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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-02
An Excellent Pfan.

Secretary Redfield's plan to establish In
chicago, New Orleans and San Francisco IN.
FORMATION bureaus for the use of exporters IL
an excellent one similar bureau was opened
recently In the New York custom house and
there Is reason to believe that ii has proven
not only a convenience. but a source Of prof,y
TO merchants and manufacturers who want in
formation about foreign markets. Though the
cooperation OF the department of State Ameri-
can cnsuls returning to this country on leave
or absence will periodically report at these
bureaus where exporters may come into per
sonal touch with them. and the agents Of the
department of commerce. now investigating
foreign conditions. will do the same thing on
their return.
Our foreign commerce is large, but it should
be much larger than 1t is. 1t is notorious that
our South American trade. for instance has
suffered greatly from the failure OF exporters
to consider market conditions with the same
care and Intelligence exercised by the German
and the British exporter. The superiority which
Germany and Great Britain have obtained In
many lines Of South American trade has been
largely due to the active cooperation OF their
consular services with manufacturers BROOKLYN
Eagle
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-02
OF COURSE.

From a mass of venom spilled over the edi-
foriaI page Of the Tazewell Republican Gull
the following choice BIT of evidence of how easy
It Is for hate to inspire pueriity and Stiffness:
President Wilson is go sensitive to criticism as
to Yepriman nd the diners at the Caraboa dinner
"not to do II again" Don't blame him, how
ys-ex. 2ser being hurt and alarmed. You can
refute argument, resent Insult. but when your
actions call for ridtcue the part of the
public it means the beginning of the end OF
your popularity.
OF course. President Wilson never made
himself ridiculous. No enemy OF his possessed
Of a fnodicum of intelligence has ever even init
mated that he has or can. or course everyone
possessing even d slight sense of propriety con-
demns the childish wit" Of the Caraboa diners.
sehset4e=- they think A+tr Wilson #as too
harsh In his rebuke.
OF course. the Tazewen Republican does call
Mr., Wilson ridiculous and, Of course, 1t does not
sae any unpropriety In soldiers insolence to
his commanderinchief
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-02

overcrowded and many cannot attend for lack
OF room. Here more funds are needed Where
facilities and sufficient accommodations go hama
In hand with iliteracy compulsory education Is
the great need. For instance. take the city OF
Richmond Here We have schools equal to any
In the State and yet there are more than 5000
iliiterates. Inquiry will show that the schools
are crowded. Better accommodations, which
means more money, would increase the school
attendance Compulsion would still further de-.
crease illiteracy. but this example is sufficient to
show the doubling Thomases that increased ap.
preparations for the common schools would do
much, though not all to decrease illiteracy
In certain localities lack OF money is the chief
cause OF iliteracy; in others lack of desire is
the chief cause. In all both causes operate some.
times the one predominating, sometimes the
others, Larger appropriations will supply orc
deficiency, compulsory education will supply ths
other. The legislature can supply but one i'm.
nediately, and the way to do 1t is to grant tho
Increased appropriation asked by the department
Of education-an appropriation. which after all
Is said, is small IN comparison to actual needs
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-02
BUSINESS MEN TO
ELECT OFFICERS
MAYOR AINSLIE EXPECTED TO
BE PRESENT AT MEET
ING TONIGHT.

Officers will be elected tonight at
the annual meeting of Chesterfield
County and South Richmond BUSH
ness Mems association. which win be
held at o'clock in Fraternal hall.
Although d. l.. Toney says that
he Is not a candidate for reelection
to the presidency OF the organization
he Is again slated for the position.
When the association was formed six
years ago Mr.. Toney was elected
president. a position which he has
filled since.
Since serving in this capacity Mr..
Toney has rendered very efficient
service and members OF the organ
ization believe that he is the right
man for the position.
Mayor George Ainslie and other
prominent speakers OF Richmond
have been extended invitations to be
present at the meeting tonight II Is
very probable that the mayor will
honor the association with his pres
enee. He has never addressed this
body and his visit is looked for
ward to with much pleasure by MEM
bers of the organization.
The usual buffet luncheon will be
served.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-02
SHOULD NOT EVEN CONSIDER TT.

DR.. S. c. Mitchell president OF the Medical
College OF Virginia left Richmond college after
accomplishing great work He assumed the
presidency OF the University OF South Carolina
to which he gave the same able and conscientious
service he had given to Richmond college When
the board Of visitors came to consider the
selection of president of the Medical College
OF Virginia, after consolidation with the Uni
versity College Of Medicine. and when plans
were in the making for reconstruction 1t chose
DR.. Mitchell out of a large number as the one
man fitted for the great work to be done
DR. Mitchell has taken hold In a manner which
has shown his capacity and which has fully
vindieated the Judgment OF those who seleoted
him He has Increased the public interest and
confidence In the new college, and has shown and
Is showing that the school is of vast benefit to
Richmond and Virginia He has resumed his
position as one Of the foremost educators of Wiz
ginia and is capable of adding immeasurabIy to
the value OF education In the State
For him to retire at this time, Just as he has
entered upon his works would prove almost
fatal to the Medical College of Virginia 1t
" "''o" a@ihpef upon Tue Spirits or those
who are working with him and work incalcuIahle
harm to the institution. It would be calamity.
We believe that educators and citizens gener-
ally endorse these views and we believe that DR..
Mitchell himself must see that his departure at
this time Is not to be considered We believe he
has not been officially notified OF his selection to
the presidency OF the Baptist State convention,
and The Virginton understands that DR. Mitchell
cannot decline the offer until II Is made him. but
1t expresses the hope and belief that when It Is
made the answer In the negative will not be
long delayed,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-02
PEOPLES FORUM
Aid the Veterans.

Editor of The Virgtnian:
Sir,-While know there will be a scramble
Tor the surplus in the State treasury and ]
hope the members of the legislature will not be
in rush to empty 1t, yet there is one claim
that hope will have first place, viz The old
soldiers and their widows. / trust that a bill
will be passed giving each living Confederate
soldier and each widow of Confederate soldier
one hunded dollars per annum. This is none
TOO liberal, and IT should be granted regardless
Of what they may be worth.
1t seems to me that we owe them this much
and more. and even IL other appropriations
have to be reduced this ought 70 he done.
There are not a great many of them left.
and they will only be here for a short. time, so
let us do something to show our appreciation
OF what they have done for us.
1t is shame we have done so little for them
and now that we able will show our
ingrattude by longer negiectng them.
H. II, SEAY.
rkstn Va
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-02
Checking the Lynching Spirit.

Judge Constable and his associates on the
bench at Chestertown Nd, are performing In
quiet but relentless way public service of the
highest value; they putting down the ebulh-
ton of lynch law. An aged and respected
farmer injudciously displayed roll OF bills in a
public place recently and was wayIaid on q
lonely road shortly afterward and beaten to
death in shockingly brutal manner. Two OF
the culprts who seized confessed their
guilt, and from the moment when this fact was
known the Jail was besieged by turbulent
mob of men and boys bent upon putting the
criminals to death.
The brave sheriff withstood the efforts of the
lyncheTs on all occasions. The officers OF the
law have fastened action in connection with the
grand jury, and the court has made 1t plain to
the entire community that not only will the
guilty be- punished, but that they will be pun.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-02
Blackstone. Va.


Editor Of The Richmond Virginian:
Sir,-Your rose-coored optimistic editorial Is
certainly all right II 1t only materfalize I wish
for 1t. but have no hope Of It. Please compar-
your editorial with the column opposite. Some
time. Mr. Editor. when you have time, please
write In the editorial columns and tell us II
poverty is necessary, and II so. why. If 1t is
not necessary give from your viewpoint tn.
remedy If in your mind there Is a remedy.
Thanking you and hoping to see an article on
the subject am.
Yours for better times,
r. A. TYREE.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-02
WIN Discuss .Annoxas1os,.

For the purpose OF discussing =
nexation citizens OF Oak Grows y
vicinity will meet tonight In thu ri
schoolhouse at o'clock. This NO.
ing will be In no way connected II
the mass meeting, which q ~ N
held in Swansboro Tuesday ni9ht
Most Of the Oak Grove voters Y
pressed themselves at the n1e11a
last Monday night as being IN IN
of the movement.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-02

his election resulted from a reckless division
o. the majority, making him minority presi-
dent, does not restrain him.
II congress reaches this subject ut this ses-
sion-ft may not, for there is much else TO do
we should hear some old fashioned truths about
politics and managing ol.ticians and politicians
who profit by old-fashoned management pre-
sented in old-fashioned style. Senators and rep
resentatives have not lost their tongues. and
given tempting theme will improve it,--wash-
ington Star
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-02
The Last Day.

Here's to our old friend 1913, who bids US
good bye today We may meet him again N
heaven or somewhere else. but we will never
see him again earth He better fellow
than many of thought he might be from his
name, and. taken all In all, put him
down among lucky years. But we hope he
win not remember all the things he knows
| about when he to make his report
to the higher powers. We going to do
better next year, indeed we are. We swear 1t by
all the gods of high Observation-Disclosures Sum-.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-02
ANNEXATION MEETING
CHANGED TO TUESDAY

Owing to the meeting Of the Ches-
terfield and South Richmond Business
Mems association tonight, the meet
ing OF Chesterfield citizens, which was
to have been held tonight in Swans
boro to discuss annexation. has been
postponed until Tuesday night.
This meeting WAS called by the
committee desires large attendance.
. short while ago by the Chesterfield
county board OF supervisors The
committee desire : large attendance.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-02

Every man, woman and child in the United
States has twenty-five cents more this wear than
he had last year. The comptroller of the cur.
rency tells us 80. After an inspection of our
pocket book we are forced to the conclusion that
on January l, 1913, we were minus twenty-one
cents
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-02
Draws Sixty Days.

Found guilty of stealing a purse
from Frank Noble. VIII Grimm was
sentenced to sixty days in Chester
field county Jail yesterday afternoon
by Magistrate G. E. Robinson. in
Chester court. The purse contained
$3.50.
The man was arrested by Chester
field County Policeman A. T. Tray
Tor.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-02
Captain wright Wcal.

Captain Alex. s. Wright. Who h
been detained at home for = ~
days with the grip. was aAlosl
be out again yesterday. ana reoua
his duties at Third Police ntAtl0
The captain declared last ~
that he was feeling better tha1
had for several days
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-02
CURRENT COMMENT
LATIN American Nayies.
r. A. TYREE.

Latin American navies growing towards
proportions that may portend enlarged political
programs. Chile has recently acquired dread
naught bull ito It's order in England. and APP
parenty has two under construction.
These are capital ships. averaging $4,000 tons
displacement and capable Of making twenty
three knots an hour To the Chilean auxill-
aries have recently been added two destroyets
Of marked feetness and size. The two dread
naughts built for the Argentine Republic will
be the first of their type under Its flag, and are
exceptionally Nine vessels. Brazil has two
dreadnaughts in commission, third building
and fourth authorized. No other Latin
American nation than these has aspired to own
Ing dreadnoughts. Peru Is poor, and contents
itself with cruiser squadron the most formid-
able of Peruvian ships being second hand, pur-
chased from France. Judged by records the
Chilean navy is the most efficient In South
America. but our naval officers entertain a most
favorable opinion of the Argentine fleet as
capable of giving a good account Of itself in
action. Latin-Amercan navies are capable of
aiding in the defense Of the Monroe doctrine
against European encroachments. but 1t is prob
able that South American rivaries are respon-
sibie for their recent development. The Ar
gentine Republic and Chile are rivals and the
bulk and population of Brazil make ii de-
sirable as an ally.-Boston Transcript.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-02

Thirty-four OF every hundred citizens OF
burhanan county are unable to read or write. Do
the good members of the legislature think money
could be better spent than in curing that cancer
in the body polite?
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-02

and the members thought II bSak q
10 have 1t conflicting with tho me-
Ing Of the business men.
The meeting Tuesday night q q
pected to be one Of the Invest ~
held In Chesterfield county.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-02

Dog Is Property.
An action at law in Tennessee .nyolying this
seizure and sale at public auction OF two coon
dogs for debt, has brought from the supreme
court OF the State a ruling that dog Is prop
erty: although the report goes on to say,
previous rulings have been to the contrary.
III there is any other part of the globe that denies
to the dog the manifest right to be hSted as
property. the error should promptly be cor
rected In this instance the dogs were all the
earthly treasures the debtor possessed. except
the clothes on his back. Otherwise. OF course.
the sheriff would never have levied them.
The hardest hearted officer Of the law would
not deprive man of his dog il anything else
could he found to take away The thief In the
night who occasionally lifts one. is not a At
associate for yeggman.
There fs another aspect of the matter. which.
In fact, has been bone of legal contention
from very ancient times. AS the supreme court
OF one State observed. ut bears tinge OF the
ridiculous to con end that. however many and
however valuable dogs man may own. he can
not be made to pay his debts IL he will only tn
vest his money in dogs" That a dog is nos
property has usually been argued on the ground
either that from its ancestry II remains a wild
animal In such sense as not to be a ieviable
possession. or that animal which is good
to eat has no intrinsic value--Providence
Journal.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-02

Pass Christian needn't get so uppity Who
hears OF Beverly these days?
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-02

lshed IN the manner marked out by the laws OF
the state. More than that the court. not con-
tent to be tamely apologize for the legal pro-
cesses. has announced In grim fashion which
has aroused fear in the minds Of the thought!ess
mob that every person whose connection with
the outbreak can be established will be pros
ecufed and Observation-Disclosures Ledger
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-02

Business conditions. generally speaking are
sound. Liquidation has been severe, and con-
traction extreme, Merchandise shelves are -ela-
lively bare, while industries are literally
starved. and there is overproduction OF i'm
portance anywhere but many big vacancies to
fill Credit, as a rule is sound aside from in
ternational monetary difficulties which are
fighting themselves, and there has been for
months past little to interfere with resumption
of ordinary activities except or creeping
paralysis Induced by fear of the uncertainties
referred to above. These uncertainties may have
been exaggerated in the minds of many, but they
nevertheless seriously impaired business initia-
tive. The way Is now being cleared for Pres
idert Wilson's desire to build up business on
sound hnes-a desire that will demand lime
patience and sensible optimism for its accom-
plishment Happily the year is closing with a
much brighter outlook than 1t began.-New
York Journal OF Commerce
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-02
Hired Solicitors.

How any one could doubt the propriety and
good sense of prohibiting the payment of So
icitors for names on /. and r. petitions Is
amazing There never opportunity for
corfupting the voter and basing public opinion
as this There never door so wide open
to fraud. You cannot imagine a clean solicit
tauon OF names to a controverted proposition
when Tom. Dick and Harry are paid to get
them. The work Is not done from any i'm
partial or judicial standpoint. It Is partisanisrn
and self-interest let loose-Tt Is public opinion
dependent upon how much money you spend to
Iget expression OF 1t.
The only right way is to provide the petit
tons let them be placed at convenient locations
invite the people to sign them who want to: and
II they don't want to sign them, that Is as potent
fact AS II they did sign them. If they are in
duced by hired solicitors 1t Is a money-manu-
featured opinion, which would be an outrage on
an honest and Intelligent public sentiment, We
have too much lobby business In the legisla-
lures without legalizing 1t in the expression Of
the popular will.--Ohio State Journal.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-02
! lake

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as q cordial invitation -
the bank that's 'HAEN1T y
{ SAVINGS" The young
the young housewife. ~ r.
and girls viii receive = II
come that win make thou
at home. 81 81
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that you have always Ws
to open an account. y0u t
not find . batter hank. ss
allow . per cent interest. S
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-02
\ LARGE ORDER.

FRIDAY. JANUARY .. 1914.
The commonwealth., 1914-05-29
Az ELABORarg REJECTION.

On Wednesday afternoon, last,
about three hundred guests enjoyed
the gracious hospitality of the pret-
ty McSelli residence at the end Of
Warrington avenue, when Mesdames
w. w HcSeill and F.. o. Simmons
wero charming hostesses at a beau.
tiful reception rendered Mesdanies
Warner Wells and william Pillow
two Of Greenwood's lovely brides
and social acquisitions, and Misses
Susie Baird and Frances PEBBLES.
two Of her attractive bride-elects.
The interior of this pretty home
was most artisticaliy decorated for
the afternoon. dainty sweet peas and
Dorothy Perkins roses making
most beautiful effect IN the parlors,
hall and library. while the dining
room vas fetching In graceful Kill
larney roses.
The guests were met at the door
by Miss Flora Reiman and Mrs l..
n, Chandler. and were then deliver
ed into the charming custody Of Mes
danes W, S. Dundas and p. l.. De-
Loach, who introduced them TO the
receiving line which was composed
Of Mrs, W w. Mcneil, Mrs. Warner
Wells, Mrs. William Pillow, Mrs.
Chas. T.. Wright. Miss Susie Baird,
Miss Frances PEBBLES. Mrs. Walter
Pillow, Mrs. Il. 0. Simmons and Mrs.
HiIpha Garrard, of IndIanola
Passing from the receiving line,
they found themselves at the re-
freshing punch bowl. over which
Mesdames G. l.. Ray and Harry Di-
mond Rraciously presided, Then they
were conducted Into the dining room
by Mesdames A. Green McLemore
and Ben r. Terry. where Mrs. c. l..
Lomax welcomed them, and were
served by Misses Edna Earl King,
Jane Casey, Margaret King, Sadie
Robinson and Gladys Bacon,a tempt
ing ice course with nuts and can
dies.
From the dining room they wend
cd their way into the library where
Mesdames Roger Friermood, Ran b.
Schlater. Herbert Hammond and
viii Mathews stood
The commonwealth., 1914-05-29
MASONIC DIRECTORY.


Greenwood Lodge 1876 F. e. A. NJ.
meets on the lst Monday in each month.
+. X. McShane, W, NJ; S. |, Osborn,
Sec'y,
Greenwood Royal Arch Chapter No.
lO2 meets on the 4th Monday in each
month. Harry Hosmer, H. P; S. |.
Osborn. Sec'y.
w. P. Mellen Council No. s, Royal
and Select Masters, meets on the End
Monday in each month. Z. r. McShane,
7. ]. NJ; E. 0. Simmons, Recorder.
Greenwood Commandery No. "a X.
7. meets on the 3rd Monday in each
month. E. r. McShane, E. c.; S. L.
Raines. Recorder.
All Of the above named bodies meet
in Masonic Hall at l04 and LOG Main st.
A cordial greeting and hearty well
come is extended to all visiting men,
bers and standing invitation is here.
by extended to meet with US when in
Greenwood.
Resident members Of any of these
Masonic bodies, who have their mem.
bership elsewhere, are cordially invited
to unite with US. .t...
The commonwealth., 1914-05-29
HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS REM
EDY ENDS CONSTIPATION.

Don't worry and don't take Gallo
mel.
Put your sluggish Liver in fine con,
dition and get rid of sick headache
biliousness and dizziness.
Get box Of the famous HOT
SPRINGS LIVER BUTTONS of any
worthy druggist today, rs cents.
Gentle, blissfuI wonderful workers
they surely are; take one tonight and
free the bowels from poisonous waste
and gas, You II feel bright and happy
tomorrow,
There y nothing on earth so good for
Constipation and stubborn liver.
Hot Springs Liver Buttons, Hot
Springs rheumatism Remedy and Hot
Springs Blood Remedy are sold in
Greenwood by /, N. Chandler.
The commonwealth., 1914-05-29
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