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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-02
With the State Press


Unless those interested IN the promotion of
the saloon, whether as manufacturers. disrtbu-
ters or advocates develop increased resource
funess, or a liveer ingenuity in the presenta-
ton Of their cause they are IN danger Of be-
coming doubtful Of their own processes Of rea-
soung before the campaign Is much older One
might think they'd invent some new thing; al
most any retral win evolve something novel
bat the sophsjrieS Of the rum traffic neither in
crease or dmuish--~thcy are the same yester-
day. today, and # it lived that long would be
forever our veteran contemporary he Times
Dispatc sagely Celebrates upon its conception
Of the distinction between legislation direct. and
that by referendum, bur adds nothing to the
sam of valuable information ON the subject; IN
fact. the paper doesn't know, evidently. that
tn" very question it raises has not only been
disposed OF judically. but that its opinion has
been long since repudlated. For example i says.
THE enabling act passed by TIE lIst general
assembly clothes the electorate of tn STATE with
legislative power IN respect of the question
presents for their determination. Each man
who votes on September - between local option
and Statewide prohibition accepts the RESPONSE
bility OF a legislator, The citizen Is thus sum
muned In his individual capacity to fill the place
vacated by his representative and to determine
the gravest consideration Of pubic policy.
under our constitution this purely legisla-
tive power belongs exclusively. We believe,
10 the general assembly. Rightly or wrongly.
however. it has been shifted by that body to the
people. Each voter it as patriotic duty
To- measure an 20 the high responsibility thus
thrust upon him
our friend is of unstable memary if tt for
gets how tho people of Virginia wrung from
the hand Of the legislature, instead Of having
Thrust upon them the "responsibility' Of vot-
ing this question, and are astounded to
find reputable newspaper who will contend
that the creature is above its creator or thar
anything the legislature can do may not DO
done by those who made it,.
"An intelligent study of the experiences of
other States who have tried the experiment OF
Statewide prohibition will he useful. VIC con-
cede. in determining the wisdom of adopting
1t In Virginia: but insist that it would be
worse than superficial TO pause at the fact
that fit cen out OF twenty four States that
passed prohibition laws have abandoned them
Here. in any other matter Of research the
cause is an important question for investga-
ton. which il unbiased VIII not accept the
conclusion of contemporary that This can
only be explained by the fact now thoroughly
established, that those laws failed Of their pur-.
pose" that they vastly increased the very
evils they were designed 10 eradcate"-nobody
believes tCat. because The evils which prohibi-
ton IS designed TO eradicate cannon be in +
creased: you can't darken q black cat
The Times oonfidentially challenges the cita-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-02
AN ORJUCF LESSON

The annual outing Of the Miller RhoadS
Employees association to Buekroe Beach yester
Every summer this organization. which includes
everybody in the big store. from the big bosses
Gown 20 the cash boys. go ~on family picnic
together. business cares are laid aside and
NJ meet minele and thoroughly enjoy the day
In common The plan undoubtedly make fer
the best service. rejecting the best type Of
business life aud is an object lesson 10 other
business men.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-02
FOLLOWING IT UP.

Ia practical confirmation Of preliminary ac-
counts oatliaing its probable decision. the inter
state commerce commission yesterday handed
doyyr is decision In the railroad rate case that
aas been before it for several months.
emo decision Of the commission substantates
election that the five per cent horizon
i.. Zig reese asked for by the roads would not
be granted; that increases in special classes
o. rates and reforms suggested ny the commits.
sion in matters Of special fayors heretofore
granted by the roads are calculated TO yield ad-
ditional revenue toa the amount Of s25.ooo.0 GOO
annually, ana that general feeling prevails that
The roads lost by the decision OF the commission
At any other time, provided the effect Of its
decision bad not already been discounted as
II practically had been the decision ave
been III" feature Of the dasss aee IL
there will be 10 great a'aoam q -a1 pub
icty given matter O: even this great moment
because of he great events Of international
var threatening and breaking in Europe
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-02
SOCIAL PROSPERITY

1 There is something csc Of interest 70 Rich.
Isoad beside the news Of the great war as
ssoaentous as II ia Just now. For instance we
should not over Jock the fact that this city has
gust enjoyed "a month OF unusual BUILDING pros
i erity.
The report OF the building inspector SHOWS
mat he authorized about s215,0oo In new work
raore this July thau the same month a year ago
E1Ae prospects are Tor continuation Of this
'fnilding loom. We are beating the records of
al the cities to the north and south Of us. says
the Inspector who keeps in tab with those mat
tara. and only the Western cities If near Rich.
sseas size are eolipsins her building record.
GALS latter fact IS accounted for, Of course by
tae unprecentea wheat crop u the West, which
s turning loose millions Of money into that
section II the country 3ust now
Richmond Los 10 cause FOR alarm with .ynlv
failding record ~ a half million and real
estate market that Is picking up every day.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-02

ton OF case where courageousness of the vot-
.ng ma tority, supported by faithful performance
IF official duty ever rendered prohibition OF
he sale of liquor, any other crime, failure.
r. in other words, the prohihitionists Of VIZ
.einia shall after the forthcoming eleCtton--the
result of which by the way, is matter OF no
Gouht--,follow mp their victory with continued
determination and sweep from power every Of
ficer not earnestly and honestly pledged to the
enforcement Of the law, the state will not license
another saloon between and the call OF
iabrieis trumpet. Failure. so-called Of pro
Eibition is invariably due to one or more or
three causes: Resting upon their laurels, by
arohlhitionists themselves infidelity of officers
charged with the enforcement of the law, and
The efforts OF intermeddlers from without TO
aemoraiize and defeat its purpose-these three,
hut the greatest OF these is the passiveness OF
prohibltionists, for in the matter Of enforcement
az we'll as establishment the majority can and
should rule.-The Northampton Tines
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-02
xrIf THREATENED STRIFE.

That quiet professor At Washington who has
accomplished 20 uueh and Is still sitting Sc
steady IN tae boat must needs have another
far6en upon h.s shoulders
Now. he has been called upon TO arbtrate
fae threatened strike On the railways west OF
cstc@go. ALREADY, after numerous conferences
fstween employers and employees have failed.
TIE leads Of the tFainnen.s ORGANIZATIONS have
announced strike for August :. Such s,rike
soasd affect probably $4,000 engineers and FIRE,
fssn. ard 81 the present time, when the great
est Is seeking 10 move 'ts bumper wheat crop
q market aud was lust emerging from business
Repression
/ ne president, 1t is said. gin make direct
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-02

Editor Virginian:
Sir-The Times-Dspatch Of the Goth carried
gerry nearly half page and matter tor
the benefit Of Local Self Government" Yfr-
e3nia Is represented holding two scrolls. in the
right hand Home Rule" in the left hand
Local elf-Government" At her feet lies
he cornucopa of prosperity and from which
issues all our beneits--and bear the label.
Ship Building Center" oyster Center" Con
vention Center" Shipping Center" Tobacco
center" Vegetable Center Coal Center" ard
Immediately in the mouth Of the cornucopa is
Educational Center" Banking Center aud
Factories in the background. there fs even
shown church building, but are permitted
to guess at this. for this is not labeled. the
very peculiar freak Of the artist mind and the
Local Self-GoVernment' people is that while
we led TO believe that these things and all
II them. enjoy y because Of the whiskey
traffic. they utterly omit to include the SA
LOON. Why did he not put the SALOON in
the very foreground and let these others fol-
in it's wake? why? Are these people
ashamed to acknowledge their prosperity to
The very thing they advocating and ad-
vertising and would sull the people into be-
ilevinE is the beginning and end of Self Gov
eminent" This, in itself. should he enough
70 make a true gentleman. and Eirginian, go
to the polls on September % and cast his vote
FOR Statewide
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-02

appeal TO both the patriotism of the management
and the employees of the lines involved. The
members OF the Brotherhood of Locomotive En-
gineers are hi intelligent, brave and patriotic
set OF men, sturdy citizens the country
boasts OF, and hope they can see in the
present crisis a patriotic duty to that country.
The railroads VIII certainly lose public SYM
patty If they should persist In maintaining any
obstinate attitude toward mediation strike In
the golden West now, paralyzing business. would
he a national calamity.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-02
COMPANIES
COME TO FORT MONROE

Hampton. Va. August Thirteen
companies Of coast artillery will come
to Fort Monroe from the various army
posts during the next forty-five days
10 engage in target practice with the
big guns OF the fort, The practice
viii run late into September.
Tuesday the artillerymen stationed
at Fort Monroe will begin the target
practice at nights. Firing will con-
dnue from 10 p. NJ. until A. NJ each
night until the middle of the month.
Every company at the post will have
special practice.
1t Is expected that the artilierymen
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-02
PEOPLES FORUM


Editor Elrginian
have received a book, Religion and Drink.
by u Rev MI Wasser OF the Episcopal Church
his book was sent me by Mr.. Il. J. owen, Jfr
secretary Of the Association OF Local Sell Coy
ernment Of Richmond.
am sorry that some members of this assoc
citation who are Episcopalians should have used
his means Of furthering their cause. as it Will
io harm To their Church. 4 glance at the
tuok will show al once that the author has
missed his work lut such expressions as the
wiue-drinking Jesus" and the wine drinking
Christ VIII not be agreeable even to the OPP
sonents 81 prohibition
] had some experience with Wasser in Win
hester some years ago, when he mtsrepresented
his Church, but he did the liquor cause no good,
fer he Disguised even The wetest vets | want
10 say that / that hts views are not
endorsed by the Episcopal ministers of Virginia,
hor do his views represent the spirit and teach
Ing of the Episcopal Church.
Very truly.
". D. SMITH
Winchester. Va, July 81
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-02
BIG WAR WOULD HELP Us.

IT'S III wind that blows nobody good. This
great European war; # it comes. and it seems
more inlmi en- every day will bring great
economic advantages to thu United States &C.
eording to the editor Of tie London stati8f. BY
helping our industries and permitting this coun.
try to become the worlds banker
To begia with, It will enable this country TO
sell Its. great crops at markets. which will yield
much greater income than If there was no
war.
Says the editor Of the sfutist
The United States can become as 1t has this
week. the worlds greatest market for capital.
aud Il the American people rise to their oppor-
unity they can do a great deal 10 mitigate the
disastrous economic consequences which would
Itherwlse result in many countries from great
European war.
1T il obvious that for the time being the
money markets Of Europe will be closed 10 the
demands Tor new capital of Canada Brazil Ar
@eatina. Mexico and other countries and 1T
s&igh u Time the prestige the United States would
he immensely enhanced e II were to take the
plac" ~ Europe and meet the pressing needs
W those borrowing countries
1T Is possible that the United States may ra
tcipate in the great loans that win have 10 be
raised in Europe II almost the whole continent
becomes engaged tn war, Possibly the partic-
patton Will be be tndirect rather than direct
FOR tho United States TO gain benefit from
the position the wealthiest nation in the
world. II is essential that American investors
should not only have confidence in the future
of their own country. hut also believe that war
or no war the world will continue to progress
In brief. great In Europe will give the
United States an opportunity of assuming tho
post 0f world bankers hv supplying cauttnt
freely TO countries and individuals In all parts
or the globe who need IT and can provide the
required eecurty Should The American people
take advantage OF the golden opportunity af-
fcrded them by the outbreak OF war f. VIII
mean not diminished but increased prosperity,
fer the United States
This all sounds very logical and is apparently
'rQe, for the nation that is welding the sword
mas no lime for the harvester bat this country.
" the war becomes Of great consequences win
also suffer much through the withdrawal of men
ana money from great productive enterprises
The essential thing. this English editor points
out, is that American investors should NOT lose
confidence in the future OF their own country
aod realize that. war or no war, the world viii
continue TO progress
The consumer. of course. will not profit by the
golden opportunity offered big business--be Is
already feeling the effects Of the present strug.
gle on the prices of the product that go into
hir market basket
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-02

tditor The NIrEinian:
the noble stand you have taken TO remove
t"mptatIon from the boys Of State. None
Of us at this time estimate the value of
such paper and the power or tts influence III
0riying from Virginia the licensed saloon,
which with Gods help and sanction Will he
gone when the polls close September %. There
JUST one question ] wish You would pat TO
8a1 mysterious Local Self-Government league.
Nhy dd they not make thc same howl for local
-elfg government in regard 70 the game laws Of
ee state last winter, when the cities. through
~ no press, tried so hard to push
through the IIart-White game bill II APP
pears 20 me that If any question should be for
purely local goyernment 1t should be the game
9pon an individuals land LeJ how our
wet papers of Richmond will preach local game
avs the next time
c. T. NANCY.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-02
Belgian Mobilization.

Brussels, August General m obil-
i2ation o. tho Belgian army was
ordered Friday. Thirteen classes Of
reservists have been called out and
all horses capable OF cavalry use have
been appropriated by the government.
The government has issued a pro-
clamation forbidding tho expectation
of horses. cattle corn. hay automo-
biIes and oil.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-02

Underwood ont for dam bill" Headline New
York Times
That may be all right. hat what's the use of
using cuss words about 10
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-02

Wills not go into summer camp until
about the latter part Of August.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-02

Can anybody on earth give reason why it
Fl so easy for birds and valuable animals to
become extinct. while the problem OF extermi-
mating the pestferous fly still comforts u.s., and
probably always Will?
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-02
The Saloon Left Out.

Lester Manor. Va, July 80.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-02
Praises Nirginian's Stand.

Winchester. Va, July 81
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1914-01-09
THAT PLANO CONTEST

On another page is published the
list OF Candidates catered N the piano
contest, with the number of votes SO
far cast for each contestant. There
are also given the lucky candidates
who draw prizes in the second distri-
button OF minor prizes. Some OF these
candidates have long lead for the
principal prize, piano for the leader
IN each OF three districts, but there
are other prizes well worth working
for, and even the highest prize is not
entirely out OF reach OF the lowest
contestant. All that is required on
the part of the low candidates is d
little hustle and the gap will easily
be bridged. The Gazette proposes to
help those who are willing to help
themselves. The next distribution OF
prizes will be on the 22nd OF Febru-
airy, the last before the final grand
distribution, which will be sometime
in the latter part OF March, or early
in April. From now until the 22nd Of
February candidates handing in w
paid up subscription for one year will
be given $4,000 votes. Under this lib
eral offer any candidate can soon run
up big vote, and do it easily. The
prizes are worth a little effort, and
it requires only little effort. Twenty
new subscribers would put the lowest
candidate in the running. Get your
friends to do a little work for you.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1914-01-09
COY.PAYNE.

Tuesday morning Miss Orva Payne
took the train for Keremeos, and from
that place went to Penticton by STAGE
At Penticton she took boat Wednesday
morning for Vernon, B. c., where she
was met by Albert Coy, who for few
months last summer was resident Of
Oroville, and where they were married
Mr.. and Mrs. Coy are now located ut
Revelstoke, B. c., where they will
make their future home. The bride
is daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. w. E.
Payne. and has grown up from child
hood in Oroville. She is a winsome,
charming and capable young lady, and
prize to be drawn in the lottery Of
matrimony. The groom is a young
man of exceptionally high moral char.
acter, of more than ordinary ability,
and by earnest endeavor, business ac-
umen and Jealous energy is making a
marked success in business He is
worthy of the bride he has won. The
newly weds enter upon the more ser
ious problem of life with the kindest
wishes from host of friends on both
sides of the international line for their
future material welfare and conjugal
happiness.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1914-01-09
COURT NOTES.

Among the court notes published in
the last issue of the Conconully Rec
ord is the following:
"E. N. Grubb and wife of Oroville,
have brought suit for $12,937 against
g. w. Hardenburgh and &. p. House
for alleged wrongful termination of
the lease OF the kadbOurne hotel. 1t
is alleged that the plaintiff leased the
hotel of the defendants from January
1909 to January 1914 at the rate OF
one hundred dollars month the first
year, 1925 per month the second and
third years and $3.50 the fourth and
fifth years. 1t is claimed that the
defendants wrongfully reentered the
hotel in December, 1912, after having
served notice Of their intention on
the plaintiffs. Mr.. and Mrs. Grubb
allege that they were making 5000 a
month at the time the lease Is said
to have been terminated and that the
loss OF this source of revenue from the
time they claim to have been put out
to the time when the lease would
have expired entities them to $1,000
damages. They claim that the we'll
at the hotel was represented to con-
tain pure and wholesome water but
that the water was unfit for use and
that they were forced to haul water
considerable distance by hand.
Damages of 5000 a month from Au-
gust II, 1911 to December 81, 1912,
is asked on that score. Plaintiffs al
SO claim that they were put to an ex-
pense Of $400 to fit up new hotel
quarters, following their election from
the Radbourne, making the total dam
ages $12,973. Smith & Gresham are
attorneys for the plaintiffs"
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1914-01-09
ATTRACTING ATTENTION
Mining Men Commencing to
Recognize the Existence of
Kruger Mountain
BOND PROPOSITION SUBMITTED
Object Being to Consolidate Three
or Four Groups to Be Developed
By One Operating Company

j. L. HaSper, whose name mas be-
come widely KNOWN III mining circles
ana TO the puDilc generally Through ms
connection VAIN Tue ItepuDlic nlne, at
I.epuDIIc, spent Two OF Lnree days III
OroVllIe during the past week looking
over d number Oh CIdlLnS on hruger
MOUNTAIN. from MS experience nand-
ilnS ana operating mines during some
number OIL years MI Harper is in a
position to pass judgment upon me
merits OF mining holding, or at LEAST
The prospective merits, from the evl-
uenCe oI mineral III siSnt and The
character OF WORK that AaS led UP to
unGOVerlnS such mineral. Alter a
careful and thorough inspection of
such claims as the 4Jth Parallel, the
Golden Cnarlot, the y. H., and other
holdings on hruSer mountain he was
50 tavorabIy impressed with the pos
SlDllltieS that would result from work
ing them III body that ne submitted
a proposition TO Donu Iour OF these
groups. That proposition is now un-
der amusement, ana the stockholders
Will soon decide whether to accept or
turn down the Ouer. every resident
Oh the upper country would De pleased
TO see syndicate Oh capitalists Sc
cure ConLrOi OF number OF Kruger
mountain claims anu carry out an eX-
tensiye, thorough ana comprehensive
system Oh development. Under such
campaign Oh exploration Ii the min
eral is IN the mountain-and there is
not man acquainted with the geo
logical formation OF the mountain who
is not confident that the mineral is
there-Sreat producing mines would
certainly follow. This paper is not
informed as TO details OF the offer that
Mr.. Harper has made those interested
III the several CLAIMS that he desires
TO secure, and they alone, anyhow, are
The best Judges OF the adyisability of
accepting the proposition. 1t is an en-
couraging sign, however, that mining
men are turning their attention to
Kruger mountain, and even should
the present negotiations fail the fact
that Mr.. Harper thinks the properties
are worth consideration may be an in
centive Tor others to look over the
field and make more attractive offers.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1914-01-09
AN OLD SIAUER,

W. Z. Burberry, one among the very
nrst settlers to take up land in Horse
spring coulee, near Loomis, and that
IS twenty years ago, was in town We'd
nesday on one OF his occasional bus
mess visits. There are few farmers
and stock men better posted upon
matters pertaining to the farm, and
when he can be induced to talk Mr..
Burberry will be found an encyclO-
paedia of valuable information. All OF
uis earlier life was spent upon farms
IN England, and from that country
he came to America, where he has
continued to follow agricultural pur-
suits. Thrifty, Industrious and keen
to see that nothing gets from him that
is righttully his Mr.. Burberry has kept
ahead in the matter OF material ac-
cumulations. While a hard worker
Mr.. Burberry enjoys recreation, and
takes it nationally. He is one of the
galnest old sports in the west, and SO
absolutely square that his word is as
good as coined gold. Mr.. Burberry Is
not the man he was score of years
ago, as he has been a great sufferer
from rheumatism, and yet he is far
from weakling and in a days work
Will put younger man on his metal
to keep up with him.