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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-03
Political Situation.

Campaigns for the election of United States
ators by popular vote IN progress More
ming rods in the air The people everywhere are
alive to their responsibility Men and
measures being universally discussed.
Blair Lee has taken his seat In the senate as
the first member of that body to be chosen un-
der the seventeenth amendment. The senate
wisely decided to accept his election In Mary
land compliance with the spirit, II not the
letter OF the law. Mr.. Glass. the other hand
ought not to be seated a senator from Ala
hama When the vacancy to which he has
have called special session of the legislature
which body, in turn, should have either
thorized the governor to appoint or should have
ordered an election. 1t is important that the
questions which arising in connection
with senatorial elections should be decided wise
ly, as there will be many similar cases in the
future. Even after 1915 there will still he
two-thirds of the senator's holding their seats
by virtue of legislative choice, and vacancies
through death resignation Will frequently
occur. The case Of Mr.. Broussard is even more
pronounced He elected in Louisiana be-
fore the amendment went into effect and
yet his term extends from. 19f5 to 192t. 1t
would be absurd to claim that a vacancy created
by his death resignation could be filled by
a method repudiated by the people 1t Is the
duty of the senate, therefore, to that the
course of action prescribed for the future shall
be absolutely correct.
The political outcome Of these elections Is
naturally engaging widespread attention. Ex-
elusive of Louisiana, which has already chosen
a successor to Senator Thornton. elections for
senator's will be held In thirty States this
year. These thirtyone seats filled by
seventeen Republicans and fourteen Democrats
Under ordinary conditions this proportion would
be maintained. The political situation Is so
mixed. however. that it is impossible to accu-
rately predict the outcome. The probability is
that the Democratic majority in the senate will
be increased. This will certainly be the case if
Progressive candidates enter the race In the
several States and thus repeat the conditions
which led to the overwhelming Democratic VIC
tory of 19i2.-Washington Herald.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-03
VIRGINIA FARM PRODUCTS.

In order that all Virgnians may see what
ran be raised on a Virginia farm, James Bell
wood. Of the Belwood farm, has prepared a
demonstration car which will be sent over every
railroad in Virginia and which will be open
for inspection by farmers in every city, town
and county through which a railroad runs. The
car Is not the advancement Of a theory. but
concrete demonstration OF what Virginia
farmer can raise on his land, With the ear will
60 several other cars with other farm demon
STATIONS.
The more deeply study the question of
Virginia farming the greater is our wonder
that Northern and Western farmers are will
ing to stay away from Virginia and the South
1t is also a continuous source of wonder that
there are now several millions OF acres of land
In Virginia which might be made valuable as
agricultural lands which are now practically
waste.
In demonstrating what be done on Wiz
einia land Mr. Bellwood is earning the graft
ude Of Virginians and doing work than which
there are few of more consequence to the State
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-03
POSTAL. RECEIPTS
SHOW LARGE INCREASE

According to the monthly report of
superintendent Lynton b. Lloyd. the
postal receipts for January were thirty
per cent larger than January, 1913.
The total receipts for the month just
ended were $3,271.76. while last year
they were only $2.437.03. The differ
ence between the two months was
$79S.73.
q short month. Superintendent Lloyd
says that he expects the receipts to
equal those Of January.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-03
VIII the Enabling Act Pass?

Al this writing it is impossible to make an
intelligent guess to the fate of the enabling
act NOW before the general assembly The
house, as at last session, has passed the bill.
and it is now in the hands Of the Senate AT
this writing, Tuesday afternoon, the indications
are that the bill will pass by close vote. Both
sides seem confident of victory. Surely the
general assembly will not again outrage. ignore
and defy public sentiment and the wishes Of the
people OF the State. Then the time will have
come for the taxpayers Of this commonwealth to
sot up and make "A few observations. Whether
Statewide prohibition is right wrong, best or
worst, IL Ia not the question at all. Shall the
people have the right to say what they want,
shall few men decide for them? The tenn
peranCe forces OF the State remiss per-
haps in not knowing where the men stood who
were elected 10 represent them before they were
elected. There is little no doubt at all as
how the State will vote the question II 1t
gets n whack 1t; but the voters will not get
a whack al 1t II certain influences and men
can prevent H. However. the enabling act may
pass and we most earnestly hope 1t may.--Ciinch
Valley News.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-03
SERMONS ANNOUNCED
BY REV. E. T. SMITH

Themes for the month Of February
In Weatherford Memorial Baptist
church has been announced by the
pastor. Rev. Edward T.. Smith. They
are az follows:
February 8th--sThe Infallible
Standard" morning; 'Courtship and
Marriage evening.
February 18th Indifference"
morning; THE Way Of Freedom
evening.
February 22nd--"Is Jesus Myth
or g. Reality" morning; Wanted:
Workers." evening.
"Get-togcther" services will be held
during the month Of March.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-03
Testing the Income Tax.

While the State legislature is providing for
the taxing of bank deposits to be paid AT the
source" and thereby making the banks the
collectors of the tax 1t may be interesting to
read that the federal income tax is to be tested
upon that very point. The Washington Post
refers to the test follows:
'If it is true reported, that the Virginia
and southern railway is to carry into court
the question of the consttutionality of the in
come tax the result will be awaited with interest
by every corporation in the United States. The
amended to the constitution undoubtedly gave
congress the right to impose IN income tax The
levy might have been considered class legisla-
ton, but it cannot now be questioned on that
ground.
But had congress the right to impose upon
industrial, commercial and financial institu-
tons the expense of collecting at the source the
tax due from individuals? Had congress the
right. regardless Of the expense to impose upon
private corporations the duty and obligations
responsibilities and labor of setting aside the
tax the paid unpaid agent of the gov
ernm t22-=Norfolk Ledger Dispatch.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-03
BUSY SESSIONS IN
S0UTHS|OE COURT

Beginning this morning the officers
|of Hastings court. part II. will be kept
busy throughout the week. there be-
ing proceedings scheduled for each
day.
Today arguments for and against a
new trial Of the suit Of Althia Hall
against the Virginia Railway and
Power company will be heard. John
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-03
Another Step.

The report submitted to the senate yesterday
by Postmaster General Rurleson practically COM
mits the present administration to government
ownership ard operation of telegraph and tele-
phone lines.
The argument of the committee of nvestiga-
ton appointed by Mr.. Burleson Is that private
monopoly has incentive to extend it's ia
cilites into improbable territory, so that
communities not served; but that II is the
duty Of the government to serve all the people
with complete modern postal facilities
The government has designed to make
the postal service more than self-sustaining.
md in point of fact it has been conducted at
a loss. Its telegraph and telephone service
would be conducted the principle.
The profits from the profitable territory would
be used to extend the service into territory that
was not profitable
That is plausible the face OF 1T. but is
not the railroad also necessary to the transpor-
tation of the mails and would not the same line
OF argument apply with much the same force TO
government ownership of railroads?
There is escape from it, and IL the gov
eminent takes over the telephone and telegra phi
lines. the next step in socialism will be the pur-
chase of the railroads Take note of the predic-
| ton.-Newport News Daily Press.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-03

The plea of the onesuspendered. cowhide-
booted candidate for the legislature who voiced
the needs of the common people from the hust-
ings some time In June was long cry from
that we'll groomed silk-hatted group which how.
red around Governor Stuart yesterday. They
are the same, however, and don't know
hat tho silk hat end of It won't have the best
If the matter looks
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-03

Whether the Mexican situation is live Issue
and Huerta a dead member, whether the
member, is question which does not seem TO
bother the genial secretary of state in the
slightest.
The difference between Villa and Huerta is
that villa takes loans and Huerta wastes time
by begging them.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-03
Give Minstrel Show.

Under the auspices OF Swansboro
show will be given Friday night in the
Swansboro schoolhouse. 1t will be
held for the benefit OF the school fund.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-03
With the State Press

we congratulate the Richmond Firginian for
the gallant aght il has mdae and is makink
for Statewide our contemporary has been
Jealous without being either fanatical or or
fenstve-Newport News Press.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-03
Police On DUTY.

Six members of the South Rich
mond police were detailed in the
Capitol square yesterday at the in
auguration Of Governor Henry c.
Stuart. They served with policemen.
from the north side Of the river.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-03

The number of prisoners that Huerta IN
sists making must materially increase the
expense of running his Washing
ton Star.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-03

Editor Of The Virginian;
Look we'll to the east, fellow Democrats If
the senate does not pass the enabling act. so as
to give the people chance to express their
wishes on the saloon question, 9l6 will settle
tn egrand old party in Virginia, for there is al
ready a dark cloud arising. May God guide our
grand old Commonwealth.
SIIAAS WRIGHT
wicomico, Va. Gloucester, county.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-03
A Reat That Did Not Pan Out"

The Richmond journal few days ago rudeiy
shattered a glorious beat that the News-Leader
thought 1t had scored on its afternoon con-
tsfporary. The Times Dispatchs afternoon twin
played up" the front page in black type
the exclusive announcement that ex-senator
George Il. Keezell OF Rockingham county. would
be appointed commissioner of fisheries by Gov
ernor-elect Stuart The Norfolk Ledger Dis
patch also bit at this canard and reprinted n
statement $ to Mr.. keezells appointment. But
alas and alack, The Journal came back with a
reminder to the News Leader that under the
law governing this appointment the commits
sioner must be resident of the tidewater sec
ton Of the State, which circumstance effectually
eliminates Mr.. keezell. Thereby 1t has
ploded a beautiful beat" by the Bryan after
noon paper Mr. KeeZell is already a member
Of the State board of fisheries and will be an
associate and adviser of the commissioner to he
chosen by Governor elect Stuart. The identity
OF the prospective commissioner is being kept
carefully under cover by the incoming governor,
and not even the shrewdest appears able to guess
10 whom the plum will GO We had heped that
Mr. Stuart might see fit TO re-appoint Hon. w.
Mcdonald Lee, but 1t is reported that he will
make changes in all nearly all the appoint
ments TO be made by him.-Danville Register,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-03
PEOPLES FORUM
Let the People Elect.

Editor The Nirginan:
Sir,--I noticed recently in the papers that the
election of city auditor has been taken out of
the hands of the people and placed with the
city council.
AS a citizen and voter feeling deep interest
n the welfare of my city and the rights OF tho
voters, 7 would respectfully request that those
responsible for this condition OF affairs explain
70 the voters through your paper, why this was
dome and the reason fer new refusing to re-
store this authority to the voters of Richmond,
the majority OF whom were not aware of the
change,
claim that tho people of Richmond are per-
fectly able to decide who should be the heads
Of he departments OF our city government; that
IL Is their right ard privilege to SO decide. and
IL seems To me uni just to deprive them of IT. The
voters may sometimes make mstake3 but the
heart of the people is right. and l always
willing to trust them.
CITIZEN.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-03

Some militia officers select staid and sedate
mounts; others live in mortal terror for their
lives
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-03

ment of the libel law. We are glad to note
bill now pending in the assembly to that effect
Our present laws on the subject are ABSURD ana
unjust They subject the most conservative
and we'll intending newspapers to persecution,
annoyance and expense while offering the citi"
little or no protection against malicious or
reckless publications North Carolina mas SEN
sible statute. 1t provides that within brief
limited time-a week we believe--a newspaper
which has wrongcd slandered an individual
may he allowed to escape penalty by full, promi-
nent explicit retraction and apology. That real
y is all a self~respecting man or woman asks
or needs: and the newspaper which refuses 1t.
after being advised of error put on warning.
should be punished Roanoke Times.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-03

Real Reform.
One real reform needed in this State is amend
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1914-09-19
SERVICE FOR
WEYMOUTH ANNIVERSARY

A most interesting service has been
arranged for the One Hundred and
Ninth Anniversary of the Old Wey-
mouth Meeting House at Weymouth
on Sunday, September 27. The SER
vices of the day will be in charge of
Rev. Benjamin Collins, of Millville.
These services are always largely at
tended by large numbers from all
parts of the county, and many observe
the day as Old Home Day to revisit
tns ZONES of their ancestors. The an
niversary services are largely arrang-
ed through the untiring efforts of Mrs.
Charles Richards -Colwell, of the ia
nous Colwell family.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1914-09-19
BANKS PRESENT
FINE STATEMENTS

Despite the war, and the general
cry of hard times, the official state
ments of the Pleasantville banks pub
lished elsewhere in this issue of The
Pleasantville Press are the best they
have ever had and indicate healthy
financial condition of our people.
The deposits of the First National
Bank are shown to be nearly $780,
900, and on Tuesday last they even
passed this mark by $4,000, and in
accordance with an understanding
made some months ago the officers
and directors of the institution are to
commemorate the fact by a dinner to
be given them by the two vice-presi-
dents, Charles S. Adams and Hugh
Collins.
The new bank, the Pleasantville
Trust Company, continues to advance
also, and its statement is better than
any previously published.
Pleasantville is fortunate in its fl
nancial institutions and should be
proud of them.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1914-09-19

The low per cent. of attendance in
the district of Hammonton is due to
unsatisfactory attendance in the Kin
dergarten Department. The annual
report shows that more than six thou
sand days were lost in this depart
ment of their school system.
The attendance in the county has
been steadily increasing, probably due
to the more rigid enforcement of the
attendance law and an increased IN
terest taken on the part of the par
ents and children in public school
work
For the school year 1911-12 the per
cent. of attendance for the county was
.851; for 1928, 1867; for f913-14,
1881.
The average attendance for the
State as shown in the last annual re-
port was .882. As shown above our
record in Atlantic County, which is
largely rural county, compares very
favorably with this.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1914-09-19
REV. KIAH ANNOYED
BY THREAT.

An unsigned letter addressed to
Rev. J. A. Kiah, pastor of Asbury NJ.
E. Church (colored), was found by
him under his door. 1t reads as fol-
lows:
81 heard that you were going to
vote Democratic ticket. If you do
and we find it out we will give you
two hours to get out of our City. A
man leading body of people and do
anything like that you are not fit to
live in the City,. We are not going
Ito have) such leader so you can
make up your mind that you can't live
in this City if you do such thing.
If you do you are our meat"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1914-09-19
PRASTER BOY SUSTAINS
SERIOUS INJURIES

Irwin Praster, aged II, sustained
quite serious injuries on Sunday af-
ternoon when an automobile owned by
an Atlantic City man ran into his BIZ
cycle as he was riding toward his
home on South Main street. The
wheel was entirely demolished, and
the boy caught by the machine and
tossed into bushes by the roadside.
The most serious injuries were to the
left hand and arm, which was badly
bruised and lacerated.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1914-09-19
BUENA VISTA TOWNSHIP LEADS
IN SCHOOL ATTENDANCE.

For the school year 1913-14 Buena
Vista Township takes first place in
its record for attendance, namely,
.932. For the year 1928 Egg Har-
Dor City had this distinction.
Per cent of attendance for school
xaar 1912 In.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1914-09-19
A COMPLIMENT FROM
PHILADELPHIA

From "The American Press"
Bertram E. Whitman, editor of The
Pleasantville Press, is candidate on
the Republican ticket for the New
Jersey Assembly. He will receive
the nomination, as he has no opposi-
tion Mr.. Whitman is one of the most
popular newspaper men in the South
Jersey district
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1914-09-19

John Hosbach, eldest son of Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. j. Hosbach, who has been
i'll with typhoid fever for several
weeks, is recovering and expects to be
out again soon.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1914-10-16
Every Little Village Has County All It's Own
INCREASED TAXES BY COUNTY DIVISION

to Rogerson, Hollister or Berger take
branch line to Twin Falls and then
another branch line ride to Buhl.
Let the farmers not be deceived as
this division movement is all in the
interests of Buhl property owners and
office seekers and will surely cost
more money that it is now costing
Twin Falls county. Twin Falls county
is one of the smallest counties in the
state in size. Let us not create a
weaker county but strive together to
build up Twin Falls County and make
it one of the richest and best in the
state.
Twin Falls county is only eight
years old, too young for the separa-
tion of part of its territory II it
were difficult to reach the county seat
or expensive to do SO, there might be
some reason in this movement. The
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1914-10-16
RUSSIANS DEFEAT
AUSTRO- GERMANS
Germans Are Only IS Miles
From Ostpnd
REPORT AT VENICE IS THAT
CHOLERA is IN HUNGARY
serious Land Slide in Culebra Cut
Last Night. Fighting Going on in
Black Sea.

Amsterdam dispatch confirms the
report that the Germans have occupied
Bruges, fifteen miles east of Ostend
French newspapers declare that Ger
mans were defeated at Arras with a
loss OF from fifteen to twenty thOus-
and.
Reported that Netherlands has for
bfdden the expectation of petroleum.
1t Is believed that this will have an i'm
portant bearing on the war situation
Reports at Venice are that cholera
is making rapid strides through Hun
gary.
A late report today says that the
Russians have defeated the Austro-
German forces and taking thousands
of prisoners, details lacking.
A dispatch from Bucharest via Rome
heard off Kustenje in Roumania, on
the Black sea. 1t is believed that the
former German cruisers Goeben and
Breslau which now fly the Turkish
flag and which yesterday undertook to
escort from Sulina, several transports
laden with munitions have either at
tackled or been attacked by Russian
fleet
Amsterdam newspapers assert that
Russian fleet in Black sea has seized
two German steamers loaded with
cereals.
Exact positions of allied armies be-
ing kept secret but believed forces Of
France and Belgium have joined ince
the fall of Antwerp
Before it's removal, the Belgian gov
ernment is reported to have ordered
all male Belgians between eighteen
and forty five to join the army within
two days or be regarded as traitors.
A state of panic exists among the in
habitants of Ostend for Germans are
known to have large force within
twenty miles of city. AS fast as ships
can be provided, residents are fleeing
to England, escape by land being cut
off on all sides. Extreme right wing
of main German army has been forced
to fall back before assaults of allies
and reports indicate that invaders will
encounter strong opposition in at
tempting forward movement.
Serious landslide in Culebra cut last
night stopped all traffic through canal
temporarily.
Representative Gardner, of Massa
chusetts offered a resolution in senate
today asking investigation of countrys
preparedness for war or defensive. He
said Carnegie peace movement had
blinded the eyes Of the people to their
security.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1914-10-16
WAR STRICKEN lOUVAIN
First Authentic War Picture Seen at
Orpheum Last Night.

The first authentic picture of the eff
fects of the great war in Europe was
seen at the Orpheum last night, when
the Mutual Weekly presented scenes
from war stricken Louvain, Belgium.
The vaudeville Is Of the best and is
musical throughout, introducing the
Fotr Troubadors, in a saxophone quar-
tette. Vance Brothers in a dandy COM
edy musical act. called the Musical
Rubes. The Trap is a fine reel of
Moonshiners and adventures. Such q
Cook, is q Keystone comedy and is up
to the standard The Merry Minstrel
Maids. will be seen It this theatre
soon.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1914-10-16

irrigation systems in the county would
be split and this would be burdensome
oD both the counties and the people,
who, eventually have to pay for all
these changes.
Do the citizens and tax payers of
Twin Falls county fully realize what
County Division" means? If the
county were divided Twin Falls Coun-
ty would be unable to reduce it's ex-
penditures one dollar for two years,
when a new salary schedule would
be put into effect. The office Of the
sheriff, with smaller county, could
probably run for a little less money,
but this apparent saving would be
overcome by the shrinkage of the fees
Of the office, which would also be
true of the recorders office.
Twin Falls county, after division,
would have about three-fourths of its