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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-26

Skipwith, Va, Sept. -, 1914.
Editor virginian:
sir.-while so many are congrata-
iating your paper for the victory !
wish also TO state that many nave toia
RE that The yirginfan was whst wen
the victory, and that Just as soon as
their subscriptions 10 the Times-lis-
march were out, they would take 1he
Vireiutan One man yesterday asked
me- 10 order The Virginian for him.
have been selling The Virginian ever
SINCE the first copy came out and ex-
meet to get more subscribers for the
next six months than ever before Inc
uasior. Mr. Maxey. and myself can
yassed our district and came back anu
told our friends we would carry our
district two to one and we carried IL
over three to one. The largest vote
we ever had The man who who took
me TO the polls said We would not
poll over eighty votes. They only sent
us fh0 and we voted 14S ana had two
men for them, but they did not have
TAX receipts and could not vote, and
when the polls were closed ] had my
list made ont told them l wanted
fb7. and that ! had given the VETS
every doubtful vote, and we got lls
dry ana ferty-sevan wet, and one
thrown out.
Yours respectfully.
J. II. JEFFRESs.
SEinyvt;h Va Sent "a 1914
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-26
CRAVE INEQUALITIES IN
TAXING REAL ESTATE
State Tax Commissions First Bulletin Exposes Widespread
differentiation of Land, and Injustice of Present
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-26
From n Slater STATE.

Editor Richmond Virginian:
Sir.-I cannot refrain from writing
to congratulate you upon the happy
result OF the election in Virginia on
Tuesday. in which The virginian must
be credited for SO effective part In
an experience In newspaper work OF
more than thirty years, can say that
/ have never seen a better journalistic
campaign than that made by The Vir-
ginian. 1t was not only that your
course was so clean and dignified and
accurate as TO facts. but the logic OF
your editorials was Irresistible and the
presentation of the subject In every
respect beyond any journalistic work
/ have ever observed have read The
Virginian every day since the cam
paign opened. and my interest In it
has never tagged. The people of the
state owe your paper a debt that can
not be overestimated, for the value of
such service Is beyond computation.
If The Virginian shall receive the sup
port which 1t merits you will flourish
like a green bay tree May the highest
success be yours in the future.
Sincerely and fraternally yours,
HARRY L SNYDER.
Shepperdstown. w. Va, Sept. "a
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-26

Editor virginian:
Sir,--The heart OF our dear old
Commonwealth beats with vigorous
and healthy stroke today. On Tues
day the loud and potential voice OF
her citizens. speaking through the
ballot. put the ban on the liquor
saloon. Too long has it disgraced the
State. 1t Is out Of harmony with our
Christian civilization, standing only
for shame. degradation and misery.
We trust the victory of Tuesday will
bury this hideous monster beyond the
possibility of resurrection.
Among the many worthy contribute
ing factors making the overwhelming
victory possible, may we never forget
the fact that our cause was right<
eous. and was evidently endorsed by
High Heaven. The guiding hand of
the Divine One was present, and
made potential and efficient the speak
ers. ~hc devoted their time, their
energy and their means to accom-
plish result over which we all re-
1oice.
Al praise to these worthy men. in
the ministry and the laity, who have
wrought so nobiy and we'll Often ma
Hgned. misrepresented and abused.
never swerving from the line of gan
tlemanly and high moral conduct. they
pushed the battle, pouring volley after
volley OF absolutely unanswera1le
argument and convincing facts into
the ranks of the enemy. The Vir-
gilman performed valiant service. She
did her work nobly, bravely and WELL
II she ever misreprssented or depart
ed froin the line OF fair, clean and
commendabie conduct, We failed to
observe 1t in her columns which we
read daily. The people OF Virginia
owe It to themselves. to- justice and
to fairness to stand by, patronize and
sustain The Richmond Virginian.
Now we will be given chance "Deo
Volente" to see whether or not pro-
hibition prohibits. In my own mind.
have no doubt about its prohibitory
efficiency, and IT. was because of this
that 1t was so strongly opposed.
j. WILEY BLEDSOE.
Orange, Va, Sept. "a.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-26

South Richmond. viii come up before
the jury at the completion of the
Virginia Railway and
Power company case. Justice Maurice
sent Cheatham on to the grand jury
from his court.
The case of c. F. Ruerhmund
against the Henrico Lumber company
and the trials of Alonza Jones and
William Taylor. colored, charged with
assauiting Officer NJ. J. Moore and
Adolpeus Thrift are set for Tuesday
After first shooting Mr.. Thrift. the
negroes who were indicted by the
grand jury, are alleged to have held
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-26
1O1 RANCH IS
WELL PATR0N|zEO

Large audiences greeted the shows
presented by the 101 Ranch aggrega-
ton at the grounds at boulevard and
Broad streets yesterday afternoon and
last night.
The show was of the same order as
all the Western cowboy and Indian
exhibitions that come to Richmond
and had all the usual thrills and tricks
known only TO the people familiar
with the features of outdoor life.
The 101 Ranch aggregation is one
Of the biggest things OF it's kind In
the world and doubtless when 1t comes
to Richmond again the same large
crowds that saw It yesterday will
visit tho arena aG i
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-26
Our. a Great Victory.

Editor Nirgininn;
Sir.--I am almost too full for ut
terance today as a result OF the con-
test between the liquor and prohibit
ton forces. but feel that ] cannot re-
frajn from saying word in behalf OF
the efficient work of the Rev. James
Cannon. the Anti-Saloon League of
Virginia and The Richmond vtrginian.
All have labored diligently for success
of this issue and / am more than
delighted to Know that their efforts
have been crowned with abundant
success. This is indeed great victory
and means great deal more to the
mothers. fathers, sons and daughters
of our beloved state than an ordinary
observer would realize. We read The
virginian regularly and have become
fond OF II. I take pleasure in ex
tending CONGRATULATIONS OF myself. Mrs
Courtney. two daughters and son.
son-in-Iaw and two little grandchil-
dren.
Very respectfully yours.
JAMES A. COURTNEY.
r. F. u. Z, South Richmond Va.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-26
AZ Monde Memorial

At Meade Memorial the Rev. John
G. Scott. OF Richmond, will conduct
the services at Meade Memorial
church Sunday morning at II O'Clock.
This Is the last service that Mr..
Scott will conduct for this congrega-
ton before the Rev. Thomas Semmes,
OF Covington. Va, takes charge. which
will be the first Sunday in October
Mr.. Semmes has accepted the call
of this congregation, and will COM
mence his pastorate on October l next.
1t is requested that large congre-
cation be present next Sunday as Mr..
Scott wishes to preach q special ser
mon appropriate to this occasion.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-26


Editor Virglnian:
Sir.--All good people will extend the
right hand of fellowship to the Viz
ginia Anti-Saloon league.
The w. G. r. U. and its faithful
workers worked hard and played a
good part. The w. T. l. A. and her
officers and friends fought good
fight and stood by the colors of the
country and the cross of Christ. Thanks
to all the churches and pastors for
their unfailing support. The church
OF Christ is the backbone OF society.
yea, she is the mother OF morality
and all that is worth living or dying
for
The Y. NJ G. AS and the Y. w.
C. AS stood nobiy by the colors in
this fight as they always stand for
everything that IS high and holy. God
bless the dear women for the way they
have worked. waited and prayed for
this victory. We could not have won
this victory without their loving
faithfuiness God bless the Sunday
school and all of her workers; the Bible
class men for the way they worked
and voted.
Three cheers for everyone that has
helped in any way whatsoever; for
anyone that has made speech; that
has sung song; that has recited a
verse; that has given word OF warn
ing. that has breathed prayer to AL
mighty God: that has handed out a
tract or piece of literature.
God bless the boys and girls for
what they have done along, this line
We are in the right and right is strong
er than night.
The United States government has
lot of the Local Self Governments
money for postage. Thousands OF dol
lars They were in the wrong and
were bound to lose. They have passed
into Oblivion.
Truth crushed to earth shall rise
again, but error, wounded, writhes In
pain and dies amidst her worshipers.
Heartily yours,
STANLEY PRESTON DOWDY.
Richmond. Va, Sept %, 1914.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-26

Editor NlrEfnIaN.
sir,--In behalf of the many jealous
workers in our little town for the
cause of prohibition, we tender you
our sincere thanks for the noble stand
you have taken throughout the entire
campaign and are proud to know that
we have one paper. at least, in Rich
,uond, that has stood firmly for the
homes and fresides of her grand Old
Commonwealth We also congratulate
all of the noble sons and daughters
who have given their time and means
in this great cause. May they live
to witness the prosperity which is
bound to follow.
j. MEREDITH BfCkERS
Mineral, Louisa County, Va, Sept. "a.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-26
REJOICE OVER THE GREAT VICTORY

hands have been Joined together; all
hearts send up thanks to Him who
giveth all things. Many mothers
heart has been made glad; many a
sisters anxiety has been quieted Cest
her wayward brother had been lost) !:
many q father feels that his prodigai
Is soon to return. ~
'"rhe Lord will give strength unto
his people: the Lord will bless ms
people with peace"
The Virginian is coming forward as
one of the greatest and best news
papers In "Ole Virginia" Everybody
is eloquent in their praise for your
paper, and may 1t always continue to
go into our homes pure and untainted
with liquor advertisements.
People of Virginia, come forth and
give The virginian one good all
MATILDA FLORENCE TRICE.
Duane, Va, King William county
Voice From Carolina.
Editor Virginian,
Dear S,r.-As a subscriber to your
most excellent paper, and an intense
advocate of townwide. citywide. coun-
tywide. Statewide. nationwide or
worldwide prohibition of all traffic In
4 taxicating drinks, dtioW ms 70 Soh-
rratulate you on your splendid victory
last Tuesday. In achieving this VIC
tory. of course, no Individual or single
agency is entitled to all the honor or
praise. for many individuals and agen-
cies wrought wisely. faithfully and
effectively, else the splendid victory
would have been impossible. But as
some OF us over here see it very
In rye share of the honor for the giori-
Gus victory Justly belongs to the
Richmond Virginian. And as the iiSht
against the monster evil is still on
and must continue for some time TO
come, The Virgintan should be allowed
to continue it's daily visits into the tens
of thousands of homes that manifestiy
stand for sohriety and cleanness Oh
life. have been reading the paper
for six months, and / have never seen
ANYTHING in 1t that l would not be
willing for my wife or daughter 10
read. 1t brings TO its readers the iat-
est news of interest without any mix
ture OF objectionable advertisements
mr. reading matter Long live The Nir-
gilman and the cause for which II
stands.
Very truly yours.
j. A. HORNADAY.
Weldon. y. C.. Sept. "a.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-26
Prayed While Men Voted.


Editor Virginian:
Sir,--As q result of the prohibition
election the hearts of all the righteous
people in this section are overfiowing
with joy and gladness. With one ac-
cord they can Join in with the Psalm
Isl in singing Praise we the Lord"
Tuesday was an ideal day for the
election. which passed off here with
out any discordancy.
Because of being disqualified, many
voters were debarred from voting at
this place. Three largely attended
prayer meetings were held in the
Methodist church during the day. At
the conclusion of the 10 o'clock prayer
meeting a large number of children.
young ladies and gentlemen paraded
some of the streets with prohibition
banrers and at the most prominent
places they paused long enough to
sing some of the most beautiful pro-
hibition songs ever heard in Clarks-
Vile. Rev. A. A. Whitmore followed
the parade in a buggy and several
prominent people rode in buggies and
other conveyances. The parade at
tracted the attention of all who were
on the sidewalks, as well as those
who were at the st Ares and hotels.
Der %. 1914, was the greatest epoch
making day the State of Virginia has
ever experienced and that she will al
most at once occupy her normal posi-
ton in the galaxy of States and be-
fore the world.
w II. LYON,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-26
Appreciates Tho virginian.

Editor Nirgsnian:
I Sir.--In the first place want to
cor graduate you most. heartily upon
the great victory for righteousness
won on Tuesday. The fight was Anrd
enough az 1t was, but / firmly be-
lieye that without The virginian the
victory woula have been much hard
err, II not impossible, to win.
] have been buying the paper each
day from a newsstand, but l want you
to enter my name as a regular sub
scriher. think 1t In the duty Of
every prchibit.onist and all other
men who have the best interests OF
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-26

Manarser Strother, of the Chester
high school, has large squad Of
men working out for positions on the
football team to represent that school
this season. Interest in football at the
school this year is greater than ever
and some good material selected from
new members of the school. together
with a few of the old men. will make
strong team for the school. Daily
practice Is being held. The Chester
school will play some of the Rich
mond preparatory schools this sea-
son.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-26
THE SOUHTSIDE
HEARING. DAMAGE
SUIT IN PART@2
WEISBERGER VS.. VIRGINIA RAIL-
WAY AND POWER COMPANY
BEFORE COURT.

Proceedings In the case OF the Weis-
berger company against the Virginia
Railway and Power company, which
came up in Hastings court, part III.
yesterday. took UP most Of the time
of the court. The trial will probably
be finished today, when a decision is
expected to be made by the jury.
Damages are asked by the plaintiff in
the sum OF $3.50 for the alleged negli-
gence Of the employees OF the defend
ant company In allowing one Of their
cars to run into an automobile truck.
the property Of the Weisberger COM
panN
The case Of the Commonwealth w.
Albert Cheatham, a negro, who u
charged with capital ofkense against
fonrtesn-yeaT-old cologea MI -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-26
Working For library.

Professor L. f. Smith. who Is prln-
cipal of the white schools on the
Southside. namely Powhatan and
cambridge, is exerting his efforts 10
establish good reference and fiction
library in the Powhatan school
With the assistance of the pupils
and faculty of the schools the library
has been well started and the Gail
dren and teachers are trying TO secure
subscriptions to the library in order
that they might buy more books.
This sessions enrolment in the
schools of the SouthsIde is the largest
ever recorded over 100 pupils at
tending school. The library will be
for the benefit Of all the pupils and
faculty
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-26
Parcel Post Social,

The Phiiathea class of Stockton
Street Baptist church will give q par
eel post social Monday night in the
dhurch, for the benefit Of the church
fund.
The idea of the parcel post social Is
somewhat novel. Those persons who
wish to contribute articles to the
social send them to the church by
parcel post. Then the packages are
auctioned off and luncheon served
The Philataea class of Stockton
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-26

Miss Aline BEDFORD. of 1904 Porter
street, South Richmond, has returned
10 her home after spending a month in
the mountains OF Virginia
Mrs j. Haskins Hobson has re-
turned TO her. home in Powhatan
county. following a visit to Mr. and
Mrs. Haskins Hobson. OF Forest Hill.
r. n. Ninfree, of Chesterfield coun-
ty,. has left for an extended visit to
Tafnna Ella
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-26

Virginia at heart. to subscribe to your
paper. I am not the only one who
expresses such sentiment. 1t would
be a calamity IL Virginia was with
out such a journal. This was very
forcefully demonstrated in the cam
paign just closed.
Yours truly,
L. HOWARD. JENKINS.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-26
Congratulations.

Editor Nirginlan.
Sir,--Permft me to congratulate you
on the splendid work you did In the
recent campaign. Without your as
sistance IL would have been difficult IL
not impossible. to have carried the
State against all of the opposing
forces.
w ]. NELarS
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-26
Hastings Court TER,

The fall term OF tho Hustkn[
will begin the first Monday tM 0
at which time the Grand
convene. There are q lar4A
of criminal cases awaiting w
by the grand jury. ~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-26

Street Baptist church have done a
great deal of good work toward help
ing along the church fund, and this
is only one of their many socials they
have given.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-26
DEATHS

HARr-Died, at tho reside6
son-in law, 1907 Grove AS1
day. September 50. ~
MRS. LETITIA NJ HARxs
enty-second year Of her
OF Mrs. w. A. Witt, ~
Mrs. J. G. Mayfield. 1Gr1
Cosby and Mr.. Hsnry
city.
Funeral at 3 r. ~. HF5
residence. u B |sI
Virginia. North CavGly
\ Adelphia papers pjAos1
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-26
Special Local DATA For Yesterday

temperature .-.-.-...... $50. 1853
humidity ..........'. .'....~ss essa
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II noon temperature ....s. = i.5
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Maximum temperature up to III. SS
minimum temperature up to r.. IN
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Deficiency in temperature today .xS asl
Deficiency in temperature afus
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Accumulated deficiency in tempeT
ture since January l .....S.sss
Deficiency in rainfall since MMx@
Accumulated deficiency In rAa4&
since January l ............s.@s33 2
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-26
Clerk RnweIl Bac]r.

Clerk f. M. Rowelle. Of &a&
Circuit court. who has been Sf
several weeks, has returned e
office. b
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-26

The funeral OF Mrs. Alice Krkham
Burke, who died Thursday night at the
home Of her mother, Mrs. Celest Kirk
ham, 23 East Eleventh street, will be
held freFfs neeaturStE Methodist
church this afternoon at o'clock In
terment viii be made in Maury GEM
etcry.
Mrs. Burke was thirty years old
She is survived by her husband, three
children and three sisterz.-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-26
Mothers, Hearts Made CHAD.

Editor virginian:
Sir,--I am writing just few lines
to congratulate ycu in your untiring
efforts in working so strenuousiy for
statewide prohibition" Everybody
Is rejoicing because the faithful and
deserving people OF Virginia have
won in this great campaign. All
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-26
victory.

Editor NIFEInlan.
Congratulations! IT TX were
not for your great paper I doubt IL the
victory could have been won
Sincerely.
JOHN SHARP.
Richmond. Va. Sept. "a.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-26
The Weather

For Virginia and North Caroltn
Fair Saturday and sunday; str6MH
north winds, diminishing.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-26

Austin Gibson. a negro, was fined
$50 and put under $500 peace bond
for twelve months by Justice II. A
Maurice in Police court, part II. YES
terday, on a charge of THROWING
stones into the house of Maria Jones
a negro woman. Albert O. Boshen
council for Gibson. noted an appeal
Maria Jones, an old colored IMAM
my" protested to the police that her
home was being bombarded nightly
and she did not know who was caus-
ing her this constant annoyance. Of
ficers Tinsfey and Wescott were put
on the case and Gibson's arrest fol-
lowed.
Clarence Moies was fined $50 by
Justice Maurice for carrying a razor
concealed on his person. In default
of payment he went to Jail
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-26
Csongra tulatisnS.

The Virginian Is in receipt of the
following communication from Ed
ward BEDFORD, secretary of the Fell
lnWship League of South Richmond.
The letter speaks for itself and is as
follows:
South Richmond. Va.
Sept. ~, 1914.
Richmond Virginian,
Richmond, Va
Gentlemen,--The Fellowship league,
composed OF young men of South
Richmond, wish to congratulate your
paper on your honest campaign. which
was so successfully won. Wishing
your paper much success in the
future, We remain,
Sincerely yours
FELLOWSHIP LEAGUE,
(Signed) EDWARD BEDFORD. JR.,
Secretary.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-26

up Oficer Moore and threatened his
life
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-26

J. n. HUM " = II :.
weldon. y, C.. Sept. "a.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-26
For Home and Fircsiac.

- III y ~ y . =
Skipwith, Va. Sept "a, 1914.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-26
Cities.

Average for Cities, $50
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-10-02
T. c. F. SOCIAL NEWS

Mrs. L. 8. Saunders entertained a
company Of little folks at her home
on North Third street yesterday aft.
ernoon in honor OF her little son,
Bert. the occasion being his third
birthday anniversary. The hours
were from till I and the little guests
thoroughly enjoyed the pleasures pro
assisted during the afternoon by Mrs
N. Hoffy. Those present were Dorothy
Hambro. Doris Bird, Vernon Mallory,
Leroy Hoffy, Margaret and Dorothy
Saunders.
The faculty Of the city schools and
Mrs. H. e, Wolff motored to Crooks
ton yesterday afternoon to visit the
state farm. supper was taken at the
ty returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. George K. Chambers.
Jr., Of Oslo who autoed to the city
yesterday to attend the Jones-Gi Gillispie
wedding, returned to their home this
They were accompanied by
Mr.. Chambers brother, William, who
will visit there for few days.
Miss Laura Jones. youngest daugh-
ter Of Mrs. Elizabeth Jones Of SIT
of this city. were married last evening
at o'clock at the Presbyterian manse
by DIR. c. E. Coles. The bride was
gowned in a costume of blue with hat
and accessories to match and carried
a large bouquet of white roses. She
was attended by her sister, Miss
Frances Jones and Miss Laura Poiret.
and was given in marriage by her
brother -in-law. George X. Chambers.
Jr., of Oslo. The groom was attend