take It's contra
veaes every principle Of Democracy. It strikes
ut Che Fundamentals Of Democracy, which is the
ause IF tue majority Il is position which a
Democratic legislature cannot take. The gen
eral assembly Of Virginia Is Democratic by an
overwhelming majority It Is pledged by the
parry faitb Of its members and by the prin.
clples 81 government "a century Old in the West
ern Hemisphere to abide by the expressed Will
os the majority. On me enabling act that will
has been expressed Everybody knows it. The
Ttmssd4spatch. the arch-euemy OF the prohibit
zion cause In Virginia admits It. Nay it states
II as al ineontrovegtibie fact The general as
aars,y cannot escape It, and It cannot evade
she iasue here presented, which is:
Shall Che expressed will of the people, which
Al in favor of the passage of the enabling net,
CARING the people of Virginia tlie right to pass
IN ssas, trrt~stf1r1 sEtcwfyse prohibition he ac-
copied as tlse coinnland which the principles al
American gsst e7sment and Virginia government
really make it, shall tii.tt express will bo
Eoused aud ts,e bin defeated?
Thiss sad this alone is the question at issue
AL 'the oratory in the world cannot sweep it
aside Al tac cunning Of an the disciples of
a9achiagelh cannot obscure it. 1t stands forth
as the one questloA 70 be answered by the gen.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-15
The Prosperous
Farmer

has become so through good management
and hard work. On the good management
side checking account at the bank has
often been of great help. The farmer who
pays everything ny check never pays for
the same thing twice, and always has
receipt for every dollar paid. We welcome
tho accounts of the farmers Of this section.
doing everything In our. power to make
Banking by Mail as entirely satisfactory as
personal deposit Write to us and we shall
be pleased to extend you every courtesy
and help in our power.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-12-25

The following program given by
the Sunday School members of the
United Church on Thursday even
ing
Professional with song by the
Young People
Prayer. Rev. G. { Warner
Opening Song, School
Exercise. Nma> Candies.
Beginners Class
Recitation, Waiting tor
Santa, LOIS Bugbee
Recitation, "A Little Gift.
Virginia RowIee
Recitation, "A New Santa
Claus. Helen Bugbee
Song. Miss Fo> 5 Class
Song. Gerald Saunders
Exercise, 'Xmas Snowhakes.
Primary Class
Recitation. The Dream
Harry Burton
Recitation, Old Santa Man,
Harold Peden
Recitation. Nma> Smiles.
Kirk Sandals
Exercise. Santa Parcel
Postmen, Mrs Lindel Class
Song Nmas Lullaby,
Gwendolyn Saunders
Recitation, Ring, joy Bells,
Ring Montague Merrlck /
Recitation, Mothers Present,
Vivian Hooper
Recitation. A Xmas Key
Fred Stephens
Drill, "Nmas Star"
Mrs. Glendy's Glass
r, citation, Mothers Gift, "
Paul Clayton
Recitation, MAS Secrets
Richard Perry |
Song, Reva Merrick |
Exercise, Xmas Fagot,'
Miss Smith Class /
Recitation, Santa Claus Latest
Invention Oliver Hooper
Song, Mesdames Clayton S
and Clark's Glasses
Recitation. Star Of Bethlehem" :"
Lvle Cummings
Exercise with Tableaus, The
Littlest Boy in the Choir, .
Mrs. Clark Class
Closing Song and enter Santa.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-12-25

OF the drum that throbS to muster
Squadrons Of Scampering feet
But Q let your voice fall fainter,
Till, blent with minor tone
You temper your song with the
beaut!
OF the pity Christ hath shown.
Ana sing one verse for the voice
less.
And yet, ere the song be done,
a verse for the ears that hear not,
And a verse for the sightless one.
For though it be time for singing
y merry Christmas glee.
Let Il low sweet voice Of pathoS
Run through the melody.
James Whitcomb Riley
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-12-25
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4 RHYME OF CHRISTMAS

Chant me a rhyme of Christmas
Sing me jovial song.
And though it is filled with
laughter,
Let it be pure and strong.
Sing of the hearts brimmei over
With the story of the day
OF the echo Of childish voices
That will not die away.
OF the blare of the tasseled bugle,
And the timeless clatter and beat
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-12-25

Mr.. and Mrs. {. A. Moulding
eight guests at birth
day supper for Mr. Moulding on
last Sunday evening.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-12-25

Mr.. Dletrlc Is past master with
/ his magical tricks and was ably
assisted by his wife
Mrs Dietric's : panolo9ue was
very good, and Il nice variety. was
given by the musical members.
So ~s
Mr. aud Mrs NJ VI Calvin and
son. Glen Of Melstone, Mont,
and Mr.. Frank ConwelI, of Har-
loWtOWn. Mont, arrived Tuesday
evening to spend Christmas at the
home OF Mrs. Lillian Doud
Miss Helen Calvin of st. Pau Is
expected on later tram to spend
Christmas IL the same home.
MIS-. Mary l.. teeney entertained
the =. L. y. Sisterhood at her
home last Friday Afternoon.
After the regular business meet
lug the following Bay View pro
gram was rendered:
Responses, Current Events
History Lesson, Mrs. Lettie L.
Harris
Magazine Article, Colleges
for Girls. " Mrs. Emma Clan k
South American Review,
Mrs. Mamie /. Hill
The motto for the day was
AT Christmas, play and make
good cheer,
For Christmas comes but once a
year"
~
Miss Echo Greenwood OF Hart
ford. Wis, who is spending the
winter with her aunt, Mrs. J.
Feeney. and attending high school
in this city gave Il pleasant even
ing party at the home OF her aunt
on Tuesday evening.
The rooms were prettily decor
ated in the Christmas colors. red
and green.
The entertainment for the even
ing consisted in parlor games and
contests in skill. In one OF these
contests prizes were awarded Miss
Ma,ie Rozelle and Mr.. Donald
Mullen received first prize and the
consolation prizes were awarded
to Miss Alva Perry and Mr. Bert
DOud.
\ delicious lunch was served at
eleven o clock.
Twenty-siN guests enjoyed he
hospitality OF the evening.
Two Of the guests, Kenneth and
Donald Mullen, took the evening
train to spend Xmas in The
Cities. = They were accompanied
to the depot by IA number Of the
guests.
The dance given by the b of
l.. f. last Friday evening in
Browns Opera House was one of
the very enjoyable social events OF
the season.
The room was nicely decorated
with holly trimmed hoops and an
electric semaphore at the head OF
the room
About two hundred twenty i've
couples graced the occasion with
their presence, and testify to the
pleasure of the evening.
At midnight the various cafes OF
the city served supper to the
dancers.
The music for the evening was
furnished by Stewart : Orchestra
from Redfeld This orchestra ha,
the reputation OF being one of the
very best in the state, and needles.
to say the dancers We're delighted
with the music rendered
Thara xuana nf nl.a5tI
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-12-25

The DletmcS' gave an exceed
ingiy pleasing evening entertain
meLt at the opera house on We'd
nesday evening.
Mr.. Dietric is past master with
his magical tricks and was ably
assisted by his wife
Mrs Dietric'> pIanoIo9ue was
very good, and Il nice variety. was
given by the musical members.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-12-25

Stewart ; Orchestra from Red
field, $. D.. are to furnish the
music for a ball given by the
Selby City Fwemen on December
2Sth This viii be the fourth
anErai ball hv this organization
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-18

and the War an account of my mis-
sion to Paris which is untrue in every
respect, and the obvious aim OF which
is to give the impression that at that
stage of the proceedings a proposal
was made on the German side for a
Franco-German strike against mobili-
Zation orders.
THE German Social Democratic par
ty, however, always refrained from the
declaration of a general strike with a
view to the prevention of mobilization.
Further. the statement contained in
the article to the effect that the
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-18
with a humiliating rebuff.

with humiliating rebuff.
Your dress is too elegant" or You
ray too high a rental" or Your fur
riture is too rich to justify an appli
cation for government aid" are the
replies they get in many cases.
The average seasons receipts Of
Paris amusements is $4,000, 900 francs,
or $6,000,000, and a small portion of
that amount, the directors contend,
would suffice to see the 10000 people
who depend upon the theater for a
living through the hard times. They
recall that in 1901 the Theater
Francais continued its performances
even when the Germans were Smelling
Paris and Mont V;llerien.
The artists and employees of the
Opera, the Opera Comique and the
Theatre Francois are cared for by d
monthly allowance. One of the pro-
Yincial music-hall artists is selling veg
etables near the Port Saint Martin. A
comedian of the Folies Dramatiques
is earning living in butcher shop.
One of the prize graduates of the Con-
seryatory is mailing clerk in newspa-
tper office, and one of the great bari
tones Is driving a cab. A great many
others are in the trenches along the
Aisne.
! r The baritone Renaud has enlisted at
the age of. 50 on the condition that he
be- Incorporated i'll a fighting regi-
ment He has been made a corporal.
Reynal, the youngest "societaire"' of
the Theatre Franchise, was killed at
Meaux in the battle of the Marine. Alex
ander, his colleague, is in the military
hospital at Montluron, suffering from
pneumonia contracted in the march
to Charleroi; he. is nursed there by
another colleague, MS wife, Mile. Rob-
inne, who is a member of the Red
Cross staff.
Albert Garre the new administrator
of the Theatre Francois, is lieutenant
colonel of territoriais, awaiting march
ing orders at Besanson, while the
Opera, in addition to Renaud, sent
Mauratare Franz and three-quarters
of the male chorus and stage mechan-
les to the ranks.
Ghensi, director Of the Opera Com
ique, is an ordnance officer Oh the
staff Of Gen. Gallieni, military govern
Or of Paris.