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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-09
COLE BTEAsE,.

Rare is the week in which Cole Blease does
not occupy the front page news columns. The
man exists on notoriety and II his object in life
Is to become notorious he is most successful
man In a position to gain the attention of the
whole country he explodes his bataneies and
announces his demagogic programs
It is remarkable that South Carolina, whose
pride In the aristocracy OF her people is very
great should have elected such to the
high place he now occupies. The aristocratical-
ly elect of Charleston must shudder whenever
they think of the governors mansion In
Columbia and the man,
Perhaps providence has imposed Blease upon
the aristocraticaIy elect OF Charleston much as
the plague of frogs imposed on the Egyp-
tians. TO punish their pride and make them
ealize that aristocracy is thing of the past
and that the United States, is a republic without
caste or distinction.
At any rate If providence did impose Blease
South Carolina as punishment and plague
Providence has been more than successful in the
attainment OF It's object
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-09
MEN AND THE BIBLE.

The Evening Bible conference to be held at
Grace-Street Baptist church this week Is note
worthy. 1t brings here under the auspices of
the Federation of Bible classes several of the
most distinguished ministers and Bible students
OF the world. including DR., G. Campbell Morgan,
Of London: S. ID. Gordon, Rev. VIM. Souper, Rev.
John Mcneil and Rev. Mel Trotter
One OF the encouraging signs in religious mat
ters in recent years has been the growing inter
est shown by men In the study of the Bible and
the increasing number of to be found in
our Sunday schools We rejoice In the holding
OF this conference. extend cordial welcome to
the distinguished men, whom it brings to u.s. and
urge the men of Richmond to attend the lectures
as far as it is possible for them to do So
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-09
LEAGUE FIELD DAY
IN PETERSBURG

PETERSBURG. VA, Feb. S.-To-
day was observed as Anti-Saloon Field
Day in this city. and large congrega-
tions turned out to hear representa-
tives of the Anti-Saloon league in sew
eral churches OF the city both morn
ing and evening.
Rev. James Cannon, Jr., preached
at Market-Street NJ. +. church at the
II o'clock morning service. ana at
High-Street NJ. f. church at the s
o'clock evening service.
Rev. J. o. McAllister, secretary OF
the Anti-Saloon League of Virginia.
preached to a large congregation at
the Second Baptist church at the
morning service, and at the West End
Baptist church in the evening. Both
were heard with the closest attention
in their discussion Of the liquor evil
and the great benefit which Is expect
ed to be derived from driving the sa-
loon out of Virginia. The congrega-
ton of the Second Baptist church con-
tributed 500 to the support OF the
league following Mr.. McAllister's adj
dress
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-09
PEOPLES FORUM
Losing Revenue From Liquor.

Editor OF The Richmond Virgnian: -
Etr5~f notice thar one or the senator's OF the
general assembly made this statement. That IL
the State went dry that the State would lose
$500, 600 revenue
Now, il the statement made by Mr. Kelley,
the president of the National Whiskey associa-
ton. be true, the State win not lose a copper,
but Will make small OF 500 400, 900 IL the
State goes dry. Mr.. Kelley said the whiskey
people were doing liquor business Of s3o.0oo.-
600 in the State year, and were paying tax
of 100000 to the State for the privilege. Now.
where Is the corporation or Individual
would invest $50 900 600 in a business and get
back 100000 an dhoplessly lose $29.400, 900?
According TO Mr.. Kelley's statement this il
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-09
The Enabling Act.

Editor of The Richmond Virginian
Sir,--On reading the amendments put upon
the enabling act by the senate. One Of them
lmme diately recalled to my mind the 31st and
32nd verses OF the eighth chapter of Matthew S
gospel, when read of devils and the herd of
swine feeding Read it. If. indeed. are
coming to the conclusion that That which makes
beasts of men is undesirable for pray tell
me if you can, why should want to manu-
facture 1t and send it to others? And again ]
reminded of the who said to her
little son. Johnnie, don't play with your toys
in the front of the house Sunday. take them
in the back yard" The little fellow seemed
greatly worried but after thinking the matter
over little while rushed into his mothers
presence and asked in all seriousness. Mother,
isn't Sunday in the back yard, too?"
Oh. how close the questions get to when
we consider our responsibility to others! And
from a seripturaf~pont of view should not the
lawmakers ask themselves the question. Are we
not our brothers keepers? Or shall care
more for money than for men?
/ quite agree with the writer OF the article in
the News Leader OF the 9Th, entitled THE En-
abling Act in Conference when he says 1T is
hard to understand the process of reasoning,
get rid of it ourselves, but flood others with it,"
Politician" Save the mark!
Respectfully
w. r. FITZGERALD.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-09

suppose 1t takes all of the 100000 to prosecute
crime. maintain paupers insane asylums,
prisons, etc. SO the State doesn't get dollar
back in return for these s30,000.000 spent for
liquor
Then all we get out of the whiskey business
Is heart aches, degraded man and woman hood,
and all things that emanate from the whiskey
business. Now, taking these figures and looking
the whskey business In the face 1t seems to me
that the whiskey business Is the poorest paying
piece of business that-the State Is engaged lin,
far making money is concerned to help
pay State expenses. AS a rule every man that
Is in favor of the whskey business either gets
something out of the business or likes to drink 1t
himself, has political axe to grind. Now, of
course, there exceptions to this rule
j. A. REESE.
Atlee. Va, February G, 1914.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-09
FINISH THE WORK.

We commend the house Of delegates for the
promp, and positive manner in which it is re
lecting the numerous senate amendments TO the
enabling act We hope and expect 10 see the
remaining amendments, embracing some OF the
most obnoxious provisions added to the bill by
the senate share the same fate The work must
be finished and must be wen done or the people
of the state will feel that their plainly ex
pressed wishes have been disregarded
The enabling act as 1T originally passed the
house, represents what the temperance people Of
the Stale ask and desire. The bill was drawn
by the Anti-Saloon League of Virginia, and pre-
scribed tie conditions under which it pro-
posed that the vote on the question Of Statewide
prohibition should be taken next September. 1t
was changed in many respects by tine senate. but
not a The instance of the dry men. The latter
we're satisfied with the measure it came to
the senate The amendments proposed and
adopted or certainly the bulk OF them. were
added through the influence Of senators friendly
to the interests sought 70 be protected. The
only amendment really desired by the drys was
that so restricting the electorate as to confine
i: to the host class Of voters and render the pad
ding of the registration lists impossible.
The selection Of the committee of conference.
which mus consider the differences between
the house ANA senate and recommend to both
branches what concessions should be made. is a
matter Of paramount Importance. Speaker Cox,
Of the horse and President Ellysen, of the sen
ate should, and We believe viii appoint Of
the highest integrity, ability and fairness and
representa- We q Vic sentiment ri the house and
senate ~ revealed hy the votes which have been
or may b. taken on this bill The people eN-
pet them 10 DO hiss and their expectations are
reasonabe . Go otherwise would be contrary
to the higa ieeal5 Of fairness to which both Mr..
Cox and |r GliEsan are committed by voluntary
declaration aud departure from the worthy
record, ~aicA t3lA have made as clear headed,
able and Impartial presiding Officers. The Viz.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-09
TORRENS LAND RIII,

The "Torrens Land Bill" introduced into the
house of delegates by Berkeley Adams has been
reported fayoraby by the committee to which IL
was sent for consideration and will probably
come up for hearing during the present week
No measure which has come before the house
during this term had a more representative
group OF Virginians to advocate its passage, and
the members Of the committee were thoroughly
convinced that the measure was Of real merit
Although there were a number of opponents to
the measure who objected to the new registra.
ton system, there were few who do not believe
that the complex and cumbersome land registra.
ton system which obtains in Virginia should
be changed II is a far cry from the present
system TO the Torrens system and the chief
argument was that the step was too radical
In the preparation Of the measure Mr.. Adams
has been extremely careful as to the sections com
polling communities TO adopt the law He has
made the adoption entirely optional with the
counties, towns and cities. and II a majority of
the vnters believe that 1t will not work In their
particular community they need not take it.
Some objection is made to the measure be.
cause land titles in counties are clouded
The 0pponents OF the bill declare that If il were
9dapts6A there would be immediate results in the
~.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-09
MINISTERIAL UNION
MEETS AT NOON TO-DAY

The meeting OF the ministerial
Union OF Richmond and vicinity, call
ed for this morning at IL o'clock. q
the Y. M. c. A. building. mas Decl
changed to IL o'clock noon. when Dl
Crafts will speak on importau|
problems
The change has been made in orde|
that DR.. Crafts might accept tho tai
vitation OF the committee on xenera
laws to speak before the house d
delegates at 11:15 o'clock on socio|
prODfemS- II
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-09

way of law suits Possibly 20, but II the titles
to their lands are clouded then the law suit will
certainly come sooner or later. AS matter Of
fact the Torrens system would clear up all the
clouded titles and the owners would learn ex.
acty what their conditions are In regard to
land ownership.
In the States in which the Torrens system has
been used It has been found to be entirely work
able and not of them has gone back to the
ancient system which obtains In Virginia.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-09
Not a Candidate.

Editor of The Richmond Virginian:
Sr,-My attention is called to a rumor cir
culated by designing person. to the effect
that my interest in the Hart-White game bill
pending in the legislature. Is prompted by a
desire for the position of game commissioner
should the bill become a law. please let me say
that my private business will not permit
ceptance for compensation, public office of
any kind. The commissioner will be required
to devote all his time to the office. and will be
very busy man, therefore, hope this argument
against the bill will forever be at rest.
Please permit me to say further that from
intimate association of many years and study
of all the interest of this State regarding game,
its propagation and protection corresponding
with thousands of cities of this and other States
on the subject. I regard the bill in question the
most comprehensive and comes nearer meeting
all demands. than any heretofore proposed in
without delay.
1t is impossible to frame any law pertaining
to game. that is free from objections on the part
Of Let the legislature of Virginia
follow the example of States which have made
great progress in caring for game by passing
the pending bill; defects be cured in the
future. In conclusion beg to say I sincerely
hope that no effort will be made on the part
of any to fill tentatively the Office of
commissioner until the position Ms created.
Then let hope for good man,
Yours truly,
L.: r. CHRISTIAN
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-09
ALDERMEN AGAIN 0l
CHARTER changes

Another whack will be taken N
the proposed charter changes ordi
nance by the board Of aldermen I'd
morrow night. 1t IL hardly likely tina
the measure as 1t came from the low
err branch OF council will be accepte,
by the board. and that It will finalli|
have to be settled through conferenMl
committee.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-09
Mrs. Northcross' Funeral.

PETERSBURG. VA, Feb. S.-The
funeral of Mrs. Susan j. Northcross.
wife of John T. Northcross, was con-
Quoted from the residence on Harding
street at 1880 o'clock this afternoon.
A large number Of friends and refa-
tives Of the family were present 70
pay their last tribute of respect. Rev.
r. W. Moore. of the Second Baptist
church. OBLIGATED, and intermenr was
made in Blandford cemetery.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-09

Marie Lloyd, vaudeville actress. became
neeqed 1T something the editor of the Vancouver
World published about her and went to the
editorial sanetum where she threshed the editor
with trunk strap Having had experience with
both, we think the editor got off rather easily.
Trunk strap flashing is preferable to tongue
lashng in any season.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-09

Meredith w. Nelms.

PETERSBURG. VA. Feb. S.-The
funeral Of Meredith w. helms. an aged
and respected citizen. whose death oc-
CURED at the residence Of his daugh-
ter, Mrs John H Brown at an early
hour Friday morning, was conducted
from Wesley Methodist church at $3.50
Rev. James H.. Holloway, officiated,
and interment was made In Bland
ford.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-09
CURRENT COMMENT
Long Life in PainsviIle.

waggish mind might infer that Painsville is
not particularly cheerful inviting abode.
Certainly, its name carries such sunny l.
rance DINGHY Dell. Pleasantdale, Flowery
Branch and other we'll chosen applications in
which many towns rejoice Yet Painsvile,
Ohio village of less than six Thousand souls,
has become the envy of its neighbors and the
admiration of all the land
How SO? Why. the other day of is
sprightly Inhabitants, Judge Jerome B. Bur-
rows. IL you must know his name. reached his
eightieth birthday, and decided in a moment
of happy inspiration that he would ask all his
fellow citizens who were past seventy-nine to
joan him in celebrating his good fortune. When
the doors to the diningroom swung open no
fewer than forty-nine guests trooped Justify in;
their ages aggregated, told three thou
sand, one hundred and ninety seven years. and
the proudest among them was a hearty grandsire
of Overwhelmingly Such the contribution
of PanSville, less than six Thousand souls though
1t numbers to the merry octogenarian club
If you are disposed to philosophize, you may
gather from this incident two interesting truths:
first that most of the gossip about the killing
pace of our age Is unfounded, that as q matter
of fact we live in a very wholesome time when
the average span of human life is lengthening
and, further, that the good people OF Painsville
rather painstaking in matters Of foed sup
ply, sanitation and other circumstances of health
and Observation-Disclosures Journal.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-09
Annual Rally in March.

PETERSBURG, VA, Feb. S.-The
Baraca and Philathea union Of Pc
tersburg and vicinity will hold their
annual rally on tho first Sunday In
March Mt the Second Baptist church.
An excellent program has been ar
ranged for an all day service, and It
10 expected that there win be : large
number OF representative from the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-09

Big Tim Sullivan's brother has announced that
he will be candidate for congress. He thinks
more Of the job than his brother did who said.
when asked why he would not stand for re-
election, "Congress-why they tie horses to con-
gressmen In Washington"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-09

Although old friend THE Balkan Stua,
ton" has been somewhat indisposed and
threatened to die, we understand that he will
shortly be back on the editorial pages Long
may our old friend wave.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-09
NEWS OF PETERSBURG
virxi. B.rea. Me<A.
various classes and schools represent
ed in the union. which will in all prob
ability result In the organization d
several other classes In the city
Mrs, Hes,r3eeta q. Wrirht

PETERSBURG. VA. Feb. S.-Th
funeral Of Mrs. Henrietta oreNf
Wright. whose. death occurred 1t III
Petersburg hospital 1t 1880 osciood
yesterday afternoon. was conducted 4
the grave In Blandford cemetery 4
2:30 o'clock this afternoon.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-09

A member of the cotton exchange in New York
committed suicide with an axe On which a
quip might be built regarding block. spnters
and kindling.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-09

The unemployed OF San Francisco have decided
to walk to Washington and Invade" the White
House. If they walk all the way they cannot be
called tobless, That hike will be some job in
itself,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-09

The great difficulty In regard to .futurists and
cubists is the sneaking fear that they are all
laughing in their sleeves at their followers
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-09

The Authors League OF America is giving a
dinner in New York this week to which editors
invited. Authors are required to pay 81 a
plate No, we have not yet received ours
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-09

The flesh Of armadillo was eaten at a
Paris luncheon Saturday 1t was said TO re-
semble mutton. The edibility of the armadillo
will not, however, affect the high cost OF living.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-09

A Washington man received concussion of the
brain from being hit with lemon. Some who
receive lemons would be glad to get off so easily.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-09
Saved His TIPS

Twenty or more years ago, waiter
named Max l.. Teich received tip Of ONE
DOLLAR December, 1910, Teich and
another former waiter bought Colonel
Southgate's interest in the Congress hotel in
Chicago THE PRICE WAS ONE MIL
LION DOLLARS. Teich. when interviewed
said nonchalantly that the whole secret
was that he and Roessler SAVED their tips
This proves that great things can be ac-
complished by starting to save with ONE
DOLLAR. You do likewise.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-09
A Modern Obscssion.

1--WE are laboring under the obsession that
enough These cures always effect more evil
than the cure itself" Thus speaks Clarence
barrow. the great socialist lawyer to Whom we
are Not accustomed to paying much attention.
His words in this instance however are so
clothed in significance and strike so deeply
at the root Of modern evil that for this time
we have challenge to make against his
utterance.
We are stresslng all too much the adaptatility
OF law to present-day evils We are searching
for new evils for the curing of which we can
manufacture new laws. There Is too many OF
them already. There are so many that we
some times lose respect for the very essence OF
the law which is to serve as a restraining in
fluence upon society. The more we have the
fewer are enforced, and this brings about a
cumulative disregard for its majesty and its
sternness.
But the obsesson of which Mr. barrow speaks
is based upon false and groundless form OF
philosophy. The original purpose of law was
not to cure society of social ills It was merely
to act as a deterrent factor against the perpet-
uation Of crime. and in this manner serve as
a protection to society. The law against the
sale of whiskey does not break up the sale OF
whiskey. The law against murder does not pre-
vent murder. Not, otherwise It Is II All other
outcroppings Of human error and human de-
pravity arc sought to be cured by icxaslation
Social. perfection depends entirely upon indl-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-02-26
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Time "Pape's Diapepsin!" In I've
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Get large nfty-cent case OF Pape' 4
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Adv.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-02-26
COURT TRIES TO PREVENT
BREAKING UP OF FAMILY

A plea for the three little children
Of Frederick J. Binder and Mrs.. Lille
Belle Binder was made. Thursday A.
ternoon. by Judge Lacy, In the court
OF domestic relations after he Aad
heard testimony In = divorce suit
brought BY Mrs. Binder.
"A child that doesn't know the in
fuences Of good homo h to b
pftied, and ID never the same - the
child who IL under the guiding infiu-
ences OF . good father and mother"
he said.
He then asked the parents TO think
Of what might happen 10 years from
now when the children had reached
young manhood and womanhood and
declared that the decree would DO
held up for period to res II the war.
ring couple could not patch up their
differences for the sake Of the chill
dren. Alimony Of S6 = week was or.
deFed and $40 . week was suggested
by the Judge % being . move In che
right direction on the part Of the
husband.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-02-26

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mention viii be given - third prise
Julius Rolshovsn offered $50. on be-
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own account, for the bssf head In
oil. The Rolshoven prizes will be
awarded BY vote Of the members OF
the Scarab club. The first exhibit
tion for which prizes will be awarded
will be held IN Decofnber. 1914.